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FAQs

WHY TOUR WITH US?

  • ALL ACCOMMODATIONS INCLUDED:  No need to stress about hotel rates and availability with us booking it all for you.
  • VIP HOTEL CHECK-IN:  When you arrive at your hotel at the end of a long day you don’t want to wait in a line at the desk. We cut that annoying step out for you.
  • GUIDED BY THE WINDY CITY STAFF:  The same people you trust to care for you at your home dealerships and to care for your bike are the ones on the trip with you. We are the dealer that rides. 
  • CHASE VEHICLE: Chase vehicle on select tours.
  • PRIVATE PARTIES:  What adventure would be complete without private parties where you can meet and share stories with the folks on the trip with you.
  • FREE COMMEMORATIVE ITEM:  Remember your trip with a trip t-shirt (on select tours), trip patch, and commemorative group photo.
  • RETURN MOTORCYCLE SHIPPING:  For those of you heading on one of our one-way trips, we make sure your bike gets home for you. 

 

WHAT SHOULD I PACK?

Pack more or less only you know what you’ll need! This list should help some of you.

  • Riding gear
    • Leather jacket
    • Lightweight jacket
    • 2 pairs of leather gloves, gauntlets for cold weather and normal riding gloves
    • 2 pairs of sunglasses 1 pair as a spare
    • 1 pair of clear glasses
    • Rain gear (jacket, pants & gaiters)
    • Heated jacket or warm shirt
    • Helmet  (always good to have a helmet along)
  • Clothing packing
    • 2 pairs of jeans
    • 4 pairs of socks
    • 4 pairs of underwear
    • 4 tee shirts
    • 2 long sleeve shirts
    • 1 warm shirt
    • Swim trunks/shorts
    • Pair of lounging shoes
    • hat/baseball cap
  • Misc. Essentials
    • Sunscreen
    • Toiletries

Again pack more or less only you know what you’ll need! There usually are washers and dryers along the way.

 

WHAT IF I DON'T HAVE A BIKE OR DON'T WANT TO RIDE MINE?

We have a fleet of rental bikes! Contact us HERE for more information and rental rates.

 

HOW DO WE HANDLE TOLLWAYS?

We do try and avoid as many tollways as possible. Seeing we are a H-­D® dealership network based in the Chicagoland area we do use the I­pass, We will use the Ipass in Illinois and any other tollway system that will accept the I­pass. In the other tollway system, we will stop and pay cash each bike will be on their own for payment. Those of you that do not have an I­pass just let us know ahead of time and we will work arrangements out.

 

HOW IS FUEL HANDLED?

Fuel is not included in the cost of tours. 1-2 weeks prior to the tour, a fuel buy-in opportunity will be available based on the current costs of gas for your convenience. The fuel buy-in will be paid in full prior to the tour leaving. Fuel buy-in will cover the cost to and from the tour destination locations only.

  

DO I HAVE TO RIDE WITH THE GROUP?

No, you do not. With all our tours you do not have to ride with the group. We have detailed directions in our tour booklet that you receive before the tour start.

 

DO WE RIDE IN THE RAIN?

Yes, all our tours are rain or shine. The lead guide watches the radar very close and will do their best to avoid bad weather.

 

RIDING IN A GROUP DO I HAVE OBEY STOP LIGHTS?

Yes, always obey the stoplights. You are your own vehicle. The lead guide will let the group know if they will control an intersection.

 

DRINKING & RIDING?

We will provide water and pop throughout the course of the Tour. We will only provide beer once we get to our destinations at night. Please drink responsibly. You will be asked not to participate in a group ride if you are impaired.

 

LONG ARM OF THE LAW?

Although these tours can be a wild time, it also can draw attention from law enforcement. Please be a good citizen and obey all laws.

 

CANCELLATION, REFUNDS AND REGISTRATION POLICY:

No refunds will be issued within 90 days of tour departure. If for any reason the tour is not operated, customer will receive a full refund of payments. A $500.00 deposit per person is required at time of registration.