Long term & Motorcycle

I have been doing some job search here too as well as looking at bikes and that to either buy or transport , also I am trying to move there myself my goal is by end of dec permanantly , trying to sell my own vehicle here firstfor extra cash to go with . maybe keep in touch here with each other cause roomate situation may make it easier to hit both our goals of moving ..

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I think Im going to scrap bringing my bike. Just to get it to Florida to ship it will cost at least $1000, or a very sore ass from riding it that far. 🙂

The Frederiksted Hotel in Frederiksted does long term. I have stayed for 3 weeks but I've known people who have stayed for months. Just be sure to negotiate a deal before commiting to your stay.

And, concerning registration, yes, you would need to register the bike prior to riding it. I know in the States, you may travel from State to State, but, when you move to a new State you are supposed to register your vehicle in your new State within 30 days. The same thing applies here, but you will need to get everything done and paid for before you can drive it. You know the government! haha! They just want your money!!

kinda a weird ques. but do they require a diff license for driving/riding a motorcycle there like in the states?

Nope. Not that I am aware of. What I mean is, it's a tough answer to get here. I called the Police, and was told to call Inspection Lane. When I got Inspection Lane, they said I would have to talk to the Director. The Director was not in. So I called a different police station and was told that no, there isn't one required. So I called Inspection Lane back and got a different lady, and she said that if you have a cycle endorsement on your Stateside license, you can ask the director to put one on your VI license. She wasn't aware of any special test. So, just to be sure, I called another police station and finally got an officer willing to say that, for sure, there is no special license for a motorcycle. He said if there was any doubt, that I could call the Motor Vehicle Department and he gave me a number to... Inspection Lane! haha! So, Sean, drive like a maniac on your bike with any license you've got! haha!

Marty, it would be my guess that none is required. In order to have a special MC license, you would think that the DMV would have to give you a MC riding test as well. I don't know anywhere but Home Depot parking lot that is flat enought to even have a riding course to test on. And with a limited number of riders in the USVI, it definately wouldn't be cost effective for the DMV to have one. I say, ride on, and "keep the rubber side down"!

BB
(Harley Roadking)

Actually, after I left my office yesterday after posting the above, I happened to see a cop directing traffic and I asked him. He also said that nothing is required. If you have a valid license, you can drive a bike, no problem. I still recommend getting a VI license, though.

Oops! Forgot to add:

~Marty
(1976 Harley Sportster w/ '74 XL1000 engine )

Marty,
I think a Sportster would be the perfect bike for the islands, being lightweight and easy to handle. Would you recommend anything else?

Oddly enough, enduros are becoming more popular here. Your RK will still do just fine, though! A friend of mine has a Fat Boy and he's super happy. Another friend is bringing his Big Dog down. I've been toying with the idea of getting a V-Rod, but I think I just might go in the other driection and get a kit bike...and just customize the h*ll out of it! Haha!

Right now my Harley is having an elec. problem, so I am driving my wife's'99 Honda Rebel 250 that she won't ride, and I'm actually having fun with it! Haha! But it sure is underpowered in comparison to my bike! Haha!

Just be carefull guys. i rode for 15 years in the states, and would never ride here. Not because of the roads, it's the other drivers you have to look out for. It might be ok for a sunday drive. but would not ride for my only means of transportation. can not even count the number of guys i know that got hit and taken some nasty dumps. Just my 2 cents

Been driving a bike here for 7 years, only form of transportation I need, and there is definitely a difference between here and the States! My one, and only, altercation here was on April 15th....one day after my 1 year wedding anniversary! On my way home, passing a car going slowly up the hill by the defunct Donoe housing site whne the guy in the car swerved over towards me to mess with me, but swerved too far. Down I went. The scrapes on the road clearly show that he came over the double yellow line to hit me, but, since he was an off duty police officer...he got of by saying that I sideswiped him. And I got the ticket! And a 6 day stay in intensive car, 4.5 months of missing memory, some great scars and a dinged up bike. Nice, huh?