Motorcycle Rental Rules and Regulations

RULES AND REGULATIONS

Click Here to view our Rental Agreement and Liability Release

Booking and Cancellation Policies:

MotoVermont is open for rental pickup and return 9:30am - 5:30pm, Tuesday through Saturday. Rental pickup or return outside of business hours are $50 each when available.
A nonrefundable deposit will be processed at time of booking:
- $50/day for rentals
- 50% for tour packages up to $2000
- $1000 for tour packages $2000 and greater. Second $1000 payment due 60 days prior to tour.
- Bookings within 30 days of rental/tour date are charged the full price of rental/tour.
Balance is due 30 days prior to rental/tour.
If you must cancel your reservation, you must do so in writing. If you cancel within thirty (30) days of the rental start date, you are responsible for 100% of the cost of the rental and/or tour package you reserved.
We are unable to offer refunds or credits.

Rider Requirements:

All riders must have a valid motorcycle endorsement on their drivers license. Motorcycle permit is not acceptable.
All riders must have at least one year of experience on a motorcycle of similar size to the rental motorcycle.
Riders must be at least 25 years of age.
Rider's feet must be firmly planted on the ground while seated on rental motorcycle.
Experience level and bike fitment are the responsibility of the rider.
We reserve the right to cancel the rental or change bike choice if rider is unable to display competency in riding and operating the rental motorcycle. We are unable to offer refunds or credits.

Minimum Required Gear for Rentals:

DOT approved helmet.
Eye protection.
Tall, sturdy boots that offer good ankle support. Sneakers and other low-top shoes are NOT acceptable.
Full-finger gloves
Sturdy pants. Motorcycle-specific pants preferred.

Click Here to view our Tour Agreement and Liability Release

Booking and Cancellation Policies:

A nonrefundable deposit will be processed at time of booking:
- $50/day for rentals
- 50% for tour packages up to $2000
- $1000 for tour packages $2000 and greater. Second $1000 payment due 60 days prior to tour.
- Bookings within 30 days of tour date are charged the full price of tour/rental package.
Balance is due 30 days prior to tour.
If you must cancel your reservation, you must do so in writing. If you cancel within thirty (30) days of the tour start date, you are responsible for 100% of the cost of the tour package and/or rental you reserved.
We are unable to offer refunds or credits.
In an effort to maintain our tour pricing, a 3% credit card processing fee will be added to deposits/payments of $1000 or more. Riders are welcome to pay by check to avoid this fee. If applicable, your reservation confirmation email will ask you to reply with your payment preference.

Rider Requirements:

Motorcycle endorsement holder (permit is not acceptable) with experience riding on public roads.
Rider should be in good health and able to endure several hours on bike each day.
Rider should possess basic off-road riding skills: rear brake usage, body positioning, clutch/throttle control, foot peg weighting, etc. Required skill level may vary somewhat depending on tour choice.

Recommended Riding Gear:

These items may just help you have a more comfortable and, in turn, more enjoyable ride:

Gore Tex over socks: There are quite a few river crossings and even more mud puddles on our DS tours. These over socks are worth their weight in gold when you have to put your foot down in a mud puddle or rushing creek 30 minutes into a 7-hour ride (on a 50 degree day).
Neck Buff or similar: We love these neck tubes that keep bugs, dirt and UV rays off of our necks and faces.

Personal Motorcycle Requirements:

If you are renting a bike from us, please review the MOTORCYCLE RENTALS tab above. If you plan to ride your own bike on a tour, please read carefully. Be sure to perform necessary maintenance (brakes, battery, oil, air filter, tires, etc.) and test ride your bike well before the tour so you have time to sort out any issues that may arise. Feel free to contact MotoVermont for bike-specific tire and equipment recommendations.

All bikes must be fully street-legal, registered and insured. Riders must hold a valid driver's license with current motorcycle endorsement. Bike size limitations may apply on certain tours.

Condition: Starts/runs reliably, good brakes, stock/quiet exhaust, functional lights.
Tires: Should be off-road ready (Dunlop D606, Continental TKC 80, etc) and have good tread.
Safety: Rearview mirror(s), horn, turn signals, brake light, headlight and tail light- all functional.
Bike protection: Bike should be equipped with engine, hand and radiator guards.
Tools: Rider should carry any tools that pertain to that specific bike, especially axle wrench and spark plug socket. Rider should carry extra tube and/or patch kit.