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Hi guys, I don't know if anyone can give me some guidance. I'm planning on going to Orlando with the family next March and have planned it so that I can hire a bike and spend a few days at Daytona Week with my daughter's partner. Not knowing what goes on, are there any particular days that I should be interested in or is it one big ? Any local customs I should look out for?
Many thanks

Just remember you can't lane-split in Florida.
All the places I've been in Daytona were very Biker-friendly, free
coffee at gas stations (during Bike Week, that is). If you want to
see the racing, it's very easy to get tickets, because most of
the Hurley-Doodleyson people aren't interested.

If you want to do Main Street and park there for free, start early. Afternoons are good for the stuff on the north side of town, Iron Horse, Broken Spoke, etc. Out by I-95 Destination Harley has a large amount of stuff, but I've never been. Orlando has been hosting a large number of events and concerts during Bike week due to the congestion in Daytona during Bike Week. Of course, Daytona Speedway will probably still be having the test rides, but again get there early. I usually try to stay away from Daytona after dark, too many newbie riders with a belly full, trying to look cool and be seen and heard!

later, Tom.

- We tend to drive on the wrong (right) side of the road, although this is not guaranteed

- Nobody will see you on the bike, so be very alert and don't hesitate to sound the horn

- If you can find a pay phone, coins go in first, then you dial

- A boot is a trunk and a bonnet is a hood--although a boot can still be a boot if on a foot and a bonnet a bonnet if on a head

- Showing your umbrage by hoisting the middle-finger can lead to gunplay

- Take the insurance option on the bike hire

- Bring rain gear just in case

- Hydrate frequently--H2O is best--it can be in the mid-70F range in March

- Mileage on the HD will likely be awful, so allow for more stops and budget for fuel, unless you plan to just park it curbside and lean against it in your dirty jeans while picking your fingernails clean with your switchblade

- The HDs can vibrate a lot--you will feel like you've been working a jack-hammer after a while--and bring ear-plugs

- We don't have traffic signals that flash before going from red to green--you just have to wait it out--it's a good time to chat on your cell phone because you will be busy watching and avoiding others talking on theirs after you are underway again

- Sometimes lovely young women in thong bikinis staff the hot-dog and tee-shirt/beach-towel stands on street corners, so do not let that become a distraction--and watch for others who may be distracted!

Enjoy your visit!