Monday, May 31, 2010

Now renting everything for the perfect beach day!

Beach Gear

Snorkel Gear
$10/day, $25/week
includes fins, mask, snorkel, and carry-all
various sizes and styles available

Tommy Bahama beach chairs
with built-in backpack straps for easy transport plus built-in cooler
$10/day, $25/week

Beach umbrellas (match with chairs)
$10/day, $25/week

Voit boogie boards
$10/day, $25/week

Why not make the day complete with a bicycle, moped, or motorcycle rental? See the "reservations" tab above for more information.

Make your reservation today! Call us at (808)886-2011, or email us at
bigislandmotorcycleco (at) yahoo.com

Thursday, May 27, 2010

Bicycle Route

Puako Beach Cruise

- Starting from Big Island Motorcycle Co. strap a couple bikes to your car (straps can be rented, too) or ride about 6 miles south on Highway 19 to Puako. You will see the signs as you drive/ride south, it will be a left turn from the highway onto Puako Beach Drive.
- From there make your first right onto Old Puako Road, then left into the beach parking lot, which looks like this:

- This beach is called "69's" and is great for swimming and snorkeling. There are full facilities here including bathrooms, showers, and picnic tables. Not to mention there is plenty of shade and room to spread out.
- We recommend taking the bikes with you out to the beach or locking them securely in the parking lot.
- After you've had your fill of sun and sand, head back out the way you came, but this time ride toward the town of Puako, which will be a right turn at the Puako Beach Dr. and Old Puako Rd. intersection.
- This easy-going ride through town is full of charm. Check out an old church:
- Or grab a snack at the little store:
- There are many worthwhile beach access points along the way (anywhere you see a "Shoreline access" sign) with great tidepools and snorkeling. Brackish ponds dot the area as well many beautiful homes.
- To get back to Big Island Motorcycle Co., take Puako Beach Dr. up to the highway, take a right (heading south), then another right onto Waikoloa Beach Drive.
 Fun is easy! Start your adventure today
 Call: 808-886-2011 or write: bigislandmotorcycleco (at) yahoo.com

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Saturday, May 22, 2010

Volcano Run plus Circle Island Motorcycle Route

Minimum 7 hours

     - Starting from Big Island Motorcycle Co. in the Waikoloa Beach Resort, head south on Queen Kaahumanu Highway. This road will take you all the way to Volcanoes National Park, 128 miles.
     - We recommend starting out by 8am. Since we don't open til 9:30am please call to arrange an early pick up if you'd like to do this route.
     - On the way to the volcano, stop at Hana Hou restaurant in Naalehu for coffee and good grinds, don't miss the dessert case, yum. This little place has a great old Hawaii ambiance and is a fun spot to take a break. There is a gas station nearby, you will want to fill up here.

     - Continue on south to Volcanoes National Park, there is a small entry fee per vehicle. Once inside, stop at the visitor's center for information and maps. Be aware that you will not see any flowing lava inside the national park, but you are likely to see some pretty amazing steam vents (this is where all the vog comes from).

- We recommend following Crater Rim Drive which circles the Kilauea Caldera. Also please be aware that portions of Crater Rim Drive have been closed recently due to volcanic activity. There are many places to stop and explore along the drive. We like the Steam Vents, the Jaggar Museum, and the Thurston Lava Tube.



     - We recommend following Crater Rim Drive which circles the Kilauea Caldera. Also please be aware that portions of Crater Rim Drive have been closed recently due to volcanic activity. There are many places to stop and explore along the drive. We like the Steam Vents, the Jaggar Museum, and the Thurston Lava Tube.
     - Continue on down Chain of Craters Road which will take you all the way to the ocean. This road is very scenic and many times you can see the steam rising from the ocean where lava is flowing in. Please be aware that this road can get very windy. If you are uncomfortable riding in high winds, skipping this portion of the park might be in your best interest.
    - You could easily spend a whole day exploring the park, so we recommend selecting a few highlights you want to see and limit your visit to about 2 or 3 hours so that you will have plenty of time to ride back.
    - Once you are done exploring the park, head back out to the highway continuing in the same direction, toward Hilo. There are facilities (bathrooms, food) inside the park or you can stop in Volcano Village where there are restaurants and gas stations.
     - Continue on past Hilo, past Honokaa, and into Waimea. Once in Waimea, you will want to get on Kawaihae Road, marked as Lindsey Road, which is a right turn at the stoplight near the big shopping center (on your left).
     - Continue west for about 10 miles then turn left onto Highway 19. After about 9 miles, turn right on Waikoloa Beach Drive and make your way back to Big Island Motorcycle Co.
     - We don't recommend making plans for any major stops in Hilo or along the way back as you will likely be pretty tired at this point and it's a long ride back. Just enjoy the ride. You will want to make sure you get back with some daylight left as the roads here get very dark at night and besides, you wouldn't want to miss any scenery, especially between Hilo and Honokaa. Get gas in Hilo, Honokaa, or Waimea, depending on where you filled up previously. There is also a gas station adjacent to Big Island Motorcycle Co.
     - A full day motorcycle rental is only $140 and includes insurance and riding gear. Call or write to reserve your adventure today! 808-886-2011 or bigislandmotorcycleco@yahoo.com


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Friday, May 14, 2010

Big Island Film Festival

Don't miss the Big Island Film Festival this weekend, 5/12-16.

It is being held this year at the Mauna Lani Resort, which happens to be a convenient two miles from Big Island Motorcycle Co. Hop on one of our bikes or scooters and enjoy one of the many interesting films they have on offer. While your at it, cruise around the beautiful grounds of the Mauna Lani Resort; they have shops, beaches, and some wonderful petroglyphs to view. Check out how to get there under the "bicycle routes" tab above or come see us and we'll point you in the right direction.

Fun is easy! Reserve yours today: 808-886-2011 or BigIslandMotorcycleCo@yahoo.com


Sunday, May 9, 2010

Mother's Day Special - 10% off

In honor of all the wonderful, caring, and of course adventurous mothers out there, we will be offering 10% off all rentals and merchandise all day Sunday, May 9.


Come see us at the Kings' Shops in the Waikoloa Beach Resort from 9:30am to 7pm or call
808-886-2011 to make a reservation.

Saturday, May 8, 2010

Join us on the Volcano Motorcycle Tour 5/12

Our next motorcycle tour is scheduled for Wednesday, May 12. We will be touring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, with stops for breaks and lunch.



Curvy roads and gorgeous scenery await you, call today to join the tour. Big Island Motorcycle Co. 808-886-2011 or email bigislandmotorcycleco@yahoo.com

Tour fees are $50 per person if you rent your bike from us or $65 per person otherwise.

Sunday, May 2, 2010

When you can't ride...

Dreading the long plane ride back to the mainland?

Pick up a couple of these magazines to fuel your need for speed until you can get back on the road.

Only $4 each!

Get yours today at Big Island Motorcycle Co. located in the Kings' Shops in the Waikoloa Beach Resort. Call: 808-886-2011 or visit: www.BigIslandMotorcycleCo.com