Renting a scooter

[eddiemingus]

I live here year round and have my own scooter. You can't believe how many close calls I've had. One thing that almost got me twice is jacans stopping abruptly in the road and then putting the car in reverse and backing up without even lookingback. It really takes months of driving to get used to the pitfalls of driving here. Do not drive in the rain, you can't see the potholes and you will hit one. I recently went to Sav and before I got to little london there is a stretch of road with no homes or people. There was a scooter behind me with two dudes on it. Soon as I got to this spot they came up on me, I kept checking them in my mirror they were right behind me I just kept going as fast as I could. Then I couldn't see them at all, when I turned around they weren't but two feet behind me. I just floored it and figured if they mess with me all they will have is a dead white guy and a mashed up scooter. As I got to little london they blew past me and yelled something bla bla whiteman bla bla. Do not leave Negril on a scooter, not to little bay or orange hill or anywhere. One love and I recommend you take a taxi.

[captaind]

I support eddiemingus' post.

Cap

[halfwaytree]

Agree regarding the alcohol.
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Some folks feel that if they are visiting Negril or other vacation spots, they can go drinking and then jump on a scooter "no problem". I have even done it myself in my careless, idiotic youth but now I realize how dangerous a thing it is to do.

Drive sober ALWAYS!!!

[Mike_D]

Do not drive in the rain, you can't see the potholes and you will hit one.

Funny that you mention this. On our last trip, we arrived during a pretty heavy rainfall. Just as we got to Negril, I noticed that much of the Beach Road was flooded. Linston was driving very cautiously and seemed to be driving around certain areas. He turned and said to me, "Whenever it rains in Jamaica, you have to memorize where the potholes are". He was right. Another reason why I leave the driving to professionals.

[rooster]

This January will be my 24th year coming to Negril & I've always rented a big bike for my 6 week stay..been riding 52 years now..yes it's a different approach there since you have to get used to driving on the left side of the road for starters..I've never had an incident just gotta be smart..first rented from Tanka...then Prento up until last year since Prento was taken from us..now doing business with Jah B...he has a big selection of scooters & big bikes (Honda Shadows)..he's on the beach road. As I did with Prento I'd call ahead & reserve the best Shadow he's got..doing the same with Jah B.

[Negril1990]

I lost a week vacation because of the corner at 3 dives and a likkle rain, seams there is a lot of oil on the pavement , I will still rent but I'll be way more careful, oh and my Credit card was used to buy electronics in Kingston after I left so I'll also put down cash as security deposit

[rooster]

Ya Negril1990..I know exactly what you mean on that corner...it's a tight one for sure even when it's dry...so slow as she goes right there...I stay in the West End so I hit that corner at these twice a day to & from the beach...but I've never had a issue with my credit card as a deposit..& always pay the entire 6 week rental up front in cash with all the three I've rented from...gotta make sure you get that hard copy back though.

[dreamingofja]

TYKES BYKES on the west end...nice scooters and a fair price

[original spanky]

have rented from Jah b for close to 20 years. he has always treated me fairly