Flying in to Phoenix for a few days

[FJRGuy]

Touching down in Phoenix from the 9th to the 16th. Interested in getting a bike for at least a couple days while I'm there. Looking for recommendations for bike rentals and "must do" day rides. Meeting up with some other forum members for a ride would be cool.

 

[dcarver]

BeemerDon's to the WCP please!

..and Jeff, don't melt, eh?

 

[FJRGuy]

Thanks Don. PM'd BeemerDon already and we'll hopefully be getting together.

And it'll take al lot more than Phoenix in the winter to melt me. ;-)

 

[FJRGuy]

Anyone have experience with AZRide? They have an FJR and their rates seem pretty standard, but...

 

[Bugnatr]

I rented a wing from Az ride under the previous owners back in 08. Flew in, taxi to bike shop. Worked out just fine for me. Some really nice riding to the east of Phoenix and New Mexico if no snow in the high country.

 

[beemerdons]

I rented a wing from Az ride under the previous owners back in 08. Flew in, taxi to bike shop. Worked out just fine for me. Some really nice riding to the east of Phoenix and New Mexico if no snow in the high country.

+1, Gunny; we AZ Beemers have referred AZride to Folks, AZB has always gotten good feed back on them. https://www.yelp.com/biz/az-ride-motorcycle-rentals-scottsdale

https://azride.com/home/1225179 https://www.facebook.com/AZRide This was their FJR, the last time we promoted AZride to BMW MOA Visitors:

 

[ionbeam]

I have also rented from AZRide and would recommend them. The rates are ok, not the best but the bikes are well maintained and generally in better physical condition than the bikes I've rented in CA.

The biggest problem of bike rentals in AZ is lack of time to see and do all there is available

AZ Rental:

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Really, I'm having fun, it's just that I'm smiling on the inside.....

 

[beemerdons]

BeemerDon's to the WCP please!

..and Jeff, don't melt, eh?

Jeff if you ride out to the Pony Express Stage Coach Stop of Tortilla Flat you may see this, two of their more famous FJR Visitors! JSNS, muy Feo ese!

 

[ionbeam]

BeemerDon's to the WCP please!

..and Jeff, don't melt, eh?

Jeff if you ride out to the Pony Express Stage Coach Stop of Tortilla Flat you may see this, two of their more famous FJR Visitors! JSNS, muy Feo ese!

Or here.

 

[beemerdons]

^^^^^https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/scottsdale/2015/03/26/scottsdale-greasewood-flat-closes-march/70333424/ Sadly Alan, Greaswood Flats closed their doors on 3/15/15. Too damn bad, it was a fantastic Motorcycling dining destination. Man oh Man, that two tone Azul y Plata FJR is so fecking BEAUTIFUL! JSNS!^^^^

 

[ionbeam]

^^^^^https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/scottsdale/2015/03/26/scottsdale-greasewood-flat-closes-march/70333424/ Sadly Alan, Greaswood Flats closed their doors on 3/15/15. Too damn bad, it was a fantastic Motorcycling dining destination. Man oh Man, that two tone Azul y Plata FJR is so fecking BEAUTIFUL! JSNS!^^^^

Well dahhamn, it stayed open longer that I had expected, I thought the family was going to close Greasewood several years ago. Coming soon -- more condos.

 

[FJRGuy]

Looks like plenty to see.

... even without Greasewood Flat.

 

[beemerdons]

BeemerDon's to the WCP please!
..and Jeff, don't melt, eh?

https://www.motorcycleroads.com/Routes/Arizona_78.html We have incredible Motorcycling Roads here in Arizona and the weather will absolutely perfect for you!

My BMW MOA Club, AZ Beemers is having it's Annual Holiday Party 12/12 and you're Invited. I have sent you the info via a Private Message.

 

[beemerdons]

Looks like plenty to see. ... even without Greasewood Flat.

https://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/l/Chandler+AZ+85225:4:US Typical Canuck, bringing his crappy and cold Frostback weather with him eh! MEM and Billy Fitz bring rain eh!

Been in the high 70's and low 80's here in Phoenix for weeks now, with sunny skies. Let a Hoser come to Arizona and it will be mid 60's and cloudy eh!

 

[FJRGuy]

Thanks Don! We'll try and make that work.

Still working on which bike to get from AZRide as the FJR is booked.

Typical 'mericans! Turning down the heat when we Canucks come down.

 

[beemerdons]

Thanks Don! We'll try and make that work. Still working on which bike to get from AZRide as the FJR is booked. Typical 'mericans! Turning down the heat when we Canucks come down.

RSVP REQUEST: Dear Jo and Desmond, Friends of mine are visiting this weekend from Canada: Jeff and Jill of Calgary, Alberta. Since many of the AZ Beemers attend FJR Forum Events they know Jeff, he is the Rally Master for the Canadian FJR Event that takes place every year up in Canuckistan eh!


Cool! I think that'd be great. Count Jill and I in. Please RSVP for us.
Is there something uniquely Canadian that you'd like us to bring?

Bring your own Booze Jeff, I don't think there are any Poutine aficionados! JSNS, eh!

 

[FJRGuy]

K... After some delays, we finally made it to AZ.

Given the forecast for the next few days, we are heading to Sedona after picking up the Bike at AZ Ride in Scotsdale. If anyone wants to meet up, email or pm me and I'll check in regularly.

 

[beemerdons]

Suggestions, eh: https://www.motorcycle.com/events/arizona-motorcycle-travel-destinations-88787.html

https://www.bestbikingroads.com/motorcycle-roads/motorbike-rides-in-united-states-/Arizona_-402.html

https://www.motorcycleroads.us/regions/az_gcc.html

 

[FJRGuy]

Picked up bike. Riding a brand new CTX just to try something new. Heading to Flagstaff and back today. Thinking Tortilla Flat/Roosvelt tomorrow.