Visiting Pheonix area and wanting to ride

I have a business conference in Phoenix in early November and am trying to do some desert riding while there. Does anyone know of a rental agency that has tagged dualsport bikes? All I can find are street and offroad only dirt bikes. If any inmates care to help a flatlander out I'd be glad to pay any cost associated with a joint riding venture on a loaner/rental. Any help is greatly appreciated.
F w/D

I rented a vehicle and a bike and am looking forward to my first time riding the desert. Can't wait!

Where ya goin'?

Tonto Natl forest is suggested but will investigate prior to trip. Any suggestions? Will have a truck and untagged bike.

I am going to do a easy ride to Mt Lemmon 11/2 and you are welcome to join in if you are in town.

Bill

Thanks for the invite but I won't be riding til Wed/Thur the next week. Welcome to join me if possible.

I believe house of Motorrad still moves their bikes to Phoenix in November for winter rentals. Xlnt people, company and bikes. GS's, 990 KTM Adventures, Triumph and BMW 800's.

This thread is supposed to have the full list of places that rent dual sport bikes in the USA: http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=927091

If you find another place, post it there.

You're going to want to be sure to get a TAGGED bike with a SPARK ARRESTOR. Without both of those items you may find yourself with a souvenir violation from a Park Ranger if you get caught on public land.

That being said, any rental place in AZ should be well aware of that and NOT send you out without both of the above. But, it's still your responsibility to be sure as you will be receiving the ticket, not the rental agency.

ns

what bike did u rent ?

u may need a Tonto day pass for the truck depending on where you park it

http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=630889

Check out this group there having an open enrollment. They welcome all riders

I will ask about the spark arrestor but bike is not tagged. I couldn't find a rental place that had smaller tagged bikes. All were bigger BMW's and street bikes. No thanks. I was told an OHV sticker is on all the bikes and good for riding offroad on public lands. I'll confirm.

Open enrollment groups scare me. I couldn't dare show up on an unplated, rented bike, rented gear and an ignorant sounding southern drawl and potentially hang with farkled out KTM and BMW crowds. Now if its KLR/DR's with sheepskin seats and beach pale knuckle guards I'm in.

Will check on Tonto pass.

Thanks for all the help.

Where did you rent the bike from?

I rented a Wr250 and Dodge Dakota. They have gear, water bottles and spot trackers if you want them. They were very accommodating and easy to deal with.
Ride report here: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=934397