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Old Oct 26, 2015 | 04:28 PM
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expect afternoon temps to be around 60º in the phx area----step out in the sun it'll feel like 75º.

the areas at elevation, north of PHX may not be great for you.

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Old Oct 26, 2015 | 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by mkguitar
Hacienda was owned by Hatch- who have a large group of auto and m/c shops in the southwest


the new shop is owned by the go-daddy guy.

neither of these is/was the kind of shop where you'll see the same staff 2 trips in a row.


some choose not to support his business model, some do.

there are a number of rental agencies, call around for rates and coverages.
both scottsdale harley and az h-D are about the same distance from the town of cave creek

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Agree on the Hacienda comment, not the SDL HD. Not the same model or ethics, fantastic folks at SDL HD and top notch service. Bob Parsons (owner) gives a ****....much unlike the **** poor service Hacienda had.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2015 | 11:30 PM
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I cant recommend any rentals but lots of good info on this post so Im subscribing. Hoping to get to AZ sometime next spring.
 
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Old Oct 28, 2015 | 10:15 PM
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I just came back from Tombstone. It was for the annual Hellderado weekend. We stayed at the Lookout Hotel, it has a very nice gas operated fire pit that you can sit around and drink several cold ones. Be sure to ride out and visit Bisbee its about 20 miles of a great ride. Bisbee has a brewery with their IPA's. Oh one more thing, if you choose to see a reenactment of a good o'shoot out, be careful of them blanks, they may fire real rounds.
 
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Old Oct 29, 2015 | 10:33 AM
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If you're going to be here in January then Coronado Trail is not a good option as it is at elevation. You may freeze your nards off on Route 66 as well. Best sticking to the southern area.
 
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Old Oct 29, 2015 | 11:55 AM
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Chesters hd now desert wind is where all the folks that visit me have rented from. Pretty reasonable prices for an rk - I think $129/day unlimited miles. Never an issue.
 
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Old Jan 9, 2016 | 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by gilbert_roadking
Chesters hd now desert wind is where all the folks that visit me have rented from. Pretty reasonable prices for an rk - I think $129/day unlimited miles. Never an issue.
They want $140 a day before tax and Scottsdale wants $150 not cheap Ill say that
 

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Old Jan 9, 2016 | 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by sixgun95
Agree on the Hacienda comment, not the SDL HD. Not the same model or ethics, fantastic folks at SDL HD and top notch service. Bob Parsons (owner) gives a ****....much unlike the **** poor service Hacienda had.
I did check them out limited bikes and very expensive .
 
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Originally Posted by sixgun95
Best place to rent is Scottsdale HD. If nothing else make sure you visit, it's the Mecca of HD dealers.
Looking forward to seeing their new 'worlds largest HD' digs in March.
 

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Some day, God willing I'm taking a couple months to travel the U.S.A.. South west is definitely on the my list. Have fun! JR
 
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