SE rentals???

atlthrux · 11-21-2009, 05:40 AM

Are there any places that rent ds bikes w/in 2hrs of Atl? I havent been off road since highschool (many moons ago). I want to try a couple of different bikes & sitting on them at dealerships isn't cutting it. A fellow rider mentioned a place in passing recently, but I can't remember what he said. Also, I know about durhamtown, but they don't rent what I want to try (drz,dr,klr, etc).

SuchesRider · 11-21-2009, 05:47 AM

Riders Hill outside of Dahlonega on Hwy 60 rents KLR 650s. That is the only place I know of besides Durhamtown and Highland Park. The folks at Riders Hill are great to work with. Ask for David. Hope this helps. SR

BlueLghtning · 11-21-2009, 05:59 AM

I think there is a place near Tellico at the base of the Cherohala that rents KLR's also, but I can't remember the name.

Edit: Found them - http://www.cherohalacyclerental.com/ or http://www.thundermountainnc.com/store.html

BlueLghtning · 11-21-2009, 06:03 AM

Also, these guys rent SM's in the N. GA area. Not quite Dual Sport, but only place that I know rents bikes like the DRZ and the KTM. Not sure what else they have - http://actionmotoadventures.com/index.html

Mike Honcho · 11-21-2009, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by BlueLghtning

Also, these guys rent SM's in the N. GA area. Not quite Dual Sport, but only place that I know rents bikes like the DRZ and the KTM. Not sure what else they have - http://actionmotoadventures.com/index.html

Now that sounds like a good time! I have always wanted to try out a SM and for the price....

atlthrux · 11-21-2009, 07:21 PM

Thanks for the tips! I'll check'em out.

Wanderer13 · 11-22-2009, 07:28 AM

Probably too far away, but Blue Strada Tours in Charlotte, NC rents Vstrom 650's.

coop74 · 11-22-2009, 07:36 AM

There is a place in Townsend TN that rents KLR650. The advantage it might have over starting in Atlanta is that the airport is 40 minutes or less away and the dual sport riding potential is all around it.

The company is called GSMmotorent and the number is 865-448-6090. The owner lives next door to the shop and in the slow time is likely to go ride with you sometimes if you want.

There is also a pretty active group of riders here that could probably be talked into showing you around too. (does not take much to get us to go ride).

PM me if you want more details. I think his website is the same as his shop name.

Coop

atlthrux · 03-29-2010, 12:27 PM

I've been meaning to follow-up on my initial inquiry. We visited Highland Park resort and had a great visit. Ultimately, the bikes they rent aren't the ones for me at this point. There's a variety of terrain & rental bikes. Many friendly riders to help get our bikes back on the trail, and the staff was pretty lenient in assessing damages (bent handlebar--doh). Anyway, I highly recommend the place if you're looking for some trails & rentals in a controlled environment. [I'm not affiliated w/ highland park in any fashion.]

BlueLghtning · 03-29-2010, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by atlthrux

I've been meaning to follow-up on my initial inquiry. We visited Highland Park resort and had a great visit. Ultimately, the bikes they rent aren't the ones for me at this point. There's a variety of terrain & rental bikes. Many friendly riders to help get our bikes back on the trail, and the staff was pretty lenient in assessing damages (bent handlebar--doh). Anyway, I highly recommend the place if you're looking for some trails & rentals in a controlled environment. [I'm not affiliated w/ highland park in any fashion.]

HP is awesome. My wife and I have season passes out there and through the winter we were pretty much there every weekend for 12 straight weeks. Now with the nicer weather, we've been enjoying our street bikes, but we are still out there a lot.

Curious, what bikes did you rent? HP definitely favors the smaller lighter bikes.

atlthrux · 03-30-2010, 11:37 AM

I got the ktm 450 xcw(?), the largest orange thing they had. And my boys got ttr125s. I settled on the 450 b/c I'm tall/heavy, but it was certainly more than I needed.

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Originally Posted by BlueLghtning

HP is awesome. My wife and I have season passes out there and through the winter we were pretty much there every weekend for 12 straight weeks. Now with the nicer weather, we've been enjoying our street bikes, but we are still out there a lot.

Curious, what bikes did you rent? HP definitely favors the smaller lighter bikes.

BlueLghtning · 03-30-2010, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by atlthrux

I got the ktm 450 xcw(?), the largest orange thing they had. And my boys got ttr125s. I settled on the 450 b/c I'm tall/heavy, but it was certainly more than I needed.

Yeah any 450 out there is pretty big. I really enjoy the KTM 250XCF which is a 250 4T and pretty much a sweet bike out there. The 250 & 300 2T are nice also. I ride a GasGas 300 and my wife rides a KX100.

11-21-2009, 05:40 AM	#1
atlthrux ^OP Adventurer Joined: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta Oddometer: 77	SE rentals??? Are there any places that rent ds bikes w/in 2hrs of Atl? I havent been off road since highschool (many moons ago). I want to try a couple of different bikes & sitting on them at dealerships isn't cutting it. A fellow rider mentioned a place in passing recently, but I can't remember what he said. Also, I know about durhamtown, but they don't rent what I want to try (drz,dr,klr, etc).

11-21-2009, 05:47 AM	#2
SuchesRider Just Do It! Joined: Dec 2006 Location: North Georgia Oddometer: 1,602	Riders Hill outside of Dahlonega on Hwy 60 rents KLR 650s. That is the only place I know of besides Durhamtown and Highland Park. The folks at Riders Hill are great to work with. Ask for David. Hope this helps. SR __________________ Four wheels move the body. Two wheels move the soul.

11-21-2009, 05:59 AM	#3
BlueLghtning Riding is my passion Joined: Feb 2004 Location: Newnan, GA Oddometer: 3,854	I think there is a place near Tellico at the base of the Cherohala that rents KLR's also, but I can't remember the name. Edit: Found them - http://www.cherohalacyclerental.com/ or http://www.thundermountainnc.com/store.html __________________ *BlueLghtning* - Follow me on my SPOT Messenger Mine: 09 DL650, 01 FZ1, 08 WR250R, 98 DR650 Hers: 06 F650GS, 12 Duc 696, 13 CRF250L, 06 XT225 Smugmug Pics - Save $5: Y2l43o9LVBERU BlueLghtning screwed with this post 11-21-2009 at 06:05 AM

11-21-2009, 06:03 AM	#4
BlueLghtning Riding is my passion Joined: Feb 2004 Location: Newnan, GA Oddometer: 3,854	Also, these guys rent SM's in the N. GA area. Not quite Dual Sport, but only place that I know rents bikes like the DRZ and the KTM. Not sure what else they have - http://actionmotoadventures.com/index.html __________________ *BlueLghtning* - Follow me on my SPOT Messenger Mine: 09 DL650, 01 FZ1, 08 WR250R, 98 DR650 Hers: 06 F650GS, 12 Duc 696, 13 CRF250L, 06 XT225 Smugmug Pics - Save $5: Y2l43o9LVBERU

11-22-2009, 07:36 AM	#8
coop74 Deal's Gap Junkie Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Alcoa, TN Oddometer: 2,072	Townsend TN There is a place in Townsend TN that rents KLR650. The advantage it might have over starting in Atlanta is that the airport is 40 minutes or less away and the dual sport riding potential is all around it. The company is called GSMmotorent and the number is 865-448-6090. The owner lives next door to the shop and in the slow time is likely to go ride with you sometimes if you want. There is also a pretty active group of riders here that could probably be talked into showing you around too. (does not take much to get us to go ride). PM me if you want more details. I think his website is the same as his shop name. Coop __________________ Robert "Coop" Cooper Vstrom 1K KLR650

11-21-2009, 07:21 PM	#6
atlthrux ^OP Adventurer Joined: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta Oddometer: 77	Thanks for the tips! I'll check'em out.

11-22-2009, 07:28 AM	#7
Wanderer13 2009 Trail #81 Champion Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Matthews, NC Oddometer: 343	Probably too far away, but Blue Strada Tours in Charlotte, NC rents Vstrom 650's.

03-29-2010, 12:27 PM	#9
atlthrux ^OP Adventurer Joined: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta Oddometer: 77	highland park I've been meaning to follow-up on my initial inquiry. We visited Highland Park resort and had a great visit. Ultimately, the bikes they rent aren't the ones for me at this point. There's a variety of terrain & rental bikes. Many friendly riders to help get our bikes back on the trail, and the staff was pretty lenient in assessing damages (bent handlebar--doh). Anyway, I highly recommend the place if you're looking for some trails & rentals in a controlled environment. [I'm not affiliated w/ highland park in any fashion.]

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