When you think of Arizona you think of sand dunes, blowing tumbleweeds and sweaty cowboys. Lately that has not at all described my place of residence. I think all the cowboys and tumbleweeds migrated south because its damn cold this week. We have had record lows of below 30 degree temperatures in October. Being a new rider I dawned my summer gear (with liners installed of course) and hit the roads reaching 65MPh with 40 MPH winds.
Ok It’s cold. While the jacket and pants keep my core plenty warm I find the helmet acts like a wind tunnel for cold to blow up into it and my hands start to lose feeling after a few minutes at 60MPH. It kind of reminds me of growing up in Ohio when I used to go out and play in the snow in sub zero temps right after a blizzard. You get that same feeling where you have an awareness of your lower face and lips but cannot seem to feel them anymore.
I like riding to much so I embrace the frozen face syndrome. I could jump in the Jeep but that is not in the spirit of Just Ride! If I am going to be a good rider, what better way to reach that point than to ride in the most uncomfortable conditions.
I cannot wait to get back on the bike this afternoon for the ride home.
The good news is that the weather is just a fluke. It seems it will be back in the 70's by this weekend.
I will get back to the KLR farkles this coming week. I just ordered all of my phase two upgrades and they should arrive next week just in time for a weekend install\write up.
These include:
Tusk D-Flex Bark Busters with Spoilers
Pro-Taper SE ATV High Bar
Progrip 714 Rally Gel Grips
Replacement front brake lever
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