Moving to Gold Canyon AZ

[Royboy]

That's real nice, I guess. I've retired from sledding but my motto was always "if it doesn't say Yamaha on the bonnet I ain't gonna be on it". I will say that some of the new sleds are truly remarkable.

roy

 

[racerdave]

I've had 2 Yammie sleds in my day. A 250 Bravo, and Apex. Both good sleds for their purpose. Otherwise it been 90% Polaris.

 

[gggGary]

mmm Arizona, We looked around the AZ NM border last spring, Silver City and north of there sure looked good to me.

 

[Royboy]

Gary,

Last winter here pushed me over the edge. Sick of six months of riding and six months behind a snow blower (albeit a big thumper), finally got to me. Think of it, all summer here with the lakes and the woods, then a quick 3 hour plane ride and six months of riding, hiking, and travel in the mountains and the desert. Come on down.

roy

 

[TwoManyXS1Bs]

Heads up! Weather guys all excited about another hurricane off the Baja headed towards Arizona.

Hurricane in Arizona???

 

[gracer]

When you get back look me up. I live in Mesa and have for 23 years. I hope you like it here as much as I do.

 

[jefft]

Let me warn you in advance. Be extra careful here riding a motorcycle. I drive a car to work 32 miles every day. Yesterday while listening to the radio on my way to work I heard of 4 motorcycle related crashes on that 1 hr. drive. Not an unusual day.
jefft

 

[Royboy]

Finally got an opportunity to ride a bit yesterday morning. Took UncleBrian's advice and went up to Canyon Lake. Lousy cell phone shots but nice ride. Fun twisties but road is really rough right now. roy

 

[gggGary]

When is fall color ride time in the desert?

 

[gracer]

Did you make it to Tortilla Flats on your Canyon Lake ride?

 

[Royboy]

Been to Tortilla Flats several times now. Great ride but man I wish they would smooth that road a bit.

roy

 

[gracer]

Been to Tortilla Flats several times now. Great ride but man I wish they would smooth that road a bit.

roy

Let's meet at "Motorcycles on Main" on Jan 2 evening. Downtown Mesa hosts a motorcycle night the first Friday of every month. I'll be there around 7:00pm if you want to meet up.

 

[Royboy]

gracer, wish I could, back in MN for the holidays but will reach out to you when I'm back down there in Jan. We'll find an opportunity to ride!

roy

 

[racerdave]

So Roy how was your winters ride in the Hot State

 

[Royboy]

Really good! It's a different flavor of riding than Minnesota. Lots more traffic and longer miles between destinations but the mountains provide plenty of opportunities for spirited riding. I'll probably be looking for a dual sport of some sort to use as my lead bike there. The XS is great but not the best for pounding down a long stretch of hot blacktop. I will say this, I went five winter months without seeing a snowflake!

roy

 

[Uncle Bryan]

... I will say this, I went five winter months without seeing a snowflake!roy

Ha Coming from snow country and moving to Vegas, old friends will ask me how we stand the heat? I tell them that I still haven't had to shovel heat.

 

[racerdave]

To each his own. I'll take the snow!!

 

[Royboy]

To each his own. I'll take the snow!!

The years will change you son.

roy

 

[racerdave]

The years will change you son.

roy

Son? I will take that as a compliment! 6 months away from 60 years behind me. I think my favorites will stay for a while yet.