Dang it's HOT in AZ
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From: Tonopah Az
Dang it's HOT in AZ
Yesterday I rode a PGR Mission from Suprise AZ to the National Cemetery and actually got a blister on the inside of both calves.
I have the lowers on my '09 Ultra and had never had to take them off to get enough air but yesterday I was flying 3 flags so the Ride Capt. put me in front, but in front of the bikes meant right behind and on the exhaust side of the last of 7 Fire Engines so I wasn't getting the air I should have. We rode about 20 miles in 113 degree heat about 20-40 MPH and by the time we got to the Cemetery
the insides of both legs were blistered, so this morning the lowers came off for the summer.
This is my first summer in Arizona and I am still learning how HOT HOT really is. Took the lowers off this morning and went for a 20 mile ride and can't believe the difference in the air-flow.
I have the lowers on my '09 Ultra and had never had to take them off to get enough air but yesterday I was flying 3 flags so the Ride Capt. put me in front, but in front of the bikes meant right behind and on the exhaust side of the last of 7 Fire Engines so I wasn't getting the air I should have. We rode about 20 miles in 113 degree heat about 20-40 MPH and by the time we got to the Cemetery
the insides of both legs were blistered, so this morning the lowers came off for the summer.
This is my first summer in Arizona and I am still learning how HOT HOT really is. Took the lowers off this morning and went for a 20 mile ride and can't believe the difference in the air-flow.
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We will be luck to hit 60 today. Way out of the ordinary, our average hi is 78 to 80 for today. Hope the blisters go away fast and the lowers removal pays too. Thanks for why you were in the ride to begin with.
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I was stationed in Phoenix in the mid 90's and worked on the flightline at Luke AFB - summers were brutal between the white concrete, jet exhaust and tools sitting in the sun, not to mention how hot aircraft canopies got...someone told me once: Arizona is hot, but it's a dry heat, you know, like a blow torch 
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From: Peoria, AZ
I just got my Streeet Bob a month ago (off a bike for over 20 years). I've been riding back a forth to work (Peoria to Sun City) and early AM rides on Saturday and Sunday. On the way home yesterday was the first time it felt uncomfortable even while moving - I was still grinning ear to ear though 
Side note: I was at Luke off and on from '87 - '97 and was fortunate enough to serve on the Base Honor Guard for many of those years. We were fortunate in that we took an air conditined van to and from - but we still had to stand at attention, fold and present the flag, ect. The familys really do appreciate everything you guys do - thanks
Side note: I was at Luke off and on from '87 - '97 and was fortunate enough to serve on the Base Honor Guard for many of those years. We were fortunate in that we took an air conditined van to and from - but we still had to stand at attention, fold and present the flag, ect. The familys really do appreciate everything you guys do - thanks
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Wow that's hot! I thought it was getting hot here in the 90's. I'm use to it here too when it hits 3 digits, but I don't think I've ever riden in 113! Makes me sweat thinking about it. That must have been a real cool honor for you though, despite the blisters.
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