Well I’m here in Payson Arizona after a few days in Deming and about 3 weeks in Safford Arizona. Safford is a unique city. It was featured in that movie Lost In America about the couple losing their life savings in Vegas and ending up in Safford looking for minimum wage jobs. I saw that movie earlier in the month and knew I had to visit. All I can say is that movie is pretty faithful to what Safford is really like. It’s a laid back city that has its challenges. The characters I met during my stay were let’s say “unique”.

After holing up there I hit the road north to Globe and along 188 to Payson. 188 out of Globe is a fantastic ride! Saw lot’s of other bikers heading south to Globe. On the way to Payson you pass by Roosevelt Lake. WOW!!! Now that was a ride. It was good to get out of the heat and head for higher elevation.

After meeting a couple folks riding HD Ultra’s I have been seriously thinking of upgrading my ride for the next year. A fellow biker in Roswell was kind enough to let me ride his Ultra. Talk about getting hooked! My trusty ST1100 steed has been 100% trouble free the last 14 months but I think I want to experience the Ultra for the next 12 months or so. I have owned so many bikes since I was a kid. I love my 1997 HD Dyna WideGlide to death and could never part with her but I think in 2016 and 2017 I am going to continue on an Ultra. The owner of the CVO in Globe said to be sure get a CVO Ultra. He said it was no comparison with the 103 Ultra. NO COMPARISON! Well, we’ll see. I have been keeping my eyes peeled for a 2014 or 2015 Ultra with low miles and in great shape. Saw a couple CVO’s too in that range. The Globe CVO rider said don’t hesitate for a second to spend the extra bucks for a CVO. You will never regret it he said. Well…we’ll see.

 

The Marshall Tucker Band – Can’t You See

 

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Somewhere In Payson Arizona

“Something is about to happen. Something very wonderful.”

This post was composed under the magical influence of Can’t You See by The Marshall Tucker Band