5.2.2015

Today is what WCCO describes as a "10 Best Weather Day" [#Top10WXDay].  The sun is shining and the temp is right around 80.  I went to Maynards for lunch with Amanda, her friend G and family.  Afterwards I met with a guy by the name of Tony that bought one of the jackets I had for sale.  We settled on a price and talked bikes for a bit then I geared up and headed out on 212 west.  I made my way out to Cologne and then took a northbound loop through Waconia and made my way back via Mound/Minnetrista.  Out of curiosity I put the stock windscreen back on the bike.  At nearly any speed the wind is rushing up and over the fairing and directly into my chest and face.  I always wear a full face helmet and I typically ride with earplugs in but I can tell you that without those plugs I would be nearing deaf at this point.  Not only that, if you get the bike out on the slab anything over 60 and the wind becomes almost jarring.  I couldn't believe how much of a difference the tall screen really makes but I'm definitely putting that back on.  Although, I have been looking at others that may be available and the KlockWerks 14" looks really great - I would like to see how that one performs.  Also, I ordered a set of Ergo II's last night.  I can't quite dial in the ergonomics of the riding position and since my legs are long I need to be able to stretch them out.  I should be getting those sometime next week and I'll make sure note the performance.