12 Dec 2010

Damn it is cold.

I kept repeating this yesterday as I was riding up to Seoul to got to a friends farewell party. it was 35F (2C), clear skies and dry roads. I bundled up, but my hands still got cold. It was typical stop-and-go insanity. I do know that I am ruined for riding in the States. It took me a good bit to thaw out, but was worth the ride up.

It was good to see the Royal Enfield Clubs guys again, they are always a hoot. it was also good to see off Jonas before he flies home to Denmark. the Party was a blast, lots of good food (both Danish and Korean), LOTS of Beer and a night of great conversation.

Getting up this morning and after a hearty breakfast supplied by my good friend Wilton, I knew it was going to be a cold one coming back. And what I later found was that I was absolutely right. it was bitter cold.

The bike ran like a champ after sitting for the better part of a month. she did not want to start and it took a good 15 minutes to get the oil warmed and pressure to stabilize, but she ran down the road happy as a lark.

I am getting near the end of my tour here. I am not averse to riding in the cold, wet and nasty, but it will some get to a point where it is just dangerous. I leave here in about a month and can honestly say this has been some of the best motorcycling I have had in years. I will keep this blog open until the Bike is packed up and loaded, just in case I get a good day to go ride between now and new years.