It is that time of year when the mercury doesn't move to the top of the tube here in the Valley of the Sun and for those of us who have been here long enough, we know the season is upon us.
Winter you say? No, not that mere meteorological reference to cold and dry, but the worst type of season for riders.
Snow Bird Season!
Yes, the idiots that have no clue how to drive, where they are going or even what to do in a parking lot when they get there. Not only do they not see motorcycles at all while on the road, they don't see them in parking lots as they back up into them.
What your plates folks and watch your back as well.
Now is the season to know your enemy and understand their actions. Obviously out of state plates are a danger sign, but watch for those Red AZ plates as well. A sure sign of a car that sits the summer and gets used in the Winter.
Idaho, Iowa and Ottawa are the big 3 dangers, know them well!!
Another to watch for is the rental cars, you can tell them as rental by the FLT in the expiration location on the tags.
While being aware of these slow moving obstacles the real danger is in other drivers and soccer moms looking to road rage their way around them. Watch yourself and plan an escape at all times.
Also, as I said before, watch your back, or more appropriately your mirrors. These cotton balls like to bump you because they get chatting with the other cotton balls in their land yachts, drift forward and bump into you.
Let's be careful out there folks, its open season!!
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