Actually not too bad this time of year.
Been out of bikes for about 15 years, but have been lusting over a Monster for all that time. Finally got a 2013 696 about 2 months ago from GoAZ. Put 700 mi on it so far. I will be lurking about here fairly regularly. If there is anyone in PHX that wants to meet up for riding, coffee, caramels, whatever - let me know.
I've alrady posted here a few times, but wanted to do a formal introduction.
Cheers!
-Jim
Welcome and congrats.