I first laid eyes on you in Leominster, MA. You were so shiny and new. Just 2100 miles on you. I took you for a ride and you felt nimble and quick (compared to my fiasco of a Kawi Vulcan 500). Your shifting was clunky but endearing. You were also a great price of $4200. That’s $2/mile. Sold!!!

Amy and Murphy, who gave my a ride out there, went on there way and I rode home….fast. I ran out of gas in the main tank but didn’t know how to switch over, but I was luckily able to coast to the 76 station.

I have racked up almost 6000 miles with you. Most of those were during daily commutes to jobs and school. We have also done some fun trips both short and longer. We have been to the North End several times. We often go on rides with the wife down the south shore. There is also the trip to Martha’s Vineyard which was great fun, except for the flat tire on the hottest day ever. And who could forget the Halloween ride.

You have treated me well, with no mechanical problems to report. You will unfortunately need to be replaced in the near future, but let’s not dwell on that, let’s remember the good times.