Broke that 4,000 mile barrier.

[Hiram E. Varona_imp]

Today was an uncommonly sunny and clear day (even for south Florida) temperatures in the low 80's and very little humidity. I have had my filter and my 10W30 (semi synthetic) on standby for that 4000 mile service to come around. So this morning at 10 A.M I decided to push things along.

I headed south on the Florida Turnpike until I hit U.S 1 (Florida City) and continued down past Isla Morada in the Florida Keys. After a stop for refreshment and food I headed back home to Boca Raton. Not only was I going to break the 4000 mile barrier but I was going to try out my new Joe Rocket mesh jacket. Heading south I had left the waterproof liner in place. Florida even in the Springtime is too hot for this liner. I took it off on the northbound trip and felt much more comfortable with the ventilation offered by the jacket. Got back to Boca some 4 hours after departure with a very sore rump (I need to find something to remedy this) and 4,003 on the odometer. Tomorrow morning the CB 1000 is getting an oil change!

I don't know if it's all in my mind or does this bike enjoy longer trips? The sound of this engine at 75 miles an hour makes everything good with the world. On exiting the Turnpike in Boca gentleman in his 50's rolled his window down at the light and asked, "Where did you buy the rear carrier?" Well, he ignores my beautiful baby and goes for the carrier instead. That's ok this 1100 and I have a date in the my garage. Why would I go through all this trouble just to do an oil change? Because I can! Tonight before going to bed I will sit next to her (I have a rocking chair next to her in the garage) and will go over tomorrows activities. But I have that funny feeling deep inside that she already knows the game plan. I haven't felt this good since I was thirteen years old.
Sorry for the typo... I meant to say CB 1100!
Sorry for the typo... I meant to say CB 1100!