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!

[HikerToo_imp]

ha ha, funny...I remember once working on my 86' 900 Ninja with a young girlfriend( I was young too) hanging out with me in the garage...she said " you love that motorcycle don't you" as she tried to distract me :-)
Even now, when I look out at my Cb1100...I say " I love that motorcycle " don't I :-)

[Lord Popgun]

Hiram,

An Airhawk or Airhawk 2 might be something to think about.

[emptysea]

Nice story. I feel the same way about my bike. Most of us do.

So, where and what did you eat?

[Pterodactyl_imp]

Hiram,

An Airhawk or Airhawk 2 might be something to think about.

That is a good suggestion from Popgun. Even with a well broken in seat, if I ago away for more than a two day ride I use an Airhawk 2.

Cheers

[Cormanus]

Those of us with more delicate backsides think the AirHawk 2 is almost a must for even a solid day's ride.

That's a lovely report, Hiram. Thank you.

[CA200_imp]

Good ride report Temps. in the low 80s - We made the low 80s yesterday - darn near broke a record - first time since last fall.

[Hiram E. Varona_imp]

Nice story. I feel the same way about my bike. Most of us do.

So, where and what did you eat?

Well they say when in Rome... There's a place in Islamorada called the Turtle Inn. Had a bowl of Turtle Soup. I had not been there in years. It's still good.

[emptysea]

There's a Boy Scout camp called Sea Base in Islamorada and I was one of the leaders when my son's troop went down there to sail for a week. We stopped for lunch on the way to and from the airport at Mrs. Mac's Kitchen. First time I had ever had Hog Fish, which tastes way better than it sounds and not at all like bacon.

A couple of my riding friends have a place near Punta Gorda and have bikes down there. We keep talking about a bike trip to The Keys...your ride report has provided a little more motivation to make sure that happens.

[Hiram E. Varona_imp]

There's a Boy Scout camp called Sea Base in Islamorada and I was one of the leaders when my son's troop went down there to sail for a week. We stopped for lunch on the way to and from the airport at Mrs. Mac's Kitchen. First time I had ever had Hog Fish, which tastes way better than it sounds and not at all like bacon.

A couple of my riding friends have a place near Punta Gorda and have bikes down there. We keep talking about a bike trip to The Keys...your ride report has provided a little more motivation to make sure that happens.

Sir, I am ready 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Name the time and the place and I'm ready! I am retired and live in Boca Raton Fl. Lately I've been contemplating a ride to Flamingo Park. It's a pretty ride and even though there's not much to do (other than fishing) it's something I would love to do. Keep me in mind if anything solidifies.