First thousand are in the book...

I ride every day too and still get a little tingle of excitement every time I'm about to hop on, even when it's to go to work. Just love it. I duck out for lunch time rides whenever I can too. And I get really cranky if I have to take the car, which has been only a handful of days in 12 months. Thanks for sharing your 'feelings'; was good to see you're getting the most out of the bike.
 
No wonder im halfway deaf!!,, been riding without plugs and without (..gasp..) helmet for almost 30 years
 
Glad you're up to 1k. After 25k I'm feeling pretty much the same way.
 
Pleased to read your update and glad you are enjoying the Beast. We heartily agree that the earplugs increase the enjoyment and lessen the stress. Hitting the on-ramps harder? The Beast is more than equal to that task...

We trudge on.
 
200+ in the mountains on Sunday...

I had an excellent Sunday - another 200+ up in the mountains. I'm thankful to live within shouting distance of some awesome rides.

It really hit me how much the Beast stands out. I pull over for a picture at a rest area and had a handful of other riders over looking at the bike and talking and oohing and aaahing. Very fun.

I did start hit the throttle a bit more and it was very fun. Shocking the pull it has.

Good times.

Mountain passes rock