I bought my R3 new back in 2005 and immediately took it for a solo cross country break-in ride. It was a transitional point in my life when I'd had enough and decided to make the changes that I'd hoped would happen on their own. Quit my job, sold my house, threw out most of my possessions, etc.
From NJ to Oregon via the scenic 2-lane roads. Saw the country, made friends that I still have today, experienced life. Hell, I even made it to the summit of Devils Tower. Great trip.
Since then I've ridden from Maine to Florida several times, including a great time in Key West during Fantasy Fest. Somehow having some random pink chick sitting on my bike was just normal lol. The bike's done some living, as have I through it.
I'm here a decade after the fact, documenting a couple of things and getting the machine ready for a new owner. As a new father, I've wrestled with the solo-vs.-family fun question and I believe it's time to move the bike along to someone else who will enjoy it as much as I have over the years.
The wife has joined me on rides many times, but the infant...well, it'll be awhile before he can appreciate the R3 experience. I'll be swapping out to a boat in the near term for more inclusive experiences but will be back in the saddle one day. That day may be a decade off, but I'll come back.
Attached are some pics from that break-in ride from many years ago.
From NJ to Oregon via the scenic 2-lane roads. Saw the country, made friends that I still have today, experienced life. Hell, I even made it to the summit of Devils Tower. Great trip.
Since then I've ridden from Maine to Florida several times, including a great time in Key West during Fantasy Fest. Somehow having some random pink chick sitting on my bike was just normal lol. The bike's done some living, as have I through it.
I'm here a decade after the fact, documenting a couple of things and getting the machine ready for a new owner. As a new father, I've wrestled with the solo-vs.-family fun question and I believe it's time to move the bike along to someone else who will enjoy it as much as I have over the years.
The wife has joined me on rides many times, but the infant...well, it'll be awhile before he can appreciate the R3 experience. I'll be swapping out to a boat in the near term for more inclusive experiences but will be back in the saddle one day. That day may be a decade off, but I'll come back.
Attached are some pics from that break-in ride from many years ago.