miles logged this summer: 9,420
US states: 32 (departed 6/13 morrisville,VT-stranded 9/22 wichita,KS)
rainy day rides: 8 (with sleet: 1; with lightening: 3)
95+ degree rides: 4 (wore leather jacket on all occasions)
400+mile days: 5 (500+: 2)
major US cities: 5 (hit rush hour: 3)
national parks: 6
campgrounds: 9
motels: 3
major mountain ranges crossed: 5
oceans: 2 (swam in both)
on road accidents: 0
close calls: 7 (with other vehicles: 2; with deer:4; loose gravel:1)
accidents while parked: 1 (cape cod, first weekend)
accidents while push-starting: 1
mechanicals:
front brake master cylinder rebuilds: 1
batteries: 2
clutch cables replaced: 2 (performed in downpour: 1)
rear tires: 2
oil changes: 2
consumed oil quarts: 2.5 (bike use incl. leaks)
brake pads replaced: 2
saddle bag racks welded: 2
approximate bug kills:
-gnats: 4,639
-mosquitos: 28
-bees: 9
-flies: 61
-grasshoppers: 7
-misc.: 123
extracurricular:
nature hikes: 4
swimming excursions: 4
music shows: 5
weddings: 1
family reunions: 1
horse surgeries: 2
target shooting: 2
fireworks: 1
horseshoe games: 6
billiard games: 15
beer consumed: exact count not available
barfights: 0