Unfortunately, I totalled the bike in a rather serious accident in
August.
Ouch... (for you and the bike) glad you are ok: )

As soon as I'm able to ride again, I'm buying another one
just like it. Same year, same model. It's the only vehicle I've ever
owned that I want to replace with the exact same thing - that's how
much I liked it.

My buddy has a ducati. When the time came and he was ready for a second
bike, he bought another one. They are pretty cool. If I had the balls to
ride a motorcycle, it would probably be a Ducati.

Where I live, I barely feel safe in a car. Too many drivers that go way too
fast while leaping without looking. It is a minefield for motorcyclists. I
always drive around motorcyclists with great care. I give them the same
respect I do tractor trailers. Lots of space... I don't care what the
impatient guy in the SUV behind me thinks : )