Guys I have sad news to report. My '06 SE melon (number 6 on Mike's registry) is soon to be departed. My little crash in north GA on the way back to MV from lunch at the Dillard house totaled my bike. Just waiting on the insurance company to get back to me next week about how we are going to handle this.
It is funny how you get attached to inatimate objects - they bring up fond memories of good times with good friends. I brought her home last evening from the dealer since I want to get some of my "goodies" that weren't damaged before the salvage company comes to get her. As my wife and I surveyed the pitiful conditon she is in, J. Carolyn began to cry, remembering how faithful the melon has been to us and how much we have enjoyed her. Even after the crash she brought us safely back home - some 650 miles pulling our Bushtec trailer.
We will most certainly miss her but I will definitely be getting a new '07 cuse and hope to be back on the road before too very long. Will keep you posted.
Jerry