I concur with that assessment!

The W650 is a great motorcycle for me.

I hope you find the videos enjoyable to watch.

Don’t tell me that. But then, think of how nice it is to have a freshly rebuilt top end!

I’m hoping that’s the case with the Vespa scooters. Time will tell.

And with the W650. The valves were just adjusted so I suspect they’ll be fine until I can’t ride anymore.

The Himalayan is a different story. They were out at 300 miles when I checked them. Next check is at 3000 miles. I’ll let the dealer do those and see how things go. I am a gentle rider so hopefully I’ll have similar success to you.

You may be right. I certainly don’t push hard on any of my machines. At least not for long. So far the maintenance I’ve been doing must be ok. Nothing has exploded or died!

I’m getting organized to I can handle all the details you’ve mentioned. It’s not so bad with four. For now. I hope you like the video. Familiar territory for you.

I won’t have the opportunity to outsource mowing since we only have 5 minutes of mowing. But the naturalized landscape is complex and time consuming with myriad time consuming challenges. None of which a landscaping company can or is willing to take on. It would require a skilled gardener who knows the difference between a “weed” and a Wood Aster. Or understands the unique requirements of various mosses and ladder ferns. Path maintenance, pruning, bamboo runner surveillance. The list is long. Thankfully I find the process meditative so I don’t feel robbed of time engaging it.

Cooking and cleaning though is another story. We finally broke down and hired someone to clean the house every two weeks. Expensive but man why did we wait so long. It’s great to be able to do it.

As far as maintenance goes on the scooters and motorcycles I am fast evolving to none on my part. I just wish I had a trailer to take them to the shop for service.

Yes as a Heart Patient it is great therapy!