After several years of service as my primary commuter I have finally relegated this venerable machine to "Recreational Use". So now one could say that we are both retired!

Working 50 to 65 hours per week on a rotating shift schedule while also trying to be involved with my family barely afforded me time to maintain the mechanical integrity of this great bike. Through several years of taking me back and forth to work in fair weather and foul, it collected more than it's fair share of grease, grime, dirt, scuffs, and it just looked really rough.

Well we spent a few hours of quality time together out in the garage the other day. It seemed like it might be a good time to clean the old girl up a bit before the riding season kicked into gear (pun intended). It went well. I just hope that someday I can clean-up and look even half this good!



Yeah I know, but it's still raining out and I'm getting bored...so I decided to shoot and share!