That is a very descriptive reply! And not too long at all. So don't you apologize!

Besides, you haven't seen some of MY ramblings on here yet....

You were up early for a Sunday! Did the same thing as me when I first get up though. Coffee. Gotta have it.
I have sort of an idea of where it is that you ride since I am from the Washington DC area and have been to New York many times. There are some really great places to ride where you are, especially along the shorelines.
Get used to people admiring your bike.

Its going to happen ALOT.
The R1 isn't a torture rack to ride (as you found out!) unless you are going for really long road trips. What IS a torture rack is a Ducati.
Did you have up Chris Farley as your avatar or was I seeing things?
I really like Chris Farley. And miss him alot too.
Phil Hartman will always be my favorite.