After I rode the C5 for 45 miles, I picked up the Moto Guzzi Breva from the shop, now with heated grips and 5 level controller. $160 installed. Wow. Then I went for a 20 mile jaunt as the sun went down along with the temperature.
Why did I wait so long to get heated grips? These things are bloody awesome! My legs and feet were getting cold, but the hands were warm and so my arms were warm, too. Funny how that works.
The 750 (baby) Breva is such a great machine! Revving up the stock twin pipes is sure more exciting than the Bullet's anemic stock pipe. The seating position and comfy stock seat make for a lot longer ride before the 60-year old back starts talking to me.
Riding the Bullet for 45 miles today, I was a relaxed English gentleman putting and pooting around the city. Riding the Breva, I lost 20 years of age and felt like a new man when I was done.
Coming out of hibernation (no riding, bad weather), these sensations can really be obvious.
I WANNA RIDE!