Yesterday I deferred to Mother Nature in the face of our changing seasons, sneaking a final ride on a beautiful sunny day in preparation for winter storage. My '93 VFR seemed to appreciate the gesture, running splendidly in the cool, dry air and handling my local twisties with smoothness and confidence. I realize that personifying machines is just a human foible, but those of us who relate to mechanical devices know how real it feels.
With the engine warmed, last season's oil drained easily, followed by screwing on a new HiFlo Filtro HF303 and the oddly gratifying addition of fresh Honda GN-4 10w40 — speaking of, I was shocked to find my dealer's oil price had grown to $37 from my last purchase of $25! Tariffs? Inflation? Price gouging?
With fewer than 1000 miles accumulated over the season, my additional checks went smoothly; chain clean/lube, check the hydraulic fluids and apply a coat of instant detailer. I had already filled the tank on my previous ride with ethanol-free fuel with added stabilizer, so no worries there. A final check of the tire pressures and I think she's ready for a winter's sleep.
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