Your Mileage for 2004 ?

[motofranz]

What was your total mileage for the year 2004 ?

For the past 10 years I was averaging 2K on my Yamaha Sportbike.

Only rode in perfect (warm) weather for short trips...
Now that I own a BMW RT I ride year round .
And ride longer trips to Rallies,etc.
The bike is just a bit more comfortable to sit on all day !!

I rode over 13 K this year...

[BradfordBenn]

12,500 and growing... :thumb

[riderR1150GSAdv]

So far I have ridden about 26K this year and a total of 33K :D :D in a year and a half, ever since taking an MSF Course in June 03.
I think that something is wrong with me :cry because all I can think of is riding, especially since I got my 05 LT. Any excuse and I am on the bike!!
Can't help it, dunno :dunno what to do about it. :help
I guess the riding bug got me good, but I do feel helpless at times you know. :lol3

[Cliffy777]

before i answer YOUR question motofranz i have one for you. why did you start riding so much more often once you bought a beemer? was it the comfort of the bike? the BMW community/mind set? more free time? or ??

got the first rockster in july 03 and had 10,400 by the anniversary. had 15,700 when i traded it in 9 days ago.

heated handlegrips rock and rule. so does the shellaclava from aerostich!

[GlobalRider]

What was your total mileage for the year 2004?

Don't know off hand, but I could tell you about the really great rides, incredible scenery and phenomenal roads I've driven this past summer.

Likewise, when I had an all-out sport bike, it was more of a toy. I used it on long day trips the odd time, but it was never really the same as when I'm on my BMWs. Comfort wasn't the problem. Who knows. :dunno

[SCDorman]

~ 11,000 for 2004. Shooting for at least 15k in 05. Entered the year with an R11R and an R65 and am leaving it with an R11RT and an R100S. I think the bikes in the stable will be conducive to more miles.

Steve

[motofranz]

Well Cliffy ..
All of the above.

When I was riding the Sportbike the weather had to be clear within a hundred mile radius B/4 I would ride anywhere. :(

I would think it was a big adventure doing a 100 mile route in Northern Kentucky.
After 100 miles I was ready to take a nap .
The bike was very uncomfortable.

After riding the Beemer in the RAIN a few times and getting my confedence level up I had no fear in taking longer rides.
The bike is so comforatable to ride ...
The RT feels more reliable....
The bike is built for TOURING period !!


John

[kbasa]

Dunno. 15 or 20K. I've put 9K on the GS since I bought and used up a set of tires on the VFR, so it's probably right about 15K.

[RatSnake]

I've got about 13.5K in spite of losing 2 and a half summer months, and I've still got 1 day to go. :thumb

[widebmw]

This year I got 18,541 miles. This morning I was shoveling 6" of snow, more to come in the next 2 days.

[SheRidesABeemer]

18,758 she said proudly.
Not bad for a single parent, with a full time job.

Gail

[DarrylRi]

Not sure exactly how much, but in the neighborhood of 25k like usual, I suppose. That's spread over 5 beemers. A couple thou on each of the /2 and the /3. 6k on the R90S. Another 3k on the R1100RS. And maybe 18k on the R1150RS. Gee, that's over 30k. Where does the mileage go? ;-)

[sfarson]

After tomorrow's ride I'll be at around 25,200 miles for the year.

[knary]

Can we omit commuting miles? :evil

[Burnszilla]

Around 18,000.

[dancogan]

Folks here really put on the miles. Guess that's why I've enjoyed being here since I got the bike in July. Took my MSF course in August and, after getting over my intense fear of the thing, started riding and enjoying it just about the time the weather turned bad. I'll have about 2,000 miles this year, but look forward to many more next year.
Be sure to wave. That slow, old guy you pass in the corners is me! :wave

[flash412]

What was your total mileage for the year 2004 ?
About 200 km = 125 miles on a friend's bike in Hong Kong and Kowloon.
5678 km = 3528 miles on a friend's bike in Australia.
1637 miles on a bartered bike in Anchorage (http://flash412pix.home.comcast.net/MidnightRun.htm).
About 4500 miles on a friend's bike in South Africa (http://www.ofoto.com/I.jsp?c=15oiw03f.adzwiqb3&x=1&y=uiin3l).
About 400 km = 250 miles on a friend's bike down the Izu Penninsula near Yokohama, Japan.
2000 miles on my own bike going to the Jailbreak (over a four day weekend).

Since I only enter the odometer reading and date when I service the bike, it is hard to tell exacly what it was last January first. Since I'm 1500 miles from home, it is hard to tell exactly what it is right now. I'll guess that I put on another 3000 miles or so riding to work, sometimes the long way.

So that's about 15000 miles total... two thirds of which was on borrowed bikes, 8400 miles of which was ridden on the left side of the road (not counting passing). Nearly 1000 miles (983) was done in one single day on asphalt coming home from the Jailbreak. Just over 1000 miles was done in one single day, on dirt, riding on the left, in South Africa.

Yup... 2004 was a great year for rides (http://www.ofoto.com/I.jsp?c=15oiw03f.5r2g2d7v&x=1&y=-i2kae5), even if it wasn't much of a high mileage year.

[Gizmo]

Having just gone through a divorce in 04, my miles were way down from a typical year. I just eeked over 15K.

[SheRidesABeemer]

Having just gone through a divorce in 04, my miles were way down from a typical year. I just eeked over 15K.

You'd think a divorce would free up some time.

[RebeccaV]

Took my MSF course in August and, after getting over my intense fear of the thing, started riding and enjoying it just about the time the weather turned bad. I'll have about 2,000 miles this year, but look forward to many more next year.
The year after I took the MSF course I also put on 2000 miles, then last year, I did 10K then this year I did 20K.

I only WISH that I could do 40K next year!!! :twirl

[Gizmo]

You'd think a divorce would free up some time.

Gail, You are right, time was not the issue however. With all the stuff leading up to and through it, to say I was distracted is a major understatement, a potential recipe for disaster in my book. Some folks I have heard say "I ride to clear my head", I prefer to ride with a clear head. So by choice I limited my riding early on. Most of my miles were accumulated that last quarter of this year when all the dust was beginning to settle.

[RatSnake]

Gail, You are right, time was not the issue however. With all the stuff leading up to and through it, to say I was distracted is a major understatement, a potential recipe for disaster in my book. Some folks I have heard say "I ride to clear my head", I prefer to ride with a clear head. So by choice I limited my riding early on. Most of my miles were accumulated that last quarter of this year when all the dust was beginning to settle.
They say YMMV. I found my divorce liberating, stress relieving rather than they other way around. :clap

[Gizmo]

They say YMMV. I found my divorce liberating, stress relieving rather than they other way around. :clap
Yes Dennis when it was finally over it was as you say "liberating and stress relieving". It was the leading up to and the process that stole my attention.

[RatSnake]

Yes Dennis when it was finally over it was as you say "liberating and stress relieving". It was the leading up to and the process that stole my attention.
Like I said, tho, YMMV. My "leading up to and the process" took 17 years. :)

[GSAnderson]

30,225 miles :bliss

[James.A]

I did a little better than 40 MPG :D

[SHAG]

I did just under 20k. No commuter miles :stick . I had to drive pick-em up truck to work everyday. :cry

[SheRidesABeemer]

I did just under 20k. No commuter miles :stick . I had to drive pick-em up truck to work everyday. :cry

I'm in that boat with you...I have 30K a year on the car...commuting on the bike would be no joy in stop/go traffic.

[RTRandy]

Around 15,500 for me in my first year of riding. I was hooked the moment they told me to let out the clutch at the beginner MSF course. One of the good things about living in Texas is you pretty much can ride every month of the year. Today was around 70º :p

[iRene]

One of the highlights of my year was meeting Boxergrrrlie and SheRidesABeemer at Spokane.
Little did I know they'd be kicking my $ORRY @$$ in mileage. ;)
Shoulda thrown beer in their faces!
Congratulations, you two overachievers!
I'll be lucky to break 14k, not exactly a banner year.

[manicmechanic]

Now for the ciphering - bought Punkin' in March, just passing 16k for the year there. The airhead, probably about 3k. The old K-bike was a couple between January and March, and the TransAlp about another thousand. I figure just under 20K for the year. Definitely not enough.

I'm happy to have met iRene and SheRidesABeemer, along with a whole lot of other folks at the National. Here's to all of you, and to meeting lots more of you in the future :beer :drink See ya down the road!

[Voni]

2004 was a lower sMileage year for me - about 33 K. No commuting days after May 27th.

But when you consider some of those sMiles were in 5 difference countries in Africa, I'm feeling like one incredibly lucky lady ; )

Voni
sMiling

[kbasa]

One of the highlights of my year was meeting Boxergrrrlie and SheRidesABeemer at Spokane.
Little did I know they'd be kicking my $ORRY @$$ in mileage. ;)
Shoulda thrown beer in their faces!
Congratulations, you two overachievers!
I'll be lucky to break 14k, not exactly a banner year.

It ain't about the miles, 'Rene. It's about the quality. :D

[xgman]

25,979

[Dave92029]

I had time to ride and I rode a lot!

74,712 miles on 4 BMW's

As Voni would say I had a lot of sMiles this year!

On December 16th I passed 800,000 BMW motorcycle sMiles

[Voni]

Dave wrote:
>I had time to ride and I rode a lot!

>74,712 miles on 4 BMW's

>As Voni would say I had a lot of sMiles this year!

>On December 16th I passed 800,000 BMW motorcycle sMiles

Wow! Congratulations!

Seems like only yesterday you told me you'd passed 700,000. Oh, yeah. It was! :wow

All the sMiles are good! Here's to many more. . .

Voni
sMiling

[BradfordBenn]

I want to be retired so I can ride more :stick

[Voni]

Me, too.

Oops, I am. And I rode fewer miles. But better sMiles.

That's the ticket.

Voni
sMiling cause my little bro does ride BETTER sMiles.

[Gizmo]

I want to be retired so I can ride more :stick

Don't have to be retired to ride more, it all comes down to priorities. As I mentioned on an earlier post my miles were down this year, but in the past I have put on more miles in a year than some retired friends. As, I recall
reading some of the mileage contest winner profiles, at least some are not retired.

[MCMXCIVRS]

Don't have to be retired to ride more, it all comes down to priorities.

Well, unfortunatly my priorities are paying the mortgage and eating and not freezing in the dark :brow :D Finding time to tour is a bit tough at times. I do ride as much as possible though in our all too short riding season. We're lucky to have six months if you include the early rides before all the snow is gone, and those cold fall rides just before it comes back to stay (which it did early this year). I only managed 13500 Kms (8100 miles) this year, lower than my average. Although, I did only drive my truck 800 Km from the start of May until mid October :clap I hate driving when I could be riding.

And, some of those miles ridden were going to my first national rally in Spokane :thumb

[Voni]

Ed wrote:
And, some of those miles ridden were going to my first national rally in Spokane

Just what I said. Better sMiles.

Voni
sMiling cause they're all good

[Dave92029]

Don't have to be retired to ride more, it all comes down to priorities.

I guess I didn't make myself totally clear.

The reason I mentioned that I was retired was to say that I wasn't out there trying to accumulate miles.

I just had the time to do a lot more things, than I would have had the time for if I had job responsibilities.

Actually, I still have time limitations because I have a cat that I need to care for.

I'm fortunate to have many friends who also ride, and who invite me to join them on their travels.

I 'm planning some trips this year that will allow me to visit several places I have never been before. There are many interesting places in the USA and Canada that I still want to see.

I don't feel that I have to travel to Europe, South America, etc. to have a special trip. There are lots of interesting placed in North America.

I have also ridden more miles in a year while I was working, but this year was at a much more relaxed pace... except for the 48 States Plus Alaska trip on the way to Hyder SeeK LOL

This past year had many quality sMiles with many good friends. I hope to have the health and wealth to continue my travels in future years.

[BklynPete]

I thought i was just doing the regular 15k miles, but the other day i was looking at some service receipts and was surprised to see I did over 20k this year. :thumb

pete

[BradfordBenn]

I want to be retired so I can ride more :stick

Actually this statement was meant in jest to my big sis Voni, cause when I asked her in April what her big plans were for retirement were the answer was ride more.

Also it doesn't matter how much we ride, it is if we ride. I would rather have a good five mile ride with lots of sMiles than a 1,000 mile day with no sMiles. Of course your mileage may truly vary.

:thumb

[SheRidesABeemer]

Ed wrote:


Just what I said. Better sMiles.

Voni
sMiling cause they're all good


Thought of you today Voni, during my long commute into the city, I passed a car with the plate: SMILES A dentist or a rider? :thumb

[Voni]

SheRidesABeemer wrote:

Thought of you today Voni, during my long commute into the city, I passed a car with the plate: SMILES A dentist or a rider?

Maybe both ; )

Voni
not sMiling right now because we're iced in . . .

[Hodag]

around 5K for me.
Which is about the same as my daughter put on her pedal GS.
Mark

[dzimbric]

When do the mileage contest results get published? I logged somewhere around +20K. It helped that I rode the bike when I was working on the road. I don't think I set foot in cage during September or October. I was working in WI and AL. :thumb

[Galne Dansken]

Something like 16.000 miles (26.000 km) of pure twisty Nordic pleasure... :wave

http://www.kryptoniten.se/gallery/albums/userpics/2004/20040823/125.jpg

[Dave92029]

When do the mileage contest results get published? :thumb

Generally the April issue of ON has the complete results, BUT there was some mention that they may publish the detail results on line and only publish summary info in ON because with about 2,000 participans the results takes up a lot of space.

I think printing eveyones name is worth the space but that is only my opinion.

Karol Patzer runs the contest and with Sandy and the Board decide how things are done.

[Dave92029]

Very cool picture. i would have enjoyed it even more if it were a BMW lol

[bullit7801]

Let's see. 3,351 miles on the old white 1991 K100RS before it was stolen, wrecked, and totaled by my insurance company on June 7th. New bike started on that same date. The 2001 Red R1100RSA is at the dealers so I don't know the exact milage, but it is very close to 18,040. That makes 17,917 on the new bike since June 7th. Total for 2004, 21,268 miles. An above average year. :clap Since I will be digging out from the snow storm the rest of the week, bike will stay at the dealers for a while. No miles in 2005, yet. :cry
PMS.

tb

[GlobalRider]

I don't feel that I have to travel to Europe, etc. to have a special trip. There are lots of interesting placed in North America.

Sure enough, but my domestic tour ran me more $ per day than my Euro tour, and my domestic tour didn't even require airfare. Go figure! :dunno

With the added bonus of incredible roads and scenery, my Euro tour is a better bang for the buck.

[IndyGT]

The Indianapolis BMW Club awards a plaque to each member who rides at least 10k during the previous year.
I know there were a couple of years since 1986 when I didn't qualify, but I can't recall which years.
Here are my stats since '93:
2004 - 10,163
2003 - 10,003
2002 - 10,849
2001 - 13,548
2000 - 11,593
1999 - 11,912
1998 - 13,115
1997 - 13,122
1996 - 13,862
1995 - 11,378
1994 - 19,621
1993 - 21,928
It should be noted that my divorce from my first wife was in 1993. I'll leave it up to you to decide which was the cause and which the effect.

[BMWBeauty]

It should be noted that my divorce from my first wife was in 1993. I'll leave it up to you to decide which was the cause and which the effect.

[/QUOTE]

It Appears To Me The Cause Was Worth The Effort Which Now Is The Effect!!
Many More Effect sMiles To You..... :thumb

[ScottM]

My first year on my R. Put just over 22K on her. Commuting, weekends and a great ride to my first National Ralley. :thumb

[manicmechanic]

While we're speaking of the miles/sMiles we've done this year, and savored the satisfaction of achieving the various 100K levels, let us not forget another brand that recognizes long-distance efforts. However, that brand begins awards with 10K. Is there something missing here? Why the difference? Hmm?

[dzimbric]

Maybe they will change the award to the number of miles you towed your bike. Or the number of hours you posed next to the bike, or the number of beers you drank at the bar you rode your bike to, oh I forgot, they give you a bag for that award. :dunno

[IndyGT]

I thought Manic Mechanic was joking about the Other Brand mileage awards starting at 10k, so I went to www.hog.com. Sure enough, here's what they say about it:

Contrary to popular belief, you don't have to be a fanatic to reap the benefits of this H.O.G.® program. But it does help to have a steel posterior. The Mileage Program awards pins, patches, and motorcycle medallions to H.O.G. members just for riding their Harley-Davidson® motorcycles. (Must be enrolled before mileage counts toward program. Subject to dealer verification. H.O.G.® Fly & Ride miles may also be counted in your total.) As of 2001, a handful of members reached the 450,000-mile level since the program's original inception in 1989. One has even eclipsed 500,000 miles!

But don't worry, it's not actually a competition. In fact, you'll receive a pin and patch just for enrolling, and mileage awards begin at just 10,000 miles. So even if you never come close to the half-million mile mark, the Mileage Program is still a great way to tell the world, "Hey! I love riding my Harley®!"

What? They let you count airline miles to and from your rented Harley destination?
I guess they're saying the sacrifices in comfort, performance and handling make 10,000 miles on a Harley a recognizable achievement.
Seen in that light, it begins to make sense.

[BradfordBenn]

At least they are riding, and any program that encourages people to ride is pretty good in my not so humble opinion.

Heck my first year of owning the RT I only did 5K.

[Dave92029]

While we're speaking of the miles/sMiles we've done this year, and savored the satisfaction of achieving the various 100K levels, let us not forget another brand that recognizes long-distance efforts. However, that brand begins awards with 10K. Is there something missing here? Why the difference? Hmm?

I understand that the purpose behind the Mileage Contest and Mileage awards is to recognize and support the membership who get out and ride. The important thing is to just get out and enjoy your motorcycle..

HOG is a Corporate sponsored and supported organization of I believe over 1million members. It cost more to recognize the membership every 10,000 miles than to do it every 100,000 miles but apparently HOG has the resources to do that.

I have heard many make fun of Harley riders and mistakenly believe that they don't ride long distances. When you have a chance go to the IBA web site and look at the brand of bike that many of the long distance riders are riding.

I think it's great that Harley recognizes and supports their members with awards every 10,000 miles.

I believe that many MOA members who only ride a few thousand miles each year really appreciate seeing their names in ON.

As Voni has said before it's not how many miles but how many sMiles you accumulate.

That all being said I'm personally very curious to know who the top three finishers were in the MOA Mileage Contest. Karol if you are listening lets hear from you. :wave

[manicmechanic]

I guess the point I was trying to make, with tongue somewhat firmly in cheek, goes back to a weekend trip I did this past summer. DaWif and I were traveling in the company of my hunting buddy and his wife on a Wing, and three other guys, each on HD dressers. Of course, replete with all the bells, whistles, and pipes. My bike was the R90/6, 1976 vintage, rated at 60HP back when, and two-up. We all were traveling on some nice, curvy, northern Wisconsin roads, including Hwy 55 north out of Keshena (Mark11LT, does it ring a bell?). This particular road is nice, curvy without being severe, 55mph limit, mostly wooded and along a river. However, we were only able to average 40-45mph, because the three dressers kept dragging parts in the curves. Their leather jackets appeared to weigh about 40lbs each, what with all the pins on them (year pins, 10K mileage, etc.). There were places where I led and literally ran away from them, then had to slow down and wait for them to catch up. I guess whatever makes a person happy, it's not what, but that you ride. Maybe I just don't "get it."

[BradfordBenn]

I guess whatever makes a person happy, it's not what, but that you ride. Maybe I just don't "get it."

Manic-

I never thought you were dissin' the HD crowd, I just think that at times we need to remember that for some riders of any marquee, 10K is a big milestone. And I agree with you, I don't get it either. But hey everyone's idea of fun is different.

[GlobalRider]

I never thought you were dissin' the HD crowd, I just think that at times we need to remember that for some riders of any marquee, 10K is a big milestone. And I agree with you, I don't get it either. But hey everyone's idea of fun is different.

Any marque, Brad? Just look at the number of views on this post alone and compare it to the rest of the page. Apparently, BMW riders seem to think riding some distance is an incredible feat.

What is it about mileage that riders think it is some kind of accomplishment, even for a novice? Are motorcycles that uncomfortable or difficult to ride that it is a challenge? Forget the miles. Show me where you've been.

Mileage seems to be the center of the universe for motorcyclists. I'm really starting to wonder at times. :dunno

[sfarson]

At least they are riding, and any program that encourages people to ride is pretty good in my not so humble opinion.

I agree :thumb.

[BradfordBenn]

Mileage seems to be the center of the universe for motorcyclists. I'm really starting to wonder at times. :dunno

It's like I said earlier, I would rather ride 5 miles of sMiles than 1,000 miles of frowns.

I think the reason mileage is the measuring stick is because it is something that is a universal measurement no matter what you ride. It eliminates speed, road conditions, rider comfort... etc. A mile is a mile no matter how you measure it. Well there is that statute versus nautical mile... but you get the idea. :thumb

THe only reason I ever feel bad about my mileage is when it stays the same for a long time, cause that means I haven't been riding.

[sfarson]

Well, I'll echo a sentiment found in some of the preceding messages. Quality versus quantity. I know senior managers where I work who simply have travel demands, often international, getting in the way of any kind of mileage quantity. They return home and are swamped with family and civic responsibilities. They may get their Harley out once or twice a month, max. Maybe a Sunday afternoon putt with their wife. See them the following Monday and see the biggest grin you ever saw because they found two hours free to enjoy a 50 mile ride. This is cool if you ask me.

[James.A]

I couldn't agree more with sfarson. Every moment I spend in the saddle is pure joy.

[GlobalRider]

I think the reason mileage is the measuring stick is because it is something that is a universal measurement no matter what you ride. It eliminates speed, road conditions, rider comfort... etc. A mile is a mile no matter how you measure it. :thumb

Sorry Brad, I still don't get it. A measuring stick of what?

I know my R100 GS is far more comfortable than the XT 350 I took to the EAA Convention in Oshkosh; one day versus two to make it.

But that isn't why riders talk about miles. Very rarely do you see "my bike is so comfortable I can ride a grand in a day". The "I rode xxx miles this year" doesn't tell me damn thing. In my mind, OK, fine, so what can you tell me?

I don't see the mileage threads being any different from the "how wide are your chicken strips", or "how much are your knee sliders worn", or "do you ride in the rain" threads. All the same type of questions with the same purpose. Guess its an ego thing.

Now check these two posts out that I came across on two other forums. I really don't care how many miles these riders rode and neither would it tell me much, but those are "some" trips they've experienced and shared with the viewers. No doubt their odometers turned over as well...a by product.

What dreams are made of...

Alpine Off-Road Adventure (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64812)

Coastal Roads Hall of Fame (http://www.sport-touring.net/cgi-bin/msgboard/ikonboard.cgi?;act=ST;f=1;t=26114)

[GlobalRider]

The definition of quality will differ for everyone. I love fighting traffic in and around New York...

I took my car from my hotel in Newark to JFK late Friday afternoon...Lincoln Tunnel, Manhatten, Midtown Tunnel, LI Expressway...JFK.

Mistake...big mistake and my car has A/C. I'd hate to do that on my bike because it wouldn't be much fun...the opposite end of the spectrum of riding the Dolomites (or where ever you've been that is magical). Next time I visit NYC, I'll fly in, take the subway and walk.

[BradfordBenn]

Sorry Brad, I still don't get it. A measuring stick of what?

You know Alex, you are right. It realy doesn't tell anything.

But at least it is a consistent non informational unit

[Ozonkiller]

What was the question again?

[BubbaZanetti]

well, i bought the bike on may 1st and aside from crashing into the back of my car on a cb 350 when i was 16, had never rode before


did 6000 miles by september
and another 5890 on my trip

so, just about 12K my first year give or take

[Jim Shaw]

I guess the point I was trying to make, with tongue somewhat firmly in cheek, goes back to a weekend trip I did this past summer... There were places where I led and literally ran away from them, then had to slow down and wait for them to catch up. I guess whatever makes a person happy, it's not what, but that you ride. Maybe I just don't "get it."

I am reminded of Shaw's Law #1: The optimum size of any group ride is one. ;)

[Jim Shaw]

This year was a good year. After a year pretty much off the bike for reasons best described as medical malpractice, this year I climbed back on. Some nice places too. Bike Week in Daytona Beach, and a week in the Keys with the Pirates; about 2600 miles on the back roads of MX; a jaunt up to Houston, AK for the Last Frontier Rally; Spokane for the MOA party; VT and ME to see the East; the BMW RAin rally; and a ride down to Big Easy for a weekend. Almost no local riding, except when Boxergrrlie rode down and we went on a pie hunt in OH Amish country - more calories than miles.

About 30,000 or a little more in 2004. A good year. And to think, I bought a convertible in May. :bikes

[LRider]

In '04 I rode about 24K kilometers, which is approximately 15K miles. I don't ride for the daily commute, but do try at least one longer ride (Ottawa to Utah in '04) each year. I'm getting cabin fever waiting for the snow to go! I'm contemplating a far north ride in '05.......