Farewell to Another Friend

On Friday night, I sold my classic-styled, 17-year old Kawasaki Estrella. It was hard to let go, but I need to free myself of 'baggage' and obligation and responsibility. Especially financial responsibility!

I got a good price for the bike. My car dealer originally offered me 30,000 yen (about $300), but a friend of mine networked, and I sold it through him for 80,000 yen ($800). I was very very pleased with this, although my friend did expect a commission. Fair enough, I guess.

[caption id="attachment_160" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Estrella being strapped into the buyer's van"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_161" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="My Solo Ride to Nikko last November"][/caption]