WW, you should just blame it on global warming, it gets blamed for almost everything else that happens already. LOL :skeptical:
Sorry to hear that your enthusiasm has hit a lull. I guess my first question for you would be, is your enthusiasm down for more than just riding at this time? If so, maybe there's a reason that you feel that way, that has no basis with riding. Stress, and changes in anyone's daily life can sometimes change how we feel about things we were once enthusiastic about. Sometimes concern over someone we care about, when they are having a rough time or struggling with an illness, can dull our usual enthusiasm for activities we normally enjoy.
I have also noticed that I tend to go through phases of high and low enthusiasm for certain activities and sometimes I actually stop doing something I once enjoyed a lot and then found something else that I was newly excited about doing. There was a time in my life when I played some type of sport almost daily, year round, not anymore. I used to ride trail bikes, that's over with for me. I used to play golf several times a week, had to quit that bad habit. Maybe one day I will also get tired of putting on all the gear and doing all the maintenance that it takes to keep a bike in top form and this too will pass.
It's also possible that you've just "ridden yourself out" for a while. If I remember correctly you've had some pretty long trips this year and maybe you just need a guilt free break from the bike for a season and your enthusiasm will return with the spring weather. My recommendation would be to take a break for a while and not feel guilty about preferring the Ranger. Maybe, like Brett Favre, after you've had a few months off, you will be ready to climb back in the saddle again.
