The lack of use derives from working 70 weeks and a limited riding season in Idaho. What little time off I have is spent with my wife going to dinner or doing household shopping on a weekend. In San Diego, I rented a room so I could work a contract there. The motorcycle was ridden daily to work and on weekends. 50 to 60 hour weeks, but responsible to cover all my daily living needs e.g. shopping, laundry, food. I would call my wife in the evening after dinner. 5 years of that with just 2 weeks home each week.
San Diego is like Motorcycle heaven. Perfect weather, lane splitting. In the Navy, the older guys, who had mostly moved to Harleys, tried to mentor the young guys on their sportbikes. But sadly, we always lost the less experienced guys who couldn't see what what was coming.