New guy with 2002 bird

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I just wanted to introduce myself. I just bought a 2002 Premium bird black on black. It had only 8000 miles and 18 months left on a Ford extended warranty.
Right now it is 70 miles away at my girlfriends garage in York, PA. I live in Glen Burnie,Maryland. My girl named the 'bird Sal. I don't know why, but it seems to work. This will be our weekend getaway car.

I was going to buy another motorcycle, but I think this will be safer for the lady.

Even with the low mileage, there are some stone chips and small scratches. Any suggestions on the best way to make them disappear.

I am open for suggestions on the care and feeding of this baby. As I read parts of the forum, there seems to be nice collection of 'bird owners.

Maybe next time I will have something more to offer.

Oh, I tried to join, but the sign-up page would not accept my credit card.