I got my K8 out for the first ride of the season last weekend. Had to put warmer stuff on 'cause it was a little chilly in the bright sun. Bike started with no fuss, ran smooth all the way to the local twisties. Hunkered down over the short bars, I kicked it down a gear, and brought the engine up to a nice scream, and hurtled on through with a big grin. As I reflected later on how much fun that was, it never crossed my mind that it might be even more fun on some other bike. I can't understand why someone would care if the other years were different, I'm havin a great time on this one.