Came out in the morning and Fred started right up (sweet!). Hot and humid day. A LOT of stop and go traffic traffic. Not good for the bikes. Heading towards Kev's relatives in Foxboro, MA , so we had to go right through Boston. Just as we're getting close to Boston, Kev's bike quits. I keep riding for a bit before I realize he's not there. I pull over and wait 30 mins, then decide to head back to find him. Traffic is pretty bad. I get back to him, and he reports that Willow won't run. Situation sounds bleak. We consider calling AAA for a tow, and then another motorcyclist pulls over. We troubleshoot for a while with this guy, then try starting Willow again. She runs! Old timer motorcycle guy speculates that Willow likely overheated and the exhaust valve(s) locked up. Recommendation: Avoid stop and go traffic, avoid driving faster than 55mph, and avoid hot mid-day heat. We make the stressful drive through Boston (traffic and freeways suck on a motorcycle), and make it to Foxboro, MA to stay with Kester and Mary (who are completely awesome). We go out to eat, and also visit their good friends nearby. Lots of beer made the day's stress fade away.
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