Dad was the #1 monthly salesman at the local Ford dealership for over 30 years. I like Ford trucks and some of their cars. Ford Blue is nice color. A Bronco is not on my like list.
Mix half water, 1/2 witch hazel and a few drops of dish soap in a 2 fl.oz. spray bottle. Absolutely the best eyeglass, windshield and window cleaner. The small bottle travels well on the bikes, too. Any size spray bottle will do-add soap 1-2 drops per fl.oz. Ammonia will cause plastics to dry...
When I purchased the Guzzi Cafe Sport, I also ordered the cables and software to access the bike's brain/FI via laptop. There have been several mods to the bike over time and the extra equipment has paid for itself many times over. If you have patience and some common sense, the savings add up...
Late last century I repaired C-Store electronics. Dispensers(erroneously referred to as pumps), Point of Sale, tank monitors, etc. Most locations had the drive in style wash stations. The fad was worthless humans would tie large hex nuts into the fabric strip roller brush.
I went doorless with just the top, no sides or rear for a week. Too much flora and fauna from the outside all over the inside. PITA to keep clean for the Dress Whites.
I would guess the not downshifting test is a holdover from the carburetor/ points ignition era. A heavy load at low rpm reveals things like poor fueling and engine timing/knock/octane. The timed portion relates to torque levels at low rpm. These days, the electronics has it covered but still...
I take it as an invitation. If she looks good, I will even tap my watch, meaning time now? If a male does it, he gets the eye point and "straight" hand gesture. Both groups are act like their heads will explode. Laugh more, frown less.
Earlier this century I worked for a doctor who also owned a motorcycle dealership. (an unmitigated disaster) He purchased a lowest trim SUV and ordered/installed all of the exterior badges for the top of the line model. His golf buddies were surely impressed. Kind of like "I wanted a supermodel...