Post-Cannonball Blues

As if it weren't enough of a downer to have to spend 8 hours a day sitting at a desk staring at a computer screen, instead of sitting on my Vespa enjoying beautiful scenery, it seems that the rigors of the Cannonball have caught up to my GTS. I just shredded my other belt, the used one I installed on the last day of the ride. Even better, it gave out while I was heading back to work on my lunch break, while I was riding on Highway 85! Thankfully it didn't lock the rear wheel and I was able to safely coast over to the very meager shoulder on the right. I knew it would only last so long, but I didn't think it would go quite so soon. Ugh! I already ordered parts, hopefully they'll be here soon. If I can get it all sorted out by this weekend, I'll be happy... keeping my fingers crossed!