Week 8

Week 8- item weight:  400lbs    Cumulative junk loss: 565.9lbs

Content: 1980 Yamaha XS400

Process: So I debated for a while if I should include this in my junk loss project. First of all- it's only 1 item, and it certainly does not fit in a box. It has however been a belonging that I've been holding onto for far too long. The "beast" was my first motorcycle- we spent many great moments together! I had every plan to mod her into a cafe style racer. Last year, when I got my newer bike, she got left in my driveway. My heart would sink every time I would see her just sitting there. This spring, she had gained a new patina of rust and I knew it was time to let her go.

I sold her this week to a young guy wanting to use her as a 1st bike. It was tough to see it go. That's why I placed this as my week 8 junk loss; it's been the toughest so far.