I ran out of gas on the FDR and had a robot write me a poem

This is what happens when you run out of ⛽️ gas 👇️ 

I was on the FDR in the city (worst road in the tri-state area) heading North out of the city on the way to my daughter’s chorus concert. She was super excited and I left a half hour early to make sure I got there in time.

There’s a good technical description of what happens when you run out of gas on a motorcycle but this was my experience a few days ago.

The gas light has been on but I only had like 15 miles after the light went on. I’ve gone 25 miles before so didn’t think much of it. At 17 miles and at 50mph on the FDR, I lost power. Rolling on the throttle did nothing but power stayed on. So I cycled the ignition and was good to go again.

That lasted like 50ft until it gave out again. Long story short, after sitting on the side of the FDR for an hour, a buddy of mine bailed me out in his company’s box truck and hauled me to a gas station. The passenger peg mounts held the bike planted in the truck like rockstars.

In general, running out of gas is not as horrible for your bike as some believe. The occasional fuel lapse shouldn't cause damage. I didn’t experience any issues with getting the bike back up & running but for some, it may require a bit of patience as fresh fuel enters the system. Despite concerns, it's unlikely that fuel injectors will overheat; the bike simply stalls too quickly when out of gas for this to occur.

Hey robot🤖 , write ✍️ me a poem

I was in DC over the weekend and stopped by the Yayoi Kusama exhibit at the Hirshhorn Museum. I noticed this poem Yayoi had written and had the idea to feed it to ChatGPT and have it write me another poem about a Ducati in NYC using the writing style of the poem.

Judge for yourself:

Though it purrs just out of reach, I strive to let freedom resonate through,
Its growl echoing in our midst,
This much-coveted rush of adrenaline,
Now that I find myself in the pulsating heart of the world.

The engines will be there to invigorate the courage we have spread throughout the city,
For those left behind, each rider's journey and that of their companions,
It is time to seek an anthem of passion for our spirits.

In the midst of this urban labyrinth, a sudden surge of speed points to the horizon,
Let us exuberantly ride this path of a magnificent tomorrow,
Let's go,
Wrapped in deep respect and the endeavors of riders all around the globe,
Now is the time to overcome, to bring exhilaration.

We assembled for love of freedom and a yearning to fulfill that desire,
The time has come to confront and transcend our restrictions,
To the congestion that stands in our way,
I say,
Yield to our advance,
We shall ride,
We shall ride this vibrant beast.

Now is the time for the riders all over the world to rev up,
My sincere appreciation extends to all those who are already navigating.

Underneath the city's silhouette, the Ducati roars with life,
Its melody piercing the silence of the Manhattan night,
Bringing together lovers of speed, a symphony of engines taking flight,
All bound in one ambition, beneath the street lights' soft light.

The call of the open road beckons, to the beat of our hearts it aligns,
Fueling the chase of horizons, these dreams that in our souls shine,
Through avenues lined with life, the Ducati weaves and winds,
Its echo, a testament of our determination, in the city's grand design.

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