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Were the holes in the lower portion of the fairing? California Scientific has a good sized hole in the lower center of some of their aftermarket fairings. I talked to a few guys at John Day that had them on their Stelvios. They were very happy with them. They said it equalizes pressure and prevents buffeting.

Hydrogen seems to be in the news more and more. They just did a report on this vessel on Motor Week. Check this out... https://sanfranciscobayferry.com/sea-change-hydrogen-powered-ferry-schedule/

Size 38, 39 years old, excellent condition, no armor. Used for passengers, but has been in the closet for the last 25 years. $80 plus shipping. Pictures here: https://portland.craigslist.org/clc/clo/d/sherwood-hein-gericke-leather-jacket/7817545946.html

I took the term undergrowth as what you normally find in dense forest. There was vegetation in and around these residential areas, but everything still burned. It is a horrible tragedy, a perfect storm. I can't imagine the impossible task of firefighting in those winds. Clean up, rebuilding, starting over. I have no words. There is so much more to the picture...somethings have to change.

I can tell you I have two cars that we love. Both Toyota hybrids. 2022 Avalon and a 2023 Rav4. I have driven Teslas and Ionic 5's, and think they are neat, but still the jury is out in this household at least what is really best for the environment. I still have my 2007 Duramax with only 104k on it, just for towing.

Maybe explain how undergrowth played a part in this event.

We know how to do it, but aesthetics usually trumps fire resistance. At the present time these things are suggested, not required. That might be changing soon. http://drupalweb.forestry.oregonstate.edu/forest-owner/sites/default/files/fireresistance.pdf

I was referring to methods, although fireproof materials need to be in the mix. For instance, why are cedar roofs even allowed? If we continue to build like we do now, this will keep happening. One house on a street ignites, and it goes from house to house to house. Methods and architecture needs to be changed for every rebuild, and that can only be regulated by municipalities. This might not happen overnight, but the climate has definitely changed and it makes these events more intense. If we don't change how we build, this will be a rinse and repeat possibly every few years.

Getting away with your life is most important, for you and your family, but I can't imagine the feeling of losing everything. It must be devastating. I hope when they rebuild they can use more fire resistant methods. Cedar roofs and big overhangs are the weak links in a wind driven fire. When there were quakes in CA and OR, the building codes were changed to build stronger. IDK if codes can be changed a bit so homes can be more resilient in a fire too.

300 bikes, wow! How many cars were there?

I see it still has the evap can, but if it was completely original, shouldn't this little guy be swinging in the breeze?

I have seen many a Norge private sales going for over 1k less, or even more. Dealers always have them at a premium...but you know that. How many Stelvios have we seen at dealers sitting for well over a year with price tags around 8k. As with most bikes, if you are patient, the right one will come along.