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2LZ · 05-25-2016, 03:27 PM

Ernest T Bass

SpudRider · 05-25-2016, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by dpl096

In my garage . . . uncrating will begin tomorrow morning. Sigh of relief

Please post copious photos of the uncrating, et cetera.

It is worth extra goodwill points.

dpl096 · 05-25-2016, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron B

Whats it doing on the trailer????? Couldnt wait and went and met the truck driver a state away?

Ron...
They called this morning and said they couldn't deliver until tomorrow afternoon which didn't work for me and Friday is iffy as well...easier to just run to the depot in Decatur Hellinois and get it.... Made for a good drive....I enjoyed it!

dpl096 · 05-25-2016, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 2LZ

LOL! Like you're going to sleep tonight! Yah right!

I know right! But I will sleep better knowing its here and not sitting an hour away until next Monday becuae of scheduling issues.... Tomorrow I'll uncrate it and get it off the trailer. Its supposed to rain the next several days so it'll give me a chance to get my extras on.

dpl096 · 05-25-2016, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackBike

Ha ha ha , good chuckle. Also saw episode description of Andy g. Show Tonight as i was channel surfing and it had that guy you have as your avitar, earnest t. , something like that right. what's his name?

I hope your not as bad a earnest t[/QUOTE

]Ernest T. Bass. I can't believe I remember that.

It's me it's me it's Ernest T !

dpl096 · 05-25-2016, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by SpudRider

Please post copious photos of the uncrating, et cetera.

It is worth extra goodwill points.

Oh without doubt .... Plus I'll break in that new SJCam I bought and get some video

Ron B · 05-25-2016, 08:22 PM

if you have time to sit there and read and post ,you have time to uncrate ! only takes about 20 min. to unbox and put the windshield and trunk on.

dpl096 · 05-25-2016, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron B

if you have time to sit there and read and post ,you have time to uncrate ! only takes about 20 min. to unbox and put the windshield and trunk on.

Icing my back. 2 back surgeries and too damn many years slinging a gunbelt around this waist and sitting in a squad took their toll.....ice tonight - drool and look stupid tomorrow!

BlackBike · 05-26-2016, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by dpl096

Icing my back. 2 back surgeries and too damn many years slinging a gunbelt around this waist and sitting in a squad took their toll.....ice tonight - drool and look stupid tomorrow!

Take it easy on that back bud. Your doing the right thing, slow and methodical with final prep. Enjoy!

dpl096 · 05-26-2016, 08:21 PM

Folks ... feel free to take a look see at these pics ... some of them were from phone and blurry - sorry .... https://goo.gl/photos/6J5TJc7qQsNBmUYBA

Distance from Chongqing China to Azusa, CA is approx 7161 miles. Distance from Azusa, CA to Lerna Il 1932 miles .... grand total 9093 miles. . . and the only thing/damage I've found thus far is the paint on the right side pannier guard/rack rubbed in shipping taking the paint off. . . Pretty damned good as far as Im concerned. I would like to get some touch up paint and address it.

My other observation was the quality of the crate. The cardboard naturally took most of the abuse but the pallet, wheel stops, foam padding and strap downs were A1 in performance and overall quality.

Naturally I've some things to install on the bike, center stand, electronics, wind screen, bar risers, mirrors and trunk in addition to spending a good relaxing day going over every nut and bolt possible and to start planning my attack on the fuel tank and wheel bearings. I'm going to hold off installing the hand guards until after the replacement bar arrive.

I do have a question for those who've already been down this path ... Should I install the electronic ports prior to or after the windscreen?

I'll do a full review of the bike as I see it when I'm done getting things attached and it's ready to run down the road some.

Thanx to one and all for answering my questions and offering support and tips over the past several months. ..... I'm ready for all this to start coming together and the next phase of this adventure to begin!

SpudRider · 05-27-2016, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by dpl096

...Naturally I've some things to install on the bike, center stand, electronics, wind screen, bar risers, mirrors and trunk in addition to spending a good relaxing day going over every nut and bolt possible and to start planning my attack on the fuel tank and wheel bearings. I'm going to hold off installing the hand guards until after the replacement bar arrive.

I do have a question for those who've already been down this path ... Should I install the electronic ports prior to or after the windscreen?...

Thanks for posting the photos. You bike looks great, and it arrived in excellent condition.

What are you going to do to the fuel tank?

Definitely install the power ports before you install the windshield.

dpl096 · 05-27-2016, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by SpudRider

Thanks for posting the photos. You bike looks great, and it arrived in excellent condition.

What are you going to do to the fuel tank?

Definitely install the power ports before you install the windshield.

Bend the float arm !

pyoungbl · 05-27-2016, 09:25 AM

dpl,
one suggestion to make your life a bit easier: when you install the windscreen you will find that the lower right bolt/nut is a really tight fit on the nut side. You will see what I mean when you simply place the windscreen on its mounting holes. You can make life much easier if you simply trim some of the plastic off the right 'wing' of the instrument cluster...the place where the USB port mounts. Here's a photo of what I did:

marked but not cut

and cut. This surgery will not be seen when you re-attach the wing but it will give you room for your fingers to hold the nut in place.

2LZ · 05-27-2016, 10:31 AM

Looks great!....and you picked the fastest color!

dpl096 · 05-27-2016, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by pyoungbl

dpl,
one suggestion to make your life a bit easier: when you install the windscreen you will find that the lower right bolt/nut is a really tight fit on the nut side. You will see what I mean when you simply place the windscreen on its mounting holes. You can make life much easier if you simply trim some of the plastic off the right 'wing' of the instrument cluster...the place where the USB port mounts.

Thanx for the tip

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2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,096	Ernest T Bass __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350
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05-25-2016, 08:22 PM	#52
Ron B Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Tuscaloosa Al. Posts: 433	if you have time to sit there and read and post ,you have time to uncrate ! only takes about 20 min. to unbox and put the windshield and trunk on. __________________ Wingless Hawk, 2016 orange RX3, 97 wide glide,2003 KLR
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05-26-2016, 08:21 PM	#55
dpl096 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: East Central Hellinois Posts: 1,344	Folks ... feel free to take a look see at these pics ... some of them were from phone and blurry - sorry .... https://goo.gl/photos/6J5TJc7qQsNBmUYBA Distance from Chongqing China to Azusa, CA is approx 7161 miles. Distance from Azusa, CA to Lerna Il 1932 miles .... grand total 9093 miles. . . and the only thing/damage I've found thus far is the paint on the right side pannier guard/rack rubbed in shipping taking the paint off. . . Pretty damned good as far as Im concerned. I would like to get some touch up paint and address it. My other observation was the quality of the crate. The cardboard naturally took most of the abuse but the pallet, wheel stops, foam padding and strap downs were A1 in performance and overall quality. Naturally I've some things to install on the bike, center stand, electronics, wind screen, bar risers, mirrors and trunk in addition to spending a good relaxing day going over every nut and bolt possible and to start planning my attack on the fuel tank and wheel bearings. I'm going to hold off installing the hand guards until after the replacement bar arrive. I do have a question for those who've already been down this path ... Should I install the electronic ports prior to or after the windscreen? I'll do a full review of the bike as I see it when I'm done getting things attached and it's ready to run down the road some. Thanx to one and all for answering my questions and offering support and tips over the past several months. ..... I'm ready for all this to start coming together and the next phase of this adventure to begin! __________________ ************************************************ * " Time you enjoy wasting, is not wasted." - John Lennon “I predict future happiness for Americans, if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them.” ― Thomas Jefferson "If you don't know where you're going any road will take you there" ....George Harrison song
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05-27-2016, 10:31 AM	#59
2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,096	Looks great!....and you picked the fastest color! __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350
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05-27-2016, 09:25 AM	#58
pyoungbl Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portsmouth, Virginia, USA Posts: 632	dpl, one suggestion to make your life a bit easier: when you install the windscreen you will find that the lower right bolt/nut is a really tight fit on the nut side. You will see what I mean when you simply place the windscreen on its mounting holes. You can make life much easier if you simply trim some of the plastic off the right 'wing' of the instrument cluster...the place where the USB port mounts. Here's a photo of what I did: marked but not cut and cut. This surgery will not be seen when you re-attach the wing but it will give you room for your fingers to hold the nut in place.
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