10-30-2020, 08:43 PM | #241 |
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Haven't done anything to get ready... Such a slacker, I know. TJ will be out Thursday evening, so we have all day Friday set aside to wrench on the wheels. I'm going to a costume party this Saturday, then going to get my tailwheel endorsement on Sunday. Not any time to get started this weekend, but between TJ and I, Friday should be plenty of time to go through the bikes.
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10-31-2020, 01:54 PM | #242 | |
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10-31-2020, 07:29 PM | #243 |
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Call me picky, but it is a wee bit too warm, here in Yuma at least Maybe it's my old age complaining, or the fact that it's been 100+ for several months straight up until a few weeks ago. It was actually cool last Monday, then the temps crept up. I am holding out hope for 60s/70s next week. Then I'll probably complain it is too cold, at least in the morning
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10-31-2020, 11:26 PM | #244 | |
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11-01-2020, 04:39 PM | #245 |
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Looks like this week is going to be low to mid 90's, but Saturday there's going to be a cool-down. Looks like our ride is going to start in the low 60's, and the high is only going to be in the upper 70's. I think that's going to be great! It might get a little warm for TJ and I in the garage getting the bikes ready on Friday, but it'll be worth it. I have a garage fridge full of beer, and a workshop with ceiling fans. Really looking forward to this ride!
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First Rule of Aviation: -Never Pass Up The Opportunity to Pee I was struggling to get my wife's attention; I sat down on the couch and looked comfortable. That did the trick! My wife says I only have two faults. I don't listen and something else... If at first you don't succeed, try doing it the way I told you to... The Stable: 2005 Yamaha V-Star 650 - SOLD 2015 Suzuki DR 650 2015 RPS Hawk 250 - SOLD 2016 Ural Gear Up |
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11-01-2020, 08:03 PM | #246 |
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I think I will take Friday off and drive out to help with the bikes.
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11-02-2020, 06:05 AM | #248 |
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CycleGear has really good prices on dual sport tires. The only rub with them is that you have to bring them the rim. They only mount and balance the tires, they don't do any work on the bike itself. Might be worth looking into.
https://www.cyclegear.com/
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First Rule of Aviation: -Never Pass Up The Opportunity to Pee I was struggling to get my wife's attention; I sat down on the couch and looked comfortable. That did the trick! My wife says I only have two faults. I don't listen and something else... If at first you don't succeed, try doing it the way I told you to... The Stable: 2005 Yamaha V-Star 650 - SOLD 2015 Suzuki DR 650 2015 RPS Hawk 250 - SOLD 2016 Ural Gear Up |
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11-02-2020, 06:08 AM | #249 | |
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Seriously, come on out! There's plenty of room in the workshop (not really, it's amazing how much room five motorcycles takes up) and I just hung my big screen TV out there for tunes while we work. It's also very handy for looking things up on the bikes. Let me know if you have any special requests to stock in the beer fridge, and we'll see you on Friday!
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First Rule of Aviation: -Never Pass Up The Opportunity to Pee I was struggling to get my wife's attention; I sat down on the couch and looked comfortable. That did the trick! My wife says I only have two faults. I don't listen and something else... If at first you don't succeed, try doing it the way I told you to... The Stable: 2005 Yamaha V-Star 650 - SOLD 2015 Suzuki DR 650 2015 RPS Hawk 250 - SOLD 2016 Ural Gear Up |
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11-03-2020, 08:00 AM | #250 |
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You can do it!
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11-05-2020, 09:14 AM | #252 |
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Thank goodness! Last year's rally, I had to have my Subaru's air conditioning on the whole drive
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11-05-2020, 07:17 PM | #253 |
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You're going to have a whole lot of air conditioning on the Hawk!!
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11-05-2020, 11:40 PM | #254 |
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Cannot wait!!
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11-06-2020, 02:36 PM | #255 |
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Not going to make it
Sorry guys but i'm not going to make it. My Brozz is all back together except the head I sent the head to a machine shop for a 1mm deck but they dragged feet and i only picked it up yesterday.
I ordered some carbide bits (arrived yesterday) and one of those electric motors that hang with a 3 foot cable and a small drill type chuck at the end (up to 4mm). well that was just dropped off by UPS . This looks like just the ticket to do the cylinder head. I will keep you all posted. I hope the ride goes well with no breakdowns or punctures and the weather is favorable. Most of all just have fun |
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