Finally a warmer day! Without freezing my fingers off, I was able to go out to my unheated detached garage and take off the wheels, because the bike needs new rubber for the upcoming season.
question: does the shop need the rear axel? I want them to straighten out the wheel (spokes) as well as instal new rubber.
opened the storage door for the first time since november ....still half covered in snow...Bike's already looking dirty! Will need to wash it come spring, get new fairings, flush out air from brake lines, lotsa things to do before 10 degree C weather hits JULY!
Most I've done is keep an eye on the battery tender, check the tire pressure and roll the wheels forward a bit. Then I throw the cover back on so I'm not reminded that the first ride is still maybe a month away!
Just waiting for a warmer day to trailer one bike in for valve shims. Will give it to the tech sans gas tank and seat. That took a minute and a half. Also picked up a Wolfman tail pack at Dualsport Plus today. The Pelican top case was to fugly to pose with on a day to day basis. Will remount the Pelican only for travel purposes. It's an awesome platform to carry a duffle bag. I'm in the process of rejigging oil tank location on another bike because first attempt doesn't pose well either. But that's more of a project. Anyway, thanks for listening. I find bike talk cathartic.
Talk to the wheel guy, maybe you could do some prep like soaking the spoke nipples?
Just waiting for a warmer day to trailer one bike in for valve shims. Will give it to the tech sans gas tank and seat. That took a minute and a half. Also picked up a Wolfman tail pack at Dualsport Plus today. The Pelican top case was to fugly to pose with on a day to day basis. Will remount the Pelican only for travel purposes. It's an awesome platform to carry a duffle bag. I'm in the process of rejigging oil tank location on another bike because first attempt doesn't pose well either. But that's more of a project. Anyway, thanks for listening. I find bike talk cathartic.
Talk to the wheel guy, maybe you could do some prep like soaking the spoke nipples?
I haven't owned a bike with shims since 1989. The biggest PIA would be not having the needed shims on hand.........I'm guessing I'd need to hassle the dealer to swap shims or does one buy them outright? Maybe I should google the process.
I haven't owned a bike with shims since 1989. The biggest PIA would be not having the needed shims on hand.........I'm guessing I'd need to hassle the dealer to swap shims or does one buy them outright? Maybe I should google the process.
I haven't owned a bike with shims since 1989. The biggest PIA would be not having the needed shims on hand.........I'm guessing I'd need to hassle the dealer to swap shims or does one buy them outright? Maybe I should google the process.
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