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Author Topic: Vacation Finally Got Here !  (Read 762 times)

Offline Bob_Roller

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Vacation Finally Got Here !
« on: October 17, 2009, 05:30:36 PM »
As of 1430 local today, I'm on vacation for 5 weeks !!!!

Definitely ready for it this year .

I'll start working on the '84 LS this week, getting new tires and tubes installed on Wednesday .

Then the front brake system will be re-assembled .

Took the seat in last Tuesday to get it recovered and a gel pad installed, got a call today from the seat shop, and the seat is ready for me to pick up on Monday .

Exhaust system will be removed and taken to Jet Hot, for reconditioning the black coating on the header and cross over pipes , they have a dingy gray look to them, but the mufflers are still in remarkable shape, for 91,000 miles .

One of their shops is just about 2 miles from home .

http://www.jet-hot.com/motorcycles.html

While the exhaust is off, I'll replace the timing chain, and the alternator brushes .
« Last Edit: October 17, 2009, 05:33:40 PM by Bob_Roller »
'81 R65
'82 R65 LS
'84 R65 LS
'87 Moto Guzzi V65 Lario
'02 R1150R
Riding all year long since 1993 .
I'll give up my R65, when they pry my cold dead hands from the handlebars !!!!!

Offline Bengt_Phorqs

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Re: Vacation Finally Got Here !
« Reply #1 on: October 17, 2009, 05:38:59 PM »
Enjoy the time off Bob!  Nothing like messing around with your favorite ride(s) on the down time.  And don't forget to take a nap every now and then.
Bengt Phorqs, Jake R90/6, R80/7, R1200RTw, Moto Guzzi California EV , Triumph TR250W, Yamaha TY250A Trials, Suzuki DR650

Offline Bob_Roller

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Re: Vacation Finally Got Here !
« Reply #2 on: October 17, 2009, 05:45:59 PM »
I like to get majority of what needs to be done, in the first 7-10 days, while I'm still in 'work mode' .

After that the enthusiasm level drops off pretty fast, and chances of getting any appreciable amount of work accomplished is almost non-existent .

With the temperatures forecast to be favorable to working in the garage (low 90's F.)
'81 R65
'82 R65 LS
'84 R65 LS
'87 Moto Guzzi V65 Lario
'02 R1150R
Riding all year long since 1993 .
I'll give up my R65, when they pry my cold dead hands from the handlebars !!!!!