ELP, Glad to hear that you are doing well enough to at least go for a 10 mile ride. You'll be up and going before you know it.I was thinking the same thing. Just wondering if his off time was due to work or treatments? No platitudes, but elp, you will kick this chit, I do believe. tomp
The past few days have been busy. I installed some new earrings (Danali D2 lights) on my bike. I used the PCA mirror mounts also. Of course I cant just do a simple wiring project, I have to make a big deal out of it and try to be different. I also rewired my Fuzeblock so that it wont come on until the engine starts. Previously it would power up and start my GPS as soon as I turned the key on. It was really a pain in the butt!
Then today I took my wheels off the bike again and had them re-balanced. I was getting a high speed wobble that needed to go away. So while I had the wheels off, I pulled the final drive and greased the one end of the drive shaft.
Of course upon reassemby, I had to go for a test ride to see if the boys at Kawi balanced the wheels perfectly. Sure enough, no wobble at all now. So then when I came back home, I pulled into the garage, and Mr. Vmax was giving me those sad puppy eyes, with feelings of neglect. So immediately jumped onto that one and went for a nice ride in some very desolate back roads. I believe the term is to blow the carbon off the tops of the pistons? Well I really dont think that there was much build-up on them, but I can certainly tell you now, that there ain't no carbon in that bike anymore!! I wound that thing up tight MANY times, and smiling the whole time.
This gets me thinking... does a serious ride like that do the same thing to the heart as it does to the pistons? You know, blow the cholesterol out of the veins/heart. Bottom line, fun afternoon! And I can also say that a good hard run on the Vmax is the best way to get the stainless pipes back to their original color. No yellowing on them for now
Nicole, when are you going to marry me and make all my life and motorcycle dreams come true? OK, I know that's never gonna happen, but could you possibly clone yourself? This getting old without an understanding lady is getting really OLD. Hope your time off is wonderfully enjoyable.Put me next in line.
FWIW, Listening to this while typing. 1972, and sooo cool.... Hope you enjoy it too. tp
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jo8FpSFUsbM
Wow guys, I'm flattered! There must be some reason that I am still a single woman though. Let's recheck things... Gainfully employed, homeowner, cooks, cleans, rides. It must be the old age.You are kidding yourself. We know how great you look. Remember, you posted a self portrait. Us old guys are just wishing and praying, that's all. So few ladies like you out there any longer. My future includes Me, and only me; well maybe my kitty, too. My mother is recently gone. My dad is in hospice, soon to be gone. All but two cousins are gone. Only one aunt left. The fun decades of my past life have been replaced with the grim/dismal future of old age and what??? Sorry, it's been a really BAD week for me. Nicole, don't worry. You still have decades of fun left... tomp
ELP, Glad to hear that you are doing well enough to at least go for a 10 mile ride.I feel like normal, so I'd ride every day if it was up to me . Or if it was smart, rather. My problem is I have basically zero white blood cells and platelets, so I can catch anything from the air (especially being mostly dirt here, and windy almost every day), and could bleed to death with even a minor cut. In fact, my immune system is so low I can catch any infection from my own body's bacteria, and that's exactly what happened yesterday, that I almost ended up in the ER since my temperature got extremely close to my limit of 100ºF. My immune system will get even weaker since I have 2 chemos left, and will have to deal with more infections and hospital visits in the next 2 months. After that, will be out of danger of not finishing the treatment. Therefore, will be a good (and smart) boy, not take unnecessary risks, and don't ride again to maximize chances of making it these critical next few weeks. Thank you for all the good wishes again.
I feel like normal, so I'd ride every day if it was up to me . Or if it was smart, rather. My problem is I have basically zero white blood cells and platelets, so I can catch anything from the air (especially being mostly dirt here, and windy almost every day), and could bleed to death with even a minor cut. In fact, my immune system is so low I can catch any infection from my own body's bacteria, and that's exactly what happened yesterday, that I almost ended up in the ER since my temperature got extremely close to my limit of 100ºF. My immune system will get even weaker since I have 2 chemos left, and will have to deal with more infections and hospital visits in the next 2 months. After that, will be out of danger of not finishing the treatment. Therefore, will be a good (and smart) boy, not take unnecessary risks, and don't ride again to maximize chances of making it these critical next few weeks. Thank you for all the good wishes again.
All of 440 miles on the clock. Initial crankcase oil, rear differential oil and oil filter change.
Why did you replace the coolant hose?
Went for a test ride today to see how well the camping gear will handle highway+ speeds.When are you heading out? tp