I'm about to pull the forks off my Sportster and take them to an indy mechanic to replace the oil seals as I just don't have the time and inclination to replace them. I probably could do the job and enjoy doing it if I had more time and a bit more organization in Millie's Garage by now but don't so throwing the "Yuppie RUB toolkit" down on the counter (i.e. a charge card) and getting the work done.
Well, the stupid comes into play as I've been concerned on getting the fork legs back on the bike in the right sides. So I've been thinking I should use a grease pencil and put a small L and R on the backside of the bottom tubes, right? Or maybe right where they slide out of the clamps. So I walk out to the bike to check out what will have to be removed (fork brace, brake piston, relocated turn signals) and spot the big base sticker that has always been on the left fork leg. Always on the left side of every bike I've ever owned.
Yeah, it's good to be tough if your stupid.
Monday, October 21, 2013
Sunday, October 20, 2013
"Mo" Vember-anyone up to doing this? Any experience/opinions of the charity?
Ok, this is barely a motorcycling or motorcycle maintenance related post, as it deals with men's health issues and the Movember fund-raising site and organization. A few friends I ride with suffer from prostrate cancer (one very seriously) so I am thinking of participating in the Movember fundraiser this year.
Basically guys start November (now called Movember) clean shaven and grow a mustache for the month. You can sign up as a member or team, and money raised goes to support men's health issues, primarily prostrate and testicular cancer and men's depression. I know a few friends have done this in the past-and for those who don't normally sport a 'stache the idea is it opens conversations to raise awareness and funds.
Anyone have experience with the organization behind this group? They post general financials on the website and appear to be legitimate if not very well-known? Anyone have a team looking for members?
Basically guys start November (now called Movember) clean shaven and grow a mustache for the month. You can sign up as a member or team, and money raised goes to support men's health issues, primarily prostrate and testicular cancer and men's depression. I know a few friends have done this in the past-and for those who don't normally sport a 'stache the idea is it opens conversations to raise awareness and funds.
Anyone have experience with the organization behind this group? They post general financials on the website and appear to be legitimate if not very well-known? Anyone have a team looking for members?
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
How far did you ride?
Today's post's title is a common question among motorcyclists, but it has many different meanings.
It could be "How far did you ride to get to this event?" Did you come from across town, across the state or even farther? It could be how far did you ride on an average day commuting-just a few miles on a small motorcycle to save wear and tear on your car, or was it a 100 mile one-way commute like some friends of mine have done here in Southern California!
It could be "How far did you ride on your summer trip?" Was it a cross-country vacation? Was it a multi-state or maybe even multi-country tour? Often these trips will be 3,000 miles or more. For one friend, "How far did you ride?" was the question after we found out he had participated in the Iron Butt Rally and had ridden over 11,000 miles-stopping for bike service and new tires while on the trip!
But today, it's "How far did you ride?" in your lifetime? Do you actually track your lifetime miles as part of your motorcycle log/maintenance log? I do, and last weekend I went over 75,000 miles so far as a motorcyclists.
Feel free to add your mileage to date in the comments.
It could be "How far did you ride to get to this event?" Did you come from across town, across the state or even farther? It could be how far did you ride on an average day commuting-just a few miles on a small motorcycle to save wear and tear on your car, or was it a 100 mile one-way commute like some friends of mine have done here in Southern California!
It could be "How far did you ride on your summer trip?" Was it a cross-country vacation? Was it a multi-state or maybe even multi-country tour? Often these trips will be 3,000 miles or more. For one friend, "How far did you ride?" was the question after we found out he had participated in the Iron Butt Rally and had ridden over 11,000 miles-stopping for bike service and new tires while on the trip!
But today, it's "How far did you ride?" in your lifetime? Do you actually track your lifetime miles as part of your motorcycle log/maintenance log? I do, and last weekend I went over 75,000 miles so far as a motorcyclists.
Feel free to add your mileage to date in the comments.
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