Finally, 1st ride of the year.
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Finally, 1st ride of the year.
Had the bike on the lift for a while, put it back together today to ride and the jack wouldn't jack back up, limp as a noodle, no pressure.
Had the legs locked (the two that swing down to support the weight when jacked up) on the jack so all the weight is on them.
I was left with no choice, I went 1/2 redneck on it. Cinder block under the rear an a little ramp of 2x4's like stairs coming down from it. Neighbor with the floor jack under the front. Too easy. I had him come in straight from the front under the front, I have the bars, front brake on to hold it right on top the jack, neighbor jacks up the front until he can finally pull the bike jack out of the way.
I have him slowly back away with the jack and just like a bottle of old Kessler, smooth as silk.
So, crisis averted, no drama to report
So as you can see the new fender, a Russell Wernimont Design. I really dig it.
My winter mods are really only half done, I am still working on the plate relocate which doesn't allow me to mount my LP bags.
I must get chop chopping on this cause I want the bags on.
My neighbor, after lusting after my bike the past year just went and picked this 1200 Custom up, end of year 2014. Sharp little thing, Charcoal Pearl/Vivid Black with real sharp light gray pin striping, a really sharp bike.
So we went for a little ride and man did that feel good
Well, that's it.
Had the legs locked (the two that swing down to support the weight when jacked up) on the jack so all the weight is on them.
I was left with no choice, I went 1/2 redneck on it. Cinder block under the rear an a little ramp of 2x4's like stairs coming down from it. Neighbor with the floor jack under the front. Too easy. I had him come in straight from the front under the front, I have the bars, front brake on to hold it right on top the jack, neighbor jacks up the front until he can finally pull the bike jack out of the way.
I have him slowly back away with the jack and just like a bottle of old Kessler, smooth as silk.
So, crisis averted, no drama to report
So as you can see the new fender, a Russell Wernimont Design. I really dig it.
My winter mods are really only half done, I am still working on the plate relocate which doesn't allow me to mount my LP bags.
I must get chop chopping on this cause I want the bags on.
My neighbor, after lusting after my bike the past year just went and picked this 1200 Custom up, end of year 2014. Sharp little thing, Charcoal Pearl/Vivid Black with real sharp light gray pin striping, a really sharp bike.
So we went for a little ride and man did that feel good
Well, that's it.
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Thanks Robby!
Not long enough but great, 'bout 40 minutes. Should get a few more in this weekend too, we're lucky to get a little warm spell here
Cams are great, it's just so damn nice to ride again!
Not long enough but great, 'bout 40 minutes. Should get a few more in this weekend too, we're lucky to get a little warm spell here
Cams are great, it's just so damn nice to ride again!
Last edited by Suede Blue Man; Mar 6, 2015 at 08:05 PM.
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I love those wrap around fenders! Looks good Suede! I'm waiting to get mine out. We've had two substantial snows in two weeks so I'm waiting on all of that to melt. Supposed to be 50's and 60's all this week, plus I'm working at least six 12hr days this week so no time to ride, BUT, next week is supposed to be 60's still and hopefully all this snow will be gone. I WILL be riding then! I hope spring is right around the corner. It's been a long winter for us here in VA again.
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Look'n good...may it be the 1st of many rides. Did you run into a hunting party, or road crew in the 4th pic (BAV = Bright A$$ Vest)...
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Thanks bud!
Oh man, neighbor is getting back into riding after 8 years away from it, he says he wants people to see him, I told him he was too worried about dying.
I opened up my garage door to go ride and and he had it on, I laughingly told him we were going riding, not hunting
Hopefully this phase will pass
I opened up my garage door to go ride and and he had it on, I laughingly told him we were going riding, not hunting
Hopefully this phase will pass