OK...seriously I am a pretty proficient DIY mechanic. However I do tend to enjoy tequila in the process. I have managed to keep my 05 Heritage running nicely thru 89 K miles. Preparing for the Poker Run to Key West I decided to change my drive belt. Long story short. Did all the good stuff... engine wouldn't crank. Thought maybe I had the starter misaligned so I tore everything apart again. Didn't see any issues. Knew I was due a battery so I picked up a new one. Engine wouldn't turn over. Pulled the primary and stared at it long enough to realize I didn't remove the sprocket locking tool. Moral of the story...don't drink and maintain.

 

If you can't drink while doing it.....It ain't worth doing

 

Pendleton Whisky did it for me, drained fluids twice to take a look around inside only to discover bad battery after total makeover and maintenance.
I took it as a "learning experience"' I've "learned" much more drinking than not, AND had more fun doing it :-)

 

The Greatest whisky on the planet! I have 2 bottles of the 2010 Director's Reserve 20 year, and 1 bottle of the 2005 20 year waiting for my upcoming retirement date! It has been an exercise in self control to keep those un-corked all these years.

 

CHIP HAZARD - Well I guess it was worth doing, because I drank both times I fixed it! And nothing blew up on my 84 mile round trip commute today.