What last minute things.....
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Grand HDF Member
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From: MA
What last minute things.....
have you done to your scoot before leaving on a trip? I have a ferry to catch on friday morning at 7 am and I am doing my rear brake pads on thursday.
RE: What last minute things.....
I went from this.....
to this...
I had two days to do it before I went to the HDF Rally, I packed lots of extra tools and never took a test ride before taking off on a 1500+ mile weekend
Stupid.. probably..... Worth it, YES!!!
to this...
I had two days to do it before I went to the HDF Rally, I packed lots of extra tools and never took a test ride before taking off on a 1500+ mile weekend
Stupid.. probably..... Worth it, YES!!!
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RE: What last minute things.....
Sorry, guys - ah do NO significant maintenance/repairs fer 2 weeks prior to any trip, unless thar's no other choice. \\; Just ain't worth findin' a problem with the work!
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From: SoCal
RE: What last minute things.....
Starting from the front and working your way back, check and tighten every nut and bolt you can reach. You will be surprised how may turn a quarter to a half rotation. Saves you from having stuff vibrate loose while on the road.
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From: Po-Dunk Looziana
RE: What last minute things.....
Don't forget your blow-up doll! \\;Ride safe, check in and take a TON of pics.
No pics? \\;Don't come home![8D]
Oh yea, top off the radiator with quality top-shelf antifreeze. \\; It can get hot on that Ultra.[8D]
 \\;Ride safe, check in and take a TON of pics.No pics? \\;Don't come home![8D]
Oh yea, top off the radiator with quality top-shelf antifreeze. \\; It can get hot on that Ultra.[8D]
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From: Chesapeake, VA
RE: What last minute things.....
+1 on what TexasRedneck said...Not a good idea to do sumthin new before a trip unless you have a chance to run it in &\\; shake it down to make sure there is not a problem with the repair/mod...
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RE: What last minute things.....
ORIGINAL: UltraKla$$ic
Don't forget your blow-up doll! \\;Ride safe, check in and take a TON of pics.
No pics? Don't come home![8D]
Oh yea, top off the radiator with quality top-shelf antifreeze. It can get hot on that Ultra.[8D]
Don't forget your blow-up doll!
 \\;Ride safe, check in and take a TON of pics.No pics? Don't come home![8D]
Oh yea, top off the radiator with quality top-shelf antifreeze. It can get hot on that Ultra.[8D]
 \\;