Lubed it up and adjusted the clutch free play.

How much free play do guys like in your clutch?

 

Rode the heck out of it cuz the sun was actually shining and it wasn't raining and below 50 for a change. I'm over this effin La Nina thing thats messin up my high Norcal weather.

 

Rode ~100 miles today for my first real ride on the SV. Man I love this bike.

 

I hosted a Maintenance Day today. We checked valves, changed tires, changed brake lines, flushed brake lines and clutches, installed new rear shocks and front springs, and nobody got hurt!

Here's a pic early in the day with about a third of all the participants:

Cutting a chain off with a pneumatic grinder:

A neighbor that was interested in all the bikes:

 

That is awesome.

 

Looks like someone pushed the "Add Drama" button in your front yard

 

Bwahaha!

 

Today I added a 12volt socket to the trunk along with 2 usb outlet. drained the rad and flushed the entire system then filled it with distilled water. cleaned the air filter, and know i'm looking into tank risers...
Track day coming up in less then a month.. usbs are to charge the "spy cames" little 720x480 @30fps run for about 45min then need a charge.. $7 each from china.. there on order..upto 32gig micro sd card needed as well.. but cool little cameras.. check them out
http://www.ebay.com/itm/REAL-3-808-WIRELESS-SPY-CAR-KEY-CHAIN-HIDDEN-CAMERA-CAMCORDER-FREE-shipp-/290689814272?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43ae768f00

 

I had one work for a day then never work again after I charged it. Plenty of people have had good luck with them though.

 

I put my SV under a cover and in a back yard -sighs-

 

Took it out of storage, tomorrow it becomes my daily driver!

 

oil change, cleaned and lube my chain, installed Puig belly pan, and rear tire hugger...

 

TRE and TPS!

 

Took it out for 160 miles of twisties!!! 180 mile trip, 3.59 gals to refill at end of trip...and I feel so satisfied right now!!!

 

Gave her the googly eyes :dizzy: in the garage but since it was raining all day today thats about as far as it got

 

I thought it only snowed in Fargo?

 

Its been a pretty crazy year so far. Usually there is still snow on the ground right now. This is odd... :magpie:

 

Installed the SpeedoDRD and calibrated it for accurate speed readings. Literally was plug and play, so I spent the rest of the day riding

 

Finally got my new front tire on. Glad to be riding with fresh rubber and full tread.

E: I want to give a shout out to the folks at the Auburn Cyclegear. I was in there just after opening yesterday to get the ridiculous part required to remove my front axle (19mm hex head). I asked how long the wait might be when I came back in a few hours, and the guy said there were already 8 tires in line to get changed.
Expecting a wait (IE a trip to Ikea) I got in around noonish. They remembered me from earlier and actually switched out my tire when I arrived in under five minutes. They also helped me pick out some new boots and gloves without trying to upsell the expensive stuff. I also picked up a chain breaking & riveting kit for $30 down from (something like) $90.
Definitely going back there for my future needs.

 

I got my 19mm Allen Key ½" socket at good ol' Harbor Freight for around 5 bucks for a mentric set. It's one of those must have tools for your tool kit.

 

-New Tires
-Fresh oil change (Amsoil)
-New Techspec tank pads
-Claybar and wax job

 

I just ordered a new battery. This will be the third in...twelve years? I really need to take better care of them.

 

time for gel or glass mat pack battery =)

 

Going out right now to clean and adjust the chain, and pressurize some tires! Then riding it, since its gonna be 88 here today.

 

Washed mine yesterday, and added my Ogio tailbag and saddlebags. I'm still trying to figure out the most secure way to mount them, but after two rides, they're stable. Then I replaced the original battery with another Yuasa.

I also added a Ram Mount to the handlebar and a Sena headset so I can hear my GPS (and music).

 

I also added a Ram Mount to the handlebar and a Sena headset so I can hear my GPS (and music).

Love me my Sena!! I have the original one..not the newer model. Had a set I sold to a guy and his dad on this site too, I believe... Works great and being able to receive phone calls while riding has been a blessing a couple times...emergencies and change of plans, yanno. My wife and I each have one so we can talk while we cruise the hills. Very cool BT set.

 

Paid for this year's registration.

I got the bike inspected.

Sprung the old lady from work and enjoyed the unseasonably warm spring ride in upstate NY.

 

Flogged it pretty good at the track this weekend. Tonight I gotta make it street legal again.