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Well there’s a first for everything. In all my years of riding motorcycles and adjusting chains I never had an axle nut get tighter when I tried to loosen it. Yes I used a torque wrench, did not over torque the nut and strip the threads. I was done messing around broke out the welder and fixed it! Now I need to get a new axle and nut.... I'll inspect the bearings, etc...









 
Rode it this weekend, and the starter solenoid STB, so this morning I glanced forlornly at it while walking the dog and am working from home. New (used) solenoid is on it way.
 
Blew the cob webs off after it sat for a month.
Checked tire PSI, WD40 the chain, and went for
a night ride. Couldn't locate any tags! You would
think after 100 miles of urban riding, I would have
found at least one!

Tomorrow it gets too hot to ride again. Can't wait
for winter!
 
Technically yesterday..but took her for a 150 mile trip to see some friends.

80-85mph on the Interstate. Didn't skip a beat. Think I got more than 50mpg too.

That stock seats gotta go. Or I need to find another bike for distance [emoji848]



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Scuffed in a new set of Dunlop Q3+'s. Went for a 45 mile ride then back to my neighborhood and hit the roundabout. Started out wide and got tighter left then switch turning right. Rear is done The front has a little more work. My neighbors probably were thinking I lost my mind going around in circles.

My initial thoughts on the new tires, AWESOME! Can't wait to get to the mountains in Sept for some fun.

David
 
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