New Bike ...

[utadventure]

...sure seems like. With another riding season starting. It was time to see how some of the work done would perform.

 

First - I had the Rick Butler seat modification done.

Second - New valve cover gaskets. Muffinman gave great advise on doing this right.

Third- After 10k miles, time for a new rear tire. Metzler ME880 (I know, I know)

 

Finally got to do more than a short trip today and check things out. I did a 250 mile ride today out into the west desert and to visit some of the old mining towns and have a great lunch (late, about 4:00 PM) - lots a fun though.

 

The seat was great!! Thanks again Rick. After about 200 miles, I felt a little bit in the but, repositioned and never thought about it again.

 

Gaskets, well, I don't see any indication of any leaking after running the bike all day at full temp.

 

Rear tire should be completely scuffed in. I wish the guy leading the ride today was a little move agressive in the twisties but ... I guess I'll just need to go for another ride and enjoy the day.

 

Oh. Normally I get about 32 mpg, on the first leg I got 42.7, second leg 38.8 and then about 34.5 on the way home (with a head wind) I don't know of anything that would really contribute to it but I'll take it.

 

Now, if I can just get the smile under control so the wife doesn't think I'm up to something.

 

Dave

[Squidley]

Nothing better than putting some wind in your face, sounds like you had a good time

[bongobobny]

Hopefully, I will have a similar experience this week!! Cnverted the brakes to a MK2 ad rebuilt everything, SS lines, rebilt the forks with prgressive springs, and installed a high output stator. Should have it all together today...

[SapperMedic]

UT, Goose is headed your way next week, He should be able to help you wear the nipples off the tires