What did you do to your venture today?

[ChiefGunner]

Well, since the accident I’ve been unable to work. After over 2 weeks I’m still having to sleep upright in my easy chair.

Anyways, with all this time just sitting I’ve finally got around to polishing all those “brushed” looking pieces on the bike. So far it’s coming out pretty good IMHO.

[Marcarl]

10 hours ago, ChiefGunner said:

Well, since the accident I’ve been unable to work. After over 2 weeks I’m still having to sleep upright in my easy chair.

Anyways, with all this time just sitting I’ve finally got around to polishing all those “brushed” looking pieces on the bike. So far it’s coming out pretty good IMHO.

I like it muchly!

[RDawson]

Yesterday not today, wife said let’s go to lunch on the bike. 3 hours later we pulled in at Loveless Cafe In Nashville. Got in a little rain on the way home. 

[ChiefGunner]

Well, one side is done. IMHO it makes a huge difference in the overall look of the bike.  And YES, I’m going to do the floorboards as well. Just need to finish the left side air cover and I’ll tackle that.

[RDawson]

Been adding miles this week, temps in the high 60’s to mid 70’s. In the 60s today riding in a tee shirt, first snow forecast tonight. Gotta love KY weather. 

[ChiefGunner]

Well aside from polishing, I have this bike so customized this next item just seemed “needed”. The badges arrived today.

[ChiefGunner]

Wife and I went out riding with another couple we met on this forum @Ken Dand they also have a red 2018 SVTC! His is stock with very few mods at all, but am already helping him with that. Drilled out his pipes the other day and he loves the sound!
Today we rode just over 200 miles which officially put me over the 75k mile mark. Now it’s time to inspect/adjust the valve clearance.

[1BigDog]

I did nothing….. absolutely nothing for the first time in weeks on the trike 🤣🤣🤣

[sleepy2]

yesterday just cleaned and rode!!

[videoarizona]

Went for a ride today. Had to take a break from loading the trailer for a trip to the Colorado River this coming week. Need to get out of town and relax!

 

[RDawson]

Walked in the shop to a couple bikes taking a nap as Carl would say. My 1st Gen hadn’t been ridden in several years, the tires and air ride finally leaked down enough it tipped to the right and fell on a Honda automatic setting beside it. Luckily I had put a box of Coro-plast (corrugated plastic sheets) between them this week that absorbed the damage. It looked like a good spot to store the box for a few days. The Honda hit the wall, not sure if there’s damage or not yet. 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬

[Marcarl]

13 hours ago, RDawson said:

Walked in the shop to a couple bikes taking a nap as Carl would say. My 1st Gen hadn’t been ridden in several years, the tires and air ride finally leaked down enough it tipped to the right and fell on a Honda automatic setting beside it. Luckily I had put a box of Coro-plast (corrugated plastic sheets) between them this week that absorbed the damage. It looked like a good spot to store the box for a few days. The Honda hit the wall, not sure if there’s damage or not yet. 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬

They could be a little 'stiff' in the when you wake them up, just be careful they don't retaliate and blame you for the awakening.

[1BigDog]

Tried 89 octane ethanol free gas today. The old girl actually likes it. 

[N3FOL]

Rode to and from work last Monday.  Temperature dipped down to 30 degrees and had to turn on the heat on the SVTC.  My RSV will have to wait for warmer temps during the day.  Still trying to find some downtime to work on the maintenance of my '07 RSV.  

[ChiefGunner]

Well, I ordered some 9” LED light bars for the trunk sides which arrived today. I have matching 4.5” ones for the rear of the trunk but they won’t arrive until Saturday. The side ones you see here will be running/turn as well as the rear ones. Wasn’t able to get them wired in today due to lack of materials to do it properly including quick disconnect waterproof plugs. Will have that Sunday, so I’ll have to post a short video of operation when done. 

[ChiefGunner]

Well, the rear ones came in this afternoon. Now all I need to do is run wires.

[Woody]

Looking good, I like lights

[ChiefGunner]

On 12/14/2022 at 6:43 PM, Woody said:

Looking good, I like lights

Thanks Woody!

I like being visible! It bothered me that this bIke had no high mount turn signals. This will cure that.

[ChiefGunner]

Finally finished wiring in the trunk mounted run/turn signals. I thinks it works well. I think all I need now is one of those “back off” brake flashers.

[ChiefGunner]

Finally got the wig-wag flasher in. I like the visibility. Had to be mindful of where I tied it in so that trailer lights and colored LEDs didn’t flash.

[sleepy2]

Very nice!!

 

[ChiefGunner]

Well, after all the customization  I couldn’t resist the “final touch” of a custom vanity plate. I had some ideas that apparently others had taken before me, but I ended up settling on “1 VIPER”.  DMV says about 7-10 days to get it.

[ChiefGunner]

I’m loving it. Everybody names their ride, and mine is called “CrimsonViper”. So, I had custom emblems made out of 316 stainless polished to chrome mirror finish. They finally arrived today!

[ChiefGunner]

My ClearView windshield came in today.

[ChiefGunner]

Just finished my latest upgrade; edge lighting my new ClearView windshield.

 

Edited January 14, 2023 by ChiefGunner