BlueSky

That tank looks good to me. I'm no expert on the tanks but I think WD 40 would keep it from rusting over the winter. I'm sure you are using Seafoam or something like Chevron Techron in the gas to help keep the carbs clean when you ride. I use Gumout with Regane (PEA) in mine. It helps a bit but nothing will keep the carbs from plugging up if it sits too much it seems...

It's the way the RSVs are made. The front brake takes too much pressure and the rear brake takes too little. It's easy to lock up the rear brake and skid in a panic stop. I think the sintered metallic pads will grip the best but they also wear the rotors the most.

I was working at the Turkey Point Nuclear Plant during my stay in Homestead from Jan 10, 2010 until August 31, 2013 during the power uprate modifications. During that time housing was dirt cheap after the recession. A nice 1800 sq ft home could be bought for about $130k. I should have bought one. I say one home go on the market that was almost new, 6000 sq ft, on 7 acres that was priced about $330k. We went to Penney camp too a few times. There were a lot of burglaries at that time so it prompted me and my wife to get concealed carry permits. We used to stop at the indoor range/gun shop in Key Largo and practice before going fishing on the weekends. I rode my Kawasaki to work every day I could. Lots of good memories.

We are thinking of maybe taking a TT to Florida and living in it for a month at a time after my wife retires. Hotels cost a fortune for an extended stay. And as stated it is your own place which we would like. It's hard to get but a camping site in Bahai Honda State Park would be ideal. My next to last contract job (3 1/2 years) I lived in Homestead FL, close to the Keys and we loved it down there. We fished a lot, soaked in the warm clear water a lot, went to Key West a lot, just thoroughly enjoying the area. We also saw many tourist attractions around Miami and southern Florida. It was my favorite contract job location. Now, we spend a week in the FL Keys almost every year.

I'm 81 with heart issues. And mostly, I just didn't use the boat any more. I'm sure I will miss it. It's such a great feeling to be out on the water in my own boat!

Yes, Wednesday I sold my 1998 18' Boston Whaler Ventura. I bought it in 2007. My wife and I enjoyed it very much but we are older and just didn't use it much any more. I sold it to a young couple who plan to have a lot of fun with it. Hopefully, it will serve them well.

Talk about iron butt rides. I think this man sets a record!

Could the rear brake pads have grease on them?

If my health hasn't degraded I'll try to get my 82 yr old butt on the bike and ride there too.

The MC is very simple. Nothing to rebuilding it. I disassembled mine but the seals looked fine so I didn't use my new kit. The RSV is notorious for having a too powerful rear brake so something is definitely wrong with yours. I would bleed it more and if that didn't fix it I might put new seals in the MC. Is the caliper working smoothly and releasing quickly like it should? You might need to rebuild the caliper.

You said you used synthetic fluid. What DOT number is it? DOT 5 is not compatible with our brakes. DOT 3, 4, and 5.1 are compatible.

Weren't they living on the road in a TT? Where is his wife living now?

Last night I dreamed about Cowpuc! Does anyone know how he's doing. I miss him on the forum.

And another but belated Happy Birthday to you Freebird! Hang in there. In a couple more weeks I'll be 81. I'm still kicking. Three times a week I do 45 squats, 30 situps, 45 pushups from the knees, 30 pullovers on my Total Gym on the highest setting and 45 arm curls on my Total Gym on the highest setting. I had the flu recently and lost my appetite and 10lbs. (still weigh 230lbs) I've since been eating less and much of my arthritis has disappeared. It's time to dust off the bikes and get them roaring again!!

I replaced the carb boots on my Kawasaki because they were cracked. But, when I removed them I saw that the cracks did not go through and they were not leaking. Those POD air filters change the jetting requirements. In other words bikes don't usually run right when you use those.

Congratulations! I retired 10 years ago at age 70. Life is good! My "to do" list is still long!🤣

I had a 2002 F150 (14 years) and a 2005 Dodge Magnum (17 years) until last year when I had a temporary lapse of sanity and bought a new 2023 Nissan Titan Pro4X. Being 79 at that time I didn't think I would be buying any more vehicles but..... It only took a half day to sell the Magnum and 3 days to sell the F150 so I lucked out there. I have to admit I'm loving the new truck with all its options I never thought I needed such as interactive cruise control, blind spot warning, Apple car play, and the 360 camera system. And it has the best stereo I've ever had in a vehicle. Waste the kids inheritance!

I lived in Homosassa, FL north of Tampa for a year when I worked contract at the Crystal River Nuclear Power Plant. I really liked that area and would be happy living there. But, it appears that area is going to get a 10 foot surge from this storm that could flood the whole area.

Sunday my daughter and family and my ex-wife got power back. So their lives are mostly back to normal. They even got cell phone service and the internet. Actually my ex was on a Verizon plan and had cell phone service most of the time. They were without power and water for eleven days. The well pumps were 220 volts and the generators only supplied 120 and it would have taken an electrician to hook it up anyway. So they were very fortunate compared to a lot of folks in that area.

Congratulations on the new truck. We older guys take a little more time to embrace the new turbo charged engines. My son rented a RAM Rebel with the new "Hurricane" 3.0 L turbo in line six cylinder 420hp engine while he is in NC helping out his family in the mountains. He loves it. Says it had plenty of power.

My daughter and her family and my ex-wife live a few miles south of Hendersonville, about 45 minutes from Asheville. They lost power which also cut off the water since both homes had their own wells. Otherwise they did okay with no damage. I'm recovering from Covid for the second time and could not go help out but my son in CA flew over and brought two generators and has been helping them. My son had to take some detours but was able to get to them. I read that it will be Spring next year before I26 north of Asheville will be opened and fall of next year before I40 will be open.

Congratulations on finishing a big project!

Welcome! My favorite color! We used to have a member contributor (Cowpuc) who is a legend on this site who only rode 83s and 84s and he and his wife rode them all over the country. If you can find his posts of his adventures they are quite entertaining.

I watch "Breaking Points" utube channel sometimes and Saagar one of the hosts on that show when the cases involving charges against Trump appeared to be falling apart, said, I'm not even religious but I think Trump has been touched by the hand of God!