Totally missed this post. I grew up in Shabbona, my preschool teacher teacher runs that cafe at the lake.
That's a great route to take
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Totally missed this post. I grew up in Shabbona, my preschool teacher teacher runs that cafe at the lake.
That's a great route to take
I recently learned about taking the south entrance gravel road to save the time coming in from the north. Few hundred yards of tightly packed gravel and dirt don't bother me at low speeds. Saves from having to do 15-20mph through the whole park, catching those cracks in the road every 50'.
I tried calling last week to see if they were allowing patio eating at Pokanoka's, but could never get through to anyone.
I tried calling last week to see if they were allowing patio eating at Pokanoka's, but could never get through to anyone.
From what I've read on the Magura slaves is it is usually just the o-ring that fails. Have you replaced that yet?
Appears to be a double lip seal or something similar that I don’t know the proper name for, it’s obviously fucked though, I ordered a rebuild kit if the new part hasn’t shipped by the time the rebuild kit ships I’ll cancel my order, it’s an aftermarket rebuild hopefully it holds up better than the stock one
It's been a known issue with those clutch slaves for years. I don't know why they haven't gone all brembo on the Huskies yet.
I just ordered up some new tires for the cruiser. Did it too late into the season, no one has the model/size I need for the rear so it'll take a few weeks to get in. That's fine as I easily have a few thousand miles left on the current skins before I even have to start to worry.
What are you using to clean/polish the wheels/spokes? Mine need to be done something fierce. I'm replacing the front brake pads so might as well get that wheel cleaned up while I can access it best.
With the weather forecast for this weekend I'm looking for another scenic route. Contemplating a run into WI through Kettle Moraine south using all back roads.
What are you using to clean/polish the wheels/spokes? Mine need to be done something fierce. I'm replacing the front brake pads so might as well get that wheel cleaned up while I can access it best.
With the weather forecast for this weekend I'm looking for another scenic route. Contemplating a run into WI through Kettle Moraine south using all back roads.
Like I said, thinking north for some decent scenery. Promised the g/f I'd take her out so she can try out the new passenger floorboards I installed. However she might complain with "it's too cool out for it". I avoid cities/towns/traffic like the plague (or virus, lol). Out to ride and enjoy the day.
I just kinda went through something similar with the MT10, but kinda the opposite. Getting it ready for our Dragon trip a couple weeks ago, Anthony, Mike and I put new tires on it. I put the wheels back on the bike, making sure to lube the rear caliper pins/sliders. Got it all back together, and the rear wheel was tight and barely spun. I thought it was the new spacers I put in, so I put the stockers back in, checked the alignment a dozen times, etc. Finally figured out that it was the rear caliper, it was sticking. I fought with it a couple days before I finally threw in the towel. DuPage Yamaha takes walk-ins on Saturdays for maintenance work, so 2 days before we leave for the Dragon, I ride the bike there, trying not to touch the rear brake...habit took over a couple times, so I had to stop and push the caliper so it was loose on the rotor. They got it right in, and an hour later they pull it out and tell me she's ready for the mountains. Turns out the caliper didn't like the anti-seize I used to lube it with. I've always used that on my cars/bikes before. They cleaned it up, flushed the rear master cylinder, and it was all good.
Interesting that the anti-seize could make that much of a difference, or that the slide pins were just that finicky. Good to know if I encounter that.
I'm not a fan of DuPage (which are two miles from me). Friend of mine went there on his GSXR cause it was not turning well. I met him there. They were giving him the run down of all the issues it could be and started running up the $$$$. I walked up, looked at the front tire, pressed down on the rim with my toe and watched the rubber bulge out. Tire was low on air, that's it. Went across the street to the gas station and filled it up. Think it cost him a quarter. Had he wanted to ride it to my house with the low pressure it would have been free. Jerks at DuPage wouldn't even let him use their air line or put air in it for him without a full service write up.
I'm not a fan of DuPage (which are two miles from me). Friend of mine went there on his GSXR cause it was not turning well. I met him there. They were giving him the run down of all the issues it could be and started running up the $$$$. I walked up, looked at the front tire, pressed down on the rim with my toe and watched the rubber bulge out. Tire was low on air, that's it. Went across the street to the gas station and filled it up. Think it cost him a quarter. Had he wanted to ride it to my house with the low pressure it would have been free. Jerks at DuPage wouldn't even let him use their air line or put air in it for him without a full service write up.
Yeah, I used to go to Lombard Kaw/Suz cause I was in good with the salesguy (Greg), and the Service Lead (Ron). They closed up so I started going to B&B and Brian would always take care of me. Gave me a screaming deal on my current 2007 ZX6-R. Whenever I needed service he would tell me to call him, and he'd make sure it was taken care of. Really miss that they're gone. He gave me some great customer service and discounts.
I rode to work today, first time for the year. Apparently my bike decided to turn into a Harley before lunch
I am just kidding of course, I have nothing against any bike really. I think it was just gas that expanded once it got into the sun? I filled it up this morning right next to my work and probably over did it since its still at the top of the tank. Didn't see anything wet on the bike, and it rode fine on the way to lunch. I parked next to my coworkers Harley when I got back, so if it does it again Ill blame his bike
Sean
I am just kidding of course, I have nothing against any bike really. I think it was just gas that expanded once it got into the sun? I filled it up this morning right next to my work and probably over did it since its still at the top of the tank. Didn't see anything wet on the bike, and it rode fine on the way to lunch. I parked next to my coworkers Harley when I got back, so if it does it again Ill blame his bike
Sean
My bike does the same thing, if it's hot out and in the sun the fuel tank vent lets a few drops of gas out if it's full enough. I was pissed the first time I noticed it. Brand new bike and it had a leak...until I realized what it was. It's pretty common.I rode to work today, first time for the year. Apparently my bike decided to turn into a Harley before lunch
I am just kidding of course, I have nothing against any bike really. I think it was just gas that expanded once it got into the sun? I filled it up this morning right next to my work and probably over did it since its still at the top of the tank. Didn't see anything wet on the bike, and it rode fine on the way to lunch. I parked next to my coworkers Harley when I got back, so if it does it again Ill blame his bike
Sean
Looks like some old coolant got regurgitated through your gas tank and shat out through your oil pan's rectum.
It sure does, and I thought the same thing. We will see what it looks like a bit later I guess.
Yeah I am pretty sure that's all it is. Every time I fill it I usually ride for a while before parking it. Today I went basically a block away so I am pretty sure I over did it. Its never leaked a drop before, and even though it looks like oil and coolant it smelled like gas. Still gonna ride it the hour or so back home at the end of the day
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