tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208027712659472082.post5039036524969796658..comments2024-03-07T15:50:54.318-06:00Comments on Riding The Horizon: Good Day for WrenchingCCjonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16417345400369951250noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208027712659472082.post-49102349282248492452018-03-21T02:37:02.029-05:002018-03-21T02:37:02.029-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17650347453306375729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208027712659472082.post-50839347925802705842018-01-19T11:41:58.875-06:002018-01-19T11:41:58.875-06:00Thanks 10LE, the ice roads are to be avoided, so i...Thanks 10LE, the ice roads are to be avoided, so indoors work was in order.CCjonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16417345400369951250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208027712659472082.post-88683061465218953082018-01-18T20:14:41.717-06:002018-01-18T20:14:41.717-06:00Glad you got some time in the garage, Abu! Glad you got some time in the garage, Abu! 10LEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14710121159144557704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208027712659472082.post-47161116036004568922018-01-17T21:56:54.025-06:002018-01-17T21:56:54.025-06:00Guilty as charged, hanging by their threads.... Th...Guilty as charged, hanging by their threads.... Thanks for reminding me. <br /><br />Stay tuned for details once I get the offer in writing... 2018 riding plans will change with this news.CCjonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16417345400369951250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208027712659472082.post-4962873879024918502018-01-17T21:54:07.670-06:002018-01-17T21:54:07.670-06:00An electric jacket and electric gloves are needed ...An electric jacket and electric gloves are needed when riding these days, or when venturing up towards Alaska.<br />Are currently three rigs in the stable right now: a BMW RT/Hannigan road warrior, a KLR cargo rig for remote forest trails or third world countries and the side camper, my RV on three wheels. The side camper is the one demanding all the attention this week to get it ready for a run to Alaska this summer. Am happy as a pig in slop when in the garage wrenching.<br />The Vstrom is a highly underrated machine. A sturdy well build machine, few mechanical issues, with no sex appeal. They depreciate like crazy where a five year old low mileage Vstrom can be picked up for less than half its retail new price. Look at the resale prices of BMW's when compared to the Vstrom, the Vstrom wins hands down. Both machines will take you from A to B, but the Vstrom will do it for less $$$.CCjonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16417345400369951250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208027712659472082.post-9338765931414136822018-01-17T20:07:05.108-06:002018-01-17T20:07:05.108-06:00I'm sure you've heard comments about not h...I'm sure you've heard comments about not hanging the calipers by the brake lines.<br /><br />Now, I'm really wondering about what has fallen into your lap...RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208027712659472082.post-44220039310539842242018-01-17T17:26:49.128-06:002018-01-17T17:26:49.128-06:00Hopefully Tuesday was OUR winter. I've tried ...Hopefully Tuesday was OUR winter. I've tried to ride a couple of times this year, but the cold has limited me to a total 40 miles for 2018. Glad you posted the maintenance pictures for the DL1000, I was under the impression it was like a KLR and only required service every 5 years. Guess I'll need to go over mine before attaching the sidecar.<br /><br />Stay warm, Bud...Bud Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13263340407248606947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208027712659472082.post-11913303355599140522018-01-17T15:33:47.924-06:002018-01-17T15:33:47.924-06:00That is very interesting you had a leaking slave c...That is very interesting you had a leaking slave clutch reservoir too. At least the repair is simple and inexpensive. Have no idea what the miles are on this rig. With all the changes in tire sizes and gearing, the tripmeter is way off. <br /><br />By going through the bike stem to stern now, I hope to prevent problems when on a long trip. <br /><br />A new unexpected riding adventure has fallen into my lap, details soon.CCjonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16417345400369951250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208027712659472082.post-91581097837849185152018-01-17T12:38:56.729-06:002018-01-17T12:38:56.729-06:00Red Wine, a key tool indeed! Good that you found ...Red Wine, a key tool indeed! Good that you found the issues in the comfort of your garage....I agree its much easier to do it in the comfort of one's garage rather than on the side of the road! "More aerodynamic"? Dreamer.<br /><br />The Slave clutch reservoir leaked on my DL1000 as well, must be a design feature.<br /><br />redlegsrideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927757855921321097noreply@blogger.com