Less than a month to go - what do YOU still need to do

[DredheadV2.0]

Me - install new cam chain tensioner and pray, resynch carbs, recheck valves, install new front brakes, install rear shock, consider new chain, and install new tires.

And all this with approximately 1% free time.  Whee.

How about you?

[mist]

My bike is still in a storage facility from last year. Every year I need to replace the battery, sync the carburators, adjust the valves, figure out why my right turn signals don't work, change an intermittent spedo cable,  and change the oil. Will I get this all done by May 28th when I leave for my 1st Rally of the year??? Past years are not a good indicator, but on the other hand Suzuki builds bikes as tough as old boots. So, Air in tires, Gas in tank, and go!   Its worked out ok every other year.  

[DredheadV2.0]

My bike is still in a storage facility from last year. Every year I need to replace the battery, sync the carburators, adjust the valves, figure out why my right turn signals don't work, change an intermittent spedo cable,  and change the oil. Will I get this all done by May 28th when I leave for my 1st Rally of the year??? Past years are not a good indicator, but on the other hand Suzuki builds bikes as tough as old boots. So, Air in tires, Gas in tank, and go!   Its worked out ok every other year.  

Reminds me of my old GS850 - pulled it out of a snowbank (all the snow in the world had slid off the roof of our building, burying it) once the March thaw had melted it below the headlight.  I had it running a couple minutes later.

[sprocket]

install rear shock,
Just replacing the old one, or you been riding with out one altogether?

[DredheadV2.0]

install rear shock,
Just replacing the old one, or you been riding with out one altogether?

The former, although it often feels like the latter.

It's the Hayabusa Shock On Bandit Mod - hopefully it doesn't jack the rear end up TOO much

[Scratch33]

Do a carb synch & TPS adjustment; hook up the power for my XM; might decide just before bugout whether to put my new Avon Storm ST's on a bit early.  Also need to finish return leg route planning between Cape Girardeu & Grafton WV.  I Just today finished refoaming the Fizzy's stock seat, using Larry's mod.   Just rode a short distance so far but it's very comfy.

[SWriverstone]

Let's see...I've...
- added a comm system to my helmet
- added a throttle lock
- plastered some SOLAS reflective tape in a few key places (that stuff is BRIGHT!)
- fired up the camp stove to make sure it still works
- dug my hammock and other camping gear out of storage


Umm...still probably ought to try to blow out the air cleaner, give all the nuts 'n bolts the once-over, make sure everything is loc-tited & torqued...and I think that's it! (Anything else can wait 'til I'm back...)

Scott

[Playinthestreet]

Change the oil, new tires.

[garry]

Change oil
New tires
Install zumo power cable
Figure out how to use zumo
Come up with a final route and program it into zumo
Make hotel reservations along the way (got the National covered)
Figure out how to carry extra fuel (140 mile range isn't going to cut it)
Test fit Cortech soft luggage versus exhaust cans
Order National T-shirt
Register for National dinner
Buy small cans of chain lube and Plexus
Assemble spare parts, tools, etc

[Scratch33]

Figure out how to carry extra fuel (140 mile range isn't going to cut it)

http://www.ems.com/catalog/product_detail_square.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442593427&emssrcid=GoogleBase

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=255630

[Bunbun]

Big maintenance on the blackbird (tomorrow and hope to have the shims if needed)
Get blackbird inspected. (tomorrow)
Wire in cop detector. (as soon as it arrives)
Find a stock shock for the bird and swap it out or find an inexpensive alternative. (not pressing)

big maintenance on the ducati (god knows how long it'll take -- never done it on this bike before)
get front tire mounted.

Bun

[sprocket]

Air Filter
Spark Plugs
I'm thinking hard about a good washing!
Remove that bird from the radiator grill! Thought I could cook him out, hes probably good and baked on by now. Lets see how do you spell "prokrastanation" ahhh I'll look it up later.

[mxvet57]

have allready done all the work on the bike i have to do. however i am leaving on the 21st for a 6 day trip around lakes Michigan and superior and up into Canada. then work for a week and a half then off to the national.

[blackbuell]

Blackbird is ready to go. If there is a threat of rain I will ride the bird.

However, I am working on getting the Buell ready, too. Just changed fluids and am removing the D & D in favor of the factory muffler; the D & D is too damn loud for a long ride. Also need to change brake pads. If it appears that the weather will be dry, I will probably ride the Buell.

Jon

[Corbeau]

Convince Helen (Ms. Corbeau) that we can shuffle money around to play with cashflow so I can go. Tough case to make, as I just bought five appliances for one of my income properties.  

[R Doug]

*  Change oil

*  Install new tires (going with Michelin Pilot Road 2 on rear and Pilot Power 2CT front)

*  Make sure I pack the following:  chain lube, tool kit, tire plug kit, air compressor, contact numbers, weather radio

*  Upload final route to Zumo

[twist]

Nothing.  Though I've considered installing a radar detector (once I cross the border out of VA of course).

[DredheadV2.0]

Nothing.  Though I've considered installing a radar detector (once I cross the border out of VA of course).

Wait, what?  Didja move back to the other coast again?

[twist]

Wait, what?  Didja move back to the other coast again?

Yep.

[FJR1300]

I still need to pack... my house!  It looks like I won't be at the party because we just accepted an offer for our house and made an offer on another property.

The good news, we're making a few bucks from the sale of our house.

The better news, we got a great deal on the house we are buying.

The best news, it's about 100' from our back door to this...









Plus... it's got four bedrooms, so there's always room for fellow STN'ers who are exploring Missouri or want to be within a few hours of Arkansas.