After a couple of weeks without writing
anything I realize just how much dedication it takes to keep up with
a blog. There is either to much to do to type or nothing to type
about.
I spent the last couple of weeks doing
pretty much nothing with the bike. I have however done some plowing
with my quad. I also rolled it once. Messed up my ribs, neck, and
wrist. No big deal it will all heal. I was goofing around and got
sideways to fast and hit a dry patch. It reminded me just how easy
and fast an accident can happen. I was so careful on the trip north.
I will need to do the same for the trip south.
My other little issue has been causing
me fits again. I thought it was doing good but it has flared up
again. I don't think it will cause me any trouble for the trip but
you never know. I'm also a bit worried about the misses. Her face has
been getting more numb more often now. So far all her symptoms are
pointing to MS.
All the crap aside I was able to clean
out my tiny little work room. It is just barely big enough to fit the
bike in so I can get working on it. I brought it in, put in on the
jack, and pulled the bad chain off it. I saw several links that had
lost the o-rings and a few that were almost seized up. Which was
really frustrating because the chain only had about 5000 miles on it.
The original had 20,000 miles on it. So I will replace both sprockets
and the chain and I will spring for better quality for sure this
time. It's crazy when I look at the bike. All the modifications,
adjustments, maintenance I have done to it. And even more amazing is
where it has taken me and it hasn't even complained once. It's going
to get some needed babying before the spring riding season hits.
The quad needs some too as well as the
suburban, camp trailer, little pickup, house, blah blah blah.
Well I think that covers it for now. I
will try to keep up better, perhaps I will blog my thoughts outloud
so to speak about what upgrades and replacement gear and such.
Till next time...
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