I just wish she'd take as much interest in her car...
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Got Deedee out for another practice session.
She's starting to get real comfortable with the low speed stuff. (read, I'm starting to get more comfortable, she had it pretty early )She spontaneously started using her turn signals, and even remembered to shut them off . I didn't even have to tell her.
She still needs more practice with the launching though. It's coming along, but still needs improvement. She didn't stall nearly as often this time.(The ability to self start the bike is a plus! )
Now I need to do the fork seal(s). She's really noticing the nose dive when braking.
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I finally got to the fork seals yesterday! the right leg was empty, and the left leg was full of sediment. So I cleaned them up (new seals and wipers) and filled them with fresh Mobil 1 5w-20. There was definately a difference!
The july goal kinda went by the way side...we are thinking next spring now. The reason being that we are PREGNANT!
We are bouncing the idea around of continuing with lessons and getting her m before she gets too far along, but we are both a little concerned about the two not meshing well.
So needless to say if this summer doesn't happen, it isn't a big deal
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Originally posted by four_shot View PostI finally got to the fork seals yesterday! ... So I cleaned them up (new seals and wipers) and filled them with fresh Mobil 1 5w-20. ...
Personally, I would be a bit leary of using a multi-viscosity motor oil in the forks. The viscosity (and, therefore, the damping) would change with the oil temperature. Since we don't really know how hot the fork oil gets, there is no way to predict how the damping will change, or when.
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A short little update.
Figured out that Deedee's problem with launching Toph was an over adjusted throttle cable. I put a little slack in it and *POOF* the bike was all puppies and kittens. Dee looked at me and said "I told you so!"................................(again).
on a more personal note:
We found out we are having a boy (I had to brag, now I get to do all the stuff my brother does with my nephew.)
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Originally posted by four_shot View PostA short little update.
on a more personal note:
We found out we are having a boy (I had to brag, now I get to do all the stuff my brother does with my nephew.)Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace
1981 GS550T - My First
1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike
Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"
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Originally posted by officerbill View PostMy wife just gripes at me for spending so much time with the bike, yours is rebuilding stuff? Want to trade?
'cause my autistic stepdaughter hid the good camera..)
I have an autistic girl too, she wants a VW Mirco bus or a CBR900, either of which may kill her, still believes trees are used to stop vehicles. While it is true a tree is an impairment to forward movement the vehicle also sort of requires repairs after use at speed.
Families are keepers, good luck on the repairs.
Bill
Perhaps it's time for a little patient instruction on the difference between braking and "barking"?Bertrand Russell: 'Men are born ignorant, not stupid. They are made stupid by education.'
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Yep! they were designed for serviceability. The forks were a breeze and everything else has been gravy. (minus the broken stator cover bolt I still need to replace.)
The carbs are coming off of Toph and Suki this week and getting ultrasonically cleaned. I thought ahead and ordered the parts before we went into the hospital.
Oh by the way....WE HAD THE BABY! Dee and PJ are doing well and have been home for a few days. She's already telling PJ that he can't have Toph...lol! If I can pry my self away from mini-me (he's sooo tiny!) , I may get the carbs off this week.
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congrats. i have a little boy and another boy on the way. will already has his own motorcycle (kz650) and soon enough so will jameson. its amazing how fast they grow up so take "losh o pictures"
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Is it a coincidence that all your bikes are named after "Avatar: The Last Airbender" characters?
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