Mike, Jon, Skins, Gerhart, everybody ...
How the heck are ya? I've been off the site for quite a while. Mainly because the Paso has lain dormant since late '07, I'm sad to say, for a number of reasons. But it's making a comeback. I wound up having buy a new rear shock and I found a nice Works Performance unit that I'll be trying out. I'm doing the long-overdue valve service, new belts, plugs & general once-over (and torquing of everything) as I go. Had the forks refreshed. Need to pick up a new battery, and I'm considering the sealed type this time around. While I'm not doing he brake & clutch lines yet, my intent is to switch them to braided S/S lines as soon as my Monster is road worthy.
At this point, neither of my bikes are on the road (proving my point that every motorcycles needs at least three motorcycles): last July I got T-boned on the Monster by someone in an SUV who didn't pay attention and went straight through a turn-only lane. I walked away from it, but they totaled the Monster. I bought it back - no salvage title, luckily - and I've been rebuilding her since. So hopefully, both bikes will be back in service in short order.
Anyway, just wanted to say hey again, it's been a while, I missed being a part of this community, and it's nice to be back.
So. What have I missed?
Jake
@Skins - I still have your Paso pin on my jacket, you bet
But at least I know I could finish it in no time if I finally got some parts back from anodizing.
