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Saturday, January 16, 2010
Plans for the New Year
I've got some things planned for the New Year.
I'm pretty sure the situation at work won't let me repeat last year's riding, where I took two weeks off each for WFO-8 and CFR. For now, I have mostly firm plans to do a BBG in late April/early May, and am almost positive I can make WFO-9, which will likely be held on the north coast of California. I'd really like to ride up to the Dam Tour bonus dam in Hudson's Hope, BC, but that may take some doing at work.
The bike is in good shape, but there's a few maintenance items it could use if the budget holds out:
- I still haven't gotten the 52,000 mile valve check done, and the mileage is up to 54,400.
- I have about 3,000 miles or so left on the rear tire; the front has probably 15,000 miles left.
- I'll probably need to do some maintenance on the suspension by the summer. If I can make it to British Columbia, or if I get some extra time for WFO, I can stop by GP Suspensions in Portland, but otherwise I can do some of it myself - and I'm sure Doug and Hal will help out if needed.
- My hydraulic lines are still the stock OEM set, and are due for replacement. Galfer stainless lines look best.
- I need to install my Hella FF50 auxiliary lights. The install isn't too bad, but I know that I'll need to clean-up all the custom wiring under the front fairing before I can add anything else, and that may take a few days. I may park the bike on the patio, so I can leave it torn apart overnight.
The bike is well accessorized, and there's nothing that needs to be added, but there's a few things I'd like to do:
- I'd like to add a Pelican 1520/1527 case, mounted to the stock rear rack, for longer multi-day trips, IBA rides, and possible rallies. I've got some of the parts, and can do most of the work before I actually get the case itself.
- At some point, I'd like to get a BLM fuel cell, with a LindaT custom cover.
- My Wild Bill foot pegs work okay, but could be better. Maybe some Kuryakan's would do the trick.