2009 is underway ... sorta

So the weather was nice, almost 50 and sunny. I got the LT ready and I couldn't get it started. The key would not turn in the ignition all the way to "ON" -- I did manage to get it to work with my other set of keys and took it for a short ride around town, got the tire pressure to where it should be and enjoyed what I had left of the afternoon. A short ride but it felt great. However, when I got home and tried to pull the LT back into the garage I couldn't turn the key again, the "other" key wouldn't work either... so i'm bummed. But I'll get it going soon!

Cool Fall Cycling - YEAH

I got the new (old) final drive installed w/ the new (old) driveshaft. These both came off an '86 K100. When I finished the project the clock read 49544. As shown in the pic I'm over 50K now and there has not been a problem. Being out in the fall on the LT is so much fun! How long will I ride into the late fall, i dunno, but today was great 10/14.

FD drive & drive shaft removed

Got almost everything apart. Still need to remove the disk from the "old" Final Drive. Hope to get this done over the weekend. Other parts were ordered and should have them by next week.

Taryn Trip

This is the trip that left me (us) on the side of the road. My daughter Taryn enters middle school this fall and I wanted to have a special time with her, an overnight camping trip. The trip started well and we took off in the late after noon for Lake Louise State Park. The night was great and the time with Taryn was fun talking by the fire. The next morning after breakfast we headed to Burr Oak, IA and the Laura Ingalls Wilder museum. This was also fun since Taryn has read all the books and some extras concerning Laura's life. After leaving the museum we were headed to Lanesboro, MN for some lunch. We never made it. From the map you can see where we broke down. I knew the splines on the drive shaft were a little worn, but not enough to quite working altogether. Taryn said it would be a trip that we would not forget. We made it home w/ a lift from a freind who went to my house and got my trailer. We did get lunch about 4:30 in the afternoon. Hope to get the LT running in the next couple of weeks so I can enjoy the Fall.

Parts Replaced...

After some replacing of some parts, air filter, fuel filter, and some other stuff had to remove the tank and replace it 3x. These two little yellow wires attach to the front brake lights and attach right under the tank. I trust the connection will hold together now -- used some duct tape! I also now have hand grips heated. The original switch was not working so had to add switch to get them working. I'm ready to ride this fall.

3 States!!!

After some work on the LT that has given it a new "feel" -- wow is it running smooth (thanks), I was able to take off on a long over due ride w/ a freind. 3 states, 1 afternoon -- turing the throttle -- PRICELESS!!!

1st Thursday's Again...

Took the long route up and enjoyed the countryside. Northfield, MN will need another visit. This was the largest crowed ever that I've been at. After the time looking at the cycles, people and enjoying slice of pizza we headed over to Bob's Java. Nice to relax, enjoy a beverage before the fun ride home.