Introductions?

[RT Performance]

were actully packing now and leaving early in the am to head to Barber motosports park htis weekend .
I have a track day on Sunday Diana aka Cherryskullz Riding the Lady's First (All Female Riders) Day on Monday

 

[AKnight]

that's awesome! tomorrow is when I do my big pmcs on my bike and oil change and all that good stuff, want to make sure she is running soundly for this trip, its my first long road trip... my owners manual will be my new best friend. Any suggestions on things I need to make sure I check? I have a general idea of everything just don't want to forget anything.

 

[heagachongoose]

Tire pressure, thats a big thing that most people over look. You always want to keep the reccomended psi in your rubbers unless you plan on riding wheelies all day [smirk]
Make sure your oil is good to go, no leaks. And you always want to make sure you have gas, rides arn't much fun without gas [up]

 

[MustangGuy]

Welcome! It's always great to hear from a new member - it reminds many of us of our "love at first sight" stories. As someone else said, get the shop manual if you don't have it. It has a lot of very valuable info in it. Even if some of it is beyond what your willing to tackle, you will at least know what's what if you need to farm out any work. And yes, the internal search function on this site doesn't work very well - another member turned me on to using the forum name as part of a Google search and it does get you what you want. On last thing - I think you said you were a bit new to the motorcycle world.... be careful out there. I live in Southern California and ride almost every day in moderate to heavy traffic and I'm constantly amazed at what people do and how many driver there are on the road who should not be behind the wheel of a car. I consider myself an "advanced beginner" .... maybe even a "beginning intermediate" if there is such a thing. I've worked at educating myself about riding. I took the MSF course, read a lot on the internet (though you have to take a lot of it with a grain of salt... I'm sure you know) and am currently working through Keith Code's "Twist of the Wrist". It's also good to ride with experienced, sane riders who respect the road and don't feel the need to flirt with death. Recently I finally tackled a mountain route I'd been too nervous (and probably too inexperienced) to ride alone... that was thanks to a cool Harley I met. Wishing you many fun and safe miles ahead!

 

[user_deleted]

Amanda: you riding to Deals Gap or trailering? have someone with general bike knowledge help you give your new steed a thorough "once over" which includes brake pad check, brake fluid check, belt condition, tire pressures and condition, a thorough check of fasteners as these bikes "shake" at low rpm's. pack ear plugs, aspirin, rain gear, and whatever else you think you'll be needing and capable of hauling. Lesley usually takes his "blow-up doll" along on trips such as this but personally i find it unnecessary.

 

[AKnight]

We rode down Friday, I'm glad I had rain gear, though my flippin zipper leaked and my whole stomach area was soaked and it looked like I wet myself....
I had a blast riding it though, it was pretty cool to see the other guys drag knees and ****, I just putted around them, we didn't leave second gear and I found out I really hate taking sharp left turns... Right is ok, but every left hand turn was close to traumatic.

 

[seajay]

Awesome and congratulations on the ride! I would like to see this so-called "Dragon" some day.....

I used to have a favorite turn direction too, but now I can't even remember what it was! Practicing in empty parking lots are very helpful (especially for tight, controlled turns). Have fun!

 

[50dro]

Cool [up]. Glad you enjoyed it and stayed safe!

 

[snrusnak]

Glad you had fun and made it back!

I rode a few weekends ago with a guy local and it rained the entire time. That's no fun! We were completely soaked, not a dry spot on us lol.

 

[livefstdieyng]

So jealous, I wanna ride the dragon, It sucks living in Florida we have very few fun roads to ride, but i still love my Buell.
Anyways, the biggest thing I can say to working on your bike is take your time, there's no need to hurry through simple repairs and forget something, and pay close attention to the details. Once you learn a few basics, you can usually figure out most of the other stuff.
Best of luck and Happy riding.

 

[FlaXB9R]

Not trying to jack your thread but,
livefstdieyng where you at in FL?