Lee 2002

Holy Crap! I can't believe you got $500 out of that faded old 'Stitch. (Mine has "shrunk" and I would really like a new one.... guess I'm going to have to see what mine is worth and look into a new 'Stitch... custom made, of course.) I am really interested to hear how much ventilation you get with the transit. (And the reverse... how warm it keeps you when it rains and is cool.) One thing I like about the Aerostitch is that it is wind proof when I need it and has enough vents to make life bearable when it's hot. I would be afraid that the micro-perfs would allow too much airflow for when it's cool and you really want to seal things up. Give us a full review after you have a few miles under your belt. I hope you make it to the Ozarks this month. That pile of motorcycle parts in the background doesn't look promising though.

Larry, I'm disappointed in the safety wiring displayed here.... specifically the right caliper mounting bolt.... the wire is actually pulling to loosen the bolt. Shame! As an ex-AF guy I'm sure that you would understand neither caliper mount bolt wiring would pass A/P inspection.

Wow! Go around the Sun enough times and you'll hear everything.

I'll agree with that. If you feel that you just have to do something start with warm grips. You'll figure out what, if anything, else you want to do as time goes one.

I would not want an engine-activated brake light. Plus, I think it is a bad idea. You can rest a finger on the front enough to make the switch without any real braking if you need to get someones attention.

Bill = Awesome ride leader.... had a blast following you around. It was me who had to replace my battery that morning. It gave up at the Kansas/Colorado border the day before. Luckily my fellow riders have good strong legs and were able to shove me along for a bump start. We did have some terrible weather between Kit Carson and Colorado springs... Snow, in August? WTF? Hail an inch deep on the road? Thankfully, from there on out the weather was postcard-picture perfect. Mt. Evans really makes you think about your mortality. Literally, a handful of inches is the difference between life and a 1,000 foot fall. Here are Bill (Red Dog), Craig (ColSpgsVFR)and Miguel (Hispanic Slammer) warming up Tuesday evening at H.S.'s favorite resturaunt - La Uniqua LDSRIDER and his wife joined us Another local rider joined us flatlanders - hondalover, motorman & panamawing. Craig had mentioned that the margaritas were like lemonade.... between that and the elevation.... I think all us flatlanders rode to the hotel in LDSRIDERS Honda Odessey beyond tipsy.

I have a Veypor VR2 that I bought from member Hobie here on the forum. Among many other functions, it will tell you what gear you are in. I never use it (but it's not for sale.) It is basically an on-board dyno. You program it with total weight and tire circumference, among other things and it uses tire revolutions and accelerometers to give you just about any kind of performance figure you want. As for "What gear am I in?", it is easier just to keep count in your head.

For those who have AeroStitch suits there is a medical information packet available. It would attach to any 4" long velcro loop strip. LINK

I don't know if/what Larry used in this project. But Alodine should slow down the process you are talking about. I don't think that there is anything that can stop (bare) Magnesium electrolosis, especially in the environments motorcycles are exposed to. http://www.magnesium-elektron.com/data/dow...ds/DS256SU0.PDF

:blush: That is also a great way to get access to equipment. Many times, after you have taken the classes and proved proficiency and safe working techniques, the instructor will allow you to audit the class at a reduced fee. You won't be responsible for sitting in on classroom sessions and will be allowed to adjourn into the shop directly to work on whatever it is that floats your boat. Many years ago, I took a class. There was an elderly, retired machinist who would show up and go directly into the shop and start working on parts. My instructor informed me that he had been doing that for a few semesters.... he was building a steam engine (each of a different design) for each of his grandchildren. If I remember correctly, he had nine to build in all. He was very frail looking, and I have often wondered if he got them all completed "in time."

Are they grabby enough that you could loose one rotor and caliper (and associated plumbing) completely? That would really help you toward your weight goal. Brake Tech Page

I very vividly remember the cussing and foul language involved when the guy at the local paint store attempted to match the light blue (artic blue ?) that I needed for the pressed tin exhaust covers (not installed in photo) of my '87 CBR 1000 Hurricane. My modified exhaust somehow had caused the paint to roast. At that time there was absolutely no cross reference or database or anything, according to him. It was all done by eye. He never did get it quite right. That's alright, I wadded the whole thing up a few years later.