Two things I learned today:
1) Read the book first! I struggled for 15 minutes trying to figure out
how the front shocks came out of the coil without taking half the front end
apart. I finally came in, opened the book, and as most of you know, 3 bolts
later I had the shock out.
2) Not all red shocks are Konis. The label on the shock I removed, after
a careful cleaning, proudly proclaims it to be a "Heavy Duty Regal Rider" by
NAPA! Next to impossible to extend but collapsed back at a touch. The new
KBY GR2s certainly will help the ride this spring.
3) Okay, I know I said two but ... taking a lesson from my 'Stress relief'
book, today I walked away from the stress; WORK! The sun was out and the
bank sign said 50 degrees by 11:00 this morning, and suddenly I felt sick.
Sick enough to drive home and dig the 1600 out of it's winter hiding. I
wish I could say I enjoyed a quick ride around the block, but the insurance
isn't turned on yet, so I just sat back and listened as it warmed up in the
drive way. Great sound! After some quick chores around the house, I
decided to tackle the front shocks. Tomorrow promises to be even warmer. I
may just be sick enough to stay home and tackle the rear shocks.
And if Friday turns out to be a sunshine day, I may just get my new roll bar
installed before the weekend!
Sunny and warm in Ohio at last!
Paul
OROC
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