Grasshopper
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We got the bearings off, but the race is stuck. Due to the bottom seal there isn't enough room to get something wedged in there to bang up the race. ? We "had" all the household tools needed to do the cutting but we sold them during phase one of "new life adventure". Now with phase two all new tools need to be carried on the bike in case this happens while travelling. So we wait for the fancy tools and hope for the best as my bike is next. ?
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Ended up having a great ride around the neighbourhood today. The sun was out and even though there was some black ice in the shade, it was nice riding. Stopped to enjoy the view. ?
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Hey let's leave the KLR out of this.....and those mopeds are cute......oh dear, what's happening to me ?
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But wait.......I will still have fun. ? Going on a short ride anyways, something is better than nothing. Then some video editing on my new video, maybe some yard work and damn, I might even bake a loaf. ?
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ohhhhh the sadness, the stupid ass bottom bearings do not want to come off the steering tube of my friend's bike, so we have had to order some tools and they are taking their sweet ass time getting here, so no going far into the backcountry for me, just not into going into the thick forest with no cell phone reception alone.... so a bit of a bummer ?
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@XTreme.....I think I understand now..... ?
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I think we should mix it up, a different format for a month....now, how / what exactly, not sure. ?
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Looks great! ?
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Wow, Pedro is running away with this month’s pic....?
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What can I say..... ? I can spot the looker's in a crowd..... ?
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I love that.....? It is nice to know I am not the only strange one hanging out here. ??
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Now for something completely different....Found this good looking slug on this morning's walk. ?
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I have had that same idea...? Unfortunately the birds of prey and coyotes would make quick dinners out of them. ??
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We awoke to the news that there was snow in the hills! ? So once the ice on the bikes melted, we set off to see what we could find. The air was crisp and the sun ? was shining. As the morning rolled on, we rode through the trees ? until we reached the snow line. Then it was back down the mountain with a brief stop at an absolutely splendid scenic outlook.
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Today was a stormy day on the Sunshine Coast. But I still managed to have a great ride through the rain and wind. So windy... ?️ I was on my own so it was a short ride. I stopped at Smuggler's Cove to enjoy the view. ?
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WHO KNEW.....the SMELL....wow ? When we cracked the steering assembly it squirted out a scary brown liquid that should not have been there. By the looks of things the replacement couldn't have come at a better time. I have now ordered some new bearings for Bagheera as well... oh the stink......
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I guess I have been watching too many YouTube videos of people travelling on bikes that I figured I wasn't so special. The plan has been in the works for a bit and gets closer all the time. ? The next chapter in life looks epic! ? I will share the adventure for sure.
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It would be under warranty and is very common. There are a few ideas. Many say that two bolts are too short, some say the seal is no good. I will just check everything. I always planned on doing the work on my bike, to go to the dealer requires a day trip with ferries and then I would be with out a bike for weeks. I hope to travel / live on this bike in the future so I want to know every inch of the thing. ??
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Yes the cylinder head.... Engine block just sounds cooler.... ? I think the cylinder head cover assembly might be the problem.
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Well the tent <aka poor man's garage> is set up and ready for moto TLC. We will start on my partner's bike and get the bearings replaced. If all goes well I need to get Bagheera in the tent and see if I can torque down the engine block as it is leaking oil. It's either loose or the seal was shit to start. It sure is fun ordering parts from Hitchcocks, even though the Royal Enfield parts and bikes are made in India they can still classify them as "vintage" made in the UK..... so no duty! Golden! ?
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I'm full of surprises..... ? I aim to use both sides of my brain whenever possible! ?
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Thanks Pedro! The big labourer here is the logging mill and everything around it, the tug boats, the trucks, etc... There is a lot of construction as the rich people move here and never stop building their big homes. Then all those businesses need smart ladies like me to do their accounting. ? We are also a stones throw away from Vancouver which is a large city for Canada and a major port. There are also a lot of old folks retired here as it is the warmest place in Canada and they employ people to do everything for them. The visor is good, must be the light. Thanks for watching my weirdness! ?
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Had a nice ride yesterday, the forest sure feels like November now. All the trees are falling asleep. ??
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