Monday, April 18, 2011

March/April

Not much to talk about again, I really haven't been riding. I have added a couple of things to the Wing but nothing major. I have been getting it ready for my National Park Tour (NPT) that starts in May. I do need to get it into the shop for the valve check before I leave in a few weeks.

I have done a couple of short rides with friends but nothing to speak of, I've been planning for my NPT and have the first leg done. If I stay on track by the time I get home I'll hit the 25 states and have well over 70 stamps.

Well since I have not been riding I was able to get the Wing into the shop for its 32,000 mile service. It wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be. I had the shop do all the work since I still has a little time left on the warranty. I'm planning to take the Wing out this Friday for a shake down and make sure everything is okay.

What a wonderful thing when you actually get to go for a ride. Took off running through the mountains with some friends and ended up getting a 200 mile ride in. Good shake down for the Wing after getting the 32K service. Did find a front-end shake around 35-40 mph. Dropped it off at the shop they tightened up the steering headset and ready to go. I started loading up the Wing getting the saddle bags filled and topbox. I have my tent and sleeping bag packed so I'm pretty much ready to go. I'm planning to take off in a couple of days stopping in Portales to see my grandson and spending his birthday with him. After the visit, I'm off on my NPT and Smoke Chasing adventure. I'm planning to hit 18 states before I meet my wife in DC.

Until next time ride safe.