Clear skies...

I'm amazed that this late in the year I am still able to ride the Max. I'm going to take it out again today and perhaps visit some of the smaller towns surrounding Lansing.

There's a bike show coming up in Novi, MI on the 5th through the 7th of January that I'm considering attending. I received 2 complimentary tickets in the mail yesterday as well as a slew of $2 coupons towards the price of admission. I'm hoping to attend a lot of bike shows when the weather gets nicer.

I got an air compressor for Christmas and it has a bunch of attachments. Now, I only need to buy a paint gun and I'm set! The possibilities are endless as to what I can do with the compressor, including buying a grinding wheel/tool, and other air driven tools. I am going to go to a paint store and buy some decent paint for the tank, maybe something a bit more extreme than what I have currently. Royal purple? I don't know. I want the bike to stand out.

This spring we're supposed to have a clinic for the bikes (possibly in Ohio) and it's then I am hoping to get the carbs fully tuned.

Takin' a ride...

Took the bike out for a spin today. Yes, the weather is still holding. I changed the spark plugs because they are still getting fouled. I had taken the iridiums out due to the fouling, but after cleaning them, I put them back in. boy, what a difference. I drove through the old neighborhood and checked out the old house. Still in decent shape. I took the bike out on the highway for a run, and it really responded well. It was pretty cold though.

I'm looking forward to getting the bike tank re-painted, I only need an air compressor and a paint gun to do the job right. I can borrow one from Bill.

I also need to get a new front tire this spring. It's due.

Anyhow, more later.