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Old 04-06-2010, 10:08 AM   #11
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Good point. I did basic maintenence stuff and changed out brake lines and added risers but any major mods are waiting until winter again (I think i say that every year )
Spring kinda snuck up on me, I needed a new voltage regulator and I dragged my feet in ordering one, then it took a while for it to arrive. And also my little oil leak set me back. I had th ebuell I could use in a pinch but realy dont want to use it as a commuter and dont want to ride it on the jobsite with all the dirt and mud here.

I do have a few mor eprojects it needs before the rally though. Going to replace the front springs and throw on some new rubber, otherwise I think were prety much good to go.
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Old 04-06-2010, 10:49 AM   #12
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I rode to work yesterday. Skipped out today. Too much wear and tear on the bike.
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Old 04-06-2010, 11:12 AM   #13
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Pansies I've already done a "long" trip on my bike. Philly and back and all around town here and there.

My poor bike needs a tune-up. Been too busy with all the other shit going on, and I still haven't changed the coolant, brake fluid, plugs, etc...
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Old 04-06-2010, 11:43 AM   #14
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Old 04-06-2010, 11:43 AM   #15
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This year I decided no more commuting on the bike for me. Slabbing it all highway not only increased my chances of injury/death, put too many of the 34,000 miles on my bike, but it took the fun out of riding.

I did ride last weekend though!
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Old 04-06-2010, 11:48 AM   #16
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My commute is less than 4 miles. Its not worth it.
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Old 04-06-2010, 11:55 AM   #17
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If I had a job right now I'd be commuting on the bike. Oh well guess I'll just have to suffer riding around all day in the mountains instead.... sucks!
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Old 04-06-2010, 01:00 PM   #18
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I will start commuting on the bike in... oh about July.
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Old 04-06-2010, 01:21 PM   #19
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My commute is less than 4 miles. Its not worth it.
Ah. That makes more sense.
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Old 04-06-2010, 01:50 PM   #20
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Ah. That makes more sense.
I'll ride every once in a while...but it more or less sucks to ride to work.
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