Did some MAJOR maintenance to get Traveler ready for a road trip.....

[Strider]

I changed the oil.     Gotta love the Valkyrie.



Waiting to get over to Hard6 and get some skins on the back of Traveler and I am blasting off.  Not sure how (route) yet - I do know my final destination though.  This may be the Desperado Ride.

Stay tuned...I figure there will be a road trip report coming soon.

[T.P.]

Have a FANTASTIC and a Safe ride, where ever you may go.  T.P.

[Stanley Steamer]

I hope you took a break in there sometime.....don't strain yourself now.....

[bg]

ok, that's my oil too but what kind of filter is that?
my hondaline doesn't come in a box.
dang expensive though.

[Strider]

FRAM PH6017A - From Walmart.

Cost of maintenance:

Oil - Synthetic Rotella 5W40 - $19.00
FRAM Oil Filter - $7.24

Total with 8% Tax - $28.24

One stop shopping at Wallyworld.  I check the little filter catalog book in Walmart because I can never remember the number.  They always show a Valkyrie and an Interstate - but the filter is the same.  I keep a crush washer that I got at Honda but I only change it out (the washer on the drain bolt) every now and then.  Maybe twice.

Oh yeah, while I was under there, I drained the dragon drool from the tubes under the bike.

[Jay]

Are you still running the Battlax 020 on the rear?  Does the nut cage rub on the right side at all?

[eric in md]

hey strider your more then welcome to stay at my place in western md .. cumberland 21502  let me know my cell is 301 to six 8 to six 88    if your close by or here let me know man . i could show you around the maryland mountains...

[Strider]

Thanks Eric - but my route is going to be west I reckon.

Jay, yes, I still run the Battleax.  I did the nut mod before I mounted my first one.  I cut both nut cages off.  It is tight enough that I would say that you would have a problem if you didn't do the mod.  Like if you were going to run a car tire.

[Jay]

Strider,
I'll need to do the cage mod.  I have had the Battlax on for about 8,000 miles and there is just a small shiney strip on the right sidewall. 

Heading out west?  Colorado Springs?

[Strider]

That will be my final destination - yessir.  Heading up to the Springs to spend some time with my brother and friends and extended family I hope.

[G-Man]

That will be my final destination - yessir.  Heading up to the Springs to spend some time with my brother and friends and extended family I hope.

Have a great time, brother Strider!   

[HotRod]

Safe winds brother,if you ride threw Henderson on your way and need to lay your head after a cocktail of coarse we'll leave the light on.

[Jay]

Cool.  When do you plan on being in the Springs?  I'd like to meet up with you to say Howdy.

[Strider]

First part of next week I figure.  I have some rat killing to take care of at home and have to ride over to Hard6's tomorrow for a tire (he just called and gave me the go ahead).  Depending on the route, should be first of next week if I leave out on Friday or Saturday.

I will keep ya posted.  Always love to meet fellow riders.

[Jay]

Unfortunately, my wife and I will be leaving Saturday to visit her folks.  Should be back the 5th.
I won't have access to this site until then.  Have a great trip.

[Black Pearl's Captain]

Strider if you get thru by our house you can sleep in Motomama's bed. She hardly ever uses it any more.

Raymond

[Strider]

Thanks Captain - do I have to work for my board? 

[JDW365]

Thanks Captain - do I have to work for my board? 

I'm almost afraid to see what was grown in that plot ! LOL! Strider if you get up here around Raymond's let us know I will make an effort to meet up with you somewhere and share a glass of ice tea!  JDW

[Black Pearl's Captain]

Strider I let the garden go to weeds this year. Too busy to keep it up. You're safe to visit buddy.

Raymond