Note to self:

When the gas tank is re-installed, make sure to re-attach the fuel lines.

(he says, with fingers smelling of gasoline...)

When performing lube maint. and cleaning of vech. be sure to remove the drain pan of used oil from under the vech. before washing!

Talking my wifes car here. You should have seen my dumb ass. It was at night. I washed the engine compartment, then the front, worked my way down the drivers side, and what a surprise when I turned the corner at the rear! Used oil is sort of pretty floating along glisening in the light of the street light.

Make sure spin on filters gasket came off with the cannister....

what's that whistling sound???

Oil floats on water

When soldering above your body always button shut the sleeves of your work shirt....

Before moving bike, remove drainpan from underneath.

Paul.

Related: Go ahead and tie your shoes when welding, it'll help keep the slag out of your shoes.

And unless you like unsightly peeling in late Oct., go ahead and put on pants instead of the shorts for welding happiness.

Ha, gotta cover those wrists too, UV burns between the shirt and gloves.

Always remove wash plugs from exhaust before starting bike.

I have the big gaunleted gloves , not a lot of feel, but they keep my dumbass out of the burn ward.

Do they shoot out, like I picture in my mind?

Always put up sidestand before rocking bike off centre stand :eek1

My toe nail is still purple after 6 months

Put kickstand down before dis mounting bike. I did this the other day what a dumb ass i am sometimes. The thought process is in slow motion as your trying to slow the landing and realizing your mistake at the same time.

Wish I could say they went sailin', but the bike sure ran like crap 'til I shook the plug loose. Nice and quiet though.

Upon completion of a valve check, replace valve timing inspection plug BEFORE you start the bike. It's amazing how much oil can depart an engine in this fashion.

Don't try to suggest anything on oil, anti-seize, or chain lube post.

Wash the KTM625SMC

Go to start it for the post bath air dry

Will not start

Take the plugs out of the exhaust

Bike starts

Before puting in fresh oil .. put drain plugh in.

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All pails into insigficance though ..

http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/europe/discobiker-in-freak-accident-38591

multiple fractures of both legs, 3 fractured ribs, 2 stable thoracic vertebral fractures, non-displaced cheek fractures, dislocated left shoulder, both AC joints (shoulder)busted, torn cartilage in one knee, a floating bone chip in the other

Jim

Earplugs go in ears before helmet goes on head.

// marc

Keys, wallet, etc, go in the pockets of your gear, not the pockets of the clothing under it.

Before kick starting a bike, remember to turn the ignition on.