Round Way Round! Fishy's 2012 Adventure ride!

[wibby]

Originally Posted by Mr. Fisherman

Sigh, installed the fuel pump this morning only to find this...






More parts on order, more waiting .

wondered when you were going to get the overheating issue fingered out

[liv2rydktms]

I hope you and your bike are on the road again real soon. Sorry to read about your troubles. Take care. Katy

[FES]

Is that the cooling fan? I hope not the water pump impeller .

Cause I just worked on my bike again. I had the clutch case cover busted and leaking, so I replaced the cover and the case (ebay special ). And just had to deal with the water pump and impeller....

Man, are you ever coming back? Seems like you've been gone for a month now! My boy just asked me when he's gonna ride his little 50. Well, soon, very soon. My bike is up in business again.

Ride on dude!

[liv2rydktms]

Where the heck are you? And what are you doing? I'm worried about you!

[wibby]

Originally Posted by liv2rydktms

Where the heck are you? And what are you doing? I'm worried about you!

Check Hey Road Rash

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...96817&page=714

[Mr. Fisherman]

Originally Posted by FES

Is that the cooling fan? I hope not the water pump impeller .

Cause I just worked on my bike again. I had the clutch case cover busted and leaking, so I replaced the cover and the case (ebay special ). And just had to deal with the water pump and impeller....

Man, are you ever coming back? Seems like you've been gone for a month now! My boy just asked me when he's gonna ride his little 50. Well, soon, very soon. My bike is up in business again.

Ride on dude!

Bummer to hear you are still having problems... Hang in there and get them sorted. I will be back in your neck of the woods in a week or three..

Originally Posted by liv2rydktms

Where the heck are you? And what are you doing? I'm worried about you!

No need to worry. I haven't been posting much as I have not had my laptop and postng with my phone is a PITA, but dooable for short posts and not too many pics. I was waiting for parts in Meridian... Long story short after I had the fuel pump replaced under warranty by the most awesome dealer I know of (Outlaw Motorsports in Enterprise Oregon) I found that my cooling fan and motor was toast. Reflecting on this finding I know precisely when it happened... When I tried to prove this sign wrong... wanting to be one of the first through the slide...


Well, I have a couple pictures of the slide and my bike before I tried to get through it but they are on my camera. I had left my phone in the RAM mount on the bars... I got really stuck and had to dig out twice. I was hot, tired and frusterated. I am pretty sure that two people working together or even someone solo on a light bike could make it and likely have by now, but on my loaded bike and trailer solo, nope.
That cost me about a 27 mile detour, late in the day and I was low on fuel. Anyway, I figure I had packed enough snow and crap to do this to my fan...



Again I called the local dealer in Meridian Idaho (Snake River Yamaha) and they wanted to rape me. $100 to overnight the part and that meant I would have it sometime next week for full retail of $179 or thereabouts... They will not get my business with those tactics. Again I called Outlaw and will have the part in hand Wednesday for list plus only about $15 shipping. I am VERY dissapointed with Snake River and they will have no doubt of just how unhappy I am after I am finished with my ride and finish my corespondance. I made sure they knew both times that I was broke down, from out of the state on an extended ride. I can not and will not recommend them.

On the other hand, While I was in Meridian I volunteered to cook up burgers and dogs for the Vetrans and active duty soldiers. After I had finished I showed my support by attending an open house at the VA. Shortly after I was contacted by plumber who wanted to help me with my motorhome, which has plumbing ailments... so I am in Pendleton fetching my motorhome to take it back to Boise to have the plumbing fixed... It will only add 2 or 3 days to my stop there and it will sure make my wife happy to be able to take the motorhome out camping again... thats all good...
But that means the bike will finish the ride on the back of the motorhome... which is a little sad, but I have ridden more since June 11th than I have in a long time and I have really had a great time so far.
I plan to stop in Hood River on the way home. It will be sweet to ride the naked bike around the hood.

Originally Posted by wibby

Check Hey Road Rash

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...96817&page=714

Yea, it is easy to post up a pic or two with short captions and I thought the locals would enjoy them.

[Ladybug0048]

Too bad the bike will be finishing the trip on the back of your motorhome but it could be a heck of a lot worse. It sounds like you have been having a good time any way.

It's nice to know Outlaw in Enterprise is still taking care of you. They sure have been good to people.

[southforkspeedster]

soooo...did you make it back to idyho ok

[Craig McCurdy]

It'll be fun to see you in the Hood!

[Mr. Fisherman]

Originally Posted by southforkspeedster

soooo...did you make it back to idyho ok

Yep, I am here. Hit a carcass in the road, I think it's name was spot.

Originally Posted by Craig McCurdy

It'll be fun to see you in the Hood!

Likewise, I just need somewhere to park the motorhome. I think it is too big for the Lazy Lodge and the fair is happening at the Fairgrounds.

Working on the plumbing in the motorhome today. Should have parts for the bike tomorrow.

[liv2rydktms]

for the update, sorry to hear your ride was cut short, but seems like you've had an adventure just the same. I'm in Idaho too!

The James family that runs Outlaw are wonderful people, their boys were as kind and helpful when they were young as they are now at the business.

[Mr. Fisherman]

Originally Posted by liv2rydktms

for the update, sorry to hear your ride was cut short, but seems like you've had an adventure just the same. I'm in Idaho too!

The James family that runs Outlaw are wonderful people, their boys were as kind and helpful when they were young as they are now at the business.

Sorry i missed you. Hope the move is going smoothly.

I just got a call from outlaw that my parts will be here by 5:00 tomorrow and for less than expected. Best shop on the planet in my book .

[walla walla Bob]

My sister and her husband just bought a quad from them. And they are very happy with the shop. I will have to go talk to them when I'm do for my next bike.

[Mr. Fisherman]

Thanks to my friends at Outlaw Motorsports in Enterprise OR my bike is back together and ready to ride!

Now I need to get the motorhome back together...
It was a busy day yesterday...

Digging down to the access panel...




Removing split lines in the kitchen...



Removing the hot water heater...


Out...


Trying to gain access to the rest og the bathroom pipes...


When I say this is not fun... that is a huge understatement....

Back at it...

[Mr. Fisherman]

This is not fun...



Kitchen sink and water filter done.