Here I go again on my own-B1k - Page 11

cross-country · 11-05-2012, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by frog

The motivator... 1100 miles.

whoohooo! I'm stoked for you Matt!

Goofy Footer · 11-05-2012, 09:50 AM

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It is the cleanest its ever been.

I took it out sunday for a break in run of 75 miles. It runs really strong and feels great. I ran the big lights just to make sure the electrical system was up for it.

Cant wait to get this adventure started. I'll finally answer the question that has plagued me for months, am I doing enough to prepare. That question has motivated me to do things I would not normally do. I got home yesterday from riding and did 2 hrs/8000 revolutions on a elliptical.

Months ago if someone told me I was going to be going to a gym and spending 2 hrs on an elliptical I would have laughed my ass off. The motivator... 1100 miles.

Looks Awesome! Great work Phil! Thanks for the bike info, I appreciate it. You mention new cylinder sleeve and piston, did you get all new valves too or the crank balanced? Just curious cause I'm all ears when it comes to learning about bike and race prep.

2 hours on the elliptical? At my local gym here by the beach, that's two precious hours of eye candy watching... it makes cardio time go by fast! Hot strippers and cocktail waitresses have to work out somewhere right? I'm glad you're cranking it up in time for the race. Like you said, you now know the answer to the question... You Are Doing all you can do to prepare, now its time to have fun (well once the flag drops!).

frog · 11-05-2012, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Goofy Footer

Looks Awesome! Great work Phil! Thanks for the bike info, I appreciate it. You mention new cylinder sleeve and piston, did you get all new valves too or the crank balanced? Just curious cause I'm all ears when it comes to learning about bike and race prep.

2 hours on the elliptical? At my local gym here by the beach, that's two precious hours of eye candy watching... it makes cardio time go by fast! Hot strippers and cocktail waitresses have to work out somewhere right? I'm glad you're cranking it up in time for the race. Like you said, you now know the answer to the question... You Are Doing all you can do to prepare, now its time to have fun (well once the flag drops!).

I wish there was eye candy. I did put my 1.5 year old girl on the computer part of the elliptical and she sat there for 15 minutes and handed me a water bottle when needed. That broke up some of the monotony. Still boring as hell but I needed to do it.

In the engine. New rod, main bearings, seals throughout, went through the trans, new clutch, valves, valve guides, valve seals, follower bearings, cam bearings, cam chain and a few other bits.

Southest US Thumper · 11-05-2012, 10:58 AM

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I decided the best way to commit to this is start a thread so that when I start doubting it you all can call me a pussy and straighten me out.

I don't think "Pussy" popped up once in this thread so you're clearly on the Straight Path! Great looking machine, Give em Hell and as they scream over here "Whoop, Whoop, Whoop, Whoop, Whoop, Whoop!!!".

neduro · 11-05-2012, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by frog

It is the cleanest its ever been.

It looks cleaner than when I sold it to you!

Awesome stuff, Matt, Phil.

theantipaul · 11-05-2012, 06:59 PM

Matt and Phil, I'm pilfering this for the gallery on the site, great work as always Phil and good luck Matt and be safe.

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Wannabeeuro · 11-05-2012, 09:41 PM

Better yet Paul, come take your own pics, we leave Thursday am....

frog · 11-06-2012, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by theantipaul

Matt and Phil, I'm pilfering this for the gallery on the site, great work as always Phil and good luck Matt and be safe.

Pilfer away. Thanks for the help.

frog · 11-06-2012, 08:33 PM

Its crunch time. We are headed out early sat morning. :)

acesandeights · 11-06-2012, 08:45 PM

Have a great race and even better experience.

Goofy Footer · 11-06-2012, 09:34 PM

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Its crunch time. We are headed out early sat morning. :)

Are you running through San Diego? If so what time/days might you be in town?

btw thanks for the info on the bike prep. When its all said and done I'll ask you about total costs (but not til you finish!!)

beechum1 · 11-07-2012, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Goofy Footer

Are you running through San Diego? If so what time/days might you be in town?

btw thanks for the info on the bike prep. When its all said and done I'll ask you about total costs (but not til you finish!!)

hey Goof. I have a ride going on saturday. Valle de palmas to Panchos Place to Cantamar back up to La Presa in TJ and out. http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=837843

frog · 11-07-2012, 10:27 AM

We are going down through mexicali.

Total budget is more then I like to think about.

I can say that my debit card will need to be replaced after the workout it's had.

frog · 11-07-2012, 10:31 AM

Here is my spot tracker link.

http://share.findmespot.com/shared/f...FCHbfJCX9cOQUc

GalacticGS · 11-07-2012, 10:46 AM

Good luck with your final prep, pre-running and the race! Ride fast (and safe)!!!

11-05-2012, 09:41 PM	#157
Wannabeeuro Tuner chic Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Boulder Oddometer: 1,722	Better yet Paul, come take your own pics, we leave Thursday am.... __________________ "Build a man a fire and you will keep him warm for a day, set the man on fire and you will keep him warm for the rest of his life" Find Me with SPOT http://share.findmespot.com/shared/f...kUQSskMiIucMuB

11-06-2012, 08:33 PM	#159
frog ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: May 2004 Location: Heber City, UT Oddometer: 2,624	Its crunch time. We are headed out early sat morning. :) __________________ Thank you MX1WEST, Lindsay Machine, Smart Performance, SPS for the Support 257x Solo Baja 1000 If I had not some strength of will I would make a first class drunkard--Shackleton Moving??? Two Man Movers

11-06-2012, 08:45 PM	#160
acesandeights Asperger Joined: Jul 2008 Location: So. Oregon Oddometer: 2,052	Have a great race and even better experience. __________________ http://breakingbooks.wordpress.com http://www.kenmarshallmetalworks.com/ 2011 DR650, Fly Aero tapered bars, Race Tech front springs/emulators, RT rear spring/shock shaft assy, BarkBusters, MT21s, 14/43T, etc I may not be Rainman, but I'm not stupid eighter. Like Bartek on a taco.

11-07-2012, 10:27 AM	#163
frog ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: May 2004 Location: Heber City, UT Oddometer: 2,624	We are going down through mexicali. Total budget is more then I like to think about. I can say that my debit card will need to be replaced after the workout it's had. __________________ Thank you MX1WEST, Lindsay Machine, Smart Performance, SPS for the Support 257x Solo Baja 1000 If I had not some strength of will I would make a first class drunkard--Shackleton Moving??? Two Man Movers

11-07-2012, 10:31 AM	#164
frog ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: May 2004 Location: Heber City, UT Oddometer: 2,624	Here is my spot tracker link. http://share.findmespot.com/shared/f...FCHbfJCX9cOQUc __________________ Thank you MX1WEST, Lindsay Machine, Smart Performance, SPS for the Support 257x Solo Baja 1000 If I had not some strength of will I would make a first class drunkard--Shackleton Moving??? Two Man Movers

11-07-2012, 10:46 AM	#165
GalacticGS 1200 GS Rider Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Camas, WA Oddometer: 1,651	Good luck with your final prep, pre-running and the race! Ride fast (and safe)!!! __________________ Larry 2006 R1200GS; 2009 Husaberg FE570; 2011 Husaberg FE570 www.galacticgs.com "Speak to me of summer, long winters longer than time can remember; Setting up of other roads, travel on in old accustomed ways."

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