Any Winter Projects???

[pastorgumby]

Hi folks, I haven't lurked here in a while - too busy riding http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif. Now with the colder weather creeping in, here in NJ, i'm thinking about finishing my final MOD when I have her parked in really cold/snowy weather. I plan on powder coating my head light buckets black.

I have a ton of work to do on my newer addition '02 Honda VFR800, which will be my primary focus this winter (tires, risers, air/fuel filters, chain, sprockets, tires, etc...).

My ? to you all is: Do you have any plans? What are they?

peace.

[radco]

Hey Pastor Glad to see you post again :),Glad all is well ..
I will be installing dual sockets for the rear lights,A radio in the fairing, Hard lowers, repaint the front fender. new raditor fluid and brake fluidand Im sure a few more things as $$ and time permit. My OT picks up so I grab the $$$ when I can :) Spring new cam chain extenders in the ,Lube the swing arm, Bill (Mac) will be showing me how...

my Bonus will be Ill be doing alot of these with my son Adam,He will be home from Afganistain soon :) A GREAT CHRISTmas presant :)
Rich

[cactusjack]

What's winter? No winter=no winter projects. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[dougster]

I will probably do the cam chain extenders, new clutch spring, and finish making my crashbar chaps.

[Bdog]

I just bought 400 bucks worth of brass, copper and aluminum....needless to say..project time...Bdog

[AlabamaNomadRider]

No immediate plans other than to ride on days that are above 50 and it isn't raining. Bike needs a real good cleaning and waxing as I have neglected doing that lately.

[Top Cat]

I will probably do a lot of shoveling, snow blowing and snow plowing. :(
Oh, you ment projects on the Nomad, then no. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[ringadingh]

I won't be doing much work to the bike until spring, but I keep myself busy with lots of household projects and working on my guns while watching old westerns. Thats when Im not plowing out the driveway.

[peterdarby]

My projects this winter(among other things) is to redo the seat and pillion to match the seat backs I did during last years snow.

[mobandy78]

I'm going to need a new rear tire. Looking for a c/t more than likely.

[taranis]

Hmm.. Chuckster's air kit mod and cam chain extenders. Maybe a few chrome bits if I have any extra cash lying around.

It's really kinda cool when you get your bike all set up the way you like and you run out of stuff to do. :)

[BudMan]

I've got alot to do this winter.

1. Get trunk painted and mounted.

2. Get/Make a trailer to tow behind the bike.

3. Install Chucksters trailer hitch.

4. Install Hoppy Converter.

5. Remove rear turn signals and install lights on saddlebags.

6. Install Aux. fuse panel

7. Install air horn.

8. Chucksters Intake

9. TFI

10. Service swing arm.

That's the top 10.

[waterman]

Just a couple of things.

Install a cruise control
Add an auxillary fuse block
rewire the trunk lights.
Maybe add some front driving lights.

[minst7877]

Just finished the cam chain extenders.

To Do list

1 New tires
2 Swingarm maintenance
3 Front Brake pads
4 Replace Clutch & Brake Fluids
5 Install Driver backrest

Ought to keep me busy between cleaning out the driveway.

DC

[redjay]

Cant do anything till April. Bike is stored and once the snow blocks the shed door I cant get to the bike. Neither can anyone one else !

[Jared]

I haven't got any big plans. Just the normal winter maintenance.

[fish]

nothing for the bikes. just going to have the knee fixed and burn up some sick days.

[ndbigfish]

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Cant do anything till April. Bike is stored and once the snow blocks the shed door I cant get to the bike. Neither can anyone one else ![/size:19q3997l][/size:19q3997l][/size:19q3997l]

:'( :'( :'(

[nomadbehappy]

Nomad To Do List
1. Paint and mount trunk
2. New tires (Avon Cobras)
3. Swing arm lube
4. Reg preventative maintenance

Non-Nomad To Do List
1. Lots around the house
2. Walk the kids and hug the dog (or the other way around)
3. Ski and treat the fractures, concussions, cuts etc on the idiots who have never skied/boarded before and think they can start at the top of the hill :-(

and most importantly keep my wife happy so I can add Bling and other goodies to the "Nomad To Do List" http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[skiman]

I had a nice list of things to do to the nomad, but one ill placed step up on the roof resulting one broken ankle,one broken leg,one broken rib and 3 broken vertebrae have got me hoping I can even ride again. Funny how one misplaced step can change your whole life.

[bobhamlin]

I had a nice list of things to do to the nomad, but one ill placed step up on the roof resulting one broken ankle,one broken leg,one broken rib and 3 broken vertebrae have got me hoping I can even ride again. Funny how one misplaced step can change your whole life.
Wow, Skiman. Sounds like you're lucky just to be able to type your post. As I was reading, the list of injuries just kept coming and getting more serious--like a referee should have thrown a flag and called "piling on" or something.

Judging by your screen name, are you thinking you might have to change that, too?

[paul]

Skiman, sorry to hear. That's a lotta damage from one fall. Here's praying for speedy and full recovery.

[Cajunrider]

Take care skiman......you'll be riding by Spring.

[Loafer]

Skiman, I was surprised to read about your injuries. You are right about life altering circumstances. I hope you heal totally and quickly. Winter well.

[skiman]

Thanks guys
I'll tell you of all the breaks that rib hurt 10x worse then any of the others.
I must have landed pretty flat on my right side because all the breaks are about equal in type nothing really crushed or snapped so I'm hopeful for a full recovery
On the plus side I'm not allowed on the roof anymore glad I wasn't on the bike ,,,,

[skiman]

Skiman, sorry to hear. That's a lotta damage from one fall. Here's praying for speedy and full recovery.

It's a metal roof so I picked up pretty good speed..lol
landed a good 8 feet from the eve of the roof. I hit so hard I left a 3/4 inch bow in the deck. I need to post pictures when I get to feeling better.

[rickyboy]

Thanks guys
................ glad I wasn't on the bike ,,,,



why would you have your bike on the roof, ???...silly ;)

get well soon .....sincerely!!

[rickyboy]

nothing for the bikes. just going to have the knee fixed and burn up some sick days.

I was going to paint the fairing and fuel tank, but since I crashed the bike someone else is doing that,.....right now. I do need to shop for a new helmet and jacket though because of the accident.

What are you having done to the knee?? I just had reconstructive surgery to my right knee on Thursday. {Not because of the bike crash} They took a ligament from behind the knee and drilled a hole through the femur and one into the tibia and threaded the ligament under the knee cap to each of the two holes in the bones and screwed the ligament into each one. Hurts like a bitch, but the Perkoset sure helps. Best narc. out there that's legal.
Get well soon.

[jmax5105]

I think I'm going to start small and add on some driving lights. Thinking maybe the Kuryakyn bullet lights unless anyone has something they think might be better/cheaper/easier. I've got a few things I need to do/buy before the rally in the redwoods next summer!

[minst7877]

Well the to do list got longer.

The original To Do list

1 New tires
2 Swingarm maintenance
3 Front Brake pads
4 Replace Clutch & Brake Fluids
5 Install Driver backrest, Partially complete just need to tweek it a bit

Ought to keep me busy between cleaning out the driveway.

The modified one includes all of the above list and

6 Pull the right side cover and check the clutch, plates, washers, and spring.

7 Check the oil pump gear while in there and probably change it out if still the POG with a JOG.

DC

[roox]

Put a chucksters air intake and a TFI on. Winter has only been here 6 days and I'm already having withdrawal symptoms!

[ringadingh]

I hope you heal up quickly skiman, that a lousy way to end the riding season. I guess it also ruins your ski season as well. I know how things can change in a split second, and it usually something youve done a hundred times before.

[skiman]

Yeah the bummer was I was setting up the ladder brackets so I could be safe.
Went to the doctors this morning he says it will just take time but doesn't think I'll have any nerve issues from it so that was good to hear. Ski is a family heritage thing so I'm ok there my days of burning down hill with no brakes are long over...lol

[canuckrider]

Cant do anything till April. Bike is stored and once the snow blocks the shed door I cant get to the bike. Neither can anyone one else !

Redjay,
You live in Ontario and don't have a snow shovel to clear away the snow from the shed door?????

Just sayin' .....

[usranger74]

For sure - install a trunk

May-be - install V&Hs and if so will also add a chucksters air intake.

And then - I am done http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif

[waterman]

Cant do anything till April. Bike is stored and once the snow blocks the shed door I cant get to the bike. Neither can anyone one else !

Let me try!!!! http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[petenomad]

And then - I am done http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif



I don't care who you are, that's funny right there. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[skiman]

And then - I am done http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif



I don't care who you are, that's funny right there. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif


Yeah right ,,,,your done when the new owner takes it away, then you start all over again,,,

[pastorgumby]

I forgot about my post, been busy with churchy things... thanks for all the responses! God speed on your recovery Skiman. Cold weather is finally really here, i hope to ride when things warm up a bit. peace.

[blackdogbrian]

For me:

-paint fairing, trunk and lowers
-patch holes in new trunk (harley) before painting - then mount on bike.
looking to wire some lights on it too, and find a matching top rack
-install cadomine air filter on both sides
-install hard lowers
-install driving lights (thanks Chuckster/Joe)
-install new horn
-create some speaker pods for the new trunk - attach and install
-add amp to stereo, for the extra speakers...(might add a pair in the lowers too)
- hook up the lighter in the fairing

hmmmm this list looks a bit longer then most.
and to think I thought I was nearly done!