Just About Ready to Go!

[BajaRon]

Spent 1/2 a day at Lamont's getting the Spyder ready for a quick trip to Washington DC (leaving Friday).

I finally got a New Rear tire! Love the look of that Toyo.

Lamont says now I have to quit whining about him having my tire. Didn't know I was whining. :dontknow: Thought I was just telling it like it is.

I had a bunch of maintenance things that needed to be done since the trip to California.

Oil change. I had 6000 miles on the AmsOil and it still looked pretty good to me. No metal on the magnet. Always like to see that. For some reaon my Spyder takes 4-1/2 qts to fill but Lamont's comes to the same point on his dipstick with just 4 qts. Go figure? :dontknow:

Burnt out tail light got fixed (Lamont did that too since he was in the area doing my rear wheel extraction). Thanks Lamont!

Re-did my crankcase vent catch can. Converted it over to a sight glass with some Uni-Foam. Hooked it back up to the air filter. I like the idea of a little negative pressure to help vent the CC. Just don't like oil in my air box.

Now I can keep an eye on the CC vent situation quite easily. I'll know if oil is getting past the Uni-Foam or not without having to pull the air cleaner. And what oil does come up into the sight glass will go back were it belongs eventually.

I did the Canister-ectomy and ran the fuel tank vent line back along the right side of the fuel tank. That was easy! I didn't do this because I needed to....just wanted to run without that pesky purge valve and evap canister for awhile.

Right away my Spyder was idling way too rich so we set #2 JB down from 6 (where I had it) to 3. That cleared the low end richness up right away. My purge valve must have been allowing air to pass at idle/low speed leaning the mixture. Wasn't giving me any problems before but it was interesting to see the instant change in the way my Spyder reacted.

With the purge valve plugged I was then too rich at idle. The JB is a great little tool for adjusting fuel mix when changes are made. Very quick and easy.

Spyder ran great before and is still running great. Didn't get to ride enough to know if there are any other changes but didn't notice any so far.

It is great to get together with a friend and wrench on your ride. It is one of the things I love most about motorcycles.

Now I just need to mount a RAM to put my Garmin GPS on and I'm hitting the road!

Never been to Washington DC so this will be an adventure for sure. I usually am just fine without a GPS but for this trip I think I can use the help.

Ain't is GREAT to own a Spyder! I always look forward to my next trip because the Spyder makes going anywhere a lot more fun! :yes:

 

[tatt2r]

You should wing up to new Hampshire for coffee and some ink

 

[SpyderJo]

You're right about the GPS in D.C. I was there a couple of weeks ago for the first time and could have used one with the rental car. Enjoy your trip and take lots of pictures!

 

[Donk45]

where are you going in DC? It was extremely nice in DC today, and the spyder ran great in this weather.

 

[BajaRon]

where are you going in DC? It was extremely nice in DC today, and the spyder ran great in this weather.

Not sure yet....waiting for Lamont to tell me. Even when he tells me I may not know where I'm going.

But my GPS will and that's all I need.

 

[dltang]

Not sure yet....waiting for Lamont to tell me. Even when he tells me I may know know where I'm going.

But my GPS will and that's all I need.

Have a safe trip Ron. Enjoy yourself and don't worry about where you're going. You'll get to where you need to be eventually.

 

[WackyDan]

You guys have a good real estate agent there? I'm looking for a new house... Preferably next door to Lamont. hyea:

 

[WackyDan]

Oh, and Ron,

I used to live in DC. One of my favorite monuments was always Theodore Roosevelt Island in the middle of the Potomac on the west side of the district. It is generally secluded, and one of the most over looked national monuments. Never crowded, but one of the most beautiful monuments in setting that you will find. Close enough to DC proper that it would be a shame not to spend the 10 minutes it takes to get there.

http://www.nps.gov/this/index.htm

I also think the Korean War Memorial is best at night. The National Building Museum is pretty cool and is near the Policeman's wall. The new Air and Space Museum out at Dulles is also fantastic.

 

[DannyS]

Enjoy the trip I envy you I have been all over the US but thats one place I have never been.:thumbup:

 

[BajaRon]

Have a safe trip Ron. Enjoy yourself and don't worry about where you're going. You'll get to where you need to be eventually.

Thank you for the encouragement. I never worry about where I'm going anymore...If you know what I mean. And I won't need a GPS to get there either!

I've heard some horror stories about DC but I've been in some pretty tough places before and though DC may be the worst I think I'll survive.

Being a NewBe there isn't going to help but everyone has a first time no matter where it is.

I know I'm going to have fun. And knowing my Spyder is all oiled up and ready to go is a great feeling! hyea:

 

[BajaRon]

Oh, and Ron,

I used to live in DC. One of my favorite monuments was always Theodore Roosevelt Island in the middle of the Potomac on the west side of the district. It is generally secluded, and one of the most over looked national monuments. Never crowded, but one of the most beautiful monuments in setting that you will find. Close enough to DC proper that it would be a shame not to spend the 10 minutes it takes to get there.

http://www.nps.gov/this/index.htm

I also think the Korean War Memorial is best at night. The National Building Museum is pretty cool and is near the Policeman's wall. The new Air and Space Museum out at Dulles is also fantastic.

Thanks for the pointers. I think it is going to be a jet in and jet out trip. Not sure yet. But if I get the chance I'll try to get to some places like you suggest.

 

[bjt]

Did Lamonster happen to snap a few pics of your new catch can replacement?

 

[BajaRon]

Did Lamonster happen to snap a few pics of your new catch can replacement?

No, I will see if I can do that and post them. I want to ride it a bit (hard) and look to see how it is doing before I head to DC on Friday.

 

[bjt]

No, I will see if I can do that and post them. I want to ride it a bit (hard) and look to see how it is doing before I head to DC on Friday.

:thumbup: I am still debating on what I'm going to do about the crankcase vent dumping oil in the airbox so I like to look at all the options.

 

[BajaRon]

:thumbup: I am still debating on what I'm going to do about the crankcase vent dumping oil in the airbox so I like to look at all the options.

Well, it's a sure thing that you don't want the stock setup as oil in your airbox is assured if you ride the Spyder very hard at all.

If this setup works I think it is a good way to go. I'll get pics and post what I think after I get to ride it a bit.

 

[b2k]

I WONDER IF HE WILL BE LATE LEAVING:dontknow:

 

[irish2themax]

Never been to Washington DC so this will be an adventure for sure. I usually am just fine without a GPS but for this trip I think I can use the help.

ABSOLUTELY...DC is not a city that you want to get lost in. Along with the GPS, may I suggest a 357 Magnum or a sawed off shotgun

 

[BajaRon]

I WONDER IF HE WILL BE LATE LEAVING:dontknow:

Of course I'll leave late, but I'll get there early. It's called Light Speed! hyea:

 

[BajaRon]

ABSOLUTELY...DC is not a city that you want to get lost in. Along with the GPS, may I suggest a 357 Magnum or a sawed off shotgun

All I've got laying around handy are a few spare grenades. Will they do?

 

[b2k]

Ron let me suggest something .if you will go by lamonts and get his sypder and drive it up to DC(while he is flying what a guy:gaahthen he want have a excuse not to let you ride the tour spyder backhyea: