Road Trip 2009 Map

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Quick update

Lots going lately. First, LeAnne and I now own a brand new home. Good times! Nick arrives today and I llok forward to our action packed summer together. I still have some things to get done on the FJR before any major road trips, but that's in the works. I'm typing this on my phone so that's it for now.

FJR Maintenance time

Last night was the beginning of my major maintenance cycle for the FJR. The first few steps were just baby steps, with more to come next week. Last night Desert Cycle Works spooned on a new Dunlop Roadsmart rear tire, changed the final drive oil, and cleaned & oiled my K&N air filter. Next week we'll tackle (and hopefully document with photos) the following items:

Check / adjust valves
Replace valve cover gasket
Replace spark plugs
Replace cam chain
Replace cam chain tensioner & gasket
Replace cam chain cover gasket
Lube steering head bearings
Replace fork seals/bushings & fork oil
Rebuild Wilbers rear shock
Reinstall Wilbers rear shock
Replace engine oil & filter
Flush and replace coolant

And whatever else I've forgotten about...

World Superbike tickets for sale (Tooele, UT)

I have two sets of FIM World Superbike tickets for sale. The races take place at Miller Motorsports Park in Tooele, Utah just outside of Salt Lake City. May 29-31, 2009. Two great seats in the Erda grandstands at Club House Corner plus two paddock passes. Tickets and paddock passes are for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Contact me via my blog if you're interested.

Good Luck Ben Spies

This weekend marks the beginning of the 2009 World Superbike racing season. Sunday's Phillip Island (Australia) race will be the first WSBK event for AMA Superbike Champion Ben Spies. Ben will be riding the new Yamaha R1. Good luck, Ben. All of us on your side of the pond will be rooting for you. Enjoy the ride, be safe, and go fast!