Pedal bikers were out in force along Canada road. I was having a great morning, and knew that I was ready to ride to Death Valley. A stop to get a full tank of Ethyl, a stop to pick up a fuel tank for the Jet Boil French Press. I’m thinking my clutch is not feeling quite right. The free play on my clutch lever is increasing. I have no clutch. I am broke down. After raving about the Service Department at Dudley Perkins I am sitting on the side of a quiet residential street, without a phone, and I just found out that when the tech adjusted my clutch, he didn’t tighten the lock nut enough.
Ok I think I have the primitive tool kit that comes with the bike, yes it’s in the bottom of the saddle bag, it’s got a socket that fits the clutch cover, oh the passenger floor board needs to come off, yes I got the cover off and sure enough the lock nut is loose. Roadside repair done, stress level decreasing, run back to the Amish house, and now I got some better tools in the bottom of the saddle bag that I hope I never need.
On the road to Ridgecrest today. I lost one hour of holiday last night so I am feeling cheated. I wanted to get a early start so now with the time change I have to leave in the dark.
Zumo Trickster gps of the raven clan gets me to Hollister but she wants to take me on the interstate. I followed the signs and stay on route 25
This road is wonderful. Just two lane, green rolling hills, no trucks, and very few cars. Took a break in Coalinga. Missed the Blackwells Corner, and ended up going all the way to Buttonwillow. Stop for gas in Bakersfield, and a easy ride up to Ridgecrest in spite of Zumo trickster gps of the raven clan pointing the way that conflicts with the road signs.
Ridgecrest Desert Motel |
On to Death Valley Monday.
The ever resourceful Stefie J is on the move again. Happy that you were able to complete the mechanicing. And able to solve the "first world problem" of getting your Harley moving again.
ReplyDeleteGo Seawolves.