Chicago

Got a morning of work on the Trackmaster Trump to try to get it running for a bike show before the Salt Ghost showing.
Right now it needs the details.
Mag wires, carb tidbits, chain.
Then it should just start right up, right?

Just found out the other day that the bottom end on the HD Hummer was seized up.
So the trip to Maxton may just be made in the mini van with the Trackmaster strapped down in back.

Back to work.

Oh, hey there officer

Got pulled over by one of Red Wing's finest.

I had my helmet visor open.

In a town where no one understands how the fuck to react to a stop sign.

Down the Mississippi

Off on another trip to La Crosse.
I always start off the trip thinking it will go by quick.   Never.

Its not too bad, its as good as its going to get.   I can even take a pit-stop to go to the MN Off-Highway Vehicular park.. Do I count for that?


May be a bit too muddy tonight.


Out the door.

Waxed Cotton

@ Bob's Java Hut

Twas a fitting night to pick up a Barbour jacket.

Maxton

Just got message that my Dad that he got the carbs and mag back on the Trackmaster Triumph.
Oil and gas and it should be running.   If all goes to plan, we will be heading down to Maxton, NC the 27th-30th of the month to attend the last ECTA speed trials located in NC.  They are getting kicked out of the location and moving to Ohio.

New addition of a mile bar

Wr-Kr master Fred Pettis is working on porting our 125 Harley Hummer.  My dad is welding up the head to re-shape it for a squish chamber.  Hopefully we can find a bigger carb before we head down.   Its currently running a scooter carb.
Rule books still need to be checked to make sure Bonneville guidelines will suffice.
My brother Alex will be driving over from Alabama and sounds like Fred may be down to take the trip.   Hopefully my brother Chris will be able to get out of work to make the trip too.



Hopefully this works out, its weird not being around for any of the preparation.

Ring-ding

I have been itchin' to chop something up.  I feel I should stop messing with the KLR

This bike has been stuck in my head for awhile.

 

Rubba

Headed down to The Land today to change my rear on the KLR.
The Continental tkc-80 lasted me about 6,500 miles and still had yet to hit the wear marker.   Completely satisfied with the tire, but variety is a spice or something.
Heidenau K-60 Scout.  130/80-17
It should last longer, doesn't feel as gummy as the tkc.  No more boot grinders for me.
Im currently at 16,200 miles   About 9,000 for how long ive had the KLR
I have a tkc on the front too.   Its doing everything I ask of it.   Thinking of doing a swap for a 19" wheel once this tire wears out.


Other then the swarms of box elders and a leap of faith by my father with a stove to catch him, it has been a great weekend at The Land.

Hopefully Bens advice on the carb manifolds will bring this baby back to life

The Scout is a little tamer