O.K. I looked over my bike for the first time since I rode last and that was at Carvr's place, what? at least 6 months ago?!
Anyway, I washed it. It's now pretty again! I forgot how well this bike can clean up. Then I changed the oil and set the auto clutch to a higher stall RPM so it would slip a little more under load and low rpm's. Then I pulled the water pump cover. Last time I was at Brad's, I found some little plastic gray part that sure looked like a water pump fin. My pump looked perfect. Under that cover and including the gasket looked like they were brand new.
Next I pulled the air filter. I use NoToil and the oil tends to succumb to gravity when sitting a while. Finally, I went to start it. The routine is to turn on the fuel, then tip the bike to the bike's left side/shifter side until the peg hits the ground, then stand back up. Look for a little pee from the carb. If it's not there, tip again and repeat until a little gas comes out the carb hose. Next, straddle the bike, pull the choke on, make sure it's in neutral, and kick! 2nd kick she fired up. Sounded quiet, then a BANG!, then it was normal sounding. I was pointed up the driveway with the garage door shut. The orange stopper in the tail pipe hit the garage with enough force to put a dent in the door! I bodes well that the bike fired on the 2nd kick and even more so with a plug in the spark arrester.
Well, I'm satisfied; she's ready for a trip to the State of Jefferson! I'll start packing Monday, adding a little here and there as I remember or see things around the place. Then Friday, here I come!
BTW, after firing up the bike, I took just a short test ride to verify everything works well. Did I mention that I have tendinitis? It hurts! Even a long sleeved shirt brushing the elbow hurts. Oh, well, I guess that's going to be my excuse for such lousy riding. I won't use it as an excuse not to go.
For B-R-Fli
The worst day riding is better than the best day working.
Hope my words of encouragement find your ears and persuade you to make a trip out to ride some day. Same with everyone. I just want to say how much it's meant to have even met CC and Wib even one time. If I hadn't taken the chance, I'd have been a poorer man for NOT knowing 'em.
Like we'd ever get you two outa the hot tub 
