We got our 3 hours in last week, I just failed to write an update. Mostly just going over it, knonking out cobwebs, shining hardware, getting brakes re-installed, fender hardware, details.
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This Sunday we did more of same. Refurbished some hardware on the rack. One of the "locking devices" had vibrated loose and was lost. I ordered new ones from Ventura which they sent. I'm surprised more of you don't use Ventura for their rack/luggage systems. They are neat. While talking to the US distributor, he said we'ld be surprised what old bikes they make racks for.
http://www.ventura-mca.com/I won't get to use mine, cuz I can't ride, but it was part of the theme that it would be a useful, streetable, tourable build, and so the rack. When I was riding I used such a system on my Hawk GT. I carried tons of stuff.
Foreground is locking device, knurled head screw with knurled jam nut. Designed for a hand or short peg for tightening. Background is our 6mm Allen with nylock jam nut, something you can sink a wrench into. That should resist any further loosening.
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We did some pre-flight, nothing exciting. Checked the oil final time and fired it up. It starts so easy, even after sitting for 6+ months. Took about 10-15 secs to register on the gauge, another 20-30 for it to spit out the #1 and #4 exhaust tappet inspection holes. Engine was completely dry, except I had primed the oil pump. NO SMOKE, clear air! Ran it for about 4 minutes with a fan on it. Now its time to call in the rider. If Rick's not available next weekend, maybe Ed (the Phoenix) forum member, friend of the shop can have a go at another 30 miles or so. Then the Dyno.
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