Rebel's Run Leg 2

[Wingingit2]

Rebel is in Chicago and all is well. We had 1 minor trouble on the way from Frenchy's and that was a taillight was out on his bike. All it took was to bend the socket so the bulb kept contact. 5 minutes and we were on the way again.

He will be leaving our house around 10 AM today, Tuesday, for Brant's. There is some weather coming his way, 70 degree rain, but not until Nebraska. considering all the 40 degree rain wehad so far that will be a cake walk.

Glenn & Anne

Edit:
We also needed to bleed the rear brakes. He is on the road.

GOOD LUCK REBEL

[Zryder]

Thansk Good People , wishing RR a safe trip home .


Gary aka Zryder

[Wannabe]

Glad he's doing well; I was more than a little worried about him driving cross country on a 30+ year old bike that has been ridden so little recently. Good to see it's holding up!

It was nice to meet a few of you in Niagara Falls, too! Did RR get his bag from Chicago OK?

[Frenchy]

Glad he's doing well; I was more than a little worried about him driving cross country on a 30+ year old bike that has been ridden so little recently. Good to see it's holding up!

It was nice to meet a few of you in Niagara Falls, too! Did RR get his bag from Chicago OK?

It came in late that night.......

The bike performed a bit rough at first, but smoothed out after a bit of riding. We went all through just about everything on the bike, looking for potential problems. We worked on quite a bit, & made several adjustments (mostly for comfort). Monday after dialing everything in, Rebel & myself (on Old Yeller) took a quick spin to make sure she was responding as desired.

I hated to see the weekend end! I'm spent from the preparations, the rides, the working on the bike, the staying up too late consuming adult beverages & shooting the bull, & cleaning up when it was done...

I'd gladly do it again!!! I finally got to meet some friends face to face, & share our common interest!

[Brant]

We're waiting on the Reb. Talked to him via phone this AM and he's planning a late arrivial.

[Bandanna]

thanks Brant...........

keep us updated............

[CharlieT]

HEY Brant.....did that ax you had me send you get there in time??

[Brant]

Charlie..shhhhh....thats between you and me......

5:30pm...Just placed a call to the Rebel to check his location. Waiting to hear back. Its starting to look stormy here, possible tornado activity may develop to the north. Reb should miss the worst of it, may have to deal with some high winds. More news as it develops....

[QUEEENlE]

Ohh my ... Oh my ...please Brant ..let us know...i know you will ...

Hugs
Q

That is a niffy ride ... dont tell him i said that ..he thinks i hate it ... Z you would like it ... you can walk right up on it from behind ..straddle the seat and go ...everyone helped make this trip as safe as possible for everyone .....Frenchy ...Susan ...thanks for putting up with us and going to the trouble to show us a great time ...Brant... Charlie T must have sent that ax ...I didnt see it on him ...Rat, Whiskerfish, Glenn and Frenchy you worked hard, and were very thorough in helping Rebel get that bike ready to finish the trip home ...your time and effort did not go unnoticed ...brothers you truly are ... I am proud to call you my brothers... just wish i could have ridden mine up there ... but then again i would never have gone over that bridge on it ... hahahaa... like i said if God wanted me to fly he would have put wings on my butt ..not underneath it ... proud as hell to know you all....Hell ? Hell? damn was it cold.

Hugs
Q

[Brant]

The Rebel is safe and sound in Nebraska. Had a rain delay. Met him at 11:30pm at a truck stop about 20 miles north of me. Having a problem, he keeps blowing his main fuse. I had to trailer him in. Will be checking it out.

[GL1-242]

hopefully it is just from the moisture. Post up if any parts needed there are a few out here in the yard and sure we can get what he need's

Paul

[Wingingit2]

Check that tail light socket. I had to bend it up pretty good to get the bulb to stay lit.

Glad to hear you made it . Did you stop at JP Cycles???

good Luck on the next leg.

Glenn & Anne

[Frenchy]

Glad he's there safely!

Did the problem start before or after the rain?

Try to get some wire dry & spray down the plugs around the front left pod cover (the ones for the fuse block), and the ones around the the front of the battery. Also check the connections on the fusible link. We installed it new, & it's possible that there's a bad connection there.

I checked all the large plugs for corrosion, & damage from over-current. Some show signs of being warm in the past. The plastic had a couple small spots distorted from heat, but the blades themselves looked good. I did put a touch of dielectric grease in each plug.

Just a couple things to check.

[Brant]

Bikes up and going, 9:13am Thursday, we are on our way.

[Rat]

Let us know what the problem was when you get a chance.

Gord