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Great points, BUTT… I guess I did not explicitly state that I lube the chain after I check in, but I do. Just to prove you are living in my head rent-free, here is a picture I took just. for. you. without the yellow helmet at Niagara Falls today. Goober told me to tell you “Hi! Rock on, dude!!”

Sure, I am pretty resourceful so I stole the straw from wifey’s WD 40. The company says a straw is not needed but I need one for the chain oiler tool I use at home. Thanks for the reassurance, Tomek. FWIW, by the time I get unloaded, change out of gear, get a pipe and the lube kit and get back to the bike the chain has reached equilibrium with the ambient temperature.

Bel Ray is what I have at home. I hit a little can of PJ1 for the trip. You know, the Bel Ray does not come with a straw and that PISSES ME OFF. I am lubing in the evening when I am a little more limber.

I swear to Allah I am going to get a Pro-oiler for the Triumph. This 200-mile lube schedule is bullshit. I kind of freaked when I realized how small the chain is relative to the bird. (525 v 530) although it may just be in my head. Going down the rabbit hole, the specs on my bike show it is using a discontinued DID chain. I see a replacement in my future.

Thanks, Cal. I am taking it off the rack tomorrow to road test it. Not leaking anymore (10 cycles of running to fan on then cool down) All the maintenance items I can think of are done. Getting SS zip ties and fastener today to affix an expanded aluminum shroud around the exhaust pipe that was melting my heels. FOUND MY WIDDER HEAT CONTROLLER! So I have a heated vest for those cool mornings. Could not find my tire plug kit or compressor, prolly in a car trunk, so I ordered a new pump (like Carlos’) and a generic plug kit. Sorting out a tool kit. Edited - replaced the fuse on my vibe-rider. Last year it blew so I wrapped it in tin foil to finish the ride. Better safe than sorry!

OK so I have 2 rectifiers in my parts bin. The one on the right has the stock wiring. The one the left I strongly suspect is one of those Yamaha replacements but I forget. I tested the Yamaha and all the bias things check out so I know it is good, but obviously the wiring is different. The stock is used but if it was put in parts bin by me then I know it should be good but I am not sure how to test it. I am going to pack it but would like to test it first. Can an auto parts store do it or is it a simple test like the Yamaha with a voltage/diode meter?

Sort of a moot point. The advice you all gave me was invaluable, all is good now. (AI hope)

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This. cut the crimp off get down to brass tacks. Cleaned this up, went to hose store and got hoses and clamps, reinstalled. No leaks. No final pictures, I got interrupted and had to install a new carb on the bike for the nexxt generation of nut jobs.

OK, guys I am going to ask some pretty nitty-gritty questions and I am down to the wire. First off know that I am not criticizing the existing unit. It has been a real sweet deal. Mike, it appears that when you installed the device you cut the existing fuel line to attach to the disconnect. The seeping is occurring at the crimped part of the old hose and I do not believe there is any way to fix that. It has lasted what, 15 years and thousands of miles. There is some stress on that part whenever the tank is raised or removed so I can understand it failing over time. If I were to reproduce the setup I would need a new/used hose, which is unobtainable as far as I can tell. If I could find the hose the simplest quickest thing to do would be to scrap the disconnect for now and go back to stock configuration. I am running out of time to dick around. If anyone here has a Hose, Fuel Feed 17527-MAT-D00 text me for my address (865) 567-5469 and I will give you CC number for fedex overnight. My other option is to take my Triumph, which would raise the adventure to a whole new level. Naked street bike, 5,000 miles. Canada. Sheesh.

Well, as sweet as the disconnect is, and it IS sweet, it started seeping gas today. Going to have to regroup.

Huh. The faded sticker on the pkg says I bought it from Ron Ayer’s back in 2012. Anyway, got the water pump all cleaned and reinstalled and I think I have gotten all the coolant I can back into it with no leaking. Gonna start dressing her today. I have 2 R/Rs I am going to test today to make sure they work as a spare and then see which one connects to the existing harness. You saw that expanded aluminum in one of the pictures - I am going to fabricate a high-class heat shield for my exhaust to keep from melting my new boots. I need to see what the mileage is on my rear. I’m going to putting around 5K on it. I am hoping to ride it Sunday to see what is still rattling. Got to remove all traces of my detector setup. I am not taking it and it looks like Dudley Do-Right will damn near strip search me if they think I am holding one. What am I forgetting? I will be leaving next Friday or Saturday.

Back to the original topic: I recommend this one. Thanks, Carlos!

About the only thing you didn’t touch……..

Man I don’t know. Come to think of it that gasket may have come with your bike. I just don’t remember. 130000 miles on a water pump ain’t too shabby.