well.. grrrr i just tore 2 right rotator cuff muscles in my arm..doc said not to drive much....Ill try to take it easy and see if im better by then...cross your fingers..
Growing old is not for sissies
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well.. grrrr i just tore 2 right rotator cuff muscles in my arm..doc said not to drive much....Ill try to take it easy and see if im better by then...cross your fingers..
Growing old is not for sissies
So....yet another unexpected health issue came up last week (I drove myself to the ER and ended up in hospital for 3 days).
Result: I have negative time off at work now, which is awesome. So I don't know if they are going to let me go more in to debt to come out to Moab :( :( :(
It's going to depend on how busy we are at the time. I may just have to mutiny and leave....
I'm SOOOOO frustrated!
On a related note, be careful if hiking near the arch - you never know who might hit you on the way to their own demise:
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/...92O13820130325
100 foot arch? Check!Quote:
Originally Posted by vt_maverick
150 foot rope? Check!
OK, let's go!
:slap:
Woohoo, got my rooms booked! 119 and 125. :)
Five wrenching weekends left before Moab...doesn't seem like enough.
Hopefully you can make it Tom. Let me know. :(Quote:
Originally Posted by twalker920
:_beer:Quote:
Originally Posted by Etfren
I'm with you Swede. Too many project to finish... again. :_brickwalQuote:
Originally Posted by BigSwede
NO KIDDING....
.....and then there's that shindig in Fargo getting in the way :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by VXorado
Jo
Heh, yep that takes one weekend...cabin opening takes another...that leaves 3 weekends for wrenching for me. Some of the "optional" stuff might not get done...again.Quote:
Originally Posted by JoFotoz
I really don't like it when you guys narrow the time down to number of weekends left. I don't really have much to do to Vicki, but I still feel like there isn't enough time. On the other hand it means that Moab is that much closer. :clap:
I ended up extending my Moab stay by a day so I will be checking in a day earlier. Jo, Gill and Cece.....I'll see y'all on Saturday. WOOT!!
Boss said just go. So I am going :)
Convoy ho!
Good News!!! :thumbup:
X2...
Thats great news Tom...Quote:
Originally Posted by VXorado
...good on yer Boss!
Jo
Warning! That sounds a lot like when you ask your wife what's wrong and she says "nothing".Quote:
Originally Posted by twalker920
Glad you are going, our convoy should draw a few looks! I am getting stoked!
Spent all day under the VX yesterday and got a ton of stuff done, but found even more thats broken or worn out. Should have started getting it ready sooner, but I think everyone does that every year. :)
I think we can ditch "Zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance"...
..and substitute "Procrastination and the Art Of VX preparation"
At least this year I have the mechanicals done and tested ...
..its all insert paint/re-assembly and some mods to finish.
:smack:...:dance:...:smack:
jo
My to-do list is...
Rear axle seals
change cv shafts
new trans pan gasket
oil/filter change
New tires
Alignment
Pack creek campers...
don't know if you saw this on their website but if you pay with silver coins (ie all silver 50¢ or dollar coins) tent sites are only 50¢ a night and RV sites are a dollar a day...start saving those coins!
Also if you are active duty military you stay free...they just appreciate a unit patch!
Dealomania!!
http://www.packcreekcampground.com/pricing.htmlQuote:
Originally Posted by Triathlete
Check it out..Ya need Pre 1964 Silver coins.
:thumbup:
jo
Dont think I've seen any of those in about 30 years.
My to-do list is build a rear bumper and install Revo gears. Both of which I doubt I will get done.
Luckily the wife works at a casino...sees lots of coin! :)
$1 face value in 90% silver coins is worth $20-25 today in silver bullion value.
http://bullion.nwtmint.com/silver_bags.php
This weather ain't helping my preparations...winter storm warning for tomorrow and Thursday.
yeah, we were supposed to get a foot plus and so far only about 2", cold and windy though. Must be nice having a job you can be right at only 30% of the time and still make great money. At least they look pretty on TV :_wtf:
Ordered some diff drop brackets and crossmember from Mr Darlington. Ive been trying to do as much work as i can so i can afford a lift before Moab.
We could always do the lift AT Moab.:thumbup: That's where my lift was done.
Not gonna be doing no diff drops & cross member in Moab...:_wrench:.:nogray:.:smilewinkQuote:
Originally Posted by MSHardeman
I'm nice, but not completely insane...:_confused
Now iff'n the youngster want's to bring tha spring(s) &/or spacers...I'm all in...:_wrench:.:yesgray:
Lol, yeah I'd be in "watchin' from the stoop, beer in hand" mode for that one...been there done that little operation more times than I care to admit, and hated it each time.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ldub
Aw bummer...I was thinkin "man, I gotta get me some diff drop brackets before I leave" :)
Hahahaha no worries Sir Dub, if the brackets dont get here in time for me to install them before I head down then I wont be lifting this trip.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ldub
Well that scares me a little bit. Is it that hard?Quote:
Originally Posted by BigSwede
It's not so much the difficulty as the fact that, from an engineering standpoint, dropping the front axle is way more of a PITA than it has to be...it just wasn't designed for frequent maintenance.
If you can convince/sucker a buddy to help you when it comes time to drop the brackets and center axle section, you'll find the project a lot easier. Plan for a full day, especially the first time.
For those going to Moab, I have a good set of oem front shocks, rear lower links (one slightly bent but easy to fix) and a new front cladding for sale that I could deliver. If interested throw me a pm.
Hiya Billy..
...maybe get in touch with Melissa over at F/book VX.Quote:
Originally Posted by Triathlete
She is looking for Front Cladding.
I gave her a heads up that you have one.
jo
Thanks Jo!
I received my lodging reservation today, I will be staying at Pack Creek campground.
Someone should try this at Moab...:bgwo::bgwb::bwgy::smilewink
http://news.yahoo.com/lightbox/saudi...957922896.html
Photos or it didn't happen..
I agree! I can drive someone else's truck while a few of you hold on!Quote:
Originally Posted by Mile High VX
I will give it a go...Quote:
Originally Posted by Mile High VX
...in YOUR VX!!!!! :D
Lisa will do that in my VX...... Who wants to ride on the outside with me, I figure we need two more...:bwgy:
I do believe Justin and I did something pretty close...
...a few years ago :eek:
OK..OK..we were leaning on a rock wall..but same angle!
jo