I had been noticing my mileage getting really bad, at all speeds, so pulled off the air cleaner, the easiest thing to check first, and BINGO, there was the problem. The filter was coated with oil and the fastening bolt area was punctured, which created a good size hole in the filter near the oil vapor lines, (somebody went a little crazy with the tork wrench).
Poor HOG, she could barely breath over the last couple of hundred miles. I patched it up, called up the nearest HD dealer on the Garmin, and picked up a new filter and another spare shifter rod this morning. Rode her all day on some back country roads and she is back to normal. I am glad it happened now rather than later as the HD dealerships get fewer and farther in between the further south you get.
Should be in Victoria tomorrow; then just a three or four day ride to the Guat. frontera.
Paz
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Yeah bro, if the old v-twin don't get the proper air flow is sucks. Glad u were able to get the hook up to get back on the road again. I will get Kelsey logged on to your page . She wants to follow u also. Her and Shannon and the kids are a big part of my life. Glad you like the pics. You can refresh yourself in that hot sun lol. Yeah I will be intrested to know how the GPS works south of Mexico. Glad you like the mount. I think it was the best way to have it. Well bro, I will be thinking of you. Keep in touch, and God bless. We are all sending some love your way.........
ReplyDeleteKeep safe and have fun! There are angels encamped around you. Miss you in Texas but will hold on to the memories made. Look forward to the blog Sis
ReplyDeleteHey JB,
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you were able to take care of the problem. We all look forward to reports and lots of pictures. Miss you lots but know you're doing your part in making this a better place to rest our heads. Love you lots. KookKat
What a great day. 500 hundred miles of road mostly to myself and in good enough shape to ride about 75mph most of the time, The sun felt so dam good on my face. I was down to my bald head, goggles, and jean jacket. I think my tounge was hangin out of my mouth too.
ReplyDeleteThen I hunker down in my shelter and hear from all of you. Perfect. Absolutely perfect. To top off all the perfection, I just got a note from Justino. Now Thats what I am talkin about!
There are angels everywhere! I see one of mine everyday. : )
Three days 'till the Guat. border, or so thats the plan tonight... I am stopping in San Cristobal so am not locking myself in...
Peace, live life to the fullest, and I love you.
Paz, pura vida, y te amo.
Juan se le echara much de menos el tiempo con que ha tocado mi corazonestara seguro dios velocidad linda
ReplyDeleteMuchos Gracias Chica, (Linda!)
ReplyDeleteHey John,
ReplyDeleteHow's it going? Did you hit Guatemala yet? We've been thinking of you and sending lots of good vibes. I'll hold on to the mapas until further notice. We hope all is well. Lots of love. Koolkat
Hey John;We miss you here in Milwaukee and I keep hearing tiny little voice's in the garage,saying "help me help me".Love You Mucho
ReplyDeleteHola hermano, espero que todo marcha bien para usted, y usted fue capaz de obtener de nuevo su bicicleta en la carretera. Espero que el tiempo está a su favor en sus viajes. Comprobar tu blog casi todos los días. Tiene un gran día, y que Dios los bendiga.....:-)
ReplyDelete¡Oye hermanito! ¿Dónde está usted? Trabajo a conseguir una cima utilizada de regazo, así que puedo compartir su blog con mis estudiantes. Usted tiene que estar preguntando su ser en algún tiempo dado puede esto es verdadero. Sé que hago y yo no estoy en el paseo. Espero las imágenes y la historia detrás de ellos. Somos muchos esperando ansiosamente en la anticipación ansiosa. Permanezca verdadero a que usted es. ¡Mi hermanito fresco! Piérdale en Tejas. ¡Gracias por el correo electrónico significó mucho a mí! Dios Bendice Paz Fuera Linda
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