Getting ready for a ride

[wjb]

As the title says I'm getting ready for a ride. Not as long as some of you take but sorta long for me. I'm headding out from the California coast to Pahrump, Nevada Monday morning. Going to spend a day with family there and head out to Durango, Co. It should take me two long days in the saddle.
I will be attending the Soldiers for Jesus MC international rally next weekend. I've attended once before and had a great time with these guys.
I'll have my eyes pealed for other Triumphs while there.
I will have to do some construction grading since they are doing some work on the street. There is a one foot sheer drop at the opening of the garage. I think I can handle it.

I also got myself a new helmet, one with a visor. I've never had one like it before but I really don't like direct sunlight shining in my eyes. I have been lifting the chin guard on my modular just to have a visor. Hope this helps.

 

[Mighty Mouse]

That one foot drop off in dirt qualifies as dirt/adventure riding. You're doing it all on this trip.

 

[idk]

A ramp may help with the first bit of the journey . Have fun, sounds like a good trip.

 

[wjb]

Pahrump Nevada.

It's dang hot here!

Heading out to Colorado early tomorrow morning, hoping to beat the heat. Low of 85F tonight.

 

[Mighty Mouse]

This week it's going to be Arizona type weather in Nor Cal. It starts Thursday at 103 and up to 112 by Sunday. That is Africa hot.
If I rode my GT in that weather my balls would feel like a sauna. Talc up.

 

[wjb]

It looks like a small part has ended my attempt to attend the Soldiers For Jesus MC national rally in Durango Colorado.
At first I thought it was a broken clutch cable but the cable looks fine. Must be something behind the front cover. I'm thinking the clutch pull-rod.
Oh well.

 

[TURBO200R4]

u r probably correct
what position is the lever going inside?

 

[wjb]

u r probably correct
what position is the lever going inside?

It appears to operate in its normal arc and range of motion.
First pic is with lever fully extended and second pic is lever completely pulled in.

 

[TURBO200R4]

something happened on the inside.
the end of the rod may have snapped off

 

[wjb]

It's not easy to get a Rocket into the bed of a pickup! Especially in 110 degree temps!
My friend Mike drove from California to Pahrump Nevada to bring me and my broken bike home. He's the MAN!

I'm hoping to open the engine soon to see what failed.