during the past week as I've been removing busted parts off the bike for installation of replacements, I've been reminded of what I believe to be a universal truth. whether it's a car or motorcycle, it's not really yours until you've wrenched on it. to make it truly yours, you must put your hands on it. when I got the bike a few months ago, I was happy as it was.
I wasn't planning on doing anything except getting the maintenance brought up to date.
well, the accident has forced me to get up close and personal with the bike and by doing so, i'm gaining a familiarity with the bike that cannot be accomplished any other way.
this has happened with every car and bike I've owned over the 5+ decades I've been bustin' knuckles.
having a title to the bike isn't ownership.
turning the screws, wrenching the bolts is the only way.