2010 IBR5000

[mehaffydr]

2 Freakin weeks yea thats it 2 weeks and I am on my way to Dernver. When are the rest of you guys going. Anyone going early for the National.

 

[LDRydr]

Working on my route to the National Meet right now. Looks like a 8/7 departure, pick up some dams for the Dam Tour on the way, makes stops in Elko, Bendover, CO National Monument and Rocky Mtn. National Park, spend a night with my brother in Denver then show up for the Meet on Wednesday in time for the Premier Members social gathering (Happy Hour).

 

[karstenp]

Just put new rubber on tonight. A week of family vacation and then some final preps before heading out after work on the 10th. Plan to arrive in Denver Thurs afternoon. See you there.

 

[mehaffydr]

Down to the last week I am putting on new PR2.s B spec, brakes, oil , and rear lube I need to get this done tonight so I dont get to close to departure time with thing s to do.

Got to sit down and watch Hard Miles 2 last night. To bad were not doing 11 days.

 

[brick1]

Well the bike is coming along. Currently about 90% there.

Spent Saturday mounting the N-line shelf, setting up the GPS's, Roadbook, Doran, puke canister, and looking for room to mount the GXM30 antenna, SPOT, and V1.

Sunday: Visit the electrical guru so that he can weave a bit more magic, this time finishing the contol box switches. Then a test ride with Cameron.

Had fresh rubber put on Thursday, oil and filter change, clutch and brake fluid, lube everything etc. One all nighter to get it roadworthy (Wednesday night). Worked a full day Thursday, but fell asleep sitting up watching the 6 o'clock news.

Trust me I'm feeling an immense amount of pressure to get it done on time. :dribble:

The real shakedown ride will be on the way to Denver. Looks more and more like Cam and I will be leaving early Wednesday morning; we both work all day Tuesday. Figure we'll take off around 3 AM to get as far down the road as possible on Wednesday, then a lighter day Thursday.

We have tickets to the Spank BBQ on Thursday night.

Really looking forward to getting this show on the road!

See you guys and gals out there.

Peter Delean

North Bay, ON

 

[brick1]

Good news.

It's official, the 2004 FJR RenoJohn made famous will be ready to go.

I was told the bike knows its way around the Western states without pilot input, so I'm looking forward to seeing where it leads me. I'm hoping there are a lot of "ranches" on the bonus list. I'll just set the bike free and get it to take me "home to Mama."

Finished the last details today: Switch box is complete. I'll be running one HID headlight during the day (left side), and a switch will control the right side. It will be on at night or when weather dictates.

Important relays and fuses were attached to the inside of the black panels so that I have access to them if needed.

We used a previously drilled hole on the A panel to house the Doran red light. Perfect fit.

All systems tested OK. Heated grips have a switch in the box as well.

What do I think is the best farkle?

Safest are the Admore LED lights in the trunk case. The brake lights and turn signals are right up at eye level. Bright, flashing, the bike looks like a rolling disco from behind when I hit the brakes and turn signals.

Neatest: the Pazzo levers. Black with gold adjusters. Beautiful.

Some of the other things: 4 Powerlet plugs, 2 rear, 1 in Panel D, 1 in ignition, 3 unswitched, 1 switched. Wiring for three GPS's (I'll run with two - Zumo 660, and 478 - but carry my trusty Zumo 450 as backup). Cal Sci Windshield, N-Line shelf, V1 enclosure, and hand guards, Givi rear support, Eastern Beaver fuse block, Doran tire monitors, Touratech Roadbook. I ran power to the tank bag and the trunk case for things that need charging. Adding the Tourtank 4 gallon Fuel cell should give me a range of 400 miles or more (on back roads).

We designed a custom bracket for the fuel cell that sits over the pilion seat that can be removed quickly by unfastening two bolts.

We put in a new battery as well. It was fun but hard work, especially finishing up this week. The goal was to be done sooner, but a heart attack and eventual death in my mechanic's family screwed up many potential working days.

Then I got to ride down to show Cameron Sanders, another competitor from North Bay. It was a rainy ride, but the bike felt great.

Now to start packing...

 

[SkooterG]

None of those farkles happened without photos...............

 

[Bungie]

None of those farkles happened without photos...............

Pbbbtttthhhtt... he's got a bunch on facebook. Geez, I'm gonna be rootin for a bunch of guys on here!

 

[101stpathfinder]

Geez, I'm gonna be rootin for a bunch of guys on here!

+1 Hoping a great rally for all !

Sitting on the side lines (Jealous as can be) hwell:

It will be fun to watch !

 

[karstenp]

Peter,

The farkling sounds great. Looking forward to checking the bike out in Denver. Today I finished a final farkle on my bike for the rally. I finally got around to installing my second hydration system. On this thermos I installed an inline washer pump that I can turn on with a thumb activated momentary switch. Now I will be able to soak my shirt etc with cool water when the temps get toasty.

Finished most of my packing tonight. Some final packing tomorrow and I will be ready to leave Tues pm.

Ride safe and we will see you there.

Perry

 

[brick1]

None of those farkles happened without photos...............

The early stages:

https://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=1973...mp;l=72b2901672

Last Friday Aug 6:

https://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=1975...mp;l=0a20b72e80

Sunday Aug 8:

https://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=1981...mp;l=44ad189ffd

Let me know if these links work

PD

 

[TriggerT]

Damn, can't access Facebook while at work. I will have to check them out tonight.

 

[mehaffydr]

Did My final preps on Saturday.

New tires, oil, Rear Lube, Front Brakes, Power in Trunk.

Saturday Morning.

Sunday Afternoon

Also put the Stock Cans back on. Thought I would go stealth mode for the rally

 

[Bungie]

Geez Mike, that fuel cell/rack needs some woodgrain Mactac decals on the side! Good luck to you and I'll be keeping a close eye on the proceedings.

 

[brick1]

Geez Mike, ata put me to shame and make me have to figure out how to download photos.

Here are a few:

 

[TriggerT]

Nice. Thanks for the photos.

Mike, tht is one clean bike, and one clean shop.

 

[mehaffydr]

Nice. Thanks for the photos.
Mike, tht is one clean bike, and one clean shop.

I'm trying to be more like Smitty

 

[wheatonFJR]

Nice. Thanks for the photos.
Mike, tht is one clean bike, and one clean shop.

I'm trying to be more like Smitty

Well, yer gonna have to sell your bike more often to do that.

Good luck in the 5000. :clapping:

 

[Dr. Bones]

Have Beer Keg, Will Travel!

Where can i get one of those hydration systems! :drinks:

 

[brick1]

Have Beer Keg, Will Travel!
Where can i get one of those hydration systems! :drinks:

It's not a beer keg.

It's a neutron bomb.

Cages tend to keep their distance.