Procrastination?
 

Who likes to wait until the nicer weather, like now, to start on their mods or maintenance that they should have done over the winter?

I do sometimes if I don't get it done late fall. Winter is too cold without a heated garage, and early spring I'm usually busy fighting an impending flood.

Sadly, I get to do mods in summer this year, cause that's when I get back.

I want to spend the warm weather riding, not wrenching. I bought a portable kerosene heater just for that purpose.

Not me. Winter is mod season. Either for the bike or the house. But I'm the anti-procastionator. I'm so not that its stupid.

I have a heater, just don't think about it until it's time to get out and ride.

I run upwards to 3 heaters in my garage during the "mod season".

I am kind of the procrastinator, but also ran out of time and am scrambling to get the priller up and going for commuting duty. It also doenst help owning multiple bikes and a new house. theres always some sort of project that needs to get done.

The few times I want to do mods, I do procrastinate. this year however I gave up doing it myself and a buddy at a local shop is hooking me up. Trying out a new front sprocket, cleared up a few lil issues I had and next week new sparks plugs to see if that takes care of it. I just dont have the time.

I was gonna respond to this thread yesterday but I put it off until today.

That answer your question? :D

I procrastinated from doing a lot of needed things to the SV over the fall largely because I wasn't riding.. I was putting $ together to move, and I didn't want to get frustrated with it and be moving with my bike in a million pieces. But now I'm relocated.. and my procrastination is now coming in the form of "why don't you just buy your roomie's bike, then deal with the SV later?"

My garage had a car and two bikes all winter(plus all the other stuff, like lawn mowers, garbage/recycle bins, etc), so there was no room.

Thanks to my inspection always being due in March that's when I end up getting things done..

I will officially respond to this thread tomorrow.

*Damn didn't see particle's post.

Just this weekend I changed my engine oil, primary oil, adjusted clutch, adjusted primary chain and bought and installed a touring seat.

I have HIDS to install and a set of Pilot Road 2's.. Wish I had a garage to do it all in over the winter.

These HIDS are kicking my ass. I have no idea how to do it..

I have a set of HID's somewhere too, I'll do them in May.

Provided the gf didn't lose them :lol:

I should look into whether I can get an HID or something similar with better output for the SV.

Yes, you can.

Heavy maintance, I'll wait for good weather unless I absolutely have to.

They're usually universal kits. You buy it, and make it work.

I didn't procrastinate enough

I dont have a garage, so mods happen in the driveway when it's nice out.


Whats the problem? Gas Man and I installed mine rather quickly.

I'm wiring retarded, and I want to do both high and low. Everythign I've read says I need relays and timers.. But, according to the kit I can just hook it up...

It's confusing!

You should be able to just hook it up. I ran a relay on mine b/c I've heard of the stock wire harness melting. So it was an easy decision to run a relay to the battery. The stock harness just assures they turn on and off like the normal headlights on mine.

I bought a car relay on ebay for like 10 bucks. I do wanna put a timer on this season too...but I suck at electric too...so I'm gonna enlist the help of Gas Man again.

I'm thinking I'm just going to put a switch in line, so I control when they get power and when they don't. But I'm leaving the brights alone and the dims will be HID's

I'm going to tear into it soon. I might PM you guys if I'm stuck at some point.

I will try to read this thread later

About half way down the first page is a few pics that may help.

http://twowheelfix.com/showthread.php?t=10785

Marko. Order one of those delay timers like I installed. Then we can hammer it out in may when I come bk out. But I think I'll bring more tools&supplies this time.

Tmall. If u need any help just let me know. I'm no electrical whiz but I did one hell of a wiring job on the ultra this winter. 3 hids. One with hi/low ability and 2 spot lights. All on delays. I had to re fig how to wire the hi/lo headlight. Not even the delay guy knew how to with the newer hi/lo hid bulb kits.

How long do you think it'll take us to retrofit that sucker?

Not long. But we'll need more supply setup than you normally carry.

Well, I didn't wait too long to get my forks over to the service guy. We got a couple inches of snow Thursday night/Friday morning, so I have another couple weeks before I'd ride anyway.

Read my sig. Do them yourself.

I wouldn't trust myself to do them and Erik doesn't trust himself. The guy that is doing them did Erik's when he raced so he does a good job and his labor rate is very reasonable.

They're not as complicated as you think.

They don't look that complicated, but it is kind of a critical part that I'd rather You are right, they don't. But I don't want to take my chances.

Like what?

I don't know... connectors, crimp tool, electrical tape, wire...

Bitch, I have all that. Well did...

See....

You need to not forget to order it... oh and don't procrastinate either!

Yeah I know. Where did you get yours? I better get on it...only have 4 weeks.

http://www.wolstentech.com/products/...delayrelay.php

Daniel is awesome to deal with.

Word. Will order soon.

coolio

soon = 4 weeks from now :lol:

:lol: Maybe.

Erik picked our forks up today, guess they been done since Wednesday at least and just took them over last Friday night.

For both sets Mike only charged us $120. Granted we provided the seals but still that is cheap labor!

That is a good price for sure. But there is nothing better than a job well done... by you!

Next time you need your forks done, let me know I'll come up and assist you so I can learn. Maybe then, I'll feel better about doing my own.

Ok... I think I have a set to do this summer sometime. One of the big dog guys who's bike I do all the work on will need a 10k service which includes forks and MUCH MUCH more. Don't let me forget... cause I will.

Perfect - and by your location you aren't too far from me so easy drive up and back.

Shit if I can drive 500 miles to that goons house you sure as hell can.

Watch who you callin goon there mister. I come out to your place this month and I won't forget this shit. I will hunt you down like you're a psycho child dog. Oh wait... that position is already taken. Sorry.

Racedoll... you are such a doll. You can come over anytime you want. ;)

I never implied that I couldn't.

:D Thanks Gas Man. Now just don't procrastinate on letting me know when you get your buddy's forks. :wink:

Gas I will F p your program kid.

I'd tell you to bring it.. but I'm going to, so it will be broughten to you. You's best be ready!

CYA soon Doll! ;)

Have you done these yet?

Nope... probably not till fall time. It's a big job the 10k for the big dogs. Probably a 2 day job.

Even on bikes that aren't his.

I can attest to this. He is so Anti-procrastination me and the other neighborhood homies call him super anal, he and Uma call it neurotic. Call it what you will but he doesn't ever seem to really rest. Always doin somethin. Never one to just sit back and be lazy for a week. Or take part in a non-prouctive just for fun type thing that has you sittin on his duff.

lawnmowers not needed during winter time- to the shed!!! garbage can stink- to the outside!!! Car can take a little snow-Outside!!! Set up the bikes on a lift or jacks and do the work. I am fortunate enough to live in close proximity to Gas Man so I can use his garage. I could even put up his bike in my garage to make room in his and Uma could still park in the garage. Specially since she is goin down to the Fiesta this fall. That thing is tiny.

This winter 2010
 

Gas Man, this winter I would like to do the HID mod, the hog tunes mod, and the security this winter if you wouldn't mind helping with that. Prolly have to wait till early in the next year... Tax return money!!!!:rockwoot:

So if I could reserve some lift space in advance? I will bring the beer or other adult beverage if you would like. And I can have Martha make some good Mexican food if you like.

Looks like I'll be changing the plugs in both bikes this weekend as well as air filters. Ordered a new set of Pilot Power 2CT's for the R6 and and the R1.

Man it looks like changing the plugs in these two bikes is a b!tch. :cry:

If it is anything like it will be a bitch!

Don't have a winter here, but summer is dumb hot. I have to wait until just before the sun comes up to do anything. I'll be sweating still because it's like 95, but not as bad as in the middle of the day when it's 110+. I gotta change the oil in both vehicles, strip off the street fairings of the R6, throw it on the trailer and bring it in for service.

Don't see that happening anytime soon.

put the bike inside, thats what i did

Yepp

I cram them in pretty good during the winter...

Whatever... we can do it up.

Full out HID is $250
Security is $150 + if you want the alarm

YUM food!

Talking to me? I was talking about the cages.

I thought about procrastinating fixing the busted water line, but then I realized I smelled like old man. Now how am I suppose to win Racedoll's heart smelling like I've been rolling around with 10 wet dogs?

I really need to check the vfr's valves and get to plastic welding the fairings. I've gotten so lazy, I'm pathetic.

took me awhile to take the bike in for seals and bushings, still gotta check the valves for peace of mind, but the day after i got the bike back from racetech i took it apart and threw the rotors and pads on, grips probably tomorrow, valves this week.

old saying, procrastination is like masturbation-seems like a gd idea at the time, but in the end you're only fucking yourself

Hope I have terrible sinus and can't smell :lol:

:dthumb:

Had forgot that saying...hadn't heard it in a while. :lol:


Speaking of 'procrastination'...I wasn't able to get this done last weekend :lol: so since the wife is out of town this coming weekend...looks like a great time to get to it. Guess I'll go ahead and change the oil while I'm at it too. :idk:

I am in full out procrastination mode today. I dont plan on doing anything before lunch and will see how much I can blow off untill next week after lunch :lol:

:lol: My FIL is retired and has a sign near his lazyboy that he lives by..."Start slow and taper off"...:rofl:

Nice :lol:

Id rather fuck myself than get the herps.

and from left field....