Fixing the Problems

Just some minor chain stretch on the Hard Rock.
Seemed like it was trying to switch gears when
I hit the perfect bump in the road. Now since
this bike is a conversion and the derailleur
would have kept chain tension there was never
a need to make any rear wheel adjustment. In
my situation I need too so some minor cutting
with my all time favorite tool and we have it
fixed.

Now I do find it interesting they did
not cut the drop out all the way in the first
place but I think it was to save money.
Drilling vs milling = cheaper. That is my take.

The Problem


Favorite Tool


Issue Cut


Ahhhh...Much Better
Oh ya, and check that shit out...a bike center stand. Sweet right?

Low Side

Well my morning commute went as usual until a little low side.
This marks the first cycling accident I've had since I was a kid.
Nothing major, just some ice leaned into a corner, going too fast...
or maybe I didn't have enough heat in the tires yet. :-)
I will say it's interesting sliding on your knee across the intersection
feet still locked in the toe straps. Good thing I was wearing good
gear, there was no traffic, and that I wasn't on my motorcycle.
No harm, No foul!

Interesting View

So I was looking in one of my favorite cycling blogs today and
there was this ad pictured below. Made me stop and think.

On The Stand

So now into fixing this coolant leak up on the stand the KTM goes.
Biggest bike to be on the stand, and it's a little scary up there
but I guess if I want JT's help it has to be off the cold floor.
Man what a beautiful day in Cleveland, I would have ridden today
for sure. I mean, well I did, just the Hard Rock, not the KTM.
Soon I hope!

Cleveland's Best Views

The Winter Bike at Cleveland's best view.
Well the one I like best anyway!

Cleveland IMS

Last weekend was the Cleveland International Moto Show.
Had some fun looking at all the bikes, I tried on some helmets
and such but nothing really blew me away. I was given some
promising words at the ktm booth about getting my bike
situation straightened out but that turned up nothing.
Looks like $400 parts are in my near future, then a dyno
run to get the air fuel ratios straight. Then ride!

Donnie spent lots of time eying and chatting with the builder
of this beautiful RD since his brother Steve will be racing one
this season, and Donnie is restoring another one for the street.



I had my eye on this little beauty. It's a sweet bike for tearing
it up around Cleveland. I think Dudes TT350 is in my near future.
I would really like to have a bike to learn some dirt skills on
that's not 500+ pounds and 100hp.