South Flatistan

Yo Superman-- sounds anal, but i'm a convert to proper non-serrated non-worm-drive FI line clamps. The worm-drive type do eat up the exterior of a FI hose. Use the solid-band clamps if at all possible.



When i had my '96 11GS tank off in February for filter r/r, i used chinese FI clamps from A-Zone only b/c i did'nt have time to run down the regional Wurth guy to make an order. Quality of the asian blister-pack stuff was OK though

I did not replace any hose in that operation, as it all looked good and had been replaced by the bike's PO 50k back. Poolside gives a totally anal report on why factory immersible hose is the best in GSpot. I have local sources for equivalent shit, but just did'nt have time to source it out. It may be faster just to order a few feet of correct line from Max etc. As you've seen, not all 'FI-rated' hose is created equal

Pump whine: some did that from birth/Berlin and go well past 100K+ w/o issue. Mine (114K this week) only whines when i'm radically low on gas

Take a look at the fine mesh intake sock on the bottom of the pump, and look for tears. If it's torn it's letting in sediment and inner tank liner/primer (which i found to be flaking off inside my tank bigtime ). If that sock is torn, pump life will be drastically reduced. Have a drink before you price that sock

Good luck mang


MRP

We plan to leave for Peace River Campground--6amish Friday from Sanjoh's .....Pepper is camping out at our house Thursday night and maybe FiMe ride as well waiting to hear.......For those who want to join in we will be in the wilderness area camping Friday and Sat nights....hoping to canoe Sat......

Looks like were gonna make it sat morn! hopefully in time for the canoe trip

Word...

Have Fun!!!

almost ready for friday , we will have a blast for sure.

Who's bringing the air conditioner?

I have to say that these temps are a tad bit high for this time of the year..The water temp in the Keys is 89F on an incoming tide from the ocean..:eek1

I'm changing oil today and trying to find a flasher.....packing stuff as we speak to see what I can bring......food we will just get when we get there. Water in hydration bags. PM me if you think we need to talk about anything else hendi...... looks like we should all be ready for Friday am.

Bring the tent fan!!

OOh OOH got one

94F all day 85F at night , 50% chance of rain , Mosquito season.
Seems like a great idea to go camping this weekend

someone remind me who pick the date.

HUMMMMM----I think you did..HA...if we wait for cooler weather that would be November or december........It will get us loaded up and riding anyway if we get over there and can't take it---- I'll bet there are hotels somewhere.......

American Express camping 101...

at least they have a pool , good friend ,cold beer , how bad can this be

True that... Unless 3rd graders turn the pool yellow first....

I wish you were coming Oscar , with such a great positive outlook we could have soem good laugh

Any interesting Alt routes to the campground or is it US27 to 70 west? were hoping to be there sat morn.

Hey guys, I spent a week in Singapore and Malaysia. No bike though.

In the Asia regional there was a Singapore ride on Friday to Malay but could not secure a bike.. oh well.

Went to the beach instead.

Miss you all. Planning a visit to Florida perhaps next month.

Some pics...