My Monster (I have named it "Mo") and I have finally bonded. I purchased my bike this past September 11th and left it with Nick at VDS for valves and belts. He delivered it to me on the 15th and in the meantime, I had ordered new chain and sprockets, purchased oil and filter, some special tools, and a few other odds and ends. Finally, today, I had time to work on it and perform the tasks I wanted to do myself. The temperature in my garage was close to 100° (yeah, it's dry...so what?) and it peaked higher at times when I cursed at something, but I got everything done that I wanted to do today. Thanks to Colin748916, I was able to torque the necessary bolts to spec since I have not received the manual I ordered last week.
Here's a pic of Mo and me. Note custom work stand. We're going to go for a ride when it cools down this evening.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v48/orangelion03/bondingwithmo.jpg)
Nice.
With those glasses you kind of remind me of the dad from "Malcom in the Middle".
100 degees isn't that bad. At least you guys don't have mosquitos. Got bitten up like crazy today installing the Rizoma Clip-Ons and Triple. Now i've earned my self a few [beer]
Is that the 800? I can email u the workshop manual. It is a big file though.
Has all of the torque specs you'll ever need for that bike.
Oh, sorry, thought "Mo" was a new brand of epoxy.
My bad.
[cheeky]