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I recently received a message from a buddy: "Wanna take a motorcycle trip through Patagonia?" Of course I do! We're planning it pretty quick - probably end of this year/beginning of next. If you've gone what did you love and what did you wish you spent more time on? If you're planning on...

Thanks everyone for the responses! All my buddies kept saying, "I guess you're just going to have to take it to the shop and pay them $150 to change your tires after all". Nope! I think I found a regular tire shop to do it on the cheap once the wheels come off. In for an impact driver and some...

So I went against all my trusted advise and decided to change tires myself (first time, new rider). I couldn't get past step 1! All I'm trying to do is pull the calipers off. The metal bolts (alluminum I presume) is crazy soft. I can feel it bending and rounding almost...

+1 on Partzilla, if you can't find used parts on here. Scott pointed me in that direction when I cracked my oil pan Blah

This is fantastic! Definitely just added your trip to my list of eventualities!

Cortech Super 2.0 12/18 liter tank bag - Magnetic Cortech Super 2.0 18-Liter Magnetic Tank Bag - RevZilla I just took mine on a 2000 mile spontaneous road trip and it was fantastic. Things I like: * expands from a 12 liter to a 18 liter. * Hidden backpack straps * Hole for camelback. *...

I started on them! I found your old post and put about 30 min into it. You weren't kidding about elbow grease! I got the mother's chrome polish instead of the mag and aluminum thinking it would be better but all it seems to do is shine and not work any of the junk off. I guess it's time to...

And of course you'd only sell it to spend more on the next bike!

Step one is done. Pan and exhaust are off. Just waiting for new parts to roll in. It feels like its been an age since I've ridden! Here's some snaps: Pulling the headers out. Thanks to Scott (Townsend) and FinalImpact for the tips on lots of penetrating oil. It was way easier than I...

If I had patience it would a have been less. I'm headed to the dragon in a few weeks with some buddies so I didn't want to wait. Didn't see any parts on here or eBay so bought new from Partzilla. $166 for everything. (oil pan, gasket, header gaskets, spare nut, and oil strainer seal in the...

28 and first bike! Now if I could learn how to stop spending money. This is quickly becoming my money pit.

Done. A few bucks for insurance down the road sounds like wisdom. Apreeshhh.

Woops. I may or may not be eager to redeem my mistake Blah It's canceled.

I've ordered: Oil pan Oil pan gasket Exhaust pipe gaskets 1 spare exhaust pipe nut (just in case) & the bolt that Townsends recommended (thanks, that would have been a 4 day wait for one $2.5 bolt) Order is in with Partzilla. Great company btw! I called and added "bolt #14" to my order since...

I coudnt't find a used pan so I grabbed one off Partzilla. With the oil pan gasket and gaskets for the exhaust it rang up around $160. Definitely a costly mistake, but lesson learned! I won't be afraid to try anything anymore! Hard to top those consequences. Which bolt are you referring...

'07 9k Miles. First bike! 'Had it for a month. Stripped the Oil Plug & cracked the oil pan today [LOUD SIGH] Thought I would change the plugs and do an oil change today. Success on the plugs, thought I'd buy a fancy Torque wrench to make my "mechanic skills" +1. The usual story -...

+1 on the VHT DYI fix. 320 sandpaper + VHT engine spray from Advanced Auto + 45 min. (okay maybe longer because I'm a perfectionist and clumsy) Here were my results: Before Sanding with 320 Voila! If you're looking close you can see a small smudge under the M in...