I did a photoshoot for my sister again this year (this is the 3rd year in a row I believe).
My oldest son and her twin girls
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One of her girls
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The other (she's not as photogenic, so I had to work to get pictures of...
I would try a couple things:
1) make sure your steering is straight, and the forks aren't twisted, putting unnecessary stress on the bearings. You said the bike has been down, so it's possible that things are off. Replacing the bearings is only treating the symptom at this point rather than...
In stock configuration, the speedometer typically reads high (8-10% I've seen reported) while the odometer is accurate. Adjusting the speedometer with a speedohealer to read accurately will throw off the odometer.
Check out Target. I picked up a portable wardrobe for ~$40, and it is designed with a cloth cover.
Something like this Honey-Can-Do 36" Portable Storage Closet : Target
Did some camping over the weekend.
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I love the Adirondacks.
Nitro, I would have pitched a fit with ANY damage to the bike. It's in their possession and they're responsible for any and all damage incurred, especially the broken signal. WTF?
If the gas tank isn't full, temperature/humidity fluctuations will cause condensation in the tank which will lead to rust. So just because there's rust in the tank doesn't mean it wasn't garaged.