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Hey folks. I been watching ya'll (my Kat brothas and sistas) for some time now. I am not a huge "postie" like some of ya'll. I am the guy who sits in the background and studies what ya'll are doing and learning from it.
I am a new biker. LOVE it. I got Astorija last June. Road solid for 3 months. I even took my first long'ish ride by myself, 5hrs. But I had engine failure. Being a self-employed musician/artist/producer in this economy I do not currently have the resources to pay folks to fix things for me so I end up usually teaching myself and doing the work. Well...after 5 months of forced hibernation, I SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED MY FIRST ENGINE OVERHAUL!!
Man, am I pumped!! Feel like a MAN again! Like I should sit back, crack open a Highlife, and listen to some Guns'N Roses with a mullet and some grease on my face...proudly! Ha ha ha
I don't know about you folks, but there's something euphoric about being able to do such an initially daunting task. I was all over calling the local shops and whatnot. But its right here on this wonderful forum that I got the most in depth information. I had a lot of troubleshooting going from a pre motor to a post Kat in a pre frame. I also changed the swing arm and wheels. I am customizing my bike also, and will post pix later. The biker community at large is far more welcoming - in my short experience - than I had ever expected it to be.
I just wanted to say thank you for having me on this forum and I look forward to playing a more active role and hopefully meeting ya'll at one of the many get-togethers.
Until then, God bless you and I'll catch you on the road...or, at least after find an 1100 bandit engine to drop in!!!
-mg!&Astorija-
ps...keep it shiny-side up!
I am a new biker. LOVE it. I got Astorija last June. Road solid for 3 months. I even took my first long'ish ride by myself, 5hrs. But I had engine failure. Being a self-employed musician/artist/producer in this economy I do not currently have the resources to pay folks to fix things for me so I end up usually teaching myself and doing the work. Well...after 5 months of forced hibernation, I SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED MY FIRST ENGINE OVERHAUL!!
Man, am I pumped!! Feel like a MAN again! Like I should sit back, crack open a Highlife, and listen to some Guns'N Roses with a mullet and some grease on my face...proudly! Ha ha ha
I don't know about you folks, but there's something euphoric about being able to do such an initially daunting task. I was all over calling the local shops and whatnot. But its right here on this wonderful forum that I got the most in depth information. I had a lot of troubleshooting going from a pre motor to a post Kat in a pre frame. I also changed the swing arm and wheels. I am customizing my bike also, and will post pix later. The biker community at large is far more welcoming - in my short experience - than I had ever expected it to be.
I just wanted to say thank you for having me on this forum and I look forward to playing a more active role and hopefully meeting ya'll at one of the many get-togethers.
Until then, God bless you and I'll catch you on the road...or, at least after find an 1100 bandit engine to drop in!!!
-mg!&Astorija-
ps...keep it shiny-side up!
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