Day 5....lessons to learn

03/14/10
Miles 10
Ttl miles 10
Hrs labor 47

I have spent my entire life depending on others to fix my problems, and then a time came that I had to stand on my own two feet and deal with what happens in good nature. Such was the case today.
Earlier today was spent buttoning up the bike, and getting into on piece. I figured I had made great progress so I decided to take a much needed break, and read up on Advrider.com and see the comments on some photos I uploaded yesturday. Well, amongst the well wishing there was a small post from an individual mechanic in VA who mentioned the seal I installed was in backwards.....SHIT......so the rest of the day was spent pulling the motor apart, pulling the transmission, removing the rear swingarm, adjusting the valves(only to find a stripped bolt!!!)...reinstalling the fng seal properly and mostly reassembling the bike. I came very close to shipping the bike today....but held fast to my plan.
There is a deeper reason for these difficulties, though have not discovered them yet. I do know this bike VERY well at this point though so that in itself is a absolute advantage.
I recenty soaked in the hottub, and am sitting by the fire drinking great tea. At least I can retire in peace.
Dinner was veggie pizza, lunch was not had as the seal issue caused instant nausea.....

Life is interesting, though with struggle comes humility.....



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