yes, i did that too, thanks. Had to go buy some new Dot 4 fluid. The cap on the front started leaking afterwards...took it off again and cleaned it up all around the gasket surface on the cap...it had quite a bit of corrosion build up...don't they all? I used a small fine file to clean it up smooth...sucked all the old fluid out and replaced with all new. seems to seal up good now. I try to do this every other year minimum.

I know...up until now, I've used OEM Harley Davidson and EBC pads. But with this many miles on it now...(189,000)...I decided to go with the budget rotors and pads. If they don't work out, I can at least replace 'em.

Actually, over the last few years, I have not been riding the Harley much at all. I rode it to Sturgis two years ago, but that is about it. I've mostly been on the XR650R...it hauls on the back of my Van. I always wanted to ride it on the beach...that was a mistake...lol...salt/corrosion...my new spokes don't look new anymore...lol.... I bought a new Sprinter Van though, and so outfitting it has taken most of my time so maybe that is why I haven't been riding the Harley much. I really want to start again this summer so that's why all the work this winter. I had a great time down in Yellowstone on my trip to Sturgis...So, this winter, while prepping this bike, one thing leads to another, and another. If I'm going to ride it, I need to maintain it too. Up till now, it's been just gas, oil, filters, brakes, tires, and a drive belt. Age is kicking in. You still live in Chula Vista? Two years ago, I was down watching the Baja 1000 just as a spectator. I ran into Scott and his team in San Felipe. He said you got hurt pretty bad. How you doing?

Hey, thanks for the feedback. My new phone works easy that way...my old one didn't. Well, anyway, I'd prolly still be doing it vertical if not for you...Thanks.

Lol...yes I agree. I'm pretty tech challenged. I made a new video today and was just about to post it when I read your comment...I then deleted it and redid it Landscape mode instead of Portrait mode. This is a new Samsung S-10...it works great in Landscape, but I could not get my old S-7 to do that. Anyway, thanks for the very much needed prodding to do better...check out my new one.

@@outlaw7x77 Glad to help and happy you got prodded a bit. I have been through tech problems. It's great when some one gives you tips to move ahead. Keep on. I'll check your new video!

Lol. Roasted for portrait video😂😂❤. I was cringing too. But I got the info I needed so I let it go

and free coffee

it was knarly... Halbert ran right through barely avoiding it.

I've got about 11,000 miles on the bed now and I'm really happy with it. No rattling, or noise and it's solid as a rock. One tip: I built a cabinet to store clothes in beside the mattress...I'd now build it with a little more room than what simply fits. Making the bed is a bit difficult because its hard to tuck in the sheets and blankets. I measured and simply used those measurements....just leave yourself a bit (maybe an extra inch) of room. thankyou for your comment.

3/4" plywood is good for 2ft of span. But that is to hold a lot of weight for flooring. So maybe before nailing or screwing it down, just test it out. I need to do another video on how it turned out. I'm very happy with it and we've been 11,000 miles touring with it...no rattles or anything...very solid.

Thanks 👍 Tip: when gluing down the boards with adhesive, be sure the vans floor is flat...I put as much weights on the boards as I could...in my sloped driveway...over night they did slip down a bit following the path of gravity...The adhesive is very thick...just be sure it's level. My driveway is only sloping maybe 1 degree...no big deal but just beware.

That was my old seat that came with the bike...it was a XR'S ONLY Cover. Last winter though I got new plastics and replaced the cover just for looks. It was a bit_och finding a seat cover for this. I am unsure of my alternatives so I rely on what the catolog says will work. I finally got a plain black one from Rocky Mountain ATV. I did a complete teardown so new grips etc to bring it back from looking like complete crap.

David what the hell are you up to these days? I bumped in Scott McIntosh in San Felipe two years ago...he said you got hurt. How are you doing?

I got the tongue and groove screwed down yesterday. Need to buy vinyl sheet roll and then install finish with trim. The tongue and groove is SOLID!!!