AMA membership ...check
reserved a spot in the ride...check
bought a suitable bike for the event...check
To do list:
Go through the electrical system on the bike
find and buy replacement bulbs
install heavier springs in front suspension
install heavier spring on rear shock
install digital speedometer/odometer
procure roll chart holder and install
change drive chain and possibly sprockets?
oil change and filter clean
fabricate additional 'bash plate' and install
Book some motel rooms
install hitch on the tow vehicle
purchase a trailer (add a channel rail)
and probably a dozen other things...
In Honda we trust
Talking to myself here...as it turns out, due to circumstances beyond my control...I had to withdraw from the LA/Barstow/Vegas desert run. On he plus side my entry fee was promptly refunded to my Pay Pal account...kudos to the event organizers for that one...next year, I'll try again.
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