BlueSky

That tank looks good to me. I'm no expert on the tanks but I think WD 40 would keep it from rusting over the winter. I'm sure you are using Seafoam or something like Chevron Techron in the gas to help keep the carbs clean when you ride. I use Gumout with Regane (PEA) in mine. It helps a bit but nothing will keep the carbs from plugging up if it sits too much it seems...

It's the way the RSVs are made. The front brake takes too much pressure and the rear brake takes too little. It's easy to lock up the rear brake and skid in a panic stop. I think the sintered metallic pads will grip the best but they also wear the rotors the most.

I was working at the Turkey Point Nuclear Plant during my stay in Homestead from Jan 10, 2010 until August 31, 2013 during the power uprate modifications. During that time housing was dirt cheap after the recession. A nice 1800 sq ft home could be bought for about $130k. I should have bought one. I say one home go on the market that was almost new, 6000 sq ft, on 7 acres that was priced about $330k. We went to Penney camp too a few times. There were a lot of burglaries at that time so it prompted me and my wife to get concealed carry permits. We used to stop at the indoor range/gun shop in Key Largo and practice before going fishing on the weekends. I rode my Kawasaki to work every day I could. Lots of good memories.

We are thinking of maybe taking a TT to Florida and living in it for a month at a time after my wife retires. Hotels cost a fortune for an extended stay. And as stated it is your own place which we would like. It's hard to get but a camping site in Bahai Honda State Park would be ideal. My next to last contract job (3 1/2 years) I lived in Homestead FL, close to the Keys and we loved it down there. We fished a lot, soaked in the warm clear water a lot, went to Key West a lot, just thoroughly enjoying the area. We also saw many tourist attractions around Miami and southern Florida. It was my favorite contract job location. Now, we spend a week in the FL Keys almost every year.

I'm 81 with heart issues. And mostly, I just didn't use the boat any more. I'm sure I will miss it. It's such a great feeling to be out on the water in my own boat!

Yes, Wednesday I sold my 1998 18' Boston Whaler Ventura. I bought it in 2007. My wife and I enjoyed it very much but we are older and just didn't use it much any more. I sold it to a young couple who plan to have a lot of fun with it. Hopefully, it will serve them well.

Talk about iron butt rides. I think this man sets a record!

Could the rear brake pads have grease on them?

If my health hasn't degraded I'll try to get my 82 yr old butt on the bike and ride there too.

The MC is very simple. Nothing to rebuilding it. I disassembled mine but the seals looked fine so I didn't use my new kit. The RSV is notorious for having a too powerful rear brake so something is definitely wrong with yours. I would bleed it more and if that didn't fix it I might put new seals in the MC. Is the caliper working smoothly and releasing quickly like it should? You might need to rebuild the caliper.

You said you used synthetic fluid. What DOT number is it? DOT 5 is not compatible with our brakes. DOT 3, 4, and 5.1 are compatible.

Weren't they living on the road in a TT? Where is his wife living now?

Last night I dreamed about Cowpuc! Does anyone know how he's doing. I miss him on the forum.

And another but belated Happy Birthday to you Freebird! Hang in there. In a couple more weeks I'll be 81. I'm still kicking. Three times a week I do 45 squats, 30 situps, 45 pushups from the knees, 30 pullovers on my Total Gym on the highest setting and 45 arm curls on my Total Gym on the highest setting. I had the flu recently and lost my appetite and 10lbs. (still weigh 230lbs) I've since been eating less and much of my arthritis has disappeared. It's time to dust off the bikes and get them roaring again!!