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Mid West Yamaha 650 Society Rally, 2025 midwest
- Thread starter Kevin Werner
- Start date
But.... did you do an @Jim clutch cable rerout?
I did but I have not been able to get as nice of a pull, I got close tho, gonna try some different routing. still way better than the mouse trap on the Panhead
Hi guys, bumping this back to the top! Just wanted to see who might be willing to ride and hang out with the coolest guys on the north America continent? Pond jumpers are welcomed to! I hear @jetmechmarty is riding up from Mississippi, @gggGary , @GLJ @Kevin Werner might make an appearance @jpdevol rode up last year from west VA, Great riding and great fun to be had and a brat fry one night. This will be the most fun you had with your pants on!
... myself and a buddy... Mark T... plan on visiting the group Saturday afternoon... kick tires and share BS.... He has this 77' D... nice.....square away... nice runner.. has Special exhaust hung under it.... he has the side covers.. if anyone was interested and a serious buyer he'd trailer it down.... 
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I put on a new front brake. Also, a new rear tire. Fresh oil. The oil and tire are premature, but dealing with that on the road would not be any fun.
I am departing early Saturday morning, the 6th is my plan. I’m giving myself five days to get there. I probably won’t need that many. If I find a distraction along the way, I can chase it. Some nice weather would be nice, especially on the return as I’ll be burning precious vacation days.
I am departing early Saturday morning, the 6th is my plan. I’m giving myself five days to get there. I probably won’t need that many. If I find a distraction along the way, I can chase it. Some nice weather would be nice, especially on the return as I’ll be burning precious vacation days.
Supposed to be gorgeous for the next few days in the upper Mid-West. You might be waiting out a few showers by mid-week. Good luck Marty! Be safe! (Edit)! Whoops, got a week ahead of you…..
I can pack a spare bike, but I’m already going to be washing my clothes in the sink. An XS650 Special is a poor pack mule.
FYI, temps are supposed to start dipping here in NE Indiana next weekend. High's in the upper 60's and low's in the 40's. Quite refreshing to me, but for someone from the south could be quite chilly.
I may have to suffer the South to enjoy the North. Meaning, wear the leather jacket.
My spare parts, if I can fit all of it on my bike. I’ve done quite a few trips over a thousand miles on an old Yamaha. I think this is the first time I ever prepared. Normally, I throw a leg over and go. This bike already has an @Jim rotor installed and the brushes are at 11.35 mm. I might be getting carried away. I might be better off with clean underwear.
Marty have you published your route? You know, so we can keep up with you on your adventure.
Someone looks gassed up and ready to roll at first light.
Safe travels!
Safe travels!
extra ammo! nothing is going to stop you!
Saturday morning. Until then, mostly busy. Nothing to pack but my underwear.
I have several days, so I’m going backroads. I’ll post here or “Just Ride” as I go.
dum-bass was thinking it's THIS weekend LOL. Well that gives me more time to get ready...
You can buy a cheap 6 pack of boxers at any Walmart on the way to discard them daily!!!
Or every other day if you turn them inside out.
