What Have You Done To Your Tdm Today?

[bjorge]

Changed fork oil, as suspension had gone very sloppy. And, yes, oil was green/violet/grey, but still had the consistence of oil, not the vinegar like liquid I have seen before. Put in new oil, and thought "hmmm..." an went to bed.

Next moring, right before a work trip on the bike, it struck me: "Bloody hell, the dampening rods were not attached!" - and spent 20 mins undoing bars, fork caps - connected the rods, and I was good to go.

 

How did that happen ? I don't know, but it might be that when I last disassembled them, I forgot to tighten the rod nuts. I believe they were screwed all the way down on threads (but I'm not 100% sure, I was in a hurry). If so, they must have unwinded themselves.

 

I feel like an idiot  :istupid:

 

Anyone experienced "self-detached" damper rods ?

 

But - the bike runs beautifully !!! Also tightened head bearings. Now it's a proper dream. The fork (with Gold Valves)  is just so much better than the now gone 9er (with emulators). Took it 200kms yesterday with a big grin on my face. 

 

Asked the wife last night; "You know I have an MC savings account after selling the 9er? I just wonder what to do with it - I certainly don't need a new bike"