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Posted by kawasaki.addict
- October 30, 2014, 11:40:24 AMWinter project.... ride bike everyday all winter an buy new white wall tires
Posted by jmbo
- October 30, 2014, 10:03:17 AMJust a few winter projects for the old '99er:
1) install a power port in the side cover fro battery tender and GPS support. DONE
2) Install pull back risers.
3) Touch up the boo boo when I accidentally bumped into the rear fender with the lawn mower.
4) Touch up the boo boo from the bolt in the bottom of the springer seat that somehow managed to come down and kiss the top of the fender. (Bolt removed)
5) Build a seat rail
6) Build a new back rack for my single seat. (or modify my two-up rack to fit)
Beyond that I discovered I might just have a real money-making opportunity. Since I haven't ridden the bike since early summer I realized that I currently have a tank full of gas. Back then I paid $3.85 a gallon for the gas. Gas is now $2.91. I wonder if can sell the gas in my tank for a profit?
Posted by kawasaki.addict
- October 30, 2014, 08:28:36 AMFor #6 on your list did you buy the kuryakin light controller kit? My bike had one for 7 years put on by the p.o but she melted last week an i am trying to decide weather or not to buy another
Posted by CDNRatMan
- October 29, 2014, 10:38:45 AMNo cabin fever not even close, this is preplanning, like laying in a winter of fire wood, this is getting a lot of meals ready and into the freezer, all the comfort foods so we can spend more time doing other chores that need doing, so as time allows you get things done, today will be cooking a huge pot of moose stew for the freezer, and while that is happening then get the under lay and the plywood ready for the living room. Rain has stopped and now perhaps we will get some sun and I can wash the bike or do the oil change.
Posted by pcarrell
- October 29, 2014, 08:07:14 AMSo this is what cabin fever looks like? Must be the early onset kind as we still have a long time before summer.
Posted by CDNRatMan
- October 28, 2014, 21:47:00 PM 
When you come up for the Biker Reunion this summer with the Missus, I'll make sure we have enough for all of us for at least one meal.......oh and cod tongues, those are an awesome experience to eat.
Fried Cod Tongues
Newfoundland Recipes-Cod Tongues1-www.saltjunk.comMakes 4-6 servingsIngredients:
2 lbs cod tongues
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ tsp garlic
Salt & pepper
4 tbsp pork fat (or vegetable oil)
Method
Rinse cod tongues under cold water and pat dry. In a container (or plastic bag) add flour, garlic and season to taste. Add cod tongues and shake well until evenly coated. In a skillet, med-high heat, fry cod tongues in pork fat until golden brown. Serve with a white sauce and your favourite side dish.
Posted by greenbarn
- October 28, 2014, 21:01:17 PMHmmm... Flipper Pie.... Hmmmm.....
Posted by CDNRatMan
- October 28, 2014, 12:48:18 PMArmour all the seats and tires is just as good and it shines really nice and then use it on the grips too.......
Posted by DC
- October 28, 2014, 11:51:19 AMQuote from: CDNRatMan on October 27, 2014, 20:34:48 PMI almost forgot. Don't forget to lubricate the tires. You don't need to use oil. Just get a paintbrush and brush on some transmission fluid. Make sure you thoroughly coat the treads. It makes the tires last longer. More lubrication = less tire wear. Works great!ok blinker fluid got it
muffler lub, ok on the list,
front and rear brake fluid,
winter air for tires, anything else......49 welcome home.
Posted by CDNRatMan
- October 27, 2014, 23:29:36 PMand hockey games to watch and listen to as I tinker in the warmth of the house........I have 4 flipper pies on the go and will send them to GB and PC so they can see what a good meal it is......
and for those who don't know it is a really good dish
Seal Flipper Pie
Soak seal flippers in cold water with 1 tbsp baking soda for approx ½ hour. Utilizing baking soda makes fat on seal meat turn white. Take a sharp knife and remove all traces of fat. Rinse under cold water and pat dry with a paper towel.
Makes 6-8 servings
Ingredients:
2 tbsp pork fat (or vegetable oil)
4 seal flippers (fore-paws of the seal)
1 lg onion (chopped)
2 garlic cloves (minced)
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups beef broth (or water)
1 celery stick (sm chopped)
2 lg carrots (sm chopped)
1 sm turnip (sm chopped)
1 med parsnips (sm chopped
4 med potatoes (sm chopped)
Salt & pepper
Method
In a skillet, med-high heat, sauté seal (both sides) in pork fat until lightly brown. Season to taste. Remove and set aside.
Lower to med heat, add onion and garlic, continue cooking until onion becomes golden brown (approx 5 minutes). Add flour and continue cooking over high heat until mixture or roux is slightly brown and bubbling (4-5 minutes).
Stir in broth and bring to a boil. Stir until liquid thickens. Season to taste. Return meat to pot and cover, simmer for 45 minutes or until seal flippers are partly tender. Add celery, carrot, turnip, and parsnip. Simmer for 20 minutes. Add potato and cook for another 15 minutes or until all vegetables are tender. Transfer mixture to a deep casserole dish and top with biscuit dough. Bake at 425F for 20-30 minutes or until crust is light golden brown. Let rest 10 minutes prior to serving.
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Biscuit Crust for Seal Flipper Pie
Makes 1 crust
Ingredients:
1 cup all-purpose flour (sifted)
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
¼ cup butter (cold – chop in sm cubes)
¼ cup milk (cold)
Method
Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter, until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal or small peas. Add milk and stir just to moisten dough to form a ball. Place dough on a floured surface and knead about 8 times. Roll out dough ¼ inch thick and place over casserole.
Posted by pcarrell
- October 27, 2014, 22:43:10 PMI can't believe you have all missed the most obvious thing!
Those summer spark plugs have to go! Even though the engine won't fire for many months, it needs winter spark plugs! In those northern climates, those spark plugs are fired by unicorn power, so rainbow brand spark plugs are called for!
Posted by Troll
- October 27, 2014, 20:50:47 PMTake out the summer air and keep it safe, for next year. It's totally reusable
Posted by greenbarn
- October 27, 2014, 20:49:06 PMYea, don't forget to rotate the tires....
And make sure you check the piston return springs while you have it all apart.
And, personally, I think you should put on cross-drilled brake lines. Then it WOULD be one of a kind Sunbeam Red.... Guaranteed....
Posted by CDNRatMan
- October 27, 2014, 20:34:48 PMok blinker fluid got it
muffler lub, ok on the list,
front and rear brake fluid,
winter air for tires, anything else......
49 welcome home.
Posted by 49Reo
- October 27, 2014, 20:03:29 PM...and lubricate the muffler bearings......