A Day in The Life - 2025

[pwhoever]

That is great to hear!

 

[DK Custom Products]

This first photo is from 1 month ago. Even though her eyes are open, she was hallucinating from all the drugs they were giving her. This was right after they brought her out of the induced coma. She has No recollection of what was going on back then.

This photo is from yesterday, which she took while we were talking. She is showing her scar from the port where the blood was going into her carotid artery from the ECMO.

Thank you!!!!

Kevin

 

[Zammy]

Progress Kevin, slow and steady, thanks for the update.

 

[DK Custom Products]

CELEBRATION DAY!!!

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CEO Jochen Zeitz is retiring after five years of Running Harley-Davidson into the ground!

M8's have a lot going for them (and some drawbacks), BUT they were already released before he was CEO. I cannot think of a single thing he did as CEO to Celebrate.

Here's hoping that his replacement take the MoCo back to its roots!

Kevin

 

[ultrafxr]

CELEBRATION DAY!!!

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CEO Jochen Zeitz is retiring after five years of Running Harley-Davidson into the ground!

M8's have a lot going for them (and some drawbacks), BUT they were already released before he was CEO. I cannot think of a single thing he did as CEO to Celebrate.

Here's hoping that his replacement take the MoCo back to its roots!

Kevin

Amen brother. He has been a disaster imo.

 

[ultrafxr]

You daughter is looking great. Hopefully she'll get bounced from the hospital soon.

 

[Gorilla]

WOW Kevin I cannot imagine the relief.

 

[DK Custom Products]

Interesting message I received yesterday.

Kevin

 

[DK Custom Products]

You daughter is looking great. Hopefully she'll get bounced from the hospital soon.

Yes, my hope, AND Her's Big Time. She wants to eat. lol

Kevin

 

[DK Custom Products]

WOW Kevin I cannot imagine the relief.

Yes, it is indescribable.

Kevin

 

[DK Custom Products]

The next step in the reno of the bike room is to empty these two shelves...

...these next photos are a bit more embarrassing, empty these 4 shelves...

...and these 2 shelves.

Total of 8 shelves packed into boxes temporarily. Then the shelves moved out.

This will give me the room to install the rest of the countertops and lower and upper cabinets.

Kevin

 

[DK Custom Products]

Had a couple more hours today...

Emptied the 2 black shelves...

...took the Trike Wings off the lift to get more room thru the shop from front to back. Then moved those two black shelves out, along with a smaller shelf that was behind them.

Got 5 more shelves to empty and move, then we'll be able to install the counter and cabinets.

Kevin

P.S. I have some free time tomorrow...but I am NOT planning on working on this, I'm planning on taking a few hours for a nice long, meandering ride of some country lanes.

 

[DK Custom Products]

Went out for a 2 hour putt of....

85 miles of country roads...

...stopped a few times for some pics.

My forward facing camera lens must be pretty smudged up. Here's one showing what a great riding day it was, 80 degrees, which was perfect with my mesh jacket.

Kevin

 

[DK Custom Products]

Mary and I had just started planning out our riding trips for this year when I had to go out to Cali for Jill.

Back at the trip planning this week. Looking forward to some great riding in new places, and riding with friends, this year!

Texas Hill Country ride a few years back-

Kevin

 

[evermill]

That was a great ride with some super folks. First time for me at an TT event. Plus nice ride though the river lol.

Hope to see all at the AZ gathering.

 

[DK Custom Products]

Riders, I got a call today—a new Freewheeler owner was in a serious accident. (not a member of the forum)

He’s hanging in there, but he’s got some tough injuries to overcome.

Be careful out there!

Kevin

 

[pwhoever]

Oh wow, I really hate hearing that kind of news. I will offer up a prayer for a full and speedy recovery.

 

[DK Custom Products]

The last couple of times I've ridden the front brakes were a little spongy.

It's been a little over 2 years since I flushed and replaced the brake fluid.

Looks like it is time again....

...today, after a couple of squeezes it pumped back up.

Truth of the matter is that I have gone as much as 4 years and 45K miles without a flush and replace. Not sure why this time in a little over 2 years and less than 25K miles it needs it again, but I will be doing it soon.

Kevin

 

[DK Custom Products]

That was a great ride with some super folks. First time for me at an TT event. Plus nice ride though the river lol.

Hope to see all at the AZ gathering.

Hey Ed,

Looking forward to seeing you in AZ this year.

Yeah, that was interesting with the "road" going thru the river.

Here is a photo taken from the trike of what it looked like where the "road" was not. lol

Kevin

 

[pwhoever]

This is one thing I feel very strong about. Since motorcycles use way less brake fluid than autos do, the components are more susceptible to contaminated brake fluid. And even though it's a "sealed" system, there is still ways that water can get introduced into the system. Failure to do the flush every 2 years was the most likely cause for the several recalls on the Goldwings. If done every 2 years, there is less chance for contamination or corrosion down the line in the braking systems. It can be a pain to do sometimes but the preventive measure is well worth it.

 

[JTJersey]

This is one thing I feel very strong about. Since motorcycles use way less brake fluid than autos do, the components are more susceptible to contaminated brake fluid. And even though it's a "sealed" system, there is still ways that water can get introduced into the system. Failure to do the flush every 2 years was the most likely cause for the several recalls on the Goldwings. If done every 2 years, there is less chance for contamination or corrosion down the line in the braking systems. It can be a pain to do sometimes but the preventive measure is well worth it.

Something I've wondered about. If I remove the cover to check the moisture content of the brake fluid (I have the tester) doesn't removing the cover run the risk of letting moisture into the system?

 

[pwhoever]

Something I've wondered about. If I remove the cover to check the moisture content of the brake fluid (I have the tester) doesn't removing the cover run the risk of letting moisture into the system?

I would say yes. Anytime it's exposed to air, it's no longer a sealed system and can absorb moisture. That's why you really don't want to hang on to a bottle of brake fluid after opening and using it. It's better to just buy a new unopened bottle to use.

Many motorcycle master cylinders will have a view window. As long as it's colorless, I would probably trust the fluid in there. If it's starting to yellow before the 2 year exchange interval is up, I would consider doing a flush of the system early.

 

[DK Custom Products]

Getting Excited about the Open House in a bit over a month!

We were getting some work done on the planning of it today.

Looking forward to visiting with old friends and making some new ones.

Games are gonna be a lot of fun too!

Kevin

 

[DK Custom Products]

Had plans to go for a Ride today.

Instead, ended up talking with Jill for a couple of hours. She has been back to eating food for over a week now (after more than 8 weeks of liquid being pumped directly into her stomach) AND...

She is scheduled to be discharged next Wednesday.

She is SUPER excited to get out of the hospital.

Can't tell you how happy I am. We almost lost her.

Kevin

 

[pwhoever]

Absolutely phenomenal news! I'm happy for you, Jill and the family! Wow, what a scare that was.

 

[Zammy]

Wonderful news Kevin, happy for all the family on her recovery.

 

[RKplus10]

Great news! Prayers work.

 

[ultrafxr]

Wonderful news Kevin. So glad Jill is doing so well.

 

[DK Custom Products]

This wasn't today. But I was reminded of this particular "day in the life" this morning.

Here is what happened, to the best of my recollection.

The drawing below lays out the scene.

#1 shows me stopped, at an intersection, next to a truck with its hood up, overheating.

#2 shows a truck, pulling a trailer, coming toward me from the right.

#3 shows the trailer uncoupling from the truck by way of the trailer coming off the hitch ball

This photo shows the place where I was sitting next to the truck with the hood up. It ALSO shows where the decoupled trailer ended up.

Was very eerie to watch...I was prepared to move if the trailer had continued on the asphalt. Speed limit on that road is 55mph and it would have still been going at a good clip if it stayed on the asphalt.

Here's the decoupled truck...Nope, he was not using safety chains.

Good reminder to me to always keep my head on a swivel, and to always keep the bike in gear at stops.

Kevin

 

[DK Custom Products]

Absolutely phenomenal news! I'm happy for you, Jill and the family! Wow, what a scare that was.

Wonderful news Kevin, happy for all the family on her recovery.

Wonderful news Kevin. So glad Jill is doing so well.

Great news! Prayers work.

Thank you from our family to everyone that sent thoughts and prayers. It helped us all thru this time, especially Jill.

Once she was conscious & coherent, I read her some of the posts you made here. She was overwhelmed with gratitude.

Kevin