Let the mods begin

[cactusjack]

Originally Posted by markclark57

Any mods that you might sugjest for a "soon to be in Phoenix" Nomad?
Already on board with PCIII, Cobra tru-duals, Chuckster's single plate intake, and a bunch of high end security stuff.

Nope, that's about all you can do. Just use 91 octane, at least when it's hot out.

[ponch]

Originally Posted by markclark57

Any mods that you might sugjest for a "soon to be in Phoenix" Nomad?
Already on board with PCIII, Cobra tru-duals, Chuckster's single plate intake, and a bunch of high end security stuff.

Just make sure the coolant has been changed and the oil too, then just ride, ride, ride. May be you want to use Amsoil or Mobil 1 due tot he heat, but I think there's nothing outside of normal maintenance that you have to worry about. I imagine that those hot roads wear tires faster. May be Scott can shed light on it.

[markclark57]

Thanks guys, Got the re-map done with 87 in the tank. I've never had an emissions test but I think it will pass now. I'm already on Mobile 1 oil. Still haven't changed the front tire. My back one is GYTT 205/60-16, but won't need the wet traction as much down there. :) Really looking forward to the "ride, ride, ride" part.

[cactusjack]

Originally Posted by markclark57

Thanks guys, Got the re-map done with 87 in the tank. I've never had an emissions test but I think it will pass now. I'm already on Mobile 1 oil. Still haven't changed the front tire. My back one is GYTT 205/60-16, but won't need the wet traction as much down there. :) Really looking forward to the "ride, ride, ride" part.

It was 104 yesterday, it's supposed to be 108 on Wednesday and it hasn't even gotten "hot" here yet. It will be over 100° here everyday until mid-September. That's hard to get used to. What I found even harder to get used to is the fact that in the summer you go outside at midnight and it's still over 100° out. Logically, your brain thinks it should cool off when the sun goes down, like it does in most places.

My wife has had it with this place. She hates it here and wants to move.

[rflnomad]

+1 with the heat down here also! On our Electra Glide, we ran standard 'dino' oil, I just added a cooler and changed it at 2500 miles. I eventually went to Mobil 1 and went 4500 per change.
We still have our 1980 Wide Glide; man, the old Shovelheads get real cranky when they get hot! And it doesn't take much!

As far as exhaust, We used the factory slip on touring mufflers from Harley. 49 state legal, quiet but a great tone and the fit & finish was excellent.

my .02c

[ponch]

Originally Posted by cactusjack

It was 104 yesterday, it's supposed to be 108 on Wednesday and it hasn't even gotten "hot" here yet. It will be over 100° here everyday until mid-September. That's hard to get used to. What I found even harder to get used to is the fact that in the summer you go outside at midnight and it's still over 100° out. Logically, your brain thinks it should cool off when the sun goes down, like it does in most places.

My wife has had it with this place. She hates it here and wants to move.

Where to?

[ponch]

As I said in another thread, California has great weather. If the politics were better, I'd consider it. I was up in Sanata cruz last week. 50-52 at night, 65-70 during the day, dry and it's like that 9 months out of the year. The roads are incredible, at least compared to Iowa. I had my Suburban going through some of those turns...it was like a hippo on dancing with the stars. I with I had my bike here.

[cactusjack]

Originally Posted by ponch

Where to?

She's mentioned Portland, Denver, even going back to Salt Lake City. The problem is I am a senior level IT professional, and it's tough to find a decent job at my age when they can hire young people whose ink isn't dry on their diplomas yet for a lot less.

Plus, I have a fully-funded pension and now may have insurability issues due to my recent medical troubles. So it may not be economically feasible to relocate, at least not at this time.

[blowndodge]

something will turn up Scott.

Even though I work for the state and have 10 year we are cutting back too. I never know if our facility is on the chopping block. Fortunately a seasoned legal person of college boneheadedness is always employable in my field.

In your case, now is the time to look into better geographic locations (weather) and income, bennies, etc.... Something should turn up..

[markclark57]

Originally Posted by cactusjack

It was 104 yesterday, it's supposed to be 108 on Wednesday and it hasn't even gotten "hot" here yet. It will be over 100° here everyday until mid-September. That's hard to get used to. What I found even harder to get used to is the fact that in the summer you go outside at midnight and it's still over 100° out. Logically, your brain thinks it should cool off when the sun goes down, like it does in most places.

My wife has had it with this place. She hates it here and wants to move.

Awesome, I should have our 5 bed 2 bath ready and on the market in about 6 weeks. With Microsoft and Boing within minutes. We could just swap locations.

[ponch]

Originally Posted by cactusjack

She's mentioned Portland, Denver, even going back to Salt Lake City. The problem is I am a senior level IT professional, and it's tough to find a decent job at my age when they can hire young people whose ink isn't dry on their diplomas yet for a lot less.

Plus, I have a fully-funded pension and now may have insurability issues due to my recent medical troubles. So it may not be economically feasible to relocate, at least not at this time.

Colorado is nice. I've never been to Portland, I hear it rains a lot. As far as SLC goes, I've only been through there once and we did stop at Park City. I was surprised at the aggressiveness of the drivers. Almost as bad as NY and that's saying a lot. Nouveau riche came to mind too. Of course, I am sure YMMV.

I hear you on the age thing. as far as the health issues go, if it's a group policy, they usually have to take you.

[cactusjack]

Originally Posted by ponch

Colorado is nice. I've never been to Portland, I hear it rains a lot. As far as SLC goes, I've only been through there once and we did stop at Park City. I was surprised at the aggressiveness of the drivers. Almost as bad as NY and that's saying a lot. Nouveau riche came to mind too. Of course, I am sure YMMV.

I hear you on the age thing. as far as the health issues go, if it's a group policy, they usually have to take you.

I have been to Portland on business a few times. It's a gorgeous place. When I was there, I saw rain, snow, fog, hail and sunshine all in the same day. I wouldn't mind living there.

Colorado is probably my first choice. I am a Broncos fan, and I'd love to see a game at Invesco Field. Denver seems to have a milder winter than Salt Lake, since it's on the other side of the Rockies. Winter storms come into Salt Lake and stall against the 11,000 mountains on the east side of the valley, and just dump snow. I don't ski anymore, so I couldn't care less about snow.

Salt Lake City would be my last choice. I lived there for 40 years and while it's a nice place, a certain religious group has the state in an iron grip. I'm used to buying Powerball tickets at the convenience store and buying liquor in the grocery store on Sundays. Neither of which is possible in Utah. ::)

Honestly, I wouldn't mind relocating. Yes, I might lose the ability to ride 12 months a year, but I wouldn't burn my hand opening my car door in July, either.

[blowndodge]

If you did move to Colorado and couldn't ride during the winter you know you'd be fodder for everyone who's noses you rubbed in the snow about riding all year round don't you?!!

[ponch]

Originally Posted by Blowndodge "Darksider"

If you did move to Colorado and couldn't ride during the winter you know you'd be fodder for everyone who's noses you rubbed in the snow about riding all year round don't you?!!

If he moved south of Denver, the winters are milder. Probably milder than I get in Iowa. I think Colorado Springs gets over 300 days of sunshine a year. What snow they do get goes away fast. Something to consider.

[markclark57]

You can usually ride 12 months a year in the Puget sound area as well. Just need a full face helmet, lots of "rian-X" and a heated liner set to get away with it. There are some times that ice/snow keep you in the garage, but they rarely last the whole month.
I'll still gladly trade 4 +/- months of necessary A/C for the local 8-9 months of 24/7 heating my house with a furnace and freezing my A** of on my motorcycle. :)