Tundras live: A Bunch of Idiots And A Bunch of BS- Resume discussion group

Had an errand to run, kinda rolled my lunch into it, and when I was dropping stuff off at the house I couldn't help it. Grabbed the gear and rode the bike to work. I love this thing!

 

Maybe you need less electricity and more combustion...

 

Got an email today that my armor has finally shipped (ordered 3/15)...

 

Score! You find somebody to help you get it on the truck?

 

Look at you offroading on your lunch break!

 

Hardly. That's just the parking spot at work. That bike might run down dirt roads, but "off-roading" isn't even being looked at yet.

 

I think I'll be fine, but we'll see... are you volunteering to make the drive if I need help

 

IDK where the drive is, but I'm not sure I'd be much use to you after driving that far anyway.

 

OR coast, you could be there by morning!

 

Yeah, that's a loooooong drive. Besides, IDK if he's gonna chloroform me and lock me in the basement.

 

A little bit of adderall, some espresso shots, and a monster chaser.... you'd be good to go

 

See! I knew you were trying to drug me!

 

Silly lizard; we don't have basements here...

 

Actually, that would be a pretty nice bike ride this time of year

 

For an experienced rider, sure. I've got about 700 total miles of experience spread out over a decade. Just over a hundred this year. I'm not at cross country/state trip level yet.

 

Anyway, @tripleconpanna I thought you had talked to some of the more local members about getting them on. Is that not the case?

 

I don't think his tools fit in the bike.

 

Pfft. I don't have any tools.

 

No, I think install will be fine; we had talked about dealing w/that one troublesome bolt at the rear (on the driver's side) with the larger tank. Also, we had some discussion about my choices/selection being based on shipping costs and maybe using other members to help shuffle the delivery...

We also talked a bit about me not liking the way top plates looked from RCI, and you had suggested to possible get w/a local member that welds, etc. and consider doing something custom and local (also for coating them)...

On the other hand, who knows, I do frequently jump on here during the late hours loaded up on Benadryl; so, I'm sure I've had some convos that I don't remember having...

 

I remembered those convos, but I thought you were touching base with locals. No worries. If you have a floor jack and a garage I' think it'll be fine. Just take your time.
Also, I recommend having fluid film on hand to coat the frame before the sliders go on. You won't want to remove them after they are on.

 

Uhhh, stupid question... WTF is fluid film???

 

Lanolin based coating to help prevent rust.

 

Dude I'm old; you're suppose to cut and paste me pics and link to purchase...

Also instructions: Do I wipe or spray it on? Does it need to dry before installing sliders, or can I just throw them on over the film? If it does need to dry, how long after application do I have to wait before installing?

 

Doesn't hurt to protect against in anywhere you are.

 

It's a spray or wipe with a rag. Depends on how you buy it. No need to dry.

 

I can not get any further from the east coast and still be in the US... So, is it even necessary then??? I'm assuming it's to help prevent frame corrosion from trapped moisture between the slider and frame

 

@tripleconpanna

https://www.fluid-film.com/

As for buying it, I'd buy locally. Hardware stores usually have it, sometimes auto part stores too.