How was your Wednesday of your "Short Week"

So it’s Wednesday and everybody is pumped because it is a short week. On the radio, people you see out and about, and especially those people with normal work schedules. Well, Wednesday for me was simply an off day from working out. Nothing to rush for except trying to get the bike done in anticipation of late August. After taking Brianna to school I headed over to the Croley shop (garage) and Jason and I began the putting back together process of what we had dismantled. The shock and forks freshly oiled from their visit to SIX12 Suspension, tires with new bearings, a new set of handle bars, and a new clutch lever were the items to put back on. All was happening in a flash as the day sped on and our work up to that point was just spot on. Getting to a stopping point it was time for a quick lunch at good ole’ Fat Boy’s. Jason and I sat at the table and were solving all the problems in the motocross and off-road world. After a quick bite it was back to the shop to begin another tear down process. I know, I said we were putting things back together and we did, but now we were getting into the engine. Some things were easy and others were just a little tougher than anticipated. The silencer was repacked in about one and a half minutes. This was cool because the last time I had to do this little project it took at least one hour, maybe two. The jug which houses the piston did not go so easily. Jason dropped one of the bolts off the water pump down into the impeller. This could have been catastrophic if it were not for this snazzy little magnetic pole that I happen to have at my disposal. After averting the tragedy we attempted to remove the jug and noticed that it did not clear the frame. We then removed the radiators out of the way and still no jug removal. Okay, this has to come off so what is the next thing we can take apart? Let’s take off the head of the jug. Finally, with some finagling we wriggled it out of it spot and then the jug decided that it would allow itself to be removed from the lower case. We dismantled the carburetor, took apart the sub-frame, and cleaned (chiseled) away the months, okay years, of grime that had accumulated on these pieces. Just for giggles we took off the ignition cover and then realized we were going to need some new bolts. This gave us the excuse we needed for a little shopping trip to our local Tractor Supply. Instead of the silly Yamaha Phillips head screws we have opted for the hex head bolts. Once we got back Senior Croley was there to inspect our craftsmanship and determine if the jug was in acceptable shape for the rebuild. All was well so now we are waiting on three more pieces to hopefully complete the YZ rebuild some time next week. We still need the replacement piston, fuel cock, and hour meter. The last one is because Jason says my maintenance habits need reminded and that I will not be able to ignore the clock. Whatever, as long as I have him in my pits he will be my hour meter. Just kidding, but not really. My day was over at around 5 pm so in reality I had a normal working day. I worked, took breaks, ate some lunch, worked, took some breaks, and then came home. That wasn’t so bad. Well, it is about 9:30 now and the ladies are just settling in from a busy day at the barn. There are always good stories that come from the barn. Today was no different. The ladies are learning what muscles they need to enhance to better post on the English trot and the Western jog. Gentleman, yes your imagination will take control of this vision. The only problem with your vision is that my nine year old daughter has to do these exercises and that is just wrong. It’s now 9:45 and piano practice for the Pod is just about over. Early evenings in this house are nonexistent and I don’t know if I could have it any other way. I don’t have a traditional schedule when I am working and I definitely don’t have one while I am off. At this point in my life I don’t think I would trade it. Okay, if the right job, position, or dream hit me maybe I would think about it but it sure is nice to have off on a Wednesday during everyone else’s short week to work on my motorcycle.