2015-11-20 Santiago

Stats

Distance: 26 km (16 miles)
Max Elevation: 841 m (2760 feet)
Min Elevation: 694 m (2278 feet)
Ascent: 264 m (868 feet)
Descent: 261 m (858 feet)

Description

Much bike work done the last few days. Took my time doing every unnecessary maintenance item I could think of. Bike is in tip top shape and ready for Patagonia. All thanks to my awesome hosts Claudia and her family! I've had a nice bed to sleep in and awesome meals and a shed in their beautiful backyard to wrench in everyday, taking breaks when the ladies feed me...not too bad! Tomorrow I continue south to a yet to be determined location. I'm back in my element...traveling solo without a plan.

Photos

Spares.
Replacing fuel filter. Need to remove exhaust and raise sub frame.
Replacing water pump seals...just cause.
My "Chilean Abuela"
Ignition cover had the tiniest of leaks where the cables enter so I replaced the gasket.
New camshaft.
Nickle and a dime trick to reset automatic cam chain tensioner.
My $14 amazon tool for disassembling the forks...beats KTM's $40 tool.
WP forks disassembled and cleaned.
Old parts.