Took the cycle out to the lakeshore today for a test ride. ran great all the way there, and in town as well. Turns out there was some kind of festival going on though, and I sat in traffic for a long time, including at a left-turn light. when I was finally able to turn, I just got into my lane, about 20mph, and the god-damned engine misfired/stumbled again, and this time it was enough to make me lean forward unexpectedly. I haven't told the shop yet, but will once the weekend is over. It looks like I just won't be able to ride it out of town at all anymore, until either the situation resolves itself, or whatever is causing the issue actually breaks.
Also, took the new handlebars to the shop to check out whether they'll work for me, and unsurprisingly, no, they won't work - not even close to what I need, so they're going to get shipped back to the vendor this week. Having them delivered & shipping them back just cost me $65 for, in the end, absolutely nothing; it's very frustrating. On the other hand, this was a 14-inch rise handlebar & they were still too low (and pulled to far forward), so I'm now wondering if the stock 16-inch rise bars might actually work? I've no idea how I can find out though, as nobody in town has a set in stock. I'll have to drive an hour north (one way) next weekend to a shop that has them & see if they'll let me use them to estimate if they'll work. Not looking forward to it because I can't take the cycle & will have to drive the truck up. I mean, that's fine, but I'd always rather ride than drive. Maybe the fact that this has been so difficult is the universe's way of telling me I shouldn't buy it? :-(
As an aside, my ma texted me again today,acting like nothing's happened. The fact that it doesn't register with her that her behavior was wrong, makes me want to talk with her even less. On top of that, she had two 'periphery' people call me & ask me to join plans that included her; one of whom has never called me on my phone before. The coincidence of her texting, then me hearing from the people who've never called me, and then hearing from my cousin in Portland within literally a couple hours of each other, is ridiculously suspicious.
Cold Shower: 10 min @ 65°F/18.5°C
Sleep Quality Last Night (10=best): 8
10:17 p.m. - 2019-08-10
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