Thanks for your positive comments. I hope to post more pictures as I'm able. A couple of weeks ago I spent considerable time using the FEL and scrape blade to clean up the mess left by the local power company when they cleared overgrowth within a power line cut (as it's called here in N.C.). I wish I had gotten some photos then, as that was a lot of fun.
cerlawson - The rear wheel weights were provided at no cost from the dealership. I had originally requested that they fill the tires with liquid; when the dealer compared the weight acquired by liquid and the weight acquired by wheel weights, he suggested the wheel weights as a better solution. They're quite easy to remove; I've had them off to check tire pressure and the lug nuts.
To date I've had no issues with the fuel or fuel filters. I'm running "off road diesel" here. As I understand it, there is no difference in off road or "road" diesel except in the dye used to color the fuel. The fuel meets the standard required by Kubota, according to the data posted on the fuel pump at the gas station. On only two occasions have I run the machine to less than half a tank of fuel. As a habit when I put the machine to rest for the day, after cleaning it with compressed air, I fill the tank to its brim. (A habit from my military days - leave things "clean, dry, and serviceable".)
I haven't changed the fuel filters yet. I recently did my 50 hour service (actually did the service at 42.7 hours) and changed engine oil, engine oil filter and the transmission filter. I used Kubota brand filters and Kubota brand engine oil; I topped up the transmission with Kubota brand Super UDT2.
Wildfire - thanks for your comment on the property. By the way, I sure enjoy your website and your videos. I have an old (1983) Honda C70 that I rebuilt for my youngest daughter. However, she was 13 at the time and is now 25 so she no longer rides it. That little bike runs like a sewing machine and I frequently take my four year old grandson for rides on it.
My bike is a 1999 Honda Valkyrie Interstate that I was able to bring back to life after it sat for three years. The previous and original owner became too ill to ride it anymore, hence it sat in his garage. My wife and I enjoy short trips on it; I've also done what is called the "Super Valk" conversion on it and I will on occasion go for solo drives seeking Harleys that I might blow into the weeds. (Just kidding there... I actually ride quite a bit with other guys on Harleys.)
Ben
