BigD Posted June 2, 2008 #26 Posted June 2, 2008 Hi Goose, I would like to take a few inches off my windshield. Please pencil me in if you have the time. It sounds like you might be a pretty busy guy. I'm planning on new tires later this year, and I would really like to watch or help you change a few tires out. Thanks
V7Goose Posted June 2, 2008 Author #27 Posted June 2, 2008 Hey Don, I have just been assuming you have a bike jack (and probably just one). And I know it is not practical for any of us riding in to bring our own bike jacks too, but I thought I would mention it in case someone else is going to drive over and can bring a jack also. If we have a number of folks needing a bike jack for tire or other maintenance, that may be a bottleneck for us! Goose
V7Goose Posted June 2, 2008 Author #28 Posted June 2, 2008 Have you mounted a 6 ply Kendra on these things yet??? They don't jump on there very well do they FrogMan?? Trust me, if you have a machine and tire lube, it is not hard to put any tire on the correct sized rim! The tougher part is often getting the bead to seat when you try to air it up the first time, but I even got tire donuts for that.
Cinderella Posted June 2, 2008 #29 Posted June 2, 2008 Hey Don, I have just been assuming you have a bike jack (and probably just one). And I know it is not practical for any of us riding in to bring our own bike jacks too, but I thought I would mention it in case someone else is going to drive over and can bring a jack also. If we have a number of folks needing a bike jack for tire or other maintenance, that may be a bottleneck for us! Goose we should be able to bring our along........
Gary N. Posted June 2, 2008 #30 Posted June 2, 2008 Hey Don, I have just been assuming you have a bike jack (and probably just one). Goose My jack and adaptor will be there and available to use.
Freebird Posted June 2, 2008 #31 Posted June 2, 2008 Yes, I have one and a Carbon One lift adapter. Anybody else who is driving and can bring one, that will be great.
cecdoo Posted June 2, 2008 #33 Posted June 2, 2008 Well I put the spacer block on my running lites and replaced the screws on my hard bags with knobs, so I'm thinkin I am about ready to rebuild someones trans if they need it:rotf::rotf::rotf:Craig
Squidley Posted June 2, 2008 #34 Posted June 2, 2008 I'll be bringing my jack and hopefully a lift adapter, my electrical box and tools to drill R/K mufflers.
Pappa Bear Posted June 2, 2008 #35 Posted June 2, 2008 My first maint day! Can't wait to meet a bunch of you to see if you say the same things that I do when working on her! I need to get in line for a carb sync. Will anyone be able to tackle fork seals? She has 29k on her, would I need to replace bushings? Let me know what I need to bring. I have a set of used diaphrams Marcarl sent me if anyone needs them, I'll bring them along. Most important, I'm gonna need directions from Rt 2 to Dons place. See ya soon , Ron:biker: PS leaving for St Louis on the 20th, gonna be a good time !
wkboard Posted June 3, 2008 #36 Posted June 3, 2008 I would love to check the valves on mine, or watch it done on someone else's so I can do it at home. 52k miles- it probably needs it. what gaskets are needed to do it? anything else? I cut down my winshield, and it is very easy. would be glad to help with that. Or anything else. I am also interested in colortune and seting carb mixtures. I don't know anything about it, but am eager to learn. I am very excited to meet everyone! What a cool opportunity! Drive safe everyone!!!
Dano Posted June 3, 2008 #37 Posted June 3, 2008 I would love to check the valves on mine, or watch it done on someone else's so I can do it at home. 52k miles- it probably needs it. what gaskets are needed to do it? anything else? I'm gonna try to show ya'll how to do it, you'll need new valve cover gaskets and probably the cover bolt gaskets too. Mine were hard as heck and I had to cut them off. Most likely, tho, we might not have the right shims to use. I have BuddyRichs kit, and I found that the shims I needed most were in the 265, 270 and 275 range. There's plenty of the other sizes in the kit (probably 2 dozen 280's!) If Don's got one, we'll need a 30mm socket and ratchet to turn the motor over, and a thin 18mm socket to remove the plugs. I'll have the feeler guages and kit. See you there! Dan Note to FozzyN--- see if you can get some Speedbleeders sent to Dons, will help the bleeding process go a lot easier!
Squidley Posted June 3, 2008 #38 Posted June 3, 2008 Folks, Not wanting to rain on anyones parade here, but some of the things that I have been reading are VERY involved projects. I would have to say that some reconsideration might be in order. Fork seals are time consuming and having a clean area to work is a must. The same with adjusting valves, The reason I mention this is I know how these things turn out and the day will fly by so fast and we will all be BSing that we should really think about performing simple maintenance tasks. I'm not saying this to let anyone down, but we have to be practical and Don has been gracious enough to open up his home to us for this, and we dont want to destroy his garage ans urroundings with grease and grime. A good rule of thumb is to keep the repairs you have in mind to a 60 to 90 minute max. There are many members that will come to folks houses and help with larger maintenance needs....just something to keep in mind
stardbog Posted June 3, 2008 #39 Posted June 3, 2008 Brad I need to change kataklinger and bolbocing with shraubciger, and mayby same cvikcangle work. That's easy. :rotf::rotf:
pearlyvereen Posted June 3, 2008 #40 Posted June 3, 2008 I just got here--Where is the mx day and when? Ken
stardbog Posted June 3, 2008 #41 Posted June 3, 2008 I just got here--Where is the mx day and when? Ken Ken It's In Oberlin, OH @ FreeBird's House, And will be this Sat 7th. You are welcome to step By and have fun.
V7Goose Posted June 3, 2008 Author #42 Posted June 3, 2008 I just got here--Where is the mx day and when? Ken It is this Saturday in Ohio. I'll be riding through Charlotte on Thursday afternoon/Friday morning - if you want to meet me somewhere around there, you are welcome to ride on up with me. Goose
Freebird Posted June 3, 2008 #43 Posted June 3, 2008 Be there or be square. WOW...I'm stuck in the 60's. Far out.
Eck Posted June 3, 2008 #44 Posted June 3, 2008 Be there or be square. WOW...I'm stuck in the 60's. Far out. dig it man.......
V7Goose Posted June 3, 2008 Author #46 Posted June 3, 2008 I'd rather be square than bent, but then again, I'm a diver. Goose
Squeeze Posted June 3, 2008 #47 Posted June 3, 2008 Brad I need to change kataklinger and bolbocing with shraubciger, and mayby same cvikcangle work. That's easy. :rotf::rotf: Wow, my bad English doesn't allow me to read this ... Could someone translate this, PLEASEEEEEEEE ?? :rotf::rotf::rotf:
Pappa Bear Posted June 3, 2008 #48 Posted June 3, 2008 10-4 on nixing the fork seal project, means more time to lend a hand and meet people!!!!!!
Dano Posted June 4, 2008 #49 Posted June 4, 2008 Wow, my bad English doesn't allow me to read this ... Could someone translate this, PLEASEEEEEEEE ?? :rotf::rotf::rotf: Come on Squeeze, can't you tell that his framberlitz is on the rise and the doomaflotchy thingy is mis-combobulated and the hair dryer quit working this morning??????
Dano Posted June 4, 2008 #50 Posted June 4, 2008 On a more serious note, I had planned on showing how to do a valve adjustment on my bike, as the gaskets are fresh and I know it won't leak after putting her back together. Just a quick run through on how to use the tool and feeler gauges, how to remove and replace a shim and recheck. I knew I didn't want to take all day, as I got cheesecake to eat!!!!!! Thanks for the reminder, though, as I'm sure that we can become consumed by this stuff. Dan
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