That is, have some one show you as opposed to the way some of us learned.
http://clubhousemotorsports.com/Clubhouse_Events.html (http://clubhousemotorsports.com/Clubhouse_Events.html)
This is in the north east so I cannot help everyone but with winter here in full swing, a plane ticket would be tempting. ;)
I have tried to arrange the dates to get through the winter with time to apply the new skills if you are so inclined. The suspension date is late enough that you may even be able to ride in and set up your own bike.
sessions are pretty laid back and directed by the group as to how in-depth we go.
For info or to sign up you can PM me or send an email to eric@clubhousemotorsports.com
Did I mention they are Free? It is at least a great excuse to get out of the cold and talk bikes again. [beer]
If anyone here doesn't know Eric, you should. He's a great guy, his knowledge seems endless and he offers it readily. He's let me borrow parts until I could source my own. I've spent hours asking stupid questions while watching him work on my bike and he hasn't once hit me. [thumbsup] Put these on your 'gotta do' list.
I'd love to, but 200+ miles is a bit far....
eric is a great guy and knows his stuff. too bad he refuses to move south. [bacon]
Quote from: froggert on February 09, 2009, 06:45:20 AM
eric is a great guy and knows his stuff. too bad he refuses to move south. [bacon]
You are not far enough south to make it tempting right now.... but you do have that new race track [bow_down]
I have been up in NH over the years for services during winter. Describing it as "cold" doesn't do it justice. Yes I know, I did have a tendancy to wear shorts, but that doesn't change the fact that its too freakin cold for too freakin long !
Oz
Quote from: ducvet on February 09, 2009, 09:11:18 AM
You are not far enough south to make it tempting right now.... but you do have that new race track [bow_down]
great, so i expect to see you down here sometime this spring. [thumbsup]
Quote from: ozmanyyy on February 10, 2009, 12:42:06 PM
I have been up in NH over the years for services during winter. Describing it as "cold" doesn't do it justice. Yes I know, I did have a tendancy to wear shorts, but that doesn't change the fact that its too freakin cold for too freakin long !
Oz
We keep it that way on purpose....
Keeps out the riff-raff. ;D
Quote from: ducpainter on February 11, 2009, 04:29:07 AM
We keep it that way on purpose....
Keeps out the riff-raff. ;D
Nah,,,,I just wear pants now :)
Oz
Ducvet, will you be bringing your famous notebook?
lol, the notebook will be there.
handcuffed to my wrist 8)
Quote from: ducvet on February 12, 2009, 05:10:10 PM
lol, the notebook will be there.
handcuffed to my wrist 8)
He had to handcuff it to his wrist. The last time I was at his house I took out my spy camera and snapped some photos of the super top secret stuff. I'm making a killing on Ebay! [laugh]
...and a good time was had by all.
So anybody thinking about going to this??? It would be a 130 mile drive for me, but I think I would learn a bunch! And getting some hands on on a bike thats not my own is even better! I'll be heading from Augusta if I do make it down if anyone else is interested, we could carpool or something! As far as I know there's one person further north tan myself!
brew [drink]
Quote from: monsterbrew on February 26, 2009, 09:41:34 AM
So anybody thinking about going to this??? It would be a 130 mile drive for me, but I think I would learn a bunch! And getting some hands on on a bike thats not my own is even better! I'll be heading from Augusta if I do make it down if anyone else is interested, we could carpool or something! As far as I know there's one person further north tan myself!
brew [drink]
It was
last Saturday.
He has two more scheduled. Two valve and four valve service.
Pm or mail him for the schedule.
Actually, I was referring to the one on the 7th next Sat for the 2 valve service. Guess I should have mentioned that!!!
brew [drink]
Quote from: monsterbrew on February 26, 2009, 09:49:30 AM
Actually, I was referring to the one on the 7th next Sat for the 2 valve service. Guess I should have mentioned that!!!
brew [drink]
I'll be there, but it's no help to you seeing as I'm in the wrong direction. ;D
i'll be there, unless i am still dog sick
Quote from: monsterbrew on February 26, 2009, 09:41:34 AM
So anybody thinking about going to this??? It would be a 130 mile drive for me, but I think I would learn a bunch! And getting some hands on on a bike thats not my own is even better! I'll be heading from Augusta if I do make it down if anyone else is interested, we could carpool or something! As far as I know there's one person further north tan myself!
brew [drink]
If you want to carpool, I am leaving from Auburn. Its a solid 2hrs from Auburn on winter roads.
excellent time!
Thanks Eric! [thumbsup]
Had fun guys! (and gal)
Its always fun to hang out and talk bikes, it never hurts when someone brings good food and its warming up outside.
Spring is on the way [moto]
Eric,
What is the date for the suspension tuning workshop?
i'm not eric, but.......
04/04/09
Quote from: herm on March 12, 2009, 05:54:53 PM
i'm not eric, but.......
04/04/09
I vote that we petition to push this date back...
Chances of me finishing reassembly (HURRY UP POWDER COATER!! [bang]) are very slim and I had eric rework both ends and would like to have him do final setup as well.
How about it?
if i were running a moto shop, i would be getting pretty busy (i hope) by mid april. might not have extra time for another session.
but WTF do i know. my bike is going to be there for a bit anyway for the 12k service....
Quote from: gage on March 13, 2009, 10:18:02 AM
I vote that we petition to push this date back...
Chances of me finishing reassembly (HURRY UP POWDER COATER!! [bang]) are very slim and I had eric rework both ends and would like to have him do final setup as well.
How about it?
I think you should show up anyway...
and bring the bike to him when it's ready.
Quote from: ducpainter on March 13, 2009, 06:08:14 PM
I think you should show up anyway...
and bring the bike to him when it's ready.
Definately going to show up to the 4 valve and suspension sessions [beer]
Sorry to get back to the board late but as you guessed it things are getting busy.
I will not be able to push the date back, my suggestion would be to come to the class and learn what needs to be done/checked. After you get your bike together ride it up some day and I would be glad to see how close we are and check/ set sag.
I also hope the powder coater is not too far backed up as I have a bunch more for him.
Eric
Quote from: ducvet on March 15, 2009, 05:21:22 PM
I will not be able to push the date back, my suggestion would be to come to the class and learn what needs to be done/checked.
Cool Sounds Good!
Quote from: ducvet on March 15, 2009, 05:21:22 PM
I also hope the powder coater is not too far backed up as I have a bunch more for him.
Don at PCA is only about a day late as of today [roll] I have to admit I am starting to get a little anxious and with the weather warming up (now) I'm even more stressed about getting it done. They said it should be early in the week.
Actually I think I am having anxiety about seeing my color choices come together it could be [thumbsup] or [puke] in which case I will either be [moto] or :'(
Anyways can't wait for these clinics because I lost the notebook where I took down the tighter valve specs that were recomended for the 4 valves and so am holding off on digging into the valves.
cool I will go make up some new specs for you. [laugh]
Who's going this Saturday?
this one is 4V, right?
i think i can miss it....
Quote from: herm on March 19, 2009, 05:20:15 AM
this one is 4V, right?
i think i can miss it....
I own one, but I'll never work on it.
I think I'll go anyway. ;D
Quote from: ducpainter on March 19, 2009, 05:24:13 AM
I own one, but I'll never work on it.
I think I'll go anyway. ;D
Going to heckle your mechanic? [evil]....
Quote from: turbodude on March 19, 2009, 05:37:42 AM
Going to heckle your mechanic? [evil]....
It's a thankless job...
but someone has to do it. ;)
Well I'll be there TO LEARN so no shenanigans or fun will be tolerated [leo]
Quote from: gage on March 19, 2009, 10:17:49 AM
Well I'll be there TO LEARN so no shenanigans or fun will be tolerated [leo]
Ok then me and Dr. Desmo will leave the beer at home. ;D
Quote from: Monstermash on March 19, 2009, 12:26:34 PM
Ok then me and Dr. Desmo will leave the beer at home. ;D
What no Crack? :'(
Quote from: gage on March 19, 2009, 10:17:49 AM
Well I'll be there TO LEARN so no shenanigans or fun will be tolerated [leo]
..so don't have fun. :P
Quote from: Monstermash on March 19, 2009, 12:26:34 PM
Ok then me and Dr. Desmo will leave the beer at home. ;D
What about wine ??!? [wine]
Adam
4 valves = more weight
2 valves = less weight
you guys will never learn [laugh]