After reading a recent thread in the How-to section, there is something I want to try with my shitty forks. While doing this, I'd like to set up the sag on my bike as good as I can with what's there.
So, Shultz, as always, is nice enough to lend a hand at his place. We've been talking about a suspension and mod day for quite some time. And being that the weather is getting better and the prime riding season is just weeks away, what better time to set up our bikes properly and finish up any last minute winter mods.
Obviously this weekend is out, with the Maxton trip if that's still going on.
But Dave is open any weekend in April after this one as am I. Both Saturday and Sunday work for me, though I have to work Saturday's so I would have to be home by 5:00.
So, if anyone wants to join, please post up with a date that works for you. Either the 11th, 18th, or 25th (which is Easter weekend).
I'd love to get the suspension on the SS set up right for my weight and we've been talking about this since the first get-together I went to at the Brier Creek Ale house, like 3 years ago.
Quote from: superjohn on April 02, 2009, 05:04:17 AM
I'd love to get the suspension on the SS set up right for my weight and we've been talking about this since the first get-together I went to at the Brier Creek Ale house, like 3 years ago.
So it this an "I'll be there," or does your attendance also depend on "the negotiations?"
[laugh]
I'll come by but am planning a mountain trip on the 10th through the 12th to learn some new routes.
Quote from: pompetta on April 02, 2009, 07:03:55 AM
So it this an "I'll be there," or does your attendance also depend on "the negotiations?"
[laugh]
Depends. Union goes on strike and I get 12 hour work days, 6 days a week. Talk about down on your luck :'(
Quote from: superjohn on April 02, 2009, 02:53:08 PM
Depends. Union goes on strike and I get 12 hour work days, 6 days a week. Talk about down on your luck :'(
Damn. Are you at least pulling overtime salary?
Quote from: pompetta on April 02, 2009, 06:19:08 PM
Damn. Are you at least pulling overtime salary?
Nope. No overtime. No night or weekend differential. The glory of management.
Quote from: superjohn on April 02, 2009, 07:27:06 PM
Nope. No overtime. No night or weekend differential. The glory of management.
Dude, that blows large ones, but at least you still have a job. I guess that's even more reason to hate unions.
Quote from: Jobu on April 02, 2009, 08:29:21 PM
Dude, that blows large ones, but at least you still have a job. I guess that's even more reason to hate unions.
Yeah, having a job these days is a good thing and mine is pretty secure (because no one else wants it).
I understand the union's point. They're being asked to make a lot of concessions all at once. All I can hope for is a compromise agreement at the 11th hour.
Dang, too bad this is in Central NC. I would love something like this up here in the mountains as suspensions is one of those areas I'm not comfortable tinkering (just like transmissions & timing/head stuff) ~
JM
Looks like the 18th and/or 19th is gonna work best for me, and Dave has no problem with those dates.
If this event falls on the weekend of 18 / 19, can I get a PM with Dave's addr, please? I was there once but that was a while ago and well, being old, I just don't remember exactly where I was! I've got spacers and fresh oil that'd I'd like to get into the GT's forks.
Quote from: ncgt1000 on April 08, 2009, 06:09:00 AM
If this event falls on the weekend of 18 / 19, can I get a PM with Dave's addr, please? I was there once but that was a while ago and well, being old, I just don't remember exactly where I was! I've got spacers and fresh oil that'd I'd like to get into the GT's forks.
Spacers and oil, I was planning on doing the same thing. If the 18th definitely works for you, we can go ahead and make it a solid date. I can't remember Dave's exact address, so I'll let him send you a PM.
What are you using for spacers?
Quote from: Jobu on April 08, 2009, 07:46:09 AM
Spacers and oil, I was planning on doing the same thing. If the 18th definitely works for you, we can go ahead and make it a solid date. I can't remember Dave's exact address, so I'll let him send you a PM.
What are you using for spacers?
I pm-ed Neil earlier.
I'm free for the 18th & 19th. Since I'm a little larger than what Ducati uses as the standard rider, I am pretty sure I could use a suspension adjustment. I am also in need of a new front tire. If Dave is willing do a little tire changing and one more participant is okay, I can handle the grill. :)
Ken
Quote from: minkman on April 08, 2009, 10:43:10 AM
I'm free for the 18th & 19th. Since I'm a little larger than what Ducati uses as the standard rider, I am pretty sure I could use a suspension adjustment. I am also in need of a new front tire. If Dave is willing do a little tire changing and one more participant is okay, I can handle the grill. :)
Ken
Yay!!!
Tire change -- no problem!!
You ARE the grill man! ;D
Now if Mr. Tentative will post up!! [roll] ;D
Quote from: the_Journeyman on April 06, 2009, 08:34:55 AM
Dang, too bad this is in Central NC. I would love something like this up here in the mountains as suspensions is one of those areas I'm not comfortable tinkering (just like transmissions & timing/head stuff) ~
JM
Make the trip...you can stay at my place.
There are a few of us in the RDU area who have done valve adjustments. You should make the trip next time for that too.
Hmmmm...this might be a good time to open the Ex-Box for repairs.
John - are you willing to do a little welding on the guts of my Ex-Box?
I've got a pre-marriage meeting (ceremony/make sure we're ready/hammer out ceremony details) on the 18th with my fiancée & the official (1 of 4) so I'll have to pass on this one. I appreciate your offer on the stay, as I'm 4ish hours from Raleigh. [thumbsup] I'll keep watch for other happenings though and try to join up next time. Seems like a great crowd in the RDU area ~
I don't mind valve adjustments, I've been doing them on the Monster for the past few intervals. I just don't really understand the whole timing thing where I could pull a head, put it back on and know everything was operating correctly.
JM
Quote from: the_Journeyman on April 08, 2009, 11:25:52 AM
I've got a pre-marriage meeting (ceremony/make sure we're ready/hammer out ceremony details) on the 18th with my fiancée & the official (1 of 4) so I'll have to pass on this one. I appreciate your offer on the stay, as I'm 4ish hours from Raleigh. [thumbsup] I'll keep watch for other happenings though and try to join up next time. Seems like a great crowd in the RDU area ~
I don't mind valve adjustments, I've been doing them on the Monster for the past few intervals. I just don't really understand the whole timing thing where I could pull a head, put it back on and know everything was operating correctly.
JM
OK, next time maybe.
About the head work -- all the more reason to come here and do it. We could get a good crowd together, possibly including a tech with Duc training.
Oh, about your pending marriage -- best wishes!!
Quote from: Jobu on April 08, 2009, 07:46:09 AM
Spacers and oil, I was planning on doing the same thing. If the 18th definitely works for you, we can go ahead and make it a solid date. I can't remember Dave's exact address, so I'll let him send you a PM.
What are you using for spacers?
18th works for me but so does the 19th.
I was planning on using thick walled PVC but a MI friend made me a pair to spec out of aluminum. They were free but the delivery time was terrible!
Quote from: pompetta on April 08, 2009, 11:16:32 AM
Now if Mr. Tentative will post up!! [roll] ;D
Is that me? It sounds like me, but I'm not sure. ;D
I'll show up unless it's raining or unless I'm working 7a to 7p :(
Quote from: pompetta on April 08, 2009, 11:21:06 AM
Hmmmm...this might be a good time to open the Ex-Box for repairs.
John - are you willing to do a little welding on the guts of my Ex-Box?
I should be able to make either the 18th or 19th.
And of course I'll weld it up for you.
[thumbsup]
Hey Rameses, can you weld aluminum? My poor little Duc needs a weld on the oil cooler and especially the bolt surrounds for the kickstand/rearsets. [popcorn]
Quote from: superjohn on April 08, 2009, 03:33:16 PM
Is that me? It sounds like me, but I'm not sure. ;D
I'll show up unless it's raining or unless I'm working 7a to 7p :(
Yeah, that's you!! I hope you can make it.
Quote from: Rameses on April 08, 2009, 07:29:16 PM
I should be able to make either the 18th or 19th.
And of course I'll weld it up for you.
[thumbsup]
Kewl, thanks! I just hope that the welder can "reach" down into the resonator of the Ex-Box. :-\ No one knows what it looks like (and therefore how much room there is) in there. Regardless, I ordered some stainless rivets from McMaster-Carr to button it back up.
Quote from: Blackout on April 08, 2009, 07:58:56 PM
Hey Rameses, can you weld aluminum? My poor little Duc needs a weld on the oil cooler and especially the bolt surrounds for the kickstand/rearsets. [popcorn]
Welding aluminium is difficult, but I wouldn't put it past him.
If not, Tom at Carolina Custom Powdercoating can weld aluminium. Or, a radiator shop could do it.
I don't have a setup capable of welding aluminum.
If using a MIG machine, it requires a spool gun since the aluminum wire isn't stiff enough to push through the lead.
If you have one, I can weld it for you though.
(But my guess would be that if you had one, you'd know how to use it.)
Quote from: Rameses on April 09, 2009, 08:44:08 PM
I don't have a setup capable of welding aluminum.
If using a MIG machine, it requires a spool gun since the aluminum wire isn't stiff enough to push through the lead.
If you have one, I can weld it for you though.
(But my guess would be that if you had one, you'd know how to use it.)
A spool gun for the MIG welder I have is around $250. I'll put that on the shopping list. I'd really like to learn to weld steel AND aluminium.
Well, I need to amend my availability. I'm busy Sunday, but am still available Saturday.
Quote from: minkman on April 10, 2009, 06:04:26 AM
Well, I need to amend my availability. I'm busy Sunday, but am still available Saturday.
SATURDAY IS THE DAY.
sorry for yelling ;D
Quote from: pompetta on April 10, 2009, 08:37:24 AM
SATURDAY IS THE DAY.
sorry for yelling ;D
STOP YELLING AT ME. :P
Saturday sounds good. I think Rameses is pregnant doging out on us though, so don't go tearing your Ex-box apart just yet Dave.
Quote from: Jobu on April 11, 2009, 06:23:51 AM
STOP YELLING AT ME. :P
Saturday sounds good. I think Rameses is pregnant doging out on us though, so don't go tearing your Ex-box apart just yet Dave.
make the beast with two backs.
It sounds bad -- lots of tinny rattling. :(
Quote from: pompetta on April 11, 2009, 12:08:04 PM
make the beast with two backs.
It sounds bad -- lots of tinny rattling. :(
So Dave, I'm planning on measuring and buying/making shims in Raleigh on Saturday, which means I need a fairly early start.
What time you gonna be available to kick this shit off?
Yep.
Sorry about the pregnant dog-out guys.
I'm actually scheduled to work at two jobs on Saturday, so either way I work it, I can't make it. :-\
Dave, I'll come over and weld up your box sometime soon though. I'll give you a call and we'll figure it out.
What time is the fun starting tomorrow?
We can start around 9am.
See you all then!!
Quote from: Rameses on April 17, 2009, 12:36:16 AM
Yep.
Sorry about the pregnant dog-out guys.
I'm actually scheduled to work at two jobs on Saturday, so either way I work it, I can't make it. :-\
Dave, I'll come over and weld up your box sometime soon though. I'll give you a call and we'll figure it out.
My buddy Ubie and I are gonna give the fix a try. [evil]
Plus, its just a matter of time before I break down and order BoomTubes.
Quote from: pompetta on April 17, 2009, 10:27:57 AM
We can start around 9am.
See you all then!!
I've picked up some sort of cold that really kicks my ass in the mornings. So I don't know what time I will manage to get up and going. But I'll be there for sure.
Quote from: Jobu on April 17, 2009, 09:20:52 PM
I've picked up some sort of cold that really kicks my ass in the mornings. So I don't know what time I will manage to get up and going. But I'll be there for sure.
I picked up the same. I think it's called a hangover. I'll be there in a little while.