The date options are the 18th, 25th July, 1st, 8th or the 15th August post the dates that won't work for you. The subjects mentioned are Carbs assembly/disassembly, Balancing and maintenance, Valves and Belts Class, Suspension and there is always the basic class we had before. These should work out in time wise. Post which of these you like or the subjects you want to see that are not up here for this time frame.
Stuff you should know:
The Class will be taught By Stuart Rust in Mansfield and will start at around 9:00am. It will last around 4hrs (it has in the past gone longer but I don’t think it has ever gone shorter) and will cost 50$. We need at least 5 people for a class to make. Your bike can be an example depending on the subject. For instance valves would take forever to disassemble and could be damaged by a classmate, but setting up suspension you need the rider and his bike.
Carb tuning requires a dyno, you can do it without but with no feed back you don’t really no what you are getting. That said a class including assembly/disassembly, Balancing and maintenance is a possibility and we have at least one bike with a Kiehin flat FCR carburetor.
Kirk
Can't make this one but synching and jetting carbs went on for decades before dynos. Dynos kick ass for sure, whether carbed or fuel injected bikes. But the "butt dyno" on the street or track always seems to work pretty good. My 916SPS is a great example. Runs like stink on the dyno and the print out looks good but in real life it kinda sucks. Stumbles, backfires, barfs... I digress.
Maybe he'll teach you about plug chops and how to read a plug to get an idea of where to go with the jetting. ;D Did I ever mention that I met the guy who invented dirt? [laugh]
You guys enjoy this one... Stuart kicks butt. As if I need to say that.
Quote from: fastwin on July 06, 2009, 03:46:51 PM
Did I ever mention that I met the guy who invented dirt? [laugh]
are you saying you're as old as dirt? :o
Nah, just met the dude that invented it. Nice guy. Said he used to ride with some squid named Methuselah. [moto] End of threadjack. ;D
just don't lay in it too long. ;D
Kirk doesn't mind the thread jack.
I could do the 15th.
I'd be interested in suspenders for sure. I'd like to adjust my rear ride height as well (bike has adjuster).
I'd also dig learning about carbs but it isn't vital for me right now.
Steve
Really would like to learn valves and belts. Anytime in Aug. is good for me.
any date will work for me, but for $50 I want to beable to take a dip in Stuart's pool
and there better be steaks on the BarB ;-)
Quote from: bullethead on July 06, 2009, 03:18:36 PM
The date options are the 18th, 25th July, 1st, 8th or the 15th August post the dates that won't work for you. .
Stuff you should know:
The Class will be taught By Stuart Rust in Mansfield and will start at around 9:00am. It will last around 4hrs (it has in the past gone longer but I don’t think it has ever gone shorter) and will cost 50$. We need at least 5 people for a class to make.
carbs for me. and August.
Quote from: daddy Duc on July 08, 2009, 02:57:52 PM
any date will work for me, but for $50 I want to beable to take a dip in Stuart's pool
and there better be steaks on the BarB ;-)
I could be wrong on this but I think that's his wife's pool and I am not sure
He has permission to use it.
How do you guys feel about a valves and belts class on the 8th of August?
i'm in.
If we need to use my bike and yours to look at the difference between my CV Mikuni's and your flatside Keihin's, we can do that. You might want to ask Stewart about that - it would be neat to see them both side by side, tanks up, and the only difference right there is the carbs.
I was thinking we could do Valves and Belts on the 8th, if that is good for everyone, and later on near the end of the month do Carbs or Suspension. I have no problem swapping things around, I was running with what I know I have the most interest in first.
I could do the 8th [thumbsup]
Quote from: bullethead on July 13, 2009, 02:13:38 PM
How do you guys feel about a valves and belts class on the 8th of August?
I'd like to learn 2v or Testastretta heads, also, I'd like to 'calibrate' my belt tension meter with Stuarts, but I don't know if I can make the class. Put me down as a maybe.
Steve
Quote from: sdlrodeo on July 14, 2009, 07:20:37 AM
I'd like to learn 2v or Testastretta heads, also, I'd like to 'calibrate' my belt tension meter with Stuarts, but I don't know if I can make the class. Put me down as a maybe.
Steve
I was going to ask you if you wanted to make this class or send that meter to see if they line up if you cant make it. I think a lot of people would like to see how they line up. I was going to see if anyone coming had the apple ap that was talked about as well.
Here is where I am at right now. If I missed someone let me know. We need one to two more for this class to make.
Belts and Valves on the Aug 8th.
Duc Fever
daddy Duc
calscrazy
maybe:
sdlrodeo (2v or Testastretta heads and timeing)
bullethead
Ok so I checked on this stuff 2v or Testastretta heads timing and calibrating a belt tension meter he said all of this would be fine. As of now we need one more person or we need to move the class to the fifteenth. If this works for you post please.
Kirk
Come on people! everyone is always sayin they need to learn how to do this stuff. Nows your chance [thumbsup]
We really need one more for this does anyone want to jump in for this class?
Kirk
I need to get this moved to the 15th if possible. We will be going to Ducati in the Rocky on the 5th and won't be here on the 8th
OK so I am calling this one on standby for now we have no date and not enough people. lets keep working on the dates if you guys still want to do this.
Kirk
I have not given up on this we just need a new date. I know it has to be a ways out but if anyone has a suggested date please speak up.