The motivation behind this is to NOT take business away from our local shops or independents but, instead, to learn and get comfortable wrenching on our own bikes. The idea is for less experienced owners to learn a few things from some of the more experienced owners. Nothing complicated; common maintenance things like brake pads/rotors, chains and sprockets, grips, fluids, wheel removal, and (maybe) electronics. The little things that keep our bikes on the road and us riding safely. An occasional project might be cool, too.

As for logistics, the clinics should be hosted at a private location (not necessarily a CAMer) with access to the appropriate tools. The host and/or mentor is "compensated" in some way (beer?) for his or her time. Participants would be responsible for bringing their bikes, parts, and (ideally) any specialized tools. For frequency I was thinking quarterly.

Think of it as another way for us to "meet up". Since I am proposing this I am willing to host an inaugural clinic. But I am a student so I'd need someone to volunteer as mentor (beer goes to you). I have tools, and stands are on their way.

So what are your thoughts? Any CAMers interested in something like this? Would you do it differently? Have you tried it in the past? And did it work/fail?

Cheers,
Brian

over the years, we've pulled something like this a couple times. Once, back when a CAM member was the GM of Colemans hoodbridge, he put one together for us.

I'm all for it. Won't say I'm a Donnie Unger by a long shot, but I know how to do a lot of work on Ducs... So, if there's something that's within my tech boundries that people are interested in, I'd be happy to 'teach'.  A while back I did a 14t swap party at my place... not that I have a graage or any place private. It was just in my condo parking lot. But it worked fine.

Garage parties are always fun, good way to meet folks, get stuff done and help enrich the community

I might be able to talk the property manager into letting me use the limited garage space at my new flat for something like that.  We shall see. 

One thing I know I am going to miss about Hawaii;  a good friend down there was the service manager of an independent BMW service center.  Saturdays were known as DIY day and he had every tool known to man at his disposal. 

In.

Very very interested. I cannot host, but I'm willing to share (my limited) tools and knowledge.

Quote from: DRKWNG on June 19, 2010, 06:39:09 AM
  One thing I know I am going to miss about Hawaii;  a good friend down there was the service manager of an independent BMW service center.  Saturdays were known as DIY day and he had every tool known to man at his disposal. 

think i may like Hawaii ;-)

Quote from: djrashonal on June 20, 2010, 06:56:08 PM
think i may like Hawaii ;-)

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Count me in.  I don't have a garage or much to teach others, but I would love to learn some new things.

Well, can't all be teachers...

Folks who are interested how about tossing out some topics that you'd like to cover. Also, noting what model of Monster you'd like to know X-topic about would be good.

I can be certainly up for some of this...depending on when we might be looking....I might be able to host...but that is an "up in the air" as of this point since I am possibly relocating....

Quote from: yuu on June 21, 2010, 08:24:46 AM
Well, can't all be teachers...

Folks who are interested how about tossing out some topics that you'd like to cover. Also, noting what model of Monster you'd like to know X-topic about would be good.

I'd be very interested in:

1. cleaning and synchronizing carbs (currently working on it  )
2. checking and adjusting valves
3. checking and adjusting belts
4. changing fork oil and springs

pretty much in this order.

Absolutely NOT trying to push my agenda on the other forum members here, just thought a priorities list would be useful. Cheers!

You would choose all the biggies... why not add splitting the cases to the list.  

2. Might be too fiddly to do in a teaching format where one bike is demo'd on while others watch. But might be good for a clinic where a couple folks who need to do the work get together...

3. This one's pretty easy

4. This requires some specialty tools - at least for the springs. Doing the oil isn't so bad, one just needs an under the triple stand to do it.

Depending on peoples comfort levels/experience/etc some easy ones I might toss out
1. Oil Change
2. Basic chain service
3. Chain adjustment - DSS bikes.
4. Servicing Hydraulics
5. Control set up - aka where you really should have your levers and why
6. Anyone want to see dry clutch stuff?

Quote from: mrEnke on June 22, 2010, 05:53:58 AM
4. changing fork oil and springs

+1 Zoddamn nancy front-end on this 696...

Other than that, I need a rear rotor (stupid disc locks/people) and pads all around.

Quote from: yuu on June 22, 2010, 05:59:11 AM
1. Oil Change
2. Basic chain service
3. Chain adjustment - DSS bikes.
4. Servicing Hydraulics
5. Control set up - aka where you really should have your levers and why
6. Anyone want to see dry clutch stuff?

Yes. Even #6 outta curiosity.

And as per yuu's suggestion:

7. splitting the cases!

By 'Servicing Hydraulics' do you mean filling/bleeding brakes/clutch? Or taking apart (changing o-rings etc...) master cylinders and calipers?