Suspension day at Dave's.....

Jobu · April 01, 2009, 03:07:48 PM

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).

superjohn · 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.

DucHead · April 02, 2009, 07:03:55 AM

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?"

Blackout · April 02, 2009, 09:09:45 AM

I'll come by but am planning a mountain trip on the 10th through the 12th to learn some new routes.

superjohn · April 02, 2009, 02:53:08 PM

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?"

Depends. Union goes on strike and I get 12 hour work days, 6 days a week. Talk about down on your luck

DucHead · April 02, 2009, 06:19:08 PM

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?

superjohn · April 02, 2009, 07:27:06 PM

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.

Jobu · April 02, 2009, 08:29:21 PM

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.

superjohn · April 03, 2009, 04:33:53 AM

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.

the_Journeyman · 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

Jobu · April 08, 2009, 05:23:41 AM

Looks like the 18th and/or 19th is gonna work best for me, and Dave has no problem with those dates.

ncgt1000 · 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.

Jobu · April 08, 2009, 07:46:09 AM

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?

DucHead · April 08, 2009, 09:59:34 AM

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.

minkman · 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

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