Feeler: CAM Garage Clinics

[696DCRider]

I like this list.  Except for #6.  I don't want to see any dry clutch stuff because I couldn't afford an 1100.  So, screw those guys lol.......j/k

Seriously though, I would like to learn any stuff that can save me money on the Ducati service inspections and stuff like bleeding the brakes, changing pads, adjusting the chain, etc.

Yes. Even #6 outta curiosity.

[Slide Panda]

On modern ones all you can really do is bleed/flush. Modern masters can't be rebuilt. Calipers can.. but I ain't pullin' mine apart!

But, inspecting brakes would be a good one.

[djrashonal]

Ass



 

Seriously though, I would like to learn any stuff that can save me money on the Ducati service inspections and stuff like bleeding the brakes, changing pads, adjusting the chain, etc.

+1 on efficient brake bleeding. Though I live in az now I fly home (germantown/college park) quite regularly and would enjoy hanging out learning a few things if my visits coincide with garage days. 

[Slide Panda]

Efficient brake bleeding? Bit of an oxymoron.

But it seems like brakes are a popular subject.

[DRKWNG]

But it seems like brakes are a popular subject.

Brakes are good.  I like brakes. 

[696DCRider]

Brakes are good.  I like brakes. 

mmhmm....

[Slide Panda]

Some people call 'em brakes. I call 'em stoppers. mmhhmmm

I like this list.  Except for #6.  I don't want to see any dry clutch stuff because I couldn't afford an 1100.  So, screw those guys lol.......j/k

Don't be jealous guy...
Could a bought something used 

And, there's some clutch stuff that applies to all bikes...

Hell mines a 2000 900, not like I'm rolling an 1100 either

[DRKWNG]

mmhmm....

[twolanefun]

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

1. Get FI
2. Take to Ducpond
3. Take to Ducpond
4. Take to Ducpond and get Race Tech internals while your at it

5. 
6. Clean and adjust chain
7. 
8. Check Tires
9. Drink Shots
10. Call Cab

Next Session Polish Pipes - Gene

[Statler]

if folks want to do installing clipons and rearsets (including changing a line or at least a banjo bolt to rotate a line for the rear brake), I'll bring G's bike down thataway... needs to be done before the DIMBY wedding and trackday in late July though.       

oh wait...it's about learning not just doing someone else's bike for free?   drat.

[tocino]

Gene,
  I'll disagree on 1 - especially FCR flat slides, nice.
And you forgot the following steps:
11.
12. Aspirin
13. Pay credit card bill
14 

[twolanefun]

Even my 99' Vic had FI, all my current bikes are FI, can't remember the last bike I owned with a carb, probably my 1983 CX650. As for aspirin, you young guys need some training - Gene

[The Mad King Pepe']

Gene, I follow a different process with my bikes:

1. fiddle with whatever ain't broken until it is
2. try and fix it
3. 
4. 
5. 
6. either succeed in fixing  or take the bike to the mechanic 

I'm probably a masochist, but I enjoy it 

[DRKWNG]

I'm probably a masochist, but I enjoy it 

And that is all that matters.   

[tuanogus]

A'ight! Ima plan a garage day at my place towards the end of July. The topic will be: brakes (bleeding, tweaking, changing, inspecting).

We'll wrench. We'll go for a short ride. We'll drink some beer. One of you will get hit on by my neighbor .