PNW Spring Tech Meet #16 - May 14th

[Panman]

Jer, us locals all bring a few tools and our host helps out too. There are usually a couple of carb tunes around. If you bring a few basic's you will be fine.

 

[Auburn]

Count me in unless it rains. I only ride in the rain when caught out on a long trip and that has happened many times. I have never done a TBS on either of my FJR's, maybe this is the time. Someone should let me know what tools I should bring with me.

we have all the tools needed here. a small travel socket set would help so you don't have to share on that.

 

[audiowize]

Would it be possible to make the valves check/adjustment during the meeting? I'm not sure there will be enough time to cool everything down...

This is a pretty long, intensive process that is pretty involved. There are a few of us floating around who can host you on another Saturday to complete this project, but it's entirely possible that you'll run out of time during a tech day.

 

[Jer]

I guess I may as well change the plugs while in there. I will bring a set and plan on using OP tools.

 

[escapefjrtist]

I guess I may as well change the plugs while in there. I will bring a set and plan on using OP tools.

We've got you covered Jer. I also bring most tools needed for the run of the mill stuff encountered at Tech Days.

Looking forward to catching up.

--G

 

[SeattleTy]

I guess I may as well change the plugs while in there. I will bring a set and plan on using OP tools.

Glad to hear your coming Jer

 

[samamoto]

Would it be possible to make the valves check/adjustment during the meeting? I'm not sure there will be enough time to cool everything down...

This is a pretty long, intensive process that is pretty involved. There are a few of us floating around who can host you on another Saturday to complete this project, but it's entirely possible that you'll run out of time during a tech day.

Yea, I wrote the post as I read its a tricky thing. Than I started to read the procedure and I figured out it's not really something to be done on a meeting like this. I'd love to make the TBS plus consult a doubt I have about one of the spark plug coils. That plus talking should make the day!

 

[allrider]

I'm in, +1 for tires. I told my friend to get the bobbins that fit his wheels for your balancer.

 

[PigPen]

I saw a red FJR parked at the East Side Operations building where I work. Wonder who that could be?

 

[chazglenn3]

Sadly I will not be able to attend the Spring Tech Day. Hopefully the Fall date will work better for me. Enjoy!

 

[Niehart]

^^^ dislike ^^^

 

[escapefjrtist]

^^^ dislike ^^^

I'm with Pops here...sorry you're going to miss it this year Charles.

--G

 

[redneckj]

Sign me up, See everyone May 14th

 

[Salish1300]

Just got my PR4GT and will definitely be doing my rear tire as I had hoped. The original T23's have held up OK for 9,000 now, but the center flat spot is starting to be noticeable on rides. For fun I will pull my air filter too as I haven't don't that yet. Looking forward to seeing everyone and the great variety of modified bikes.

 

[sportsguy]

We've really gotta get a webcam set up...

 

[Auburn]

The list is up to date.

Big Announcement:

CONFIRMED: Dave Hodges (original owner of GP Suspension) and Barry Wressel (current owner of KPG Racing of Auburn, WA) will be here at noon to give a talk about suspension. Dave will be staying for a few hours afterward to talk about suspension

Time for the Spring gathering, bench racing and tech day. Saturday May 14th at my house again. (If you haven't been here, PM me and I'll send you the address) Starting at 9 AM going until 5 PM. (Cost is $10 includes lunch and helps with shop consumables) PLEASE Respond to the thread if you are coming so we can get a head count for lunch.
Try to keep in mind if you are doing something that takes a lot of time, that it may not be the best place to do it. Some have tried to do a cruise control install for the first time and have not been able to finish.

Maintenance suggested so far are:

Grounding system
Tire changes (Derek Weaver tire machine) for those who need to (please take your used tires with you to the recycler - Les Schwab will take then for a nominal fee)
TBS
PAIR system block off
Various electrical and electronic additions
Brake system flush - please RSVP this
Fork rebuilds

CONFIRMED: Dave Hodges (original owner of GP Suspension) and Barry Wressel (current owner of KPG Racing) will be here at noon to give a talk about suspension. Dave will be staying for a few hours afterward to talk about suspension

If you are traveling some distance and need a place to stay, there are a couple of motels in Auburn about 5 miles away (La Quinta Inn and a Pepper Tree Best Western).

Lunch - snacks, pizza or spaghetti, garlic bread, salad, and soda. Bring your own beverages for stronger stuff.

There will be a swap meet also. Bring your stuff you want to trade or sell.

Attendees: (Please RSVP that you are coming for a head count on the food)

AuburnFJR & Mrs.
Niehart +2
Beamer Reamer & Mrs.
escapefjrtist
Hudson
Panman
Ahchiu

MCRIDER007

Fontanaman

samamoto

Salish1300

wingshot

JamesW

SeattleTy

Horsefly

n2osx +1

AdamK

audiowize

lonewolff

PhatAir4Me +1

harper

roadtrip

RC65?

PigPen

El Cajone

Brick626

Curly Joe

KMW?

samamoto

JER

allrider +1

redneckj

 

[Panman]

I guess I had better not call KFC to set up an app to set the SAG that morning!

 

[sportsguy]

I guess I had better not call KFC to set up an app to set the SAG that morning!

No, no. By all means, swing by KFC. Just means more SAG...

 

[escapefjrtist]

...sporty, you missing your 'ol homies in the PNW?

--G

 

[Auburn]

Time for the Spring gathering, bench racing and tech day. Saturday May 14th at my house again. (If you haven't been here, PM me and I'll send you the address) Starting at 9 AM going until 5 PM. (Cost is $10 includes lunch and helps with shop consumables) PLEASE Respond to the thread if you are coming so we can get a head count for lunch.
Try to keep in mind if you are doing something that takes a lot of time, that it may not be the best place to do it. Some have tried to do a cruise control install for the first time and have not been able to finish.

Maintenance suggested so far are:

Grounding system

Tire changes (Derek Weaver tire machine) for those who need to (please take your used tires with you to the recycler - Les Schwab will take then for a nominal fee)

TBS

PAIR system block off

Various electrical and electronic additions

Brake system flush - please RSVP this

Fork rebuilds

CONFIRMED: Dave Hodges (original owner of GP Suspension) and Barry Wressel (current owner of KPG Racing) will be here at noon to give a talk about suspension. Dave will be staying for a few hours afterward to talk about suspension

If you are traveling some distance and need a place to stay, there are a couple of motels in Auburn about 5 miles away (La Quinta Inn and a Pepper Tree Best Western).

Lunch - snacks, pizza or spaghetti, garlic bread, salad, and soda. Bring your own beverages for stronger stuff.

There will be a swap meet also. Bring your stuff you want to trade or sell.

Attendees: (Please RSVP that you are coming for a head count on the food)

AuburnFJR & Mrs.

Niehart +2

Beamer Reamer & Mrs.

escapefjrtist

Hudson

Panman

Ahchiu

MCRIDER007

Fontanaman

samamoto

Salish1300

wingshot

JamesW

SeattleTy

Horsefly

n2osx +1

AdamK

audiowize

lonewolff

PhatAir4Me +1

harper

roadtrip

RC65?

PigPen

El Cajone

Brick626

Curly Joe

KMW?

samamoto

JER

allrider +1

redneckj

majbach

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