STC - Update Page, Seminars, Demos, the latest info

[BamaLT]

STC for Riders 2008 (Spring Training Camp for Riders 2008)


April 17, 18, 19, 2008 in Western North Carolina, our host location is the Ironhorse Lodge and Campground www.ironhorsenc.com (http://www.ironhorsenc.com/)


Please follow this thread for updates on tech sessions, demonstrations and seminars and other information and updates.



Brake Bleeding demo – John Zeiler…
We have a volunteer bike, 1999 K1200LT


GS-911 Emergency Diagnostic Tool demo- Dave Dragon

Garmin GPS software methods
Rubber band routing with Mapsource- Don Norwood
Need more volunteers for this as well and choose your topic.

Farkle and Electronics install demo
Techs for this session: Lynn Keen, coordinator, techs Gerald Gatineau (BMWphreak),

Ride report via slideshow.????
What to do and see and what not to do and see.

Riding gear and quality comparisons- ???


Bike-puter (Computer for bike)- Jim Lynons (Lzyellodog)


Slave Cylinder Weep Hole demo – Jack Homesley (CCCPastorJack) & Mike St. Just (Sheldan2)
We have a K1200LT for this demo.

Setup man, greeter, gopher – Brett Salmon (pkpr1998)
Don Norwood (BamaLT) assistant


Need more volunteers, see topic or suggest something...

[pkpr1998]

Setup man, greeter, gopher – Brett Salmon (pkpr1998)
Don Norwood (BamaLT) assistant


DOES THIS JOB PAY ANYTHING! LOL

[BamaLT]

Setup man, greeter, gopher – Brett Salmon (pkpr1998)
Don Norwood (BamaLT) assistant


DOES THIS JOB PAY ANYTHING! LOL

Yes, we pay off the 5th Thursday of each month, if you can find us....:p

[McAllister]

Yes, we pay off the 5th Thursday of each month, if you can find us....:p

That would start on May 29th ? How much?:)

[PMitchell]

Is the 17th a full demo day? It's a 10 hour ride for me.

[jzeiler]

Mine won't be as I am riding in that day as well. Most likely Friday will be the BIG day as it usually rains that day anyway.

[PMitchell]

Mine won't be as I am riding in that day as well. Most likely Friday will be the BIG day as it usually rains that day anyway.
Thanks for the WX prognostication John. Probably as accurate as the day b4 anyway. :D

[PMitchell]

John,
BTW thanks again to you & John Fisher for the "wrench day" at CCR. Olde '00 Basalt is purr 'in like my calico cat. ;)

[BamaLT]

Is the 17th a full demo day? It's a 10 hour ride for me.

Usally Wednesday afternoon about 10% show up, Thursday about 40 percent of folks are there, Friday another 40% and Saturday all of us are usually there.

We try to consider all the options, I don't want the tech guys to miss out on the great riding the area has to offer.

I am thinking Friday most of the day and a Friday night seminar in garage for something and maybe another one to follow in the lodge...maybe the Garmin/MapSource demo...

Saturday morning til Noon for sessions, leave Saturday afternoon open for a ride. Saturday afternoon for a any special projects going on that folks have worked out in advance.

Saturday night is reserved for any speaker or another session, this is after dinner.

I will have my Handy Lift there as well, so some planning on the use of it. We should have most all the tools needed for projects, several are bringing any special needed tools.

Later, like in late March or early April, we try and get some type of schedule together in regard to time slots.

[messenger13]

Is the 17th a full demo day? It's a 10 hour ride for me.10 hours? Really? I didn't realize that you lived that much further north than I do. :confused: :D :D :D

[ahpd1992]

Im newer here and have never heard of this event. Where can I look for more information?

Also it appears that this is at a campground. Are there any other options, "Tommy dont camp"

Tom

[Lynn_Keen]

I will have my Handy Lift there as well, so some planning on the use of it. We should have most all the tools needed for projects, several are bringing any special needed tools.

Later, like in late March or early April, we try and get some type of schedule together in regard to time slots.
Just a reminder relative to the above Quote;

In order for us to be prepared for any projects that folks might have in mind it would be great if we can know in advance what the projects are. So, if you would like to fix something, install something, get assistance with changing fluids, etc please let Don or one of his elves know.

Thanks

[BamaLT]

Just a reminder relative to the above Quote;

In order for us to be prepared for any projects that folks might have in mind it would be great if we can know in advance what the projects are. So, if you would like to fix something, install something, get assistance with changing fluids, etc please let Don or one of his elves know.

Thanks

I may not have internet access from Feb. 1 until March 8, 2008, therefore no email or PM service as well, so please post here to this thread any special projects. In that time period any of my elves :p can assist, make decisions, post, plan, schedule, rescheduele and assign Brett a chore.

I should be back on-line by March 10, 2008.

[BamaLT]

Im newer here and have never heard of this event. Where can I look for more information?

Also it appears that this is at a campground. Are there any other options, "Tommy dont camp"

Tom

This is a campground with a bunkhouse and cabins along with RV spaces and tent spaces.

I or someone will post other housing options later this month... Most area motel near Ironhorse Lodge/Campground do not open until April 1 each year.

STC is informal gathering of BMW owners, mostly LT owners or former LT owners that now ride something else and from this forum.

In the Spring gathering called Spring Training Camp, we offer and assist others with special needs and projects. While this is not a service center or service day, we do demo methods and offer training by volunteers to help you with your bike. A few topics are covered each Spring.

As you can see by the first post in this thread are our planned topic thus far this year, which is subject to change.

We do ride, eat, sleep, learn and repeat as necessary and have a lot of fun in the process..

Come on down and join us!

[Lynn_Keen]

assign Brett a chore.


I thought I heard that Brett was going to man the BIKE WASH station!! :~)

[BamaLT]

I thought I heard that Brett was going to man the BIKE WASH station!! :~)

He wanted to man it four days...Wed-Sat, but I told him I thought that three days would be enough.....;)

[BamaLT]

Full cabin option....

Here is a link to the layout of the cabins on Thunder Mountain, they would prefer to rent a cabin out during our event, therefore several could got together and rent one of this cabins.

http://www.ironhorsenc.com/full_cabins.html

Looking at the link, you can see that each cabins contains several rooms and a common room with kitchen, fireplace and such.

Contact www.ironhorsenc.com (http://www.ironhorsenc.com) for more information and rentals...

Note: closer to the event, should they go unrented, then they may opt to rent out per room.

[pkpr1998]

He wanted to man it four days...Wed-Sat, but I told him I thought that three days would be enough.....;)

You crack me up! :p

What I can do is this, for those of you who wish to ride their GS' to an LT event, I will ride your bike through the creek behind the Lodge! :rotf:

That will be the extent of your bike wash by Brett ;) Then I will ride your bike far and wide to dry it off.

Can we move Lynn's RV to the back 40? :rolleyes: Janet can stay by the Lodge.

[Lynn_Keen]

You crack me up! :p



Can we move Lynn's RV to the back 40? :rolleyes: Janet can stay by the Lodge.
Your all heart buddy!

[pkpr1998]

Your all heart buddy!

You know I love ya' man ;)

[Ranger6]

All right, all right, enough with the love fest already! Next thing you know Lynn will have wrecked the RV too and then be snugggled up in the Bunkhouse with Brett !! (Z-Z-Z-Z-Z-Z!!) My God man, have you no shame?!? :histerica

[PMitchell]

10 hours? Really? I didn't realize that you lived that much further north than I do. :confused: :D :D :D
I don't have a GT! Besides a bit gunshy after a laser stop for 79 mph in the SUV on 480. She (Statie) let me off with a seatbelt violation. $125 down the drain. :( :(

[messenger13]

All right, all right, enough with the love fest already! Next thing you know Lynn will have wrecked the RV too and then be snugggled up in the Bunkhouse with Brett !! (Z-Z-Z-Z-Z-Z!!) My God man, have you no shame?!? :histericaLet 'em go Al. I was kinda hoping we could have Lynn and Brett wrestle this year, for entertainment. The winner gets to kick over Bob's bike. :D

[messenger13]

I don't have a GT! Besides a bit gunshy after a laser stop for 79 mph in the SUV on 480. She (Statie) let me off with a seatbelt violation. $125 down the drain. :( :(Bummer Paul. :(

If our schedules cooperate, you can always ride with me at a bit more of a spirited pace...meanwhile being safe from "the man". (Even the man is a woman. ;) )

[pkpr1998]

Let 'em go Al. I was kinda hoping we could have Lynn and Brett wrestle this year, for entertainment. The winner gets to kick over Bob's bike. :D

I don't believe I could handle Bob AND Lynn :D

[bob_menton]

Depends on my schedule for the coming year ... but to paraphrase good old Tricky Dick, "You may not have Bob's bike to kick around any more".

This thread has certainly degenerated ... :D

- Bob

[Lynn_Keen]

All right, all right, enough with the love fest already! Next thing you know Lynn will have wrecked the RV too and then be snugggled up in the Bunkhouse with Brett !! (Z-Z-Z-Z-Z-Z!!) My God man, have you no shame?!? :histerica
HO MY Al, a wrecked RV is one thing, but sleep'n with Bret, now that's scary!

[Lynn_Keen]

The winner gets to kick over Bob's bike. :D
Unfortunately, BEEN THERE-DONE THAT!

[PMitchell]

HO MY Al, a wrecked RV is one thing, but sleep'n with Bret, now that's scary!

Banjos in the background? :eek:

[PMitchell]

Bummer Paul. :(

If our schedules cooperate, you can always ride with me at a bit more of a spirited pace...meanwhile being safe from "the man". (Even the man is a woman. ;) )

Weather & work will be the decisive factors. :thumb:

[BamaLT]

I have no connection or personal experience with this business, but here's a link to a place just outside Robbinsville that rents KLR's, for those who might be interested for an offroad option:)

http://www.thundermountainnc.com/ (http://www.thundermountainnc.com/)

[cb550f]

Hey Jack (CCCPastorJack),
Do you know when you'll be doing your demo? That's one I don't want to miss. Thanks for taking the time to "Train" us. Looking forward to meeting you.

[cccpastorjack]

Doug,

I am not sure exactly when that will be scheduled and I am free to do it whenever scheduled. I am sure that one of the organizers will be scheduling all the demos very soon. I'll look forward to meeting you and many others there. We'll have a great time, I am sure of that!

[Ron_Kendall]

Brake Bleeding demo – John Zeiler…
We have a volunteer bike, 1999 K1200LT .

I have a set Spiegler Stainless Steel Brake Lines...Would it be possible to work in a demo on replacing brake lines?

[jzeiler]

I have a set Spiegler Stainless Steel Brake Lines...Would it be possible to work in a demo on replacing brake lines?

Ron,

I have not done this swap yet so I don't have a good idea of how long it takes. If you are a pretty good wrench yourself and can do most of the sawp out under a watchful eye, we could squeeze it in while I am flushing the other bike. I don't think I would have time if I had to do all the work. I know Steve S. just finished a swap on his bike maybe we can get a readout on time from him.

Ok. I just went and found his post and it took him 3 1/2 hours to tear down and swap out. Like I said it really depends on how much you think you can do yourself with some assistance. I am willing to give it a go if you can work it too.

[Ron_Kendall]

John,

I could do the work under a watchful eye....Start with just the front & rear lines which would require no tupperware removal...Then if time permits go further.

[jzeiler]

OK Ron,


That sounds good to me. Let's plan on it and I'll have all the tools we will need. Just bring your hoses and some fluid. I presume all the banjo fittings come with sealing gaskets so we don't have to re-use the old ones.

[hip001]

I would love to attend this! I just picked up a 2000LT. I Will see if I can clear out my schedule for the 16th through the weekend if needed. I figure it will be a long ride! I can make it to Atlanta in 8 hours. How far away from Atlanta is the Ironhorse Lodge?
Thank you,
Hip

[jzeiler]

Hip,


It is 164 miles and about 4 hours from the center of Atlanta. Come on up!

[shadowfever]

Just got my 2000 LT a week ago. It will be ready for the 36,000 service by then. Will there be demos of any of these service needs?

[BamaLT]

Just got my 2000 LT a week ago. It will be ready for the 36,000 service by then. Will there be demos of any of these service needs?

Jack, looking over the scheduled tech session, I don't see a 36,000 miles service tech session as such, however there will be a wealth of knowledge there that can answer any of your concerns about that type of service.

[BamaLT]

The latest on the available cabin rooms, RV spaces, full cabins...

Plenty of tent camping space is available


Ironhorse reports as of 3/22/08...Saturday.
At this time I have the following still available for the BMW Spring Training.

(3) Rv sites
(3) 110 electric sites
(1) semi-private mountainside room
and the following entire cabins:
Rockytop, Lonestar Upstairs and Down and the Olde Homestead.
These can be rented by a group as fully furnished cabins or we can rent out private lock-out rooms, as required. If you could please let your group know we still have availablilty we would greatly appreciate it.

Cathy Brenn
Ironhorse Motorcycle Lodge

____
Please contact Ironhorse directly for your reservation needs and any questions

www.ironhorsenc.com (http://www.ironhorsenc.com)

[RVB1019]

Would an install of a Blue sea fuse box be too much for a tech session?
Feel free to so no.

I've been threatening to do mine for well over a year but I couldn't bring myself to attempting it solo.

[Steve_R]

Rob, I watched one being installed last summer and if your talking about installing and then rewiring all your features, then IT WILL BE and all day job.

[BMWphreak]

Would an install of a Blue sea fuse box be too much for a tech session?
Feel free to so no.

I've been threatening to do mine for well over a year but I couldn't bring myself to attempting it solo.

If Lynn will be able to bring the tools required, I would be game to put in the fuse box for you.

[RVB1019]

Rob, I watched one being installed last summer and if your talking about installing and then rewiring all your features, then IT WILL BE and all day job.

I think I can rewire my Sat. radio and gps myself. Just the install of the fuse box and relay. From what I've read, you tie the fuse box via the switch from heated seat. The thought of cutting into this part of the system freaks me out. All I can envision is my bike going up in flames!

[RVB1019]

If Lynn will be able to bring the tools required, I would be game to put in the fuse box for you.

If Steve is right, I wouldn't want to take all day to do the install. I understand that we want to ride. Just the Blue Sea would work. If it will take too long, no worries! It can wait.

[BamaLT]

UPDATE:


Weather is looking great 70s high daytime, lows in 40s...:)


Caution, high elevations like Skyway and Smoky MT National Park could still have some snow on roadway at the highest elevations and in the shade.


Have a great ride!

[Ranger6]

Caution, high elevations like Skyway and Smoky MT National Park could still have some snow on roadway at the highest elevations and in the shade.If anybody rides the skyway between now and Thursday, please post a ride report relative to any ice/snow!

[messenger13]

If anybody rides the skyway between now and Thursday, please post a ride report relative to any ice/snow!I'll probably be riding it Thursday myself. I'm hoping it's dry!!! (zoom zoom) ;)

[Lynn_Keen]

If Lynn will be able to bring the tools required, I would be game to put in the fuse box for you.
I haven't been monitoring this thread much, since I had to cancel my reservation back in early April. :( So, this is just a reminder that I probably won't be there with my tools. However, there will probably be other folks there that can lend a hand as well as a few tools.

[BamaLT]

Thanks Lynn for the post, Maybe Dave Dragon will throw in a few special tools needed and John Powell at Ironhorse has a good supply as well... Ironhorse has added a table lift...so I didn't have to haul mine up this year.

Hope this finds you folks doing good, hate that you will miss this one, but plan for the next one in October..

[pkpr1998]

See you bums hopefully before dinner tomorrow night. Y'all behave in the meantime.

[BMWphreak]

I haven't been monitoring this thread much, since I had to cancel my reservation back in early April. :( So, this is just a reminder that I probably won't be there with my tools. However, there will probably be other folks there that can lend a hand as well as a few tools.

No problem Lynn, I will bring a tail bag with most of what I will need to do any electronic work. I hope all is going well with your wife...

[jzeiler]

I'll have the rest of the necessary tools. We need a good soldering iron? I can bring one.

[hschisler]

All I hope to accomplish, service-wise, is an oil change. If there are unique tools to get that done on an LT could someone please bring them? I have a complete BMW tool kit which probably has what I need, but those tools seem like compromises.

[jzeiler]

Do you have an oil filter Howard? I got the tools and have a couple of filters lying around. Let me know as I can bring one.

[hschisler]

Do you have an oil filter Howard? I got the tools and have a couple of filters lying around. Let me know as I can bring one.Yep, I have the complete set of over-priced BMW oil, filter, o-ring, and crush washers. If I start doing this myself I'll need to find a good replacement for these things. Thanks!

[ironbuttwannabe]

Yep, I have the complete set of over-priced BMW oil, filter, o-ring, and crush washers. If I start doing this myself I'll need to find a good replacement for these things. Thanks!
While your dirty from laying on the ground Howard, you might as well buy a quart of your favorite gear oil and learn how to do the transmission and final drive :clapping:

[hschisler]

While your dirty from laying on the ground Howard, you might as well buy a quart of your favorite gear oil and learn how to do the transmission and final drive :clapping:The final drive is a piece of cake. Even I can do that! Transmission -- another story. That's another opportunity for education on my part.

Reporting LIVE from the Iron Horse...

[brianf70]

What day do you think the brake bleed , and the weep hole demo be done?
Brian

[jzeiler]

Since I will be doing the brake flush, I vote for Saturday as that is a rain day. But we will remain flexible.

[brianf70]

Thanks John, I'll try to get over Sat am to see everyone
Brian

[wcarter]

What is on the schedule for today at STC? Service or farkle installations? Group rides? Limbo contest? Looks like great weather all day.

Those of us who can't be there would like to participate vicariously. Let us know what we're missing!

[pkpr1998]

What is on the schedule for today at STC? Service or farkle installations? Group rides? Limbo contest? Looks like great weather all day.

Those of us who can't be there would like to participate vicariously. Let us know what we're missing!

You are missing it all!

Me and Joe (messy13) are in Toccoa, Ga visiting my sister and brother-in-law, and this was after we ate that scrumptious food at Shirley's Soul Food.

Most people are on rides today and when we left at 10:30 this morning NO ONE was left at IH.