ERC and TECH SESSION, Surry County NC

[rando]

Guys,

I have let time slip by and forgot about it till Chillkoot Charlie reminded me.

Surry Community College has an ERC scheduled for March 1. Cost is $60 for one-up, $75 (?) for two-up. I think that is the charge for two-up. Surry Community is in Surry County, off Exit 93 on I-77, or accesible from US 601 from the other direction. The phone to register is 336-386-3202, Sandy Wall. She's expecting your calls.... we can have up to 12 students, need at least 6 to run class.

I have spoken to the director and he is fine with us having a tech session during the day too. We can run the ERC for those interested and a tech session for others. I don't think you'll be able to do both, though. There would be no charge for the tech session. BUt to participate in the ERC, you will have to pay.

I did tell the director of the training center that we would not be using the college's tools, in the interest of not having to keep up with that, so we'll need to bring whatever we need. I can bring basic stuff. I can't remember, but there may be a grill over there, too. I am not financially able to be as gracious as some hosts, so we may have to compromise and all pitch in or go out for lunch.

If there is interest in this, we need to start organizing a plan pretty quick. Anyone that would like to volunteer to host the tech session or any part of the day would be certainly welcome to do so. I could really use a person to coordinate the tech session to help me out, if any of you would like to do that.

I have Joseph Stephens (joseph, are you listening?) listed currently as one instructor for the day. I'll either be the second or we'll hire another if need be. WE'll work that out on my end. But I may need to be available to help run everything, so I may not be able to help coach.

All bikes and riders will be welcome for the ERC, if you have a spouse or friend that is interested. And the course is open for others, too.

But if we can get it booked up, we can have run of the place. If you know anyone that may be interested in either the ERC or the tech session, let's get a list going and make a plan.

I'm sure more details need to be worked out, but its Monday morning and it's kinda hectic here at work..... :rolleyes:

Thanks
Randy

[jstephens1]

Randy,

I have it on my schedule to conduct the ERC at Surry on March 1. Looking forward to seeing you then.

Joseph

[Chilkoot_Charlie]

Randy,

Put me down for the tech session. If you can supply a list of tools I will bring whatever I have.

ERC with Joseph is a great class and well worth the 65.00. Be sure and keep your head up, Joseph is always watching.

See you soon,

Charlie

[bowlesj]

I'll plan on attending the tech session portion as well. I'll fill the trailer with everything I can think of based on what work is planned.


Shall we use this thread to create the attendees and maintenance work list?

[rando]

Thanks for being part of this John. Let's start the list. As before, add your name and service to the list. Or if you register for ERC, put your name and ERC by it.

I'll start here:

Chilkoot Charlie - service? Chil, please fill this in so we can plan tools. Wife ready for an ERC?
Tom F - friend of Randy's needing a canisterectomy.
Randy C - ringleader - no service - may have to help coach ERC.
John B - bringer of tools

[Chilkoot_Charlie]

Thanks for putting this together Randy.

I don't think Susan has quite enough ridding time to be ready for the ERC but I will ask. I tried to talk her into an RT or GS so she could ride comfortably in the winter but she wanted a HONDA.

As for me, I need the 24000 mile check.
Oils, Filters, Valves, and maybe Brake fluid. We can have a look at the brake fluid it may be OK. Plugs are good, changed last fall. I have all the oils and filters but if there are any o-rings or valve gaskets needed in this maintenance please let me know.

See you soon,

Charlie

[tarheel_rider]

Dog gone it, that's the one weekend my wife has commandeered already. It's a great idea and I really would like to do the ERC - will there be another later in the year?

[rando]

Joel,

I think we have one scheduled for the following week, but that's it for Surry. You can go to http://ncmotorcyclesafety.org/ and find the various sites and check to see when/where they are offered. They can be hard to fill, so you may have to look a bit.

Randy

[rando]

Updated list - I don;t know if we will be equipped for a brake fluid change - John?

Chilkoot Charlie - 24k service
Tom F - friend of Randy's needing a canisterectomy.
Randy C - ringleader - no service - may have to help coach ERC.
John B - bringer of tools

[bowlesj]

Updated list - I don;t know if we will be equipped for a brake fluid change - John?


Yes we can do the brake fluid, I'll speak with Charlie.

On all the oils, is the school able to handle oil disposal or will the used oils need to be toted away for disposal?

[rando]

I'll check next week when I meet with the director to discuss our MSF program for the year.. They do about all the maintenance for the law, fire, emergency service training vehicles on site, so I assume they are set up for oil disposal.

The director seemed to like the idea of the tech session. They had a Triumph car club meet there last year, so I guess they figure it will promote goodwill for the school by having little things like this.

I hope we have a good turnout for the ERC and tech session. We need more folks though. I would hope to have a turn out like we did at yours last year.

Randy

[joegottberg]

Randy,

Thanks for putting this together.

If I can make it, it will likely be a last minute thing. My daughter is in a JO Volleyball tournament that weekend. I'm still trying to get details to see if I can make it up.

I'd hate to miss my first trip to Mayberry :)

Joe

[rando]

Okay. If we don;t get more interst, it may be a non-issue anyway.

Randy

[Lee510]

I've tried adding my name and service to the list twice, but something is screwy with my computer, ISP, or both. It won't go through.

Here we go:
Lee W - air filter(I have), fuel filter & quick connects(I have to get) Where is the best place to buy QC's? Is brass the way to go?

Thanks for setting this up Randy. I look forward to seeing you guys on the 1st.

Lee

[cccpastorjack]

I'd sure like to attend just to hang-out or help out if needed. Tech session only.

[danbrown]

I plan on coming up just to hang-out or gofer if needed. tech-sesson only. Dan Brown Statesville

[rando]

Chilkoot Charlie - 24k service
Tom F - friend of Randy's needing a canisterectomy.
Randy C - ringleader - no service - may have to help coach ERC.
John B - bringer of tools
Lee W - air filter(I have), fuel filter & quick connects(I have to get) Where is the best place to buy QC's? Is brass the way to go?
Dan Brown - spectator/gofer
PastorJack - spectator techinician extraordinaire?
joe g - maybe?

[rando]

Guys,

If we don;t get enough interest to hold the ERC, would it be okay to put the tech session off a few weeks or a month? We are in the process of trying to buy a house and we could hold it there after we get moved, which may take a while. But I really hate to ask college to open up if there is no class going on.

Our new place (if it all goes thru) will have plenty of garage space to spread out and work on several things at once.

Give me your thoughts...
Randy

[bowlesj]

Makes sense to me Randy. Keep us posted on the ERC enrollment. I don't have many riding buddies in this area, or I'd try and drum up more business.

[rando]

It's hard to get an ERC to fill, especially in this area. People think they know it all and don;'t have time to devote to learning more. Go figure.

randy

[Chilkoot_Charlie]

It’s hard to believe there are so many riders out there that say they can gain nothing from an ERC. I talked with about ten riders in my building that I thought might be interested and two may sign up if there aren’t any conflicting scheduled ballgames. I should know tomorrow. How many slots need to be filled to keep things going?

If this does fall through does anybody want to take a ride somewhere? Maybe Kentucky for some fried chicken.

[bowlesj]

It’s hard to believe there are so many riders out there that say they can gain nothing from an ERC. I talked with about ten riders in my building that I thought might be interested and two may sign up if there aren’t any conflicting scheduled ballgames. I should know tomorrow. How many slots need to be filled to keep things going?

If this does fall through does anybody want to take a ride somewhere? Maybe Kentucky for some fried chicken.

That sounds good Charlie, and we can get your services done soon anyway. I'll give you a call.

[rando]

We signed contract on house yesterday. So we have a month or so to wait, if you guys can make it that long.

As for the ERC, we need at least 6 to run with one coach, 8 or more for two coaches, I think.

It's not really that they openly say they can't learn; folks just don;t want to take the time to do it. Many ppl say they want to take one, but have a bunch of excuses not to.


Randy

[Lee510]

[QUOTE=bowlesj]I'll plan on attending the tech session portion as well. I'll fill the trailer with everything I can think of based on what work is planned./QUOTE]

John, I went to BMW today and picked up fuel filter, quick connects, etc. for filter change. Speaking with the man behind the counter and one of the techs, there is some sort of plastic cap over the fuel filter. The exploded parts diagram showed the cap and a rubber gasket that goes under the cap to be 99mm in diameter. Do you have a tool for removing this cap? If need be, I can make a call to BMW, see if they have the tool, and go pick it up.

They also told me my 2K has brake fluid that needs to be flushed from the ABS system. I didn't do or know anything about this when I bled my brakes from the master cylinders to the bleeder screws last fall. If this is the case, I'll need to do ABS flushing.

Updating my work list:

Lee W - air filter, fuel filter, ABS fluid flush

[bowlesj]

[QUOTE=bowlesj]I'll plan on attending the tech session portion as well. I'll fill the trailer with everything I can think of based on what work is planned./QUOTE]

John, I went to BMW today and picked up fuel filter, quick connects, etc. for filter change. Speaking with the man behind the counter and one of the techs, there is some sort of plastic cap over the fuel filter. The exploded parts diagram showed the cap and a rubber gasket that goes under the cap to be 99mm in diameter. Do you have a tool for removing this cap? If need be, I can make a call to BMW, see if they have the tool, and go pick it up.

They also told me my 2K has brake fluid that needs to be flushed from the ABS system. I didn't do or know anything about this when I bled my brakes from the master cylinders to the bleeder screws last fall. If this is the case, I'll need to do ABS flushing.

Updating my work list:

Lee W - air filter, fuel filter, ABS fluid flush

Hi Lee,

On the fuel pump/filter retainer, the tool required to remove it is a rubber or fabric strap wrench. Most auto parts stores have one, maybe even Walmart. I've had mine for quite some time. I guess a large set of channel lock pliers would work as well. The rubber gasket is reusable a couple times.

[Chilkoot_Charlie]

Randy

John and I knocked out my 24K this weekend so you can scratch me for that. It pays to have someone who knows what their doing. Thanks John. I still need to add a high beam HID so I'm still in for the tech session. Is it still looking like it may be moved back a month?

Charlie

[Lee510]

rubber or fabric strap wrench

Thanks for the info on the rubber strap wrench. I've seen them, but never bought one, because I didn't know what I'd ever need one for. Now that I have a use for one, I'll pick it up this week.

Can anyone confirm that the ABS system on a 2000 model uses brake fluid? I know the brakes aren't integrated. The ABS sensors have wiring that runs up inside Big Kitty's innards. I've not had opportunity to tear things apart deep enough to find where the wires go.

[rando]

I used a large pair of channel locks on mine. Carefully. Re-used the gasket and everything seems to be working fine.

Charlie: okay on the 24k service.

We do house inspection in about an hour, so we'll be one step closer to having a "proper" place for a tech session later if we don;t do March 1. I'm supposed to meet with the director of the training center at college and will discuss that this evening.

Randy

[rando]

Okay - talked to director of Training Center. He said they are going to be there doing a burn in the burn bldg that day anyway, so we are welcome to come use the garage.

So let's go ahead with plans for March 1 at Surry Community College in Dobson NC. Does anyone need directions or coordinates?

No one is signed up for ERC at this point.

Randy

[Lee510]

Does anyone need directions or coordinates?

Randy

I don't have GPS, so directions would be great. Thanks, Randy.

[rando]

Directions to Surry Community College.

From I 77 North or south: take exit 93. Turn right at stop sign. Nice country road for about 5 - 7 miles. Follow to second stoplight. Main Street. Courthouse on right. Burger King across intersection. Turn right onto Main Street.

Follow Main Street past Neighbors convenience store. Continue. A road will be coming in from the right. You will see the Surry EMC (Electric Membership Corporation) on right. Turn right beyond it, onto Spoon Street. At stop sign, you will see baseball field directly in front of you. Turn right, and almost immediately turn left. Small sign there and you can see bldg W.

Go down driveway, thru gate. You will see all grades of emergency equipment and a propane tank farm. Watch for traffic as you get to driving range. The garage is straight ahead at far right corner of lot, beyond parking spaces. That's where we will be. There will be firemen there doing a burn in the burn bldg, so be on the lookout for them. They get fire on their minds and lose track of the rest of the world.

From US 52N (winston-Salem, GSO, etc): Take 52 North from Winston Salem. Take I-74 split, (North?) It splits off to left. Take US601 exit. Turn left at stop sign. Take Dobson exit. Or if you want a slightly more interesting ride, turn right at stoplight on 601. Follow into town. At first light continue straight and see above directions from Main Street.

If you take Dobson exit, turn right at stop sign, go to first light, turn left. Follow directions above from Main street.

For those of you looking for coordinates, I'll have to look them up later.

Randy

[bowlesj]

I lost my kitchen pass for a couple days, but I got it back. I'll be there. Do I need to bring everything, including oil pans etc? Probably have room. Also, are we getting started at 8:00Am. And one more thing, is there Internet access or a wireless signal available?

Anyone going to the session want to caravan up I-77? I'll be at the I-40/I-77 interchange heading north on I-77 at 7:00 AM.

[joegottberg]

Randy,

As luck would have it, this is the last "local" JO Volleyball regional competition my Daughter will compete in this season. Se's in Greensboro, but, it just won't work out for me this time.

I'll have to take a rain check.

Joe

[rando]

I would rather start about 9:30 - that would work out better for my family schedule. My daughter has gymnastics starting at 9 am. SO I could drop her off and then be to college by 9:30, without the wife having to pack up the baby just to run the girl across town.

I'm not sure what time the fire guys are starting - I'll call and ask. But 9:30 also would preclude folks having to get up and out quite as early.

I'm not sure about internet access in the garage or wireless signal. I know some phones get very limited access down there. Another thing to check for.

I figure I'll bring whatever hand tools and cordless drill and screwdriver. Whatever I can fit in the bike. I would rather not use the college's stuff, but I'm sure they will be okay with us using tools, if we forget something.

I'll check with the director on oil disposal and such.

Randy

[rando]

Per the director of training center:

We have drain pans and a used oil container. Howard will be there around 7:45-8:00. There is wireless in the ESTC and it worked about 3/4 of the way out the driving track.

Howard is an employee of the college who makes everything run smoothly.

Let me know on start time.
Randy

[rando]

Here is what we have so far. Where is John? Waiting on him to agree on start time. What does everyone else think?

Where is everyone? At any rate, I'm still planning to be there, whenever you guys want to get together. My buddy has some other things come up, so he won't be there for a canisterectomy.

Chilkoot Charlie - High beam HID
Randy C - ringleader - no service - may have to help coach ERC.
John B - bringer of tools
Lee W - air filter, fuel filter, ABS fluid flush
Dan Brown - spectator/gofer
PastorJack - spectator techinician extraordinaire?

Randy

[Chilkoot_Charlie]

Randy,

I will be there about 0800. I thought you needed to start later. If so thats not a problem for me, just set a time. It looks like we have plenty of help. It looks like its going to be a balmy 37 deg. for the ride. I hit the road at 22 this morning.

[rando]

I would prefer 9:30, so my wife doesn't have to take all 3 kids to drop one off at gymnastics. But I need to hear from John, as our head tech, since he knows how long it may take to do everything we need to do.

Randy

[wcarter]

I have been trading PMs with John about the possibility of attending the Tech Session. I was thinking about bringing materials for a 12k service and/or possibly swapping out my throttle cables. Looks like I will be able to attend so count me in. It's more than a three hour trip for me so starting around 9:30 suits my schedule.

I had told John I was inclined to skip the service but since the schedule looks pretty open I will probably pick up my fluids and filters just in case.

I'll bring whatever tools and bits I have to help out.

[rando]

Update:

Chilkoot Charlie - High beam HID
Randy C - ringleader - no service - may have to help coach ERC.
John B - bringer of tools
Lee W - air filter, fuel filter, ABS fluid flush
Dan Brown - spectator/gofer
PastorJack - spectator technician extraordinaire?
wcarter - 12K service.

That's not too bad so far - 3 bikes for service and at least as many helpers.

Randy

[bowlesj]

Randy,

I will be there about 0800. I thought you needed to start later. If so thats not a problem for me, just set a time. It looks like we have plenty of help. It looks like its going to be a balmy 37 deg. for the ride. I hit the road at 22 this morning.

Well, at least your bike is running:)

[bowlesj]

Ok, Ok here I am. 9:30 is good, especially since my wife is heading north and we can caravan together for a couple hours.

See you guys there.

[rando]

GReat! That sure will help me out.

Randy

[Chilkoot_Charlie]

Well, at least your bike is running:)

I'am getting pretty good at pulling tupperware. This will make the third weekend in a row.
Anyone coming thru Winston? Liberty dinner has a good breakfast if anyone wants to meet and ride up together.

Charlie

[Lee510]

It was good seeing all you guys Sat. I appreciate all the help tearing apart, doing maintenance, and putting together.

[wcarter]

Same here. Big time thanks to John and everyone else who helped out. New throttle cables really help the old wrist. Looking forward to my next ride on real roads.

[Chilkoot_Charlie]

Hay All,
It was great to see you guys again and meet some new folks. Thanks Randy for putting it all together and please tell Howard thanks for his hospitality.

Charlie

[bowlesj]

Same here fellas. Good to see everyone made it home in good shape. The facility really was great, thanks Randy and SCC. Let's stay in touch on the STC thing in April.

So busy with stuff, that I had my camera but forgot to take it out to snap some shots.:(

See ya,

[rando]

Thanks. It was no big thing. Nice to see ya'll again and meet Waymon.

I got home and the bike started reluctantly. I reached under the seat to make sure heat was off and I think It may have been on, which might explain why it wouldn't start initially. Too much drain on an old battery. I try to make sure it's off, but may have inadvertently left it on.

Talk to yas later.
Randy