Tech session, January 6

[grifscoots]

Yes, Sandar the mag has agreed to ding, dent, set afire or otherwise molest la trucka so we can have a tech session.;)

150 Hidden Hollow, New Braunfels, TX

From I10 (coming from Louisiana) and when you get to Seguin, you'll exit Hwy 46 to New Braunfels. When you get to IH35, make a right, go North young man.

Just north of New Braunfels whilst on IH35, exit FM 306 to Canyon Lake. Go 6 1/2 miles and make a LEFT into River Chase. Follow that road, go down a low water crossing, up, make a left sweeper and you'll see a big house on the right with a wrought iron fence, make a left onto Indian Ridge. It dog legs and then you'll make a left onto Westshire. First left onto Hidden Hollow, turn into 2cnd reddish gate. Don't run over the moron Min-Pin.

Nogills from LA is stayin in one room, that leaves one more, or tons more if you don't mind floors and cats.

two-one-oh- 378 - seven - 4 - zero - zero is my cell.

[dwsdad]

Gonna do it on a Fri this time, eh?

[ibbones]

Hola. Is this open to newbies? I am still about 2000 miles shy of my 12K but I would like to show up and learn a thing or two.

[grifscoots]

Hola. Is this open to newbies? I am still about 2000 miles shy of my 12K but I would like to show up and learn a thing or two.

No, actually it is the 7th, which is Saturday.

And everybody is welcome, I'd just like a head count for food sake!

[Steve_R]

I'd just like a head count for food sake!

You'll have a little extra, I won't be there. ;)

[Dick]

You'll have a little extra, I won't be there. ;)

Butt Monte might be!!!! :eek: ;) ;)

[Steve_R]

Butt Monte might be!!!! :eek: ;) ;)

From what I hears, that could be a real problem. ;) :D

[dwsdad]

Count me in. I gotta learn how to do that 24K thing, too.

[grifscoots]

From what I hears, that could be a real problem. ;) :D

No problem, I'll kill a cow.... a large cow.

[grifscoots]

BTW, if anyone wants to change oil, etc. or add a farkle, that be ok, too.

[Big_E]

I work the wrong shift, all the good stuff happens when I'm working.

[ibbones]

Throw my name in the hat. What can I bring?

[icepick578]

I'm in for a while. Prolly try to come late enough for the food this time.

[grifscoots]

Throw my name in the hat. What can I bring?

Bring your bike and a sense of humour:cool:

and Barrett, this time be hungry.:p

[TomHaycraft]

Count me in. What time does it start? Let me know if you need help in terms of food or drink.

[grifscoots]

Count me in. What time does it start? Let me know if you need help in terms of food or drink.

When y'all get here? 9ish? Don't need nada.

OK, we have:
Floyd
Doug
Bones
Barrett
Tom
and Steve won't be there:eek:

[Bruce]

You never know what one of the cats might drag in.....

[grifscoots]

Depending on it.

[jimswanzy]

Anyone up for breakfast in Blanco at the bowling alley and then ride to Grifs?
What say you Dick, Monte, Dave, Richard, and Dean?
And anyone else.

Swanzy

[bhoch]

I should be able to make it as well!..

What time for Breakfast??? 0800? 'quiring minds want to know...

[grifscoots]

Bout time you reared your ugly mug, Bill!

[jimswanzy]

Bill
I'm thinking around 7:30-7:45am for breakfast meet.
Should only have light snow flurries.

Happy New Year to you and the bride.

Jim

[lad]

When y'all get here? 9ish? Don't need nada.

OK, we have:
Floyd
Doug
Bones
Barrett
Tom
and Steve won't be there:eek:

Hey Gang,
Add me to the list. Got enough room for one more. Need to get under die Frau's skin and see where the oil ooze is comin' from?
See you soon,
Larry D.

[bhoch]

Grif.. yup.. I know.. don't get out here very often lately... hopefully I'll get some more time!

Swanzey...That sounds like a good time. It's about 75-80 minutes from my house to there. See ya Jan. 7th

[grifscoots]

Update of the casualty and victim list:

Floyd
Doug
Bones
Barrett
Tom
Jim
Bill
Larry

[McRuss]

Update of the casualty and victim list:

Floyd
Doug
Bones
Barrett
Tom
Jim
Bill
Larry
Russ

Will be at the bowling alley as well, only about 75 minutes for me....

[CriticalMass]

No, actually it is the 7th, which is Saturday.

And everybody is welcome, I'd just like a head count for food sake!

Hmmm...Saturday, 1/7? I looked over the thread and didn't see a start time...about 9ish in the morning or so? I'll plan to attend.

Dave Potter
Bulverde

[grifscoots]

Floyd
Doug
Bones
Barrett
Tom
Jim
Bill
Larry
Russ
Dave P.

BTW, I have one extra bed (Floyds got one) for an out of tuner.

[tliu]

Anyone up for breakfast in Blanco at the bowling alley and then ride to Grifs?
What say you Dick, Monte, Dave, Richard, and Dean?
And anyone else.

Swanzy

I'll be there - Beginning at 7:30 a.m. @ BBA...

Floyd
Doug
Bones
Barrett
Tom
Jim
Bill
Larry
Russ
Dave P.
Dean L.

[grifscoots]

Kewl Dean!


Hey Grampa... what's for dinner? (anyone remember Hee Haw?)

[andy]

Looks like as if I may be able to attend. That is if you let me come close to your garage with my burger. Won't have no LT by then yet.

Anyone else going from H-town?

[grifscoots]

You bet you and your bike are welcome. Like cats?

[andy]

You are asking me if I like cats? ME a breeder? Hell yeah!

[ibbones]

Like cats?

They taste like chicken, right? :p

[eatanner]

I'll be there - Beginning at 7:30 a.m. @ BBA...

Floyd
Doug
Bones
Barrett
Tom
Jim
Bill
Larry
Russ
Dave P.
Dean L.
EdgarI expect I'll be able to make everything but I'll confirm when we get out of MO.

[cfell]

Howdy, y'all! I plan to be there, so allow me to add my name to the current list!

Floyd
Doug
Bones
Barrett
Tom
Jim
Bill
Larry
Russ
Dave P.
Dean L.
Edgar
Channing

[NOGILLS2]

WOW I am really looking forward to this tech session. Getting to meet more of the "Texicans", and learning more about the LT.

[astuber]

I would certainly be interested in attending if you have room for one more.

Thanks

[grifscoots]

Floyd
Doug
Bones
Barrett
Tom
Jim
Bill
Larry
Russ
Dave P.
Dean L.
Edgar
Channing
Alan

[Dick]

Wow - looks like you're gonna nearly max out that ace smoker!!! Wish I could show - no joy tho!! Have a great session.

[grifscoots]

Wow - looks like you're gonna nearly max out that ace smoker!!! Wish I could show - no joy tho!! Have a great session.

Rats butt!!!!:(

How bout we :abduct:

[TX03LTC]

Oh Man! I have to run to Houston Saturday morning for family business, big bummer!

On another note, we planning another Advanced Rider course?

[dwsdad]

Wow - looks like you're gonna nearly max out that ace smoker!!! Wish I could show - no joy tho!! Have a great session.

Hey Dick, if'n ya want, you could take Bertha and I'll ride the Connie.

[Dick]

Hey Dick, if'n ya want, you could take Bertha and I'll ride the Connie.

Hey, Doug - mucho thanks. A ride ain't the problem. I can still ride; the leak ain't real bad - just can't overuse the rear brake. I rode to Rhinewest today and Hank ordered a set of braided lines from Speigler - be in shortly.

I'm working on a sneak attack of the honey-do list - figger if I get the commitment done by Friday, I'm good to go Saturday. If so, you'll see me at the bowling alley.

I gotz practice on this honey-do shuffle!!! :D

[eljeffe]

A little birdy says El Jeffe, Jim "Boer Goat" Sutton, and David Scott might actually show up down there on Saturday.

[NOGILLS2]

WOW, Did I do that?

Gonna have a crowd aint we.

[Dick]

Dayam Grif - you better cull another cow outta the herd!!! :eek: Expecially if Monte decides to show up!!! :D

[grifscoots]

Dayam Grif - you better cull another cow outta the herd!!! :eek: Expecially if Monte decides to show up!!! :D

I have cows ready to go and have required my daughters to be there to rub our feet and to graciously serve us in the manner in which we are accustomed. Sandar the mag, on the other hand, is fleeing to Port A:eek:

[Dick]

I have cows ready to go and have required my daughters to be there to rub our feet and to graciously serve us in the manner in which we are accustomed.

Oh, great!! :( I had no idea this wuz a black tie affair!!! :D

Sandar the mag, on the other hand, is fleeing to Port A:eek:

Well, that'd be Port A's gain!! :)

[grifscoots]

She says you're too sweet!

[Wipedout]

I may ride out with Andy myself if thats alright with everyone

Robert

[NOGILLS2]

After we leave Griffs Sat, I am looking to head to The Woodlands and meet up with some friends. could you locals give me a good route?

Thanks

[lad]

Looks like I'm slippin' into the maybe column, with the possibility fading toward black...


Floyd
Doug
Bones
Barrett
Tom
Jim
Bill
Larry????
Russ
Dave P.
Dean L.
Edgar
Channing

[Dick]

Looks like I'm slippin' into the maybe column, with the possibility fading toward black...


Well, Schlitz - if you're not goin', then I'm not either!! Guess ole Toad'll go without me! ;)

Wonder where Grif is goin'?? Ain't on the list, so may be out riding to rustle up some rain - ya think??!! :D

Seriously, Larry - hope you clear that calendar mess and *c'maaaaawwwnn down*. You might think about parking well clear of Angel tho, or bring some boat bumpers!! :eek: :D :D

Floyd
Doug
Bones
Barrett
Tom
Jim
Bill
Larry????
Russ
Dave P.
Dean L.
Edgar
Channing
Dick

[Bruce]

Don't tell me Grif is washing Barbara again!!!!!!

[grifscoots]

Washed and ****gasp!***** waxed!!!! And nary a drop of precipitation, sigh.
Though she don't look so clean now, must be be all the dust storms and fires I've been riding through.

[Wipedout]

Washed and ****gasp!***** waxed!!!! And nary a drop of precipitation, sigh.
Though she don't look so clean now, must be be all the dust storms and fires I've been riding through.

Now that could be worth the ride itself

Grif - you mind if I come on out - trying to get loml to free me up to ride out with Andy sat morning. Dont need any service work but would be willing to help and heck maybe someone out there can help me fix the royal screwup that BMW of North Houston did to my new Shubert when they attemted to put in the Headset for me

R

[eatanner]

We'll tackle the Schuberth. It'll be good to see everyone.

[grifscoots]

Now that could be worth the ride itself

Grif - you mind if I come on out - trying to get loml to free me up to ride out with Andy sat morning. Dont need any service work but would be willing to help and heck maybe someone out there can help me fix the royal screwup that BMW of North Houston did to my new Shubert when they attemted to put in the Headset for me

R

You betcha you're welcome and we'll break out the torch and fix that helmet right up!

[grifscoots]

Floyd
Doug
Bones
Barrett
Jim
Bill
Larry????
Russ
Dave P.
Dean L.
Edgar
Channing
Dick
Bob
El Jeffe
Boer Goat
Aw man, who's the other feller, Jeff?
and we're adding the illustrious, all around good guy and one hell of a solderer, Dave Moore!

[Wipedout]

You forgot Andy

[astuber]

Griff,
I was on the list at one time and plan on attending.

Thanks

[Dick]

That 'other feller' would be David Scott.

And also, add George Young to the list. He's that BMW RA dude (I don't hold that agin him --- too much ;) ) that drops in on Boerne now and then. We'll be truckin' it.

[davemoore]

No, actually it is the 7th, which is Saturday.

And everybody is welcome, I'd just like a head count for food sake!

I'm coming Beanie Boy!

[gulfxray]

Dang!! What a cast of characters - there ought to be some really good stories come out of this one. I hope someone takes pictures!

Too bad I have to work this weekend (Plus I am banking my kitchen passes for a 'big' ride in early April) - this is almost within striking distance!

Y'all have a good time and don't break anything!

[grifscoots]

Suffering mightily with KRAFT (kan't remember a farkin thang, this beats CRS)

Floyd
Doug
Bones
Barrett
Jim
Bill
Larry????
Russ
Dave P.
Dean L.
Edgar
Channing
Dick
Bob
El Jeffe
Boer Goat
Aw man, who's the other feller, Jeff?
Dave Moore!
Andy
Alan
David
George
__________________

[andy]

I'm ready! Just finished installing the last 'thingies' I need for the ride tomorrow.

BOY, am I looking forward to some nice 400 miles tomorrow.

[Bruce]

Hope everyone has a fun day of kicking tires and telling lies and consuming whatever is found on the grill.....

[Dick]

Hope everyone has a fun day of kicking tires and telling lies and consuming whatever is found on the grill.....

Oh man - you missed a grilling event that would've knocked your boots in the creek. The boy outdid hizzelf, and the daughters turned out some awesome cornbread and sides. I tried going back for seconds, butt couldn't git outta my chair, I wuz so full.

And the Blanco Bowling Alley pie that Swanzy brought along wuz on a par with any country blue ribbon winner - chocolate meringue and coconut meringue!! Yummers. BTW, I had taken George Young (of BMW RA BoDirectors) with me, and he spoke of the pies as being equal to his Grandmother's, who made her's from scratch!!). Pretty good endorsement, I'd say.

Oh yeah - and the breakfast at the Blanco Bowling Alley cafe wuz as good as usual. Good group there (Monte Rogers, Channing Fell, Dean Liu, Dave Moore, Doug Turner, Edgar Tanner, Russ Locke, Jim Swanzy, Bill Hoch).

And at the premier tech session gearage, there wuz: (apologies if I left someone out)

Grif....................grifscoots............New Braunfels, TX
Floyd Gilless........NOGILLS2............Hammond, LA
Doug Turner........dwsdad...............Boerne, TX
Mike Tordt..........ibbones................Victoria, TX
Jim Swanzy.........Jim_Swanzy..........Austin, TX
Jimbo Wilson........Jimbo_Wilson........Ft. Worth, TX
Bill Hoch..............bhoch.................Liberty, TX
Russ Locke..........McRuss................San Antonio, TX
Dean Liu..............tliu.....................Austin, TX
Edgar Tanner.......eatanner..............San Antonio, TX
Alan Stuber.........astuber................Austin, TX
Channing Fell.......cfell.....................Austin, TX
George Young......gyoungbmw..........Chambersburg, PA
Jeff Eagan...........El Jeffe................Plano, TX
Dave Moore.........Dave_Moore..........Boerne, TX
Andy Pleschutznig.Andy...................Houston, TX
Jim Sutton...........???.....................Dallas, TX
Dave Potter..........Critical Mass........Bulverde, TX
Dick Largen...........Dick...................Boerne, TX

[Wipedout]

Sorry I missed it

Sounds like it was a great time

[andy]

Yes, it was great, and you were missed.

[bhoch]

Yup.. I sure had a GREAT time. Was good seeing everyone again. Seems that we don't get together nearly enough!

Grif.. Thanks again for the GREAT hospitality and use of your garage for the bike work. Food was EXCELLENT!
I need to get my bike to the 12K so's we can schedule another one! :-)
See everyone next time.

[davemoore]

Good to see everyone again - great howdown, Grif.

The cruise control started working again on the way home but was easily tripped by slightly pushing either way on the clucth lever. Looks like an easy fix. I'll try to get some throttle cables before the 60k service and do those when it's stripped down. I think Dick wants to do the same on Toad.

Spent too much time sucking in cedar pollen whilst traversing the Hill Country yesterday. It kicked my butt in spite of all the pills, nose spray, eye drops and homeopathic remedies. Went to bed early last night but feelin better today. The only good cedar tree is the one in the burn pile....

*sniff*

[Bruce]

Sounds like I missed a really good tech session. I was going to sneak away from the house but a family emergency pervented me to do so. So maybe the next one I'll be able to get away.

[tliu]

THANKS! Grif. What a party - Beautiful weather, great folks, excellent tech session, and outstanding food. Jim and I agreed on that "It doesn't get better than this!"

By the way, Grif's 3-hr smoked & 15-hr roasted brisket was on par with Rudy's, the best in Austin area.

Nice to see everyone. Thanks.

[NOGILLS2]

Boy after all that work and all the promises on how the "Beerburner" would run on the way home! I am sure dissapointed, it took me two whole hours to get to Houston and another thirty minutes to get to The Woodlands.(TIC)

WOW it IS like having a new bike, I was hoping to do back roads to The Woodlands, but it was after five when we got everything buttoned up and the bike loaded. It was about 1720 when I left Griffs and it was 2030 when I exited I45 in the woodlands, what a ride. I was passed by an Escalade that was in a hurry and I jumped in behind her. I was afraid of the horned rats on the back roads and couldn't see the scenery anyway!

THANK YOU, THANK YOU to everyone that helped and pointed out all the things done out of sync

Especially to Greg Griff, I am totaly indebted to you, your hospitality is incredible, and your knowledge. I hope to learn well enough to pass it on to others. I dare say there is no other place with a web group that is so supportive of their common interest as here!

It was great meeting all of you and look forward to seeing you again, if not sooner then at CCR.

[dwsdad]

I gotta echo everyone's comments. Great food, great company. I had a teriffic time and enjoyed meeting everyone.

Thanks, Grif!!!

[CriticalMass]

For anyone interested in seeing some of the action, I put up some images here (http://www.gvtc.com/%7Eflyboy/ts/index.html). Most folks have Flash on their machines, but if not, it's a free download (http://www.macromedia.com/shockwave/download/download.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash).

[McRuss]

Thanks again to Griff, what a feed! And so many great folks to help kick tires and tell....naw, we dont tell lies! The FJR was thrilled to spend some quality time with the other LTs but was anxious to get back home to his stable mate, Phoenix ( did Doug and Dave stop off in Gruene or just idle along so's I could catch up with them?) The Phoenix is enroute to Houston now, will be at the 12k mark by the time we get back and I can put some of my learin' from the session to work!

Great seeing y'all, will have to do it again soon.

[dwsdad]

( did Doug and Dave stop off in Gruene or just idle along so's I could catch up with them?)

We didn't have much choice. A Comal County Sheriff was right behind us from New Braunfels all the way to 281. Then we got stuck behind a Snowbird RV.

[eatanner]

It was good to get to know so many guys, putting names, handles, faces and personalities together. Thanks Dave (CriticalMass) for the nice collection of pics. Thanks to a couple of the Blanco Bowling Breakfast crew for the pies and especially to Grif, Rachel, Sarah, and Frank for the fixings and hosting. I am sorry the Redhead wasn't around 'cause Grif gets a bit melon-collie (dog-faced?) without her, so we didn't see all of his bubbly personality. Fortunately he did have all his technical savvy and Floyd seems to be mading it back east to the swamps.

All in all, a very good day.

[astuber]

I wanted to thank everyone for the great tech session. It would be hard to find a friendlier bunch of people anywhere.
The information sharing is certainly confidence inspiring.
Thanks for the hospitality and the great food Grif.

[Steve_R]

Nice pictures Dave. What a great way to present them. Dang Grif, why the deer in the headlight look? Sniffin' to much white lithium grease? :eek:

[gulfxray]

For anyone interested in seeing some of the action, I put up some images here (http://www.gvtc.com/%7Eflyboy/ts/index.html). Most folks have Flash on their machines, but if not, it's a free download (http://www.macromedia.com/shockwave/download/download.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash).

Thanks for sharing the pictures - cool way to present them. Pretty good choice of music to go along with them.

Sure looks like you fellas had a good time...

[grifscoots]

Nice pictures Dave. What a great way to present them. Dang Grif, why the deer in the headlight look? Sniffin' to much white lithium grease? :eek:

Actually, we had watched "The Jerk" with Steve Martin a few nights before, my favorite all time movie. Steve had come over and studied me for the appropriate body language and facial expressions before making said movie. That is my natural look, I have to practice in front of a mirror four hours every morning to attain any semblance of an appearance of normality.

[ibbones]

Hola guys! Sorry, my better half had me away from the O'l puter since Friday evening. I have been wanting to sit down and say a BIG thanks for letting this new guy into your flock and making me feel right at home. It was really a neat site to pull up and see other bikes that look alike, yet are so different. I finally got to see faces and match them with names. The folks as well as the food were the best. I really enjoyed watching the bike come apart and then get put together. I just do not have the know-how to do things like that and I am impressed to watch and see how it's done.
Thanks again and I hope to see ya'll soon.

[grifscoots]

I finally got to see faces and match them with names.

Purdy scary, huh? Wait till you meet our official babe magnet, Monte Rogers. We can be stopped in the middle of BFE and it won't be no time till some gal walks up to him!