Anybody up for Tech session

[Lzyellodog]

I am getting very close to the 24K service. Anybody want to help me with it? We could do a tech session as well. I have a two bay garage. I also need to install the fuse block under the seat. Any takers?

[AliMar]

I wouldn't mind seeing an LT in pieces all over the floor. If the timing is right I'll stop by to lend a hand, perhaps pick up some of the finer points of bike mechanicals and such...

[BMWphreak]

Always ready!

[living_free]

Might be a good excuse to take nice ride as I am little north of the rest of you, but wouldn't mind helping out if the timing is right. I'll be doing my 18K service in about a 1000 miles.

[doios]

Jim,
Im game... My 99 is in need of some serviceand this will help me get ready for it

Doug

[Lzyellodog]

Ok Looks like we have some takers. How does a Sunday in August sound? The next thing is what do we need to do a 24K service?

[doios]

A sunday in august works for me!
How deep do you want to go?.... I have a service manual i think it covers 05s

The 24k Maintenance schedule covers:
Engine oil
Gear oil (I have the 13mm hex)
Fuel filter (do you have the QD?)
Air Filter (if you’re doing the fuel filter might as well) Get a K&N
Spark plugs (Bosch # XR7LDC or NGK # DCPR7E )
Clutch Fluid (should be changed every 24k or 2 years) This will be fun
Brake Fluid (should be changed annually) if you go this deep you might want to get the speed bleeders
Check swinging arm bearings (hmm…. This could be interesting)
Check throttle cable play (the service manual will come in handy)
Replace the coolant at least every 2 years? (Another fun one)
Check the steering damper (the service manual will come in handy here as well)
Check valve clearances, adjust if necessary (OH REAL FUN) bucket time

Do you want to do any thing like the weep hole or Canisterectomy?

[TikTak]

I'm game depending on date. New to the LT so not sure how much help i could be.

John

03 LT

[living_free]

I would love to see/help with the brake and clutch fluid change, was thinking of doing mine over the winter.

If I can make it down there, I would like to do the Canisterectomy to my bike. Once again, depends on timing, but a Sunday sound good.

[KMC1]

Count me in to help out depending on my work schedule.
I need to put on a new front tire as well, so we could make that a tech session item if there's any interest.
8/10 is the one Sunday so far I can't make it.

[zdgz]

I'd love to witness this also. Just got back from a trip to Nova Scotia and PEI rounding the 17k mark on the odometer so I will be needing the 18k service soon.
When you decide on a date I'll see if I can fit it in.

[Lzyellodog]

How does the 24th sound to you all?

[BMWphreak]

Sounds good. Do I need to bring my tire changer, or can I ride the RT?

[Lzyellodog]

Sounds good. Do I need to bring my tire changer, or can I ride the RT?
how about making you a deal. If you supply the tire changer I will come and get it Friday or Saturday so you can ride. I know Kev wants to do a tire change. Maybe someone else too?

[BMWphreak]

how about making you a deal. If you supply the tire changer I will come and get it Friday or Saturday so you can ride. I know Kev wants to do a tire change. Maybe someone else too?

That would just be a waste of gas, and the hippie in me just can't let that happen! :)

I'll drive with changer and tools and the PC equipment I nabbed for you...

[doios]

Jim,

I up for it.... I will pm u with my email address for directions, andwill bring my tool bag.

[Lzyellodog]

That would just be a waste of gas, and the hippie in me just can't let that happen! :)

I'll drive with changer and tools and the PC equipment I nabbed for you...

Maybe I just need to buy the tire changer. Harbor has them complete for $80.
Where did you get the nomar bar?

[cfell]

We came up with a "portable"/ stowable way to use the HF Changer... There are some pics here how it was done with 4x4 for a "base"...

[KMC1]

I'd like to mount a new front tire, but it's not that big a deal really - if you'd rather ride Gerard, don't sweat it.
If we are going to change the tire, do I need to get anything for it? Wheel weights, etc.?

[BMWphreak]

I'd like to mount a new front tire, but it's not that big a deal really - if you'd rather ride Gerard, don't sweat it.
If we are going to change the tire, do I need to get anything for it? Wheel weights, etc.?

No big deal I'll bring it. Jim already has the bolts mounted in his floor! You will need weights as I am fresh out of them.

[BMWphreak]

Maybe I just need to buy the tire changer. Harbor has them complete for $80.
Where did you get the nomar bar?

Jim, the Nomar stuff is here:
http://www.nomartirechanger.com/product/show/6


I have the mojo bar:
http://home.comcast.net/~prestondrake/mojoweb.htm

I also just got the mojo blocks:
http://home.comcast.net/~prestondrake/mojoblocks.htm

[Lzyellodog]

No big deal I'll bring it. Jim already has the bolts mounted in his floor! You will need weights as I am fresh out of them.

I have weights so no need to buy any Kev

[Lzyellodog]

Jim, the Nomar stuff is here:
http://www.nomartirechanger.com/product/show/6


I have the mojo bar:
http://home.comcast.net/~prestondrake/mojoweb.htm (http://home.comcast.net/%7Eprestondrake/mojoweb.htm)

I also just got the mojo blocks:
http://home.comcast.net/~prestondrake/mojoblocks.htm (http://home.comcast.net/%7Eprestondrake/mojoblocks.htm)

I will buy the changer and the bar. I could use it any way. And this way you can ride. I am getting the garage outfitted for everything.

[KMC1]

I have weights so no need to buy any Kev
Sounds good, I'll bring along some of the usual stuff, zip ties, torx wrench(s), etc.

[Lzyellodog]

Tech session is on for the 24th starting at 9AM. I will have hot dogs, cold cuts and chips. Plus I will have soda and water for all. Please feel free to join us. PM me for address. See you then. I have two bays but only one lift. We will be able to do tire changes, oil changes and some other things like light electrical work.

Jim

[AliMar]

Funny, but if it rains like hell I'll be there. I'm stuck on a HoneyDo patio build. Unlike when I was looking for a bike, I did like no research on this crap thus its a learning experience. I didn't believe a neighbor when he said eight grand for a 300 sq/ft patio. I figured that I would do it for under 2 grand. :rotf:

[lenny]

if anyone needs or want to do their slave cylinder i have all the tools for it....let me know,,,not sure if i can make it on the 24th,,,but im sure we can make arrangements to get the tools there

[K12Rick]

Can't attend your Tech session, but being a do-it yourselfer I have always wanted to do my own tires. I have looked at the No Mar setup it looks good but it is costly. I wanted to know what system or combinations you are using to protect your wheels and also get the job done. Sorry about side tracking your thread, but your experience and advice would be a big help.

Thanks Rick

[daddo50]

Hey all,

I am new to this BMW and used to do all my own work, but age and surgeries keep from doing it now. Would love to make the ride to watch,if it is alright with you.

[Lzyellodog]

Hey all,

I am new to this BMW and used to do all my own work, but age and surgeries keep from doing it now. Would love to make the ride to watch,if it is alright with you.

Love to have ya. Pm me and I will send my address.

[connmex]

i'm new here also not new but first time posting a message here. i'm from shelton ct . would to come buy watch and help out if possible. got to check my calender but i think i'm free . thanks

[Lzyellodog]

Join us the more the merrier.

[Lzyellodog]

Does anybody have either the LT manual or the DVD?

[Lzyellodog]

We may have a major repair at the tech session. A friend of a friend hit a pot hole with his R1100 and did some tranny damage. Anybody up for this type of work? I am not sure what happened so I am trying to get more info.

[connmex]

i have both i'll bring them both . need directions and time

[AliMar]

Unfortunately I'm now certain that I will not be able to make it. Patio work rules... :( it just happened that way. Enjoy the day and I hope y'all don't find any "extra" parts laying around that shouldn't be.

I love hot dogs too... dang!

[Lzyellodog]

OK. The tire changer came in yesterday, it was missing the Bead Break shoe. Gerard I sent an email yesterday seeing if you could just bring the bead breaker. Can you do that? Here is the list of things I would like to do:
Oil
Gear
Tranny oil
Fuel Filter maybe, have the fuel filter but not sure if I want to go there.
Plugs
Check throttle play
Coolant was done last year so we are good there.
Check valves.
Install fuse block.

So I will see all of you on Sunday. I have two bays but only one lift. So we can do two bikes at once.

I was also thinking about taking a ride after if we were up to it. We can talk more on Sunday.

[Lzyellodog]

For all coming from the Middletown area the distance from the time you get on Rt 16 is only 5 miles. I have been telling most people 8miles. IT Is only 5 miles to Waterhole. from the time you get on Rt 16 from 66.

[AliMar]

It's not likely, but on the off chance I can get away early enough on Sunday I'll call Gerard to see if you need any supplies like paper cups, mustard, 20W50... :cool:

[Lzyellodog]

Great. Hope to see you.


It's not likely, but on the off chance I can get away early enough on Sunday I'll call Gerard to see if you need any supplies like paper cups, mustard, 20W50... :cool:

[BMWphreak]

It's not likely, but on the off chance I can get away early enough on Sunday I'll call Gerard to see if you need any supplies like paper cups, mustard, 20W50... :cool:


You know, you could have organized a patio building session... Hope to see you Sunday Mark!

[Tat_n_Telle]

Figures, the one day we can get someone with the equipment to pull the bushes from in front of the house to ready it for the stonework is.... Sunday. :-(

Danged Honey-Do lists.

[AliMar]

Actually I hired a landscape company to excavate which was done Wednesday. Wednesday afternoon I enlisted a friend to assist on Friday through Sunday as needed, minus noon Saturday on due to him and his wife having a planned get together with us and several others. So Saturday was expected to be limited to perhaps 4 hours of work and a dozen hours of food, BS and beer. Good times!

Thursday I arranged for 6 yards of processed stone to be delivered Friday (this) morning and had my son pick up a plate compactor and laser level this afternoon. Damn if everything didn't go off without a hitch.

We started around 6 tonight. So Alice (hence the Ali in AliMar) got home from work around 7 and I sent her off for quick but good Bertucci pizzas. By 8 we had roughly 4 yards moved (2/3 of what was delivered anyway - perhaps not 4 yards; that's yet to be determined). We ate the pizza, sucked down several beers and at least a litre of Vinho, then back to work. By shortly after 9 we had moved all of the stone minus a few small piles left in the yard. Far better than I had expected. Tomorrow we start before 8. I figure by 10 I have the processed stone leveled and I'm running the compactor around the block, measuring, preparing for MORE stone no doubt. Just don't know how much, but certainly know it will not be by SUNDAY.

Long story (sorry) but I'm feeling (sorely) good that things are happening faster than I expected. Perhaps SUNDAY will be wide open. Providing I have free motion of my limbs come Sunday morning it's looking at least like I have more than half a chance at making it there. I would much rather be sniffing the fumes from a gas tank while changing a fuel filter than PUSHING STONE!

Maybe... :dance:

[BMWphreak]

Mark,

Wow! You are obviously much younger than me! ;)

Best wishes to you, it sounds like you will have something nice when you are done.

[AliMar]

I don't know about that... :rolleyes:

[KMC1]

I don't know about that... :rolleyes:
Oh yeah you are... He's Oooooold man! :histerica

[BMWphreak]

A few Jim's Tech-Fest highlights...

[AliMar]

That Silver LT without the front wheel reminds me of those cycle like things the bad guys were riding in one of the star wars movies! I trust all went well, the front tire reaffixed and no lasting damage and all.

Sorry I couldn't have been there. I was far too tired, sore and simply couldn't drag my butt into the garage, let alone toss a leg over...

[Lzyellodog]

Well Guys thanks for all the help. I really mean that. So in the next couple of weeks we will need to Tech Session Part Deux so we can finish the tappet replacement. There were a couple of pretty worn tappets so I need to go get them and then put the bike back to together. So i will be bikeless for the next couple of weeks. Unless we can plan something some night after work.

HEy Bill S,

You out there anywhere? Wanna help put the beast back together? I hear you are pretty good at the process.

I will let you all know when i get the parts. I will post the spreadsheet for assistance on that as well. I am too wiped to pull out the laptop and email it tonight.

Again thanks for the help, I certainly could not do it myself.

Jim

[KMC1]

:D Once again, a HUUUUGE THANK YOU to everyone, Gerard and Jim especially for both hosting and mentoring!
Gerard, I simply cannot thank you enough for all of your help - I really appreciate it man.

Scared myself silly with the new tires not 100 feet out of Jim's driveway! Wanted to swerve back and forth a little to scrub the new tires in and almost turned right out into the freakin woods man! Apparently the old tires were a little more worn than I thought - New tires ROCK!
Bike ran right all the way home, AND I got to listen to the IPod man! How sweet is that!

Thanks again and it was really great to meet the "newbies"! :cool: :D

[sparky_k1200lt]

Which lift is that, Jim? I just did a 24k service, and spent the bulk of the time lying on the concrete floor, reaching up to the bike. I'm starting to think of getting some kind of lift, and would like to know what others have, and how they like it.

[TikTak]

Hey guys,

Great time at the tech session and picked up some knowledge as well ( great group who could ask for more). Hopefully we could get a ride in next time.

Hey Jim let me know when "part deux" is planned maybe i could take a ride over.

PS :I think my clymer manual got left behind?

Thanks Again Guys

"MAY THE RPM'S BE HIGH AND THE TIRES STICKY"

John
03 silverLT

[Lzyellodog]

The lift is the Harbor FREIGHT MC lift. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=94121

[Lzyellodog]

Hey guys,

Great time at the tech session and picked up some knowledge as well ( great group who could ask for more). Hopefully we could get a ride in next time.

Hey Jim let me know when "part deux" is planned maybe i could take a ride over.

PS :I think my clymer manual got left behind?

Thanks Again Guys

"MAY THE RPM'S BE HIGH AND THE TIRES STICKY"

John
03 silverLT


Hey John,

Yes your manual is here. As far as Part Duex goes we completed that today. I just could not stand being without the bike. Doug and Kevin came up to help. I was able to get the shims from Gengras today so Doug offered to help.

She is running like brand new. I want to thank everyone that has helped this week. I am amazed by how much everybody likes/wants to help perfect strangers.

Thanks again and we will need to do a ride real soon.

Jim

[doios]

couple 3 weeks... Im ready for another valve job... piece o cake

[KMC1]

You guys made it look so easy!
Maybe I don't really need a GS afterall... :D

[Lzyellodog]

couple 3 weeks... Im ready for another valve job... piece o cake.

Bring it on.!!!! I think we are ready. Just remember to put the drain plug in. Oh wait that was me!!!

[KMC1]

LOL! Did I say easy???
I meant GREASY!!!!

:histerica :histerica

[TikTak]

Awesome Jim glad all went well. Hang on to the manual for a bit going to look at a camper at ALL TRUCK in East Hampton next week (not far from you) maybe i could pick it up then?

John

[Lzyellodog]

Awesome Jim glad all went well. Hang on to the manual for a bit going to look at a camper at ALL TRUCK in East Hampton next week (not far from you) maybe i could pick it up then?

John

How about you PM me your address and I will order one and send it to you? I was going to buy one anyway.

[TikTak]

Thats fine Jim i will PM you.


John

[razman10]

Any other Tech Sessions upcoming? I couldn't make the last one. I'd love to attend one and offer my limited abilities!!!

I just want to learn! My 12k service is coming soon and I'm going to attempt it myself. I figure with the help of all the knowledge on this forum, I can do practically everything except the valve adjustments!

[Lzyellodog]

Any other Tech Sessions upcoming? I couldn't make the last one. I'd love to attend one and offer my limited abilities!!!

I just want to learn! My 12k service is coming soon and I'm going to attempt it myself. I figure with the help of all the knowledge on this forum, I can do practically everything except the valve adjustments!

I heard rumor of one for OCT possibly. Keep a look out.

Doug any dates in mind?

[doios]

I heard rumor of one for OCT possibly. Keep a look out.

Doug any dates in mind?


Im planning on the 25th and 26th of October. I need valves looked at for sure, and Im considering a shock mod or replacement... The mod is $400... But if i can convince the wife her tush will be much better on some ohlins!... BUT if I only do the shock mod, I could also swing a HID install..

Which HID should I get?.. I want both the low beam and a PIAA type under the cowl

I figure Late Oct and I will be Ok with her being broke down for a few days without going stir to crazy.

[KMC1]

Doug, you may want to check out this post I put up about the Hyperpros Gerard and I installed on my bike: Hyperpros (http://www.bmwlt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32856)

If you want to take my bike out for a spin to try them out sometime, just let me know.

Also, I'm in the middle of a pretty intensive maintenance for my bike; valves, headlight, oil change, fork seal replacement, etc.
If anyone would like to see how to do any of this work, I'll probably be working on it tomorrow and into the weekend. (Prob. Sunday)

HTH

[razman10]

Also, I'm in the middle of a pretty intensive maintenance for my bike; valves, headlight, oil change, fork seal replacement, etc.
If anyone would like to see how to do any of this work, I'll probably be working on it tomorrow and into the weekend. (Prob. Sunday)

HTH
Whereabouts in CT are you? I'm 5 minutes from the CT border! Tomorrow is out of the question, however Sunday the 7th I should be able to come by if you'd have me (I have a meeting scheduled for 7pm, otherwise I have the whole day).

Please let me know!

[KMC1]

PM sent

[zdgz]

I'd like to upgrade my low/high beams and would be very interested in observing someone doing theirs.

[KMC1]

Give a shout when you want to do yours and I'll extend an offer to help you out. I'll need a little notice though, my schedule is a little tight the next month or so.