June 3rd starting at 9Am. I live in Colchseter, CT PM for address and directions.
I have garage space but no lift. I have basic tools probably enough to do basic maintance. I would like to have a "pro" here as well, so if you are one and want to teach please come by. If you are coming from far away I will have space for anyone needing an overnight.
Currently on the schedule is HID install and PIAA install. I need to do my rear drive oil so that is on the list as well. I will also have my 78 R100 here that needs some tlc.
This will be my 1st "tech session" so bear with me. I am a newbie.
Hey Jim, this is awesome. I'm riding up to the Cape on Sunday but will be coming back by June 2, so I'll come over. I don't need to do any work on my bike, so I won't need garage space. I am NOT a tech or even an experienced wrench, but I did a HID install this past February (and fluid change and filters), so I can stand around and dispense erroneous information about as well as anybody! I'll bring a few tools that I found handy when I worked on the bike.
Oh, I would love to attend (having installed PIAA lights, I may have even helped!) but my "honey do" list at home just won't allow it.
My pool, unfortunately, isn't open. It's completely dug up, getting new electrical wiring, deck area, storage shed, etc. Guess what I'll be doing that weekend?? :-(
Hey Maybe next time. We jsut bought the house a month ago so most things are in good shape. I had some trouble with the pool but my wife and were able to fix it. It is still a little chilly though. Unless you can swim in the top 3 or four inches of water. But below that it is around 55 degrees. So it may be open but not sure anyone will wnat to use it.
If you brought what you can fit that would be good. I have torx, sockets and a oil filter wrench. I will also have a place to store old oil. We just moved into this house from a rather small condo so my tool collection is not very vast, yet. I have everything to do oil changes however. Anything that is not common I would bring. Space permitting of course. Thanks.
Did I PM you with the address yet? If not let me know and looking forward to meeting everyone.
Can somebody with a video camera record it and post it on the net or something like that so the rest of us can see it who cant attend as we may live too far away, eg, another state, or another country.
Maybe convert it to divx format so it is small and post it at somethine like www.putfile.com
or
share it on shareaza or limewire or bearshare
this would be better then setting up an ftp as it is shared with way more users at once
or even as a bit torrent file.
i would glady share it out on shareaza if it was sent to me
Hey Guys,
I'm planning to do the CQ HID upgrade to both the high and the low beam along with a set of the PIAA 1100X with the easy mounts. I"m toying with the idea of also putting on a set of Hella FF50's under the mirrors and running the PIAA's and the Hella's back to a fuse block under the passenger seat with each set of aux lights relayed into the high or low beam circuit so they are controlled with the high/low switch. Only problem is the Hella's have not come in yet so it looks as though it's just going to be the High/Low upgrade and the PIAA's - no fuse block.
I'm trying to make sure I have everything we will need, soldering iron, relays, connectors, tape etc. HOWEVER I am NOT an electrical guy so any of you guys who are that are going to be there, if you would like maybe you can give me a call prior to Friday and I'll make double sure I have everything needed... I hope.
Also, I have not taken the plastic off yet, so I expect this is going to take a little extra time with the learning curve and all.
Can't wait till saturday to get to meet everyone, but you know I REALLY can't wait till DARK on saturday to try out all the new lighting!!! :thumb:
HID install Hi and Low beam
PIAA install
Airfilter change
maybe a couple of oil changes
Rear drive fluid change.
maybe a few other things related to a 12k service.
I have torx, allen keys, variety of screw drivers, sockets, small hammers and large hammer , Oil wrench, pans for collecting old oil for recylcling purposes. I also have soldering iron and electrical tape. i do not have but will pick up various electrical connectors and wire ties.
FYI, Dezrae has asked if I could tape the tech session and then share it. I have asked my father to come by and help tape the session. I will then edit it down and convert to digital format for sharing purposes on the board. I will also be prepared to photograph all procedures.
We will play the weather by ear, the 11pm news tonight says Friday will be a washout but Saturday will be in mid 70s with plenty of sun. I will leave it up to all of you whether or not to postpone a week if we have bad weather on Saturday.
I mentioned in an earlier post that my wife was gonig to be around that day but she now has to work on Saturday so she will not be home mcuh before 3 PM. However the pool is open and approaching 70 degrees if a SO wanted to join the fun.
See you all on Saturday June 3rd. IF you need anything or have a question about directions please feel free to PM me.
Jim...Count me in for Sat. I have a CQ HID Low Beam kit to install. Fairly new to working on the LT, but I've had the wheels off to replace the tires. I have most of the hand tools so let me know if your short anything and I'll bring it. Will PM you for directions.
There is a set of video's avalable already that cover most maintenance functions, from Paul Sayegh (sp?). Everyone is very happy with them...do you have them?
Jim, I have given about 10 tech sessions here in Northern Ca. A couple of things that have made things easier on tech day is to have a running list of what each person needs done, so all light installs are working in the same area of the garage, maintenance in another. Also it helps to get people who just want to watch help out. the more eyes on a project the better. Plus use can use them next tech session as knowledgable workers. We usually take a break for lunch and get to visit and talk about rides. If you plan on doing your own service get a lift. Who ever has the biggest job gets the lift on tech days. If you have a tech sesssion at the end of Aug. I might make it. Have fun. Rob
Thanks. For the info. If this one goes well I may do another. I need o get lift but just moved in so not high on the list yet. I have started a list so far.
As these change on a minutes notice it appears the weather may not cooperate for us. Would you all like to postpone one weekend or do you feel ok with traveling in the rain? I have no problem hosting if it is raining but do not want you guys to think you must show up. We can work on three bikes at a time in the garage without much difficulty. Post a reply with your thoughts and we can figure this out today and tomorrow.
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