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Author Topic: We had a wrench party last weekend.  (Read 1166 times)
stude31
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« on: November 09, 2011, 08:38:19 AM »

When we do wrench parties in kansas, we don't mess around.   We even pulled a motor to fix a hydro lock correctly.  Apparently Jason-O's bike was repaired after a hydro lock but they failed to notice or chose not to replace one of the cogs that the starter cog connects to to turn the motor over.  It wasn't a repair in dire need to fix, but it sounded like "loose bolts rattling" when you would hit the starter.  Here are a few pics:











We managed to sweet talk Pharmboy into coming up and helping out with the party!

We will be having another one in the spring so stay tuned and we will post the date when we get into next year.

We managed to work on six bikes in one day and only one was not finished.. The obvious one... is taking an extra day.  Pulling the motor out was my first time and it wasn't bad at all.  I think we only had 4 hours on getting the motor out and down to the bad cog.  Did two final drive inspections. (found one final drive a complete loss), synch'd carbs on all five that left the house, installed progressive fork springs and new bushings/sliders/seals in forks, rebuilt petcock... so.. all in all it was a good time and enjoyed the fellowship with everyone.

Check out more pictures and info here:
http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,35016.0.html
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RainMaker
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« Reply #1 on: November 09, 2011, 08:52:26 AM »

Wow!  You Kansas boys put our lil' ol' wrench parties to shame with that display!

Good on ya!
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rmrc51
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« Reply #2 on: November 09, 2011, 09:20:22 AM »

Wish I lived closer!! lol  Wink
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« Reply #3 on: November 09, 2011, 09:26:49 AM »

Wish I lived closer!! lol  Wink

 Me two, I could use the edjumcation. cooldude
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donaldcc
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« Reply #4 on: November 09, 2011, 11:32:57 AM »

Wish I lived closer!! lol  Wink

 Me two, I could use the edjumcation. cooldude

 cooldude cooldude That looks great!!  I think I should ride over from SOCAL.

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« Reply #5 on: November 09, 2011, 11:36:03 AM »

Give me a long notice and I will bring myself and my valk to join you!

Greg
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highcountry
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« Reply #6 on: November 09, 2011, 08:27:27 PM »

I saw the KS thread - - very impressive!
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« Reply #7 on: November 09, 2011, 08:36:40 PM »

Very impressive is right!   cooldude
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RTaz
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« Reply #8 on: November 10, 2011, 04:44:11 AM »

 cooldude cooldude cooldude cooldude
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 RTaz
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« Reply #9 on: November 10, 2011, 05:56:35 AM »

Did you guys have any "parts left over"  Evil Kidding, great job.  Wink
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stude31
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« Reply #10 on: November 10, 2011, 06:12:31 AM »

Ha ha real funny Spirited-6!!  Angry

On those that might want to come on in the spring and are out of state.  I will check with the boss but I bet you have a place to stay here at the house.  I have two couches and a spare bedroom.  I also have a big backyard and you could camp if you would like.  When the new year rolls around we will work on getting a date figured out. 

@Roadkill...  Nice try playing the "act dumb" card...  You are one of many that I call when I have a question...  But sure bring that thing over and we can work on it anytime you want.  How's my studebaker grill coming along  2funny  no hurry I'm trying to get the spare car taken apart and will be tied up with the cars for awhile.

 cooldude
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Gary
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« Reply #11 on: November 10, 2011, 06:26:57 AM »

Now THAT's a wrench party.  cooldude
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