DFW Wrench Party September 6th

[Ghillie]

By popular demand, you are invited to another Bust Your Knuckles or Spit and Shine party.

The main lot is gravel so pull in carefully and park on the pad or in the bay.

I will be at the shop by 8am. I have a fair selection of basic tools, pan for oil changes, parts washer, waxes, cleaners and microfibers.
I have one lift, a lift adapter, a stand, creeper, stool and a few chairs.

I have no specialty tools such as a D tool or Jap Phillips Head screwdrivers yet, so bring what ya got.

I had water, Coke and DP last time. The sodas were hardly touched so if you have a request let me know I am happy to stock whatever anyone will drink.

The plan last time was to ride out to the new Flying Saucer at Ray Hubbard shortly after noon for some lunch. That plan still works for me. Bratwurst and Beer can't be beat and the burgers are pretty good too.

http://maps.google.com/maps?oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=218+Garvon+Garland+TX&fb=1&split=1&gl=us&cid=0,0,17249672722363112334&ei=dA6LSojSN8OltgeeovHCDQ&sa=X&oi=local_result&ct=image&resnum=1

[godfire]

http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,6716.msg56286.html#msg56286

Bump! DFW....Please Chime in.

[Baron]

I plan to be there after I greet the troops at DFW Airport.  I can't miss that because I have been taking my dad there every Sunday for over two years now and he looks forward to it.

[Wanderer]

gravel parking lot, eh. Might ought to ride a DuoSport? ~Jeff

[BnB Tom]

DuoSport(s).. Hmm.. is that an all-terrain vehicle of some sort or two friendly buddies in Bandera?

[Ghillie]

BTW, if we do one at the shop after the weather cools a bit, I am all for cranking up the grill and the smoker or the fryer and making a whole day of it.

[007]

I intend on being there, if for no other reason than to meet new folks and see some old friends.
007

[RainMaker]

I intend on being there, if for no other reason than to meet new folks and see some old friends.
007

SPECTRE will prepare a proper reception for you, 007.

Blofeld

[Baron]

Chris,

Is there anything that I can bring?  Burgers and Buns?

[Baron]

007,

I am looking forward to cathing up with you!

[Ghillie]

Baron,

I think we are gonna make a lunch ride this time. When the weather cools a bit we can grill or smoke. I thnk we had all had about enough of the heat and were ready for AC and cold drinks last time.

I would not expect it to be really pleasant till October for hanging about all day.

Maybe I should make a poll for possible options.

September-Smoked Pork Butt or Chickens
October- Grilled Bratswurst and German Beers
November-Cajun Fried Turkey

What do ya think?

[Baron]

Chris,

That all sounds good! 

[Thalas'shaya]

i'm tied up with family for this one.  hopefully i can make october!  i'd ride 1000 miles for good grilled bratwurst and german beer!

[motorose]

i could use some help cutting down a windshield. does anyone have a rotozip or something that can be borrowed at tech day?

let me know if i can bring anything else.

rose

[Wanderer]

Anybody staying in town this weekend? Is the wrench party on Saturday or Sunday? It is on the calendar for Saturday, the 5th. ~Jeff

[Baron]

I am and I plan to be at the wrench party.  I will most likely be there around 11am.

[Disco]

Good catch, Wanderer!  September is a "Sunday month".  Wrench Party: 1st Sunday.  Ride: 3rd Sunday.

8:00am - 12:00pm at Ghillie's Garage.  http://maps.google.com/maps?oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=218+Garvon+Garland+TX&fb=1&split=1&gl=us&cid=0,0,17249672722363112334&ei=dA6LSojSN8OltgeeovHCDQ&sa=X&oi=local_result&ct=image&resnum=1

October will be a "Saturday month".  

[Disco]

i could use some help cutting down a windshield. does anyone have a rotozip or something that can be borrowed at tech day?

I have a hacksaw (slow, but deliberate, but slow) and a saws-all (fast, but violent), but no rotozip.  We can probably make those work with a followup of cross-cut file, single-cut file, and sanding block.  Thoughts???

[Houdini]

i could use some help cutting down a windshield. does anyone have a rotozip or something that can be borrowed at tech day?

I'll bring my chainsaw!  Just kidding, I have a Dremel I'll bring for you to use.

[Disco]

Hey Vermithax,

I'm going to bring my new F6BANGER master cylinder LEDs in yellow with the plan to wire them with the front running lights/turn signals.  I know you've been down the road before and would appreciate any input/advice you can provide.

Thanks

Now, if we only had an electrical engineer with a new MBA to assist...   

[Thalas'shaya]

thanks, guys.  on behalf of rose... she's looking forward to trimming that windshield down.  knowing her, she'll choose the fast, but violent, tools.    hopefully we'll both be there.

[mugmarine]

Sure wanted to attend but this is my last summer holiday to take care of my business. I work so everyone else can play on the water this weekend.

[RainMaker]

Now, if we only had an electrical engineer with a new MBA to assist...   

I'll bet he can draw you a picture to help with that wiring....

[Wanderer]

Where is lunch? Flying Saucer? I am planning on posting a lunch ride for Monday and don't want to repeat or even come close just to keep some of the same players involved. ~Jeff

[godfire]

We'll be having lunch at the newest location, Saucer on the Lake.
Flying Saucer
4821 Bass Pro Drive
Garland TX, 75043

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=4821+Bass+Pro+Drive,+Garland+TX,+75043&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=34.259599,56.337891&ie=UTF8&ll=32.866413,-96.54371&spn=0.008867,0.013754&t=h&z=16

[Disco]

i could use some help cutting down a windshield. does anyone have a rotozip or something that can be borrowed at tech day?

I just spoke with Wanderer, who said he's done this many times before and has all the required stuff.  Thanks for volunteering to lead the effort, Wanderer!   

[Valkpilot]

I'll be there late, probably between 11 and 11:30, but I did my wrenching today.  I finished converting my rear turn signals to running lights, brake lights, and turn signals.

This is the second bike I've done.  Here's the basic process: http://people.delphiforums.com/BARNETTDH/taillights.htm

The Valk was a little more complicated because I retrofited the stock rear turn signals to 3 wire sockets instead of just buying different turn signals and mounting them. 

[Ghillie]

big thanks to all who showed up, I had a great time AGAIN

[Baron]

Chris,

Thanks again for hosting the Wrench Party and it was great seeing everyone.  I took some pictures but they are mixed up with the "Welcome Home A Hero" I did in the morning with my dad so feel free to browse through them at the link below.

http://scc195-r.driftershideout.com:8080/BrowseGallery.asp?Page=1&Gallery=RideGallery%5C20090906

[motorose]

thanks wanderer for the assist on cutting down that windshield. that makes a huge difference!!!

also i have some pics that i took during the wrenching. they can be found here http://gallery.me.com/jeepgirl#100176

now comes part 2 and that is doing some maintenance on her

[godfire]

Thanks Chris for letting us use your place, and thanks Rose and Baron for posting pics. Great to see everyone!

[Thalas'shaya]

Thanks to all and sundry who helped me find my splines and make sure they were in good shape!  Dave, Jeff, Chuck, Roger, Chris, and anyone who I missed, I appreciate you all!

[Disco]

I'm pretty sure I can speak for all of us when I say what a fun day we all had playing Valkyrie!

Thanks to Ghillie for hosting, to everyone who helped others get things accomplished, and to everyone who was able to get out - especially first-timers 007 and Fenton (handle TBD - Fenton from Connecticut is just too long  ).

A special thanks to Baron for sharing his gentlemanly father, aka Trouble Maker, with us for several hours.   



L to R: Dave, godfire, Thalas'shaya, Vermithax, MotoRose, 007, Ghillie, Fenton, Baron, Trouble Maker, and Valkpilot.
Ghillie and Valkpilot are partially hidden in the pic.  Wanderer is hiding behind the camera.

October is a "Saturday" month and its Wrench Party is scheduled for Saturday 3 October.  That's the day before the DFW Ride For Kids.  It's also the same day as the last opportunity to attend a DFW Ride For Kids Volunteer Training meeting.  So, if you're planning on Wrenching AND Volunteering next month, please attend the Volunteer Training meeting 7:30 pm Thursday 1 October at the Springhill Suites in Grapevine. 

[Wanderer]

I'm pretty...  Wanderer is hiding behind the camera.
 

Not so much hiding as creating marvelous art. Look at how much better you all look than in person! Yes, David, you are pretty! ~Jeff

[007]

Thanx everybody for making me feel at home, seems like i've known you all forever, not just Baron. LOL

 

007