DFW area Wrench Party - Sat Apr 12

[SideCar]

Large driveway and garage seek Valkyrie(s) with need for service and/or accessories. Yep, it's almost that time. If you're needing to do some service on your bike or add some bling or functional stuff, Saturday afternoon is the time to do it. See the calendar for exact address in Colleyville, just south of Grapevine.

Bring your parts, tools if you like, and we'll knock it out.

If you're coming, post a message.  If folks are coming, we're open for business. If nobody is coming, we're out riding.

[Disco]

Is the ride to Dublin still on?

[Doc809]

Would love to be there.  Headed for San Antonio on Friday for the River City Bike Fest.  Then, 14 hours of riding Sunday through the hill country (Willow City loop, and, oh yes, a stop at Coopers for BBQ).  I'll think about you guys but I won't say what I'll be thinkin!!!

[SideCar]

Is the ride to Dublin still on?

Dave - Good question. I have to confess that I don't know about a ride to Dublin and don't see one on the calendar.  I picked this date and put it on the calendar after the last meeting and there wasn't a conflict with a ride, but it could be that one has been scheduled since by someone. Hopefully, someone will fill in the details on that today.

[elgato]

I dun-dun my P&M but, if I get a chance I my drop by Gary.

[Six Guns]

Gary, like always it will depend on work. I should know by this Thursday whether I have to work this Saturday or not. I'll post here on Thursday when I find out. Even if I have to work, I could drop by after work if you guys are still there. Stay tuned......

[cutter]

Will be riding the Hill country this weekend. Changed oil/filter, checked tires and ready to go.

[R J]

Large driveway and garage seek Valkyrie(s) with need for service and/or accessories. Yep, it's almost that time. If you're needing to do some service on your bike or add some bling or functional stuff, Saturday afternoon is the time to do it. See the calendar for exact address in Colleyville, just south of Grapevine.

Bring your parts, tools if you like, and we'll knock it out.

If you're coming, post a message.  If folks are coming, we're open for business. If nobody is coming, we're out riding.

Sidecar, from you handle I assume you ride a chair.  If that assumption is wrong then ignore the question I'm going to ask.

They make an electric motor adapter to let the bike lean in corners and curves, also to set the bike upright on crowned roads.

Have you seen one or heard of one......

Would appreciate any information if ya have it.

Thanks.  RJ in Iowa.

[SideCar]

  RJ,

If you'll send me an email at gtouchstoneREMOVETHIS@yahoo.com, I'll let you know what little I know about those electric trims.
Gary

Sidecar, from you handle I assume you ride a chair.  If that assumption is wrong then ignore the question I'm going to ask.

They make an electric motor adapter to let the bike lean in corners and curves, also to set the bike upright on crowned roads.

Have you seen one or heard of one......

Would appreciate any information if ya have it.

Thanks.  RJ in Iowa.

[R J]

  RJ,

If you'll send me an email at gtouchstoneREMOVETHIS@yahoo.com, I'll let you know what little I know about those electric trims.
Gary

 

Email sent Bro............  Thanks for any info.

[Disco]

I have a several things on my to-do list that would be more fun with experienced oversight and other bikes to go by...

To-Do
PIAA headlight conversion
Remove light bar
Install original front turn signals
Starter button inspection / maintenance

Learn more to get ready for
Rear wheel removal
OEM hard bag / stay system installation
Horn upgrade
Installation of accessory electrical terminal / fuse blocks

Anyone else?

[Six Guns]

I have a few things that I could do but I have been told by my boss not to make plans for this  Saturday. Looks like I might be stuck here  for work.         

[Wanderer]

I have a several things on my to-do list that would be more fun with experienced oversight and other bikes to go by...

To-Do
PIAA headlight conversion
Remove light bar
Install original front turn signals
Starter button inspection / maintenance

Learn more to get ready for
Rear wheel removal
OEM hard bag / stay system installation
Horn upgrade
Installation of accessory electrical terminal / fuse blocks

Anyone else?

Best upgrade for Tourers and Standards - if you have not already done it is the relay for your headlight circuit. It will save you the cost and hassles of replacing your starter switch. I learned this one the hard way.
http://www.rattlebars.com/mtz/starter.html Scroll down to "Starter Switch Safegaurd"

[Disco]

Thanks, I just read and printed the link you provided.  Is there a recommended relay?  Sorry, I'm mechanical, but not very electrical.

[Wanderer]

Buy em rated for 30 amps that look like the ones on Chet's site. No extra plastic cowling around the male connections. ~Jeff

[SideCar]

We're definitely on for wrenching and wiring tomorrow afternoon.

[Disco]

I'm all stocked up on service manual, print-out instruction, parts, supplies, 10s, 12s. & 14s.  The only thing I don't have yet is a dab of dielectric grease for the starter switch, and I'll pick that up on the way.  1300 hours, right?

[Daniel Meyer]

If I can get free I'll come by!

[Wanderer]

If I can get free I'll come by!

Sounds like more fun already! ~Jeff

[Disco]

I remembered there is an experienced rider's course in Bedford Saturday morning from 0700-1300 and signed up.  I've heard they can end early, but in case I'm not there on time, I'm on my way.