SideCar
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« on: May 09, 2017, 01:54:40 PM » |
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Who's hungry in DFW? Who wants to shoot the breeze and watch some wrenching before eating?
Yep, we have a double header on Thursday. We'll meet in the parking lot of Grapevine Mills Fuddruckers 2001 N Highway 121 Grapevine, TX 76501 USA at 7 or a little earlier.
Weather permitting, Wheelman Bob's valk will get some TLC on his carbs, including some cleaning and balancing. Then, we'll grab dinner and get some more show and tell on jets and carbs.
So, get your Valkyrie Continuing Education credits this Thursday night!
Post up if you're coming and we'll save you a spot.
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Wheelman
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« Reply #1 on: May 09, 2017, 04:36:48 PM » |
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I will definitely be there.  |
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Capt. Speedo
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« Reply #2 on: May 09, 2017, 05:11:00 PM » |
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Speedo and Chris will be there
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RainMaker
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« Reply #3 on: May 09, 2017, 07:01:04 PM » |
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BnB Tom
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« Reply #4 on: May 10, 2017, 04:45:11 AM » |
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" . . . Weather permitting, . . ."
Boy. You said it! Forecast for Thursday is the worst day of the week for this event. Like Henry Ford said, "Timing is everything". (Maybe he said that  ) This weekend is supposed to be fantastic. Different day? |
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RainMaker
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« Reply #5 on: May 10, 2017, 04:02:42 PM » |
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" . . . Weather permitting, . . ."
Boy. You said it! Forecast for Thursday is the worst day of the week for this event. Like Henry Ford said, "Timing is everything". (Maybe he said that ) This weekend is supposed to be fantastic. Different day? You believe the weather bullshit artists forecasters? 20% chance they are right. |
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Valkpilot
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« Reply #6 on: May 10, 2017, 07:02:00 PM » |
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+1 if the creeks don't rise.
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SideCar
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« Reply #7 on: May 10, 2017, 07:03:09 PM » |
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I figure we eat either way. Rain won't stop that.
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BnB Tom
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« Reply #8 on: May 11, 2017, 04:45:20 AM » |
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Looks like it will go thru by late afternoon and be east of the metromess by "MEETING" time. (Saturday still looks nice for wrenching and/or riding. ) |
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SideCar
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« Reply #9 on: May 11, 2017, 04:40:00 PM » |
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No rain and a spot in the shade, too.
Big thanks to Valkpilot for his parking lot carb tuning demonstration and the tableside carb seminar.
I'll let Bob comment on the improvement on his bike.
Perfect weather, actual wrenching and learning, good burgers. Oh, and good people. All that made for a great night.
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RainMaker
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« Reply #10 on: May 12, 2017, 03:31:26 AM » |
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My apologies for missing the meeting - had a Chamber of Commerce event that went long. Also, did not want to bring any rain!
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Valkpilot
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« Reply #11 on: May 13, 2017, 02:40:02 PM » |
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Here's a copy of the short presentation we looked at after some basic spray-cleaning and balancing of Wheelman's carbs. http://www.barnettdh.com/Valkfiles/CarbChalkTalkRev0.pdfIn no way am I an expert on this subject, I've just strung together some elementary understanding and pictures. Feel free to educate me further. |
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