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« on: October 27, 2009, 11:35:06 PM » |
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So, we need to have another wrench party for the Houston area. Phyllis has agreed to host it again. We'll be there on November 14. Start time is TBD, but expect it to be around 9 AM.
This one will be a little more family friendly than the last one. If you have a significant other who isn't interested in the wrenching, but still interested in socializing, this is the one! I'll be bringing Stephanie and Shelley along. Come one, come all!
If you need directions, holler to me or Phyllis by email.
Mark
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« Reply #1 on: October 28, 2009, 09:42:53 AM » |
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exellent .valk needs the hydrolic fluid flushed, tree checked, balancing on front wheel, and pet rooster dismantled. lots of fun.  count us in . i forgot: take the rear w off , check the U -joint and grease---  |
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« Reply #2 on: October 28, 2009, 11:16:19 AM » |
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check the U -joint I can vouch for the importance of checking the u-joint.  |
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« Reply #3 on: October 28, 2009, 05:56:25 PM » |
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Well I'm sorry but I won't be able to make it  That is opening weekend and I really need to kill something. I'll try to lessen the forest rats of east Texas by at less 3. Need to make the roads safer for fellow bikes and all. I'm just about finished my own little wrenching party,timing belts,intake o rings, valve adjustment, new brakes all the way arround plus new goldwing rotors up front. Plus changing all fluids. |
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« Reply #4 on: October 29, 2009, 09:58:04 PM » |
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thanks MR.BUBBLES,i forgot all those too!  |
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« Reply #5 on: November 01, 2009, 02:22:51 PM » |
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Rocketman, please give me a call when you have a moment. 866-403-3126-toll free
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« Reply #6 on: November 06, 2009, 01:16:31 AM » |
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Ya'll don't forget about the wrench party coming up. One week from tomorrow. We'll have two carb synch guage sets available. I'll be doing a shifter seal replacement, and apparently Fred will be doing a complete teardown and rebuild (OK, not quite, but he has a rather long list). We'll have some guests in from Dallas.
I'm planning to bring the family out this time. Any other non-wrenchers ought to come out and just spend the time visiting.
This should be a good one. I'll see ya'll then.
Mark
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« Reply #7 on: November 06, 2009, 07:59:03 AM » |
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We had 17 bikes at our wrench party last weekend. You guys can't possibly find enough mechanically inclined Valkyrie riders in Houston to match that.......
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« Reply #8 on: November 07, 2009, 12:18:30 AM » |
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We had 17 bikes at our wrench party last weekend. You guys can't possibly find enough mechanically inclined Valkyrie riders in Houston to match that.......
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« Reply #9 on: November 07, 2009, 02:41:05 PM » |
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HA! HA! HA! That was good. Nice comeback. Yes, one of those was mine. Actually, everyone did something to their bikes and had Flyboy teach us how to sync carbs. As for mine, I only had to do some headlight adjustment work, which took about 10 minutes. Since I normally keep my I/S in tip-top condition, I mostly help others with their repairs. The last big job I did was mounting a new front tire on Speedo's bike, but I did that in my garage as I have a bead breaker, compressor and tire irons to do that kind of work. Of course, there are areas I know nothing about, like alternator replacement...... |
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« Reply #10 on: November 07, 2009, 07:39:45 PM » |
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I'd like something that resembles a headcount. Along with the burgers, we're planning to pick some (good!) stuff up from a local restaurant, and I want to know how much to order (Wizard wants leftovers, but not tons of them).
I've spent much of the day today cleaning and sweeping the "barn", will continue on the morrow. Don't make all this unfamiliar labor go to waste!! Come on Down!
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« Reply #11 on: November 07, 2009, 07:46:25 PM » |
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Ouch!! That gauntlet might leave a mark. Hay  Jimmyt |
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« Reply #12 on: November 07, 2009, 08:08:06 PM » |
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Howdy Neighors...I'm new to the forum and hope to meet a few of you at the wrenching session. I like to eat so sign me up for vittles....LOL.. Haven't figured out how to shrink my pic yet to post but that might be a good thing....I'll be contacting Mark for directions later on this week..
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« Reply #13 on: November 07, 2009, 08:31:14 PM » |
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or email me .... i can send you the map. looking forward to meeting you!
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« Reply #14 on: November 07, 2009, 09:31:18 PM » |
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MARK looking forward to this party, but as you might have expected i won t be doing all that work . it should be mostly all done by then. i ll just save flushing the hydrolics to WIZARD s mighty vac.. LYN_DEL no why don t we all bring some vittles (grub) to lighten your load?  |
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« Reply #16 on: November 08, 2009, 01:53:24 PM » |
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Bandit, you know you're always welcome. You're one of my favorite people!
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« Reply #17 on: November 08, 2009, 01:58:10 PM » |
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We're planning burgers, BBQ sausage, beans. If anyone wants to bring something else, you'll get no complaints from me!! We're here for the fun and the company ....
I just need to get an idea how many folks we'll be feeding!
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« Reply #18 on: November 08, 2009, 03:49:49 PM » |
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i will try and make it ... if nothing comes up to interfere ... been wanting to see your stable ... anyone come'in to/from the piney wood area on their way to the HWP just got our 7 year old 'puter back from the 'puter shop did ya'll miss me ? ... |
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« Reply #19 on: November 08, 2009, 05:06:34 PM » |
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I will make it. I need to get the carbs sync'd, but that is about it. I changed the oil and filter last Wednesday. I will be bringing me wife BJ. Looking forward to it! Hay Jimmyt |
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« Reply #20 on: November 08, 2009, 05:30:00 PM » |
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Of course, there are areas I know nothing about, like alternator replacement......
Jerk. (: Yeah, if anyone needs a new alternator, bring it along. I'll swap it out in my sleep. Bandit, John, Kim, Rose, and any other out of towners, come on down. It'll be great to have ya'll. Fred, I was just poking at you. It sounds like you have a big job ahead of you, but it also sounds like it's all preventative stuff, so that's good. We'll do whatever's left that we can get around to. Phyllis: Stephanie, Shelley and I will be there. We'll talk soon about what food we can bring to help out. Mark |
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« Reply #21 on: November 08, 2009, 05:37:49 PM » |
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we will also have a few door prizes if that tempts anyone. Nothing major, but everyone likes a chance at winning, right? No raffle, just door prizes.
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« Reply #22 on: November 09, 2009, 08:15:48 AM » |
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Of course, there are areas I know nothing about, like alternator replacement......
Jerk. (: HEY - I resemble that remark! |
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« Reply #23 on: November 09, 2009, 02:59:56 PM » |
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count me and rose in for vittles!
i know rose has an oil change in mind for her bike. i think mine might be due for one, as well, so i'll try to look up my maintenance records and have supplies handy for that.
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« Reply #24 on: November 09, 2009, 03:41:38 PM » |
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Of course, there are areas I know nothing about, like alternator replacement......
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« Reply #25 on: November 09, 2009, 07:04:28 PM » |
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Count me in! Can someone send me a map? I'm due for a brake bleed and maybe rear pads. Thanks! SteveLizPauli@comcast.netThanks Steve Pauli |
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« Reply #26 on: November 09, 2009, 08:34:28 PM » |
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map sent to stevep.
SteveP, Bring DOT 4 brake fluid for brakes and clutch. And brake pads, of course. We have a few extra oil filters, though.
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« Reply #27 on: November 09, 2009, 11:03:05 PM » |
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Of course, there are areas I know nothing about, like alternator replacement......
Jerk. (: HEY - I resemble that remark! PLEASE CONTINUE, THIS IS GETTING FUN Jerk. Oh, sorry. That was meant for RainMan. (: You coming to the wrench party, Dag? |
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« Reply #28 on: November 09, 2009, 11:48:39 PM » |
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I`ll be there, but it will take some time until I show up... Maybe in a few years, and we can call it wreck party  |
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« Reply #29 on: November 10, 2009, 01:06:58 AM » |
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I`ll be there, but it will take some time until I show up... Maybe in a few years, and we can call it wreck party You can park your drowned bumblebee right next to my drowned green I/S. |
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« Reply #30 on: November 10, 2009, 01:13:03 PM » |
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Of course, there are areas I know nothing about, like alternator replacement......
Jerk. (: HEY - I resemble that remark! PLEASE CONTINUE, THIS IS GETTING FUN Jerk. Oh, sorry. That was meant for RainMan. (: You coming to the wrench party, Dag? I'm honored to be in the best of company. Or RainMan is (he posts on the general board). I'm Rain Maker. If any of you Houston folks are in the far northeast DFW area on Thursday nite, the DFW VRCC will be eating bbq at Flyboy's for their monthly meeting. Come on by and share in the vittles. Rain Maker |
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« Reply #31 on: November 11, 2009, 07:20:35 AM » |
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as fate would have it in rebuiding the manual side of the petcok ,drilling through to install fasteners , the bit sliped ,the gasket, the lip , gone bought one from cheap parts . com ,with a garrantee of friday delivery . now its "probably monday" meaning wednesday or thursday the week after. still gonna try saving the old one , but if not safe the valk will not be there(if you see a torch on the side of the road, please get help) |
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« Reply #32 on: November 11, 2009, 07:44:51 AM » |
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You can park your drowned bumblebee right next to my drowned green I/S. Did I miss something? Dag, did you drown your bee? |
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« Reply #33 on: November 11, 2009, 08:59:19 AM » |
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No, not yet. Maybe NASA will change direction / destination of the next hurricane?
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« Reply #34 on: November 11, 2009, 09:25:53 AM » |
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No, not yet. Maybe NASA will change direction / destination of the next hurricane?
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« Reply #35 on: November 11, 2009, 09:32:12 AM » |
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We have a few storms this time of the year, but not often strong enough to be a hurricane.
The last Hurricane was 1992
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« Reply #36 on: November 11, 2009, 10:05:08 AM » |
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We have a few storms this time of the year, but not often strong enough to be a hurricane.
The last Hurricane was 1992
I live on the Texas Gulf coast all my life. I remember Hurricane Carla in 1961 and we lost everything in our house as it was completely under water. I missed my tenth birthday that year.  In 2008 Hurricane "Ike" wiped me out again and I missed another birthday..  .LOL..I hope I don't miss anymore birthdays!!!!!!!!!  |
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Where do you live in Kemah? My buddy Harvey lives in Seabrook (other side of the bridge) down the street from the Dairy Queen and just past the little league ball field. He had 5 feet of water in his house. This past New Year's Eve, me and another buddy hung all of the sheetrock in his house. What a party! This past Saturday evening, we just attended a block party for their small neighborhood because most people have returned to their rebuilt houses. I hope you have recovered from all of that mess by now..... Hay Jimmyt Hope to see you at the wrench party this Saturday! |
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Where do you live in Kemah? My buddy Harvey lives in Seabrook (other side of the bridge) down the street from the Dairy Queen and just past the little league ball field. He had 5 feet of water in his house. This past New Year's Eve, me and another buddy hung all of the sheetrock in his house. What a party! This past Saturday evening, we just attended a block party for their small neighborhood because most people have returned to their rebuilt houses. I hope you have recovered from all of that mess by now..... Hay Jimmyt Hope to see you at the wrench party this Saturday! Yes I'm planning on being there Saturday..What time are you leaving?..Looking forward to meeting everyone.. Maybe we can get a few together and ride there.. I live behing the Kemah Elemetary School on fm 2094..I have a small R.V. Park on West 5th.st...I got me another R.V. to live in and had a new garage built since the old one had survived its last one..It was still standing but barely..LOL..I feel blessed because there were many who are still trying to get over "IKE"...It was nice to have friends (like yourself) who came over to help..send me an e-mail and I will send you my phone #... |
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Just a point of information....I just happened to check the calender and notice the Nov.14th wrench session is not posted....
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