DFW Wrench Party, March 26

BuzzKill · Thu 17, Mar 2011, 17:12:23

We will be hosting the March wrench party here on March 26. I have 1 jack (no adapter), most tools, and enough room to get 3 maybe 4 bikes in at a time. Liz said she would make some sort of breakfast casserole and donuts, and maybe even have some brauts for lunch. First come first served.

8AM - everyone is done.
Email me at thagandy@centurytel.net for address.
Please let me know who will or might be coming so we can have enough refreshments for everyone.

Here is a link to the original thread.
http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,26056.0.html

Disco · Thu 17, Mar 2011, 17:54:39

I'll try to be there, but can't commit quite yet. If I can't be there, I will make sure the football is there along with another lift and adapter.

It looks like the main theme will be final drives, so I hit the o-ring supply house today and got 10 sets of final drive o-rings for club use. They will be in the football.

If you want a new thrust washer, you're on your own.

jimnvalk · Thu 17, Mar 2011, 21:02:39

i am planning on it if I can get a tire somewhere close and mounted. I will bring pads with me to change rear brakes

Hollyday · Thu 17, Mar 2011, 22:39:58

Call this place and see.. http://www.flying-tire.com/ It's a motorcycle tire/etc shop that opened up in a former drive thru car wash building.

They have a tiny little shop in Lewisville.. I bet they could use the business!

lucky_1_chris · Thu 17, Mar 2011, 23:10:49

I'd really like to make it if I can. I ordered a jack adapter, and if it gets here in time I'll bring it along if needed. I also have the Honda tools for steering stem bearings for the VTX and Goldwing, but I'm not sure if the attachments are the same for the Valk, or if they're even an issue on this bike. Can also bring a mighty vac if needed if anyone will be doing clutch/brake flush. I've got some moly paste I can share. Do you have, or will anyone be bringing a torque wrench?

I'll email you to get your address.
Thanks.

Disco · Fri 18, Mar 2011, 01:20:57

Welcome, Lucky_1_Chris!

If your adapter gets here in time, great. If not, no worries. The "football" has the steering head bearing tool in it, so don't feel obligated to bring yours. An extra miti-vac would probably come in very handy, as would moly past and moly grease. I'll make sure the football has a loaner 1/2" drive torque wrench, too, for the 81 ft lbs rear axle nut.

Thanks!

jimnvalk · Fri 18, Mar 2011, 05:35:42

Quote from: Hollyday on Thu 17, Mar 2011, 22:39:58
Call this place and see.. http://www.flying-tire.com/ It's a motorcycle tire/etc shop that opened up in a former drive thru car wash building.

They have a tiny little shop in Lewisville.. I bet they could use the business!

Thanks I will give them a call this afternoon. I am going to put a CT on but maybe they will mount it.

Doc809 · Fri 18, Mar 2011, 07:10:04

Planning on being present. Need someone who is a carb expert to show me how to reset the needles to lean out an engine and then maybe sync the carbs and set idle, etc. I have printed the carb assembly instructions from the cd and have a copy of the type of needles that are in them. L

Ghillie · Fri 18, Mar 2011, 09:29:30

Disco,

I picked up a ratchet drive that is 3/8 on one side and 1/2 on the other for the football. That with the adapter set from the last wrench party ought ot put us in good shape. I think you me and Valkpilot should sit down and take a look at what we might add to the kit considering we would have been lost without his tools last time.

YODA MASTER · Fri 18, Mar 2011, 10:17:15

I have an adapter I can bring ....

lucky_1_chris · Sat 19, Mar 2011, 00:50:17

Quote from: Disco on Fri 18, Mar 2011, 01:20:57
Welcome, Lucky_1_Chris!

If your adapter gets here in time, great. If not, no worries. The "football" has the steering head bearing tool in it, so don't feel obligated to bring yours. An extra miti-vac would probably come in very handy, as would moly past and moly grease. I'll make sure the football has a loaner 1/2" drive torque wrench, too, for the 81 ft lbs rear axle nut.

Thanks!

Gracias The adapter is due in next week so I oughtta have it by then. See you guys then.

BuzzKill · Sat 19, Mar 2011, 17:31:13

Stopped at a small tire place in town here earlier while we were out riding. They said to bring it in and they would take a look and say if they could do it or not. At first they were pretty much not going to do it, then I asked them to take a look at mine then I guess they realized what I was asking. My guess is that if you take a tire and rim in and not say anything, they would just do it. Might help if you speak spanish too.

Hoghead · Sat 19, Mar 2011, 18:07:46

If I don't have to work I will be there. i won't know until the night before though. I can come in the car and bring another jack and adapter if needed or whatever else we need.

jimnvalk · Sat 19, Mar 2011, 18:15:39

Quote from: ThagAndy on Sat 19, Mar 2011, 17:31:13
Stopped at a small tire place in town here earlier while we were out riding. They said to bring it in and they would take a look and say if they could do it or not. At first they were pretty much not going to do it, then I asked them to take a look at mine then I guess they realized what I was asking. My guess is that if you take a tire and rim in and not say anything, they would just do it. Might help if you speak spanish too.

Guess i could strap the tire to the back and trunk of my IS and haul it there. That should turn some heads. I found a Falken for 94 dollars here in tyler. 205 65 16

RainMaker · Sat 19, Mar 2011, 20:21:00

Quote from: jimnvalk on Sat 19, Mar 2011, 18:15:39
Quote from: ThagAndy on Sat 19, Mar 2011, 17:31:13
Stopped at a small tire place in town here earlier while we were out riding. They said to bring it in and they would take a look and say if they could do it or not. At first they were pretty much not going to do it, then I asked them to take a look at mine then I guess they realized what I was asking. My guess is that if you take a tire and rim in and not say anything, they would just do it. Might help if you speak spanish too.

Guess i could strap the tire to the back and trunk of my IS and haul it there. That should turn some heads. I found a Falken for 94 dollars here in tyler. 205 65 16

That's what I did when I went Darkside. Put it on the trunk and went to the wrench party.

jimnvalk · Mon 21, Mar 2011, 18:20:44

I bought my DS tire today Falken ZE512 205-65-16. I will come with it strapped to the back of my bike. Hope that little shop will be able to mount it for me. I guess I will need to do the nut modification also while i have it off. Trying to find the brake pads now. See you guys saturday. Anyone else going from East Texas lets meet up somewhere and ride.

Ghillie · Mon 21, Mar 2011, 20:46:44

Jimnvalk I have a set of rear pads, you can have for ten percent off list which is what i paid for them Honda OEM pads. I just went DS and did not need to fo the nut mod.

jimnvalk · Tue 22, Mar 2011, 05:21:56

Quote from: Ghillie on Mon 21, Mar 2011, 20:46:44
Jimnvalk I have a set of rear pads, you can have for ten percent off list which is what i paid for them Honda OEM pads. I just went DS and did not need to fo the nut mod.

Sounds good to me. Just let me know what I owe you. I will be there as close to 8 as I can. It will take me a little over 2 hours to get there.
thanks again for holding this ThagAndy

Garfield · Tue 22, Mar 2011, 17:32:03

ThagAndy, PM sent

BuzzKill · Tue 22, Mar 2011, 20:17:20

Looking like were gonna have a great turnout. So far we might have up to 12 people. Hope we make enough food for everyone!

Garfield · Wed 23, Mar 2011, 14:08:40

I got the flaming death speech today

I forgot my Dyna Beads in Memphis so I went to Two Wheel World in Garland today to pick some up. One of the guys behind the counter asked me the size of the tire. So when I told him it was a car tire he just went off on how I was going to kill myself and my insurance better be up to date and so on. He didn't stop for about 10 min. He just went on and on about it. I couldn't wait to get out of there, but I did find a chrome radiator hose cover set from Big bike things that were discontinued for the last few years for $100.00. I've been looking for one for a wile now

I bought some extra Dyna Beads incase someone need any. If not, I can always use them down the road.

Disco · Wed 23, Mar 2011, 20:24:41

QuoteI got the flaming death speech today...

Ask me at the Wrench Party about the one I got.

jimnvalk · Wed 23, Mar 2011, 21:29:45

Quote from: Garfield on Wed 23, Mar 2011, 14:08:40
I got the flaming death speech today I forgot my Dyna Beads in Memphis so I went to Two Wheel World in Garland today to pick some up. One of the guys behind the counter asked me the size of the tire. So when I told him it was a car tire he just went off on how I was going to kill myself and my insurance better be up to date and so on. He didn't stop for about 10 min. He just went on and on about it. I couldn't wait to get out of there, but I did find a chrome radiator hose cover set from Big bike things that were discontinued for the last few years for $100.00. I've been looking for one for a wile now I bought some extra Dyna Beads incase someone need any. If not, I can always use them down the road.

I can use some will pay you for them there thanks

Ghillie · Thu 24, Mar 2011, 09:16:05

anyone on the Garland side going to the wrench party, I need to send some stuff

Timbo · Thu 24, Mar 2011, 09:44:09

I would like to attend, barring any last moment changes in life. I think I need that clutch/brake flush...what supplies do I need to gather to accomplish that? Can you please PM directions?

Disco · Thu 24, Mar 2011, 10:25:14

Timbo, don't worry about supplies. I'll have a miti-vac + several bottles of Dot 4.

HayHauler · Thu 24, Mar 2011, 14:56:50

Wish I could come, but have tickets for the Drag Races out at the Baytown racetrack...

Y'all be good.

Hay

Jimmyt

Christbiker · Thu 24, Mar 2011, 18:48:34

I was so hoping to make this party, as I think there's a fair amount of tinkerin' needed on the Tourer, but I must work. With any luck I'll make the next one. Blessings

Big Boy · Fri 25, Mar 2011, 16:30:21

I was hoping to come but I have to pay a sacifice to the Honey Do God . Have fun maybe next time.

jimnvalk · Fri 25, Mar 2011, 17:41:22

Quote from: Ghillie on Thu 24, Mar 2011, 09:16:05
anyone on the Garland side going to the wrench party, I need to send some stuff

I will be coming from 80 up 635 what do you need me to pick up and where

RainMaker · Fri 25, Mar 2011, 19:26:12

Somebody PM the address to me!

Garfield · Fri 25, Mar 2011, 19:28:53

Quote from: RainMaker on Fri 25, Mar 2011, 19:26:12
Somebody PM the address to me!

Sent

Disco · Fri 25, Mar 2011, 20:40:25

Hey Jim, Ghillie texted me that he's dropping your pads off at Thag's house tonight on his way to OK.

jimnvalk · Fri 25, Mar 2011, 21:34:15

Quote from: Disco on Fri 25, Mar 2011, 20:40:25
Hey Jim, Ghillie texted me that he's dropping your pads off at Thag's house tonight on his way to OK.

Thanks

Six Guns · Fri 25, Mar 2011, 22:27:11

I'm sorry to say that I won't be able to make the wrench party after all. $:-\$

Hoghead · Fri 25, Mar 2011, 22:39:22

I'm not going to be able to make the party either.

Had to come to Corsicana tonight. Work tomorrow.

Wasn't a total loss. Got to ride the bike.

lucky_1_chris · Sat 26, Mar 2011, 00:47:18

I'll be there as close to 8 as possible. I'll have a jack adapter, a mity vac, and some moly paste. I can bring a torque wrench and other tools if needed. I'll check this thread before I leave in the morning to see if there are any last minute things I can bring. See y'all in the morning.

jimnvalk · Sat 26, Mar 2011, 05:23:56

fixing to head out. See you guys there.

Houdini · Sat 26, Mar 2011, 10:00:47

If the address was sent I sure can't find it. Y'all have fun.

Hollyday · Sat 26, Mar 2011, 10:56:26

Houdini,

Check your PM. Sent you directions

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