Wrench party at Jabba's house on 10-6-2012

[Jabba]

10:00 AM until 3:00 PM or so.  We're going to do rear end service and a u joint on 2 different bikes. 

If you want to see, or participate in a final drive service, drive shaft and pinion cup service, or u-Joint replacement you're free to join us.

Just let me know.

Jabba

[fudgie]

Can you squeeze in another bike? I usually do mine in the spring but more hands are better. I have to check my o-ring supply 1st. I'll let ya know this week. I'm getting ink and trying to give my partner a ride, but if her ride falls thru I maybe down.

[Jabba]

I have 3 sets of O-rings.

I am going to make the other 2 guys do their own work.  I am just coaching.  They are going to happen simultaneously.  I have 2 spots rigged up for "slings". 

If you show up... we can get her done one way or the other.

Jabba

[fudgie]

Ok, its my full weekend off and my ink is def happening, not sure about her ride yet. I'll let ya know.

[Rams]

Hey, I think I'll come along, sounds like an opportunity to learn something. 

[cashman]

If I am able, I will be there.  I am in florida all week, but should be back on friday!  Directions??

[Gavin_Sons]

If my rings come in before saturday fudgie your welcome to one.

[rainman]

if nothing comes up i am planning on coming. how do i get to your place?

[Gavin_Sons]

Steve, blackrams and tim are coming up 31 and im planning on meeting them either in seymour or where we met for the mothers day ride. Its probably closer for you to go up 37.

[fudgie]

I thought the 6th was a Sun.  I was wrong. So I got more thinking to do before I commit. Gonna be 30 deg up here when I leave. 

[Tim H]

There's a Louisville area meeting place right on I-65 if anyone is interested.  A couple of gas stations nearby and  we're going to loiter at:

Cricket's Catering & Café
7613 Old State Road 60
Sellersburg, IN 47172
Ph: 812-246-9339

I should be there by 7:45, pegs up and rolling at 8:30a.

[Gavin_Sons]

You guys are planning to be in seymour at 930 right? Im meeting you guys there and rainman wants to meet at the thortons in taylorsville its at the junction of 31 and 65.

[Rams]

You guys are planning to be in seymour at 930 right? Im meeting you guys there and rainman wants to meet at the thortons in taylorsville its at the junction of 31 and 65.

Gavin,
Tim H and I and very possibly a few more are meeting up just north of Louisville at Exit 7 around 8:00 AM, those who get there will be departing NLT 8:30 for Seymour where will pick up Stan and maybe Hal 47.  From there, we're planning on riding up 31 to Jabba's.  Those of us who meet up at Exit 7 should get to Mickey D's pretty close to 9:00 where we plan on swinging through Mickey D's and heading north.  We're kind of hoping you will be in that group cause, we get lost easy. 

[Gavin_Sons]

Ill be there before 9. I got directions from jabba. Seems pretty straight forward. It will be right at an hour from seymour to jabbas. Rainman will most likley be waiting for us at the thortons gas station in taylorsville. Anyone opposed to running up the interstate to hwy 31 exit? That way we miss all the lights in columbus.

[Rams]

Anyone opposed to running up the interstate to hwy 31 exit? That way we miss all the lights in columbus.

Speaking only for myself, I've found it very beneficial to follow the guy that knows where he's going, I'm not gonna argue about missing a few traffic lights. 

[badf6]

Hello Jabba    met you just for a min at the dragon round up, would be interested in riding up on the 6th if i could get directions    iam not far martinsville in   my e mail   bigbadf6@hotmail.com

[Rams]

According to the long range weather forecast, it's supposed to be rainy and cool.  Dress appropriately.  I told Jabba that I'd be there even if it's snowing and I have to trailer my Valkyrie there.  I assure you, I'll be there one way or another.

[Gavin_Sons]

Ill just put the tire chains on the bike if it is snowing  ill be there reguardless also. Picked up my new u joint this evening. Just need to grab some moly and still waiting on my o rings.

[jimmytee]

I'm planning on it Ron.aka Blackrams

[Rams]

I'm planning on it Ron.aka Blackrams

Jimmy,
Are you going to meet Tim and I at Exit 7 north of Lousiville?  If so, I'll plan on it,

Ron

[fudgie]

Looks like a no go for me.  Crappy weather up here to. Cold dont bother me but 110 miles in cold rain sucks anymore. Getting ink done and hitting the club with Kit. Havent done either in awhile. 

[vanagon40]

Can't make it as I will once again be the "Father of the Bride."  If you believe in prayer, please pray in this order:

First: For the Bride and Groom, Abby and Mike

Second: For the safe travel of all the guests (wedding is in the US Virgin Islands)

Third: That I recover from my Friday night hangover for the wedding.

Sorry for the hijack.  This will be my second appearance as the "Father of the Bride."

[jimmytee]

That was the plan wasn't it ? You said someone else was coming from south of me is that still the case?

[Rams]

That was the plan wasn't it ? You said someone else was coming from south of me is that still the case?

I said that F6John was trying to come and that you two should try to hook up.  I haven't spoken to John in a week or so.  I sent out a message to those on the Kentucky Dragon Rider's Contact List but, haven't heard back from him.  I assume he's coming but, until he replies I won't know.    I'll try to call him tonight but, I'd recommend that you contact him if you want to hook up and ride together to Lousiville.  Regardless, looking forward to seeing you in Louisville and the ride up north.  Just saw the weather forecast. it's gonna be a cool ride.  Be prepared.

[Jabba]

Looks like a no go for me.  Crappy weather up here to. Cold dont bother me but 110 miles in cold rain sucks anymore. Getting ink done and hitting the club with Kit. Havent done either in awhile. 

Sorry to hear that Fudgie... but you'll be having a good time.  Need to hang with the wife sometimes...

Enjoy Pal.

Jabba

[Jabba]

For all you cold riders... I'll make sure we have coffee on, and lots of cream, sugar and cups.

Jabba

[Gavin_Sons]

What about us that don't Drink coffee? Are we sol?   

[Jabba]

Whaddya want?

Hot Chocolate?  Hot tea?  Iced tea?

I can do most anything.

Jabba

[Gavin_Sons]

Ill bring a supply of Mt dew

[fudgie]

Ill bring a supply of Mt dew

What ya putting in it? 

[fudgie]

Sorry to hear that Fudgie... but you'll be having a good time.  Need to hang with the wife sometimes...

Enjoy Pal.

Jabba

Yea its my full weekend off so gonna do some stuff with her. Hit the Club to see our girls and and then a movie Sun if I'm recovered from Sat. 

[f6john]

That was the plan wasn't it ? You said someone else was coming from south of me is that still the case?

    That was me, but the previous 2 days of rain has my schedule all screwed up, so I'm out.

[BIG--T]

10:00 AM until 3:00 PM or so.  We're going to do rear end service and a u joint on 2 different bikes.  

If you want to see, or participate in a final drive service, drive shaft and pinion cup service, or u-Joint replacement you're free to join us.

Just let me know.

Jabba

Man I would love to come...but you're only just 9 hours and 530 miles and my rear end might not make it...both of them!    Now it would be cool if you could video it and post it here or You Tube.  I've never had the rear tire off and know there are different ways to do that and would LOVE to see how it's all done. I've got to put a new tire on and know to grease the spline. I'd like to learn how to do all of it and I'm sure A LOT on this board would love to!!  

[Gavin_Sons]

We will be tearing my whole rear end down to change out the u joint. Well not the whole rear end but most of it. Im interested to see how the u joint comes out. Reed and I changed tires on my bike earlier this year so I have a good idea how to get the rear tire off. This will be a new one on me.

[Rams]

Well, according to the weather forecast, one might want to bring a rainsuit along.  But, this is going to be well worth it.  Let's Ride.

[Tim H]

The weather is looking great, and it look like it barely rained over night.  Let's RIDE!

[fudgie]

Hope all turns out well at Jabba's. Kinda glad I didnt come down. I was up all night with runs and caught 2 hrs of maybe sleep. Its 34 deg out and my truck doors were iced shut.  Just got home and now going back into work till 2p.  Ink at 4p will be my relaxation before hitting the club all night. 

[Jabba]

I got 6 Valks about 10 minutes out inbound... and another one coming in late from Illinois.

Plus mine.  That'll be 9 Valks at Casa Del-Jabba.

I'll get some pics...

Jabba

[jer0177]

I have 3 sets of O-rings.

I am going to make the other 2 guys do their own work.  I am just coaching.  They are going to happen simultaneously.  I have 2 spots rigged up for "slings". 

If you show up... we can get her done one way or the other.

Jabba

Hey Jabba - while you're snapping photos of the Dragon gathering, snap a few of your sling setups.  Looking for ways to improve on the one I use.

[f6john]

What we need is a live video stream!!!!