E. Texas Wrench Party in the Pines

Hoghead · Mon 09, May 2011, 20:02:58

I can have a party Sat. June the 4th. I hope that is good for everyone. I would like to get an RSVP and an idea of what you would like to get done or if your just coming to eat BBQ and critivise (new word)

I know our main thing is to get Woody finished up. I can lift 4 bikes and have most tools. Someone can bring the football if needed or at least the sync gauges. Looking forward to seeing everyone. Matt

Valkpilot · Mon 09, May 2011, 20:13:33

I plan on being there.

john · Mon 09, May 2011, 20:34:17

jimnvalk · Tue 10, May 2011, 05:31:56

count me in, need to work on carbs. not sure what they need. I have a lot of popping and spitting

Disco · Tue 10, May 2011, 06:59:29

Looking forward to it.

BnB Tom · Tue 10, May 2011, 07:15:18

Quote from: Hoghead on Mon 09, May 2011, 20:02:58
I can have a party Sat. June the 4th. I hope that is good for everyone. I would like to get an RSVP and an idea of what you would like to get done or if your just coming to eat BBQ and critivise (new word) I know our main thing is to get Woody finished up. I can lift 4 bikes and have most tools. Someone can bring the football if needed or at least the sync gauges. Looking forward to seeing everyone. Matt

I am 'RSVP'ing.

Lookin forward to it.

lucky_1_chris · Wed 11, May 2011, 23:26:07

I can make it.

Anybody got a map?
Thanks.

Valkpilot · Thu 12, May 2011, 05:27:36

Quote from: lucky_1_chris on Wed 11, May 2011, 23:26:07
I can make it.

Anybody got a map?
Thanks.

There's no maps out Hoghead's way. It's wilderness; nothing but dirt tracks and critters that bite, sting, or scratch; poison ivy and stinkweed.

All seriousness aside, I"m hoping the DFW contingent will (again) meet up at Al Lambs and ride over en masse (that means "together" in some foreign gibberish, y'all.)

Houdini · Thu 12, May 2011, 05:49:02

I'm out unless I can figure out my coolant problem before then

Big Boy · Thu 12, May 2011, 06:50:11

Try my best to be there.

5_19 · Thu 12, May 2011, 08:17:50

I wanna go too! ..........bringing the blinker fluid!

Ghillie · Thu 12, May 2011, 09:55:50

I'm gonna try, that's my weekend with the kids.

Hoghead · Thu 12, May 2011, 10:16:16

Quote from: jimnvalk on Tue 10, May 2011, 05:31:56
count me in, need to work on carbs. not sure what they need. I have a lot of popping and spitting

I have a lot of popping and spitting too Jim. I cut back on the fiber.

Hoghead · Thu 12, May 2011, 13:06:01

Upon reading Chris's post about his weekend with the kids a couple of thoughts came to mind to throw out here. That same weekend is Alley Fest in Longview. www.alleyfest.org If any of you would like to make a family weekend of it everyone is welcome to bring the kids, spousal unit, SO, or life partner, or even the family pet

and stop by and hang out, have some BBQ. I have a pool. Then enjoy some other activities in E. TX. I'm 1 hr. from the boats also. Hotel rooms are pretty cheap in Kilgore or Longview or you can pitch a tent and sleep in the yard with the dogs if you want.

Also, Memorial Day weekend is Party in the Pines Rally in Longview. pinerally.com
www.alleyfest.org
pinerally.com

lucky_1_chris · Thu 12, May 2011, 16:37:55

Quote from: Valkpilot on Thu 12, May 2011, 05:27:36
Quote from: lucky_1_chris on Wed 11, May 2011, 23:26:07
I can make it.

Anybody got a map?
Thanks.

There's no maps out Hoghead's way. It's wilderness; nothing but dirt tracks and critters that bite, sting, or scratch; poison ivy and stinkweed.

All seriousness aside, I"m hoping the DFW contingent will (again) meet up at Al Lambs and ride over en masse (that means "together" in some foreign gibberish, y'all.)

Sounds like a plan.

Ghillie · Fri 13, May 2011, 16:05:42

the popping is more likely exhaust gasket or vacuum related

Christbiker · Fri 13, May 2011, 18:59:02

I plan on participating. Like ValkPilot's idea of riding out together. I think my needs are some electical attention, seperating driving lights from headlamp circuitry, carb sync and any do-dads I think I want to add by then. Blessings, Woody

5_19 · Thu 19, May 2011, 11:12:57

Hoghead,

I just realized that I won't be able to make it

. Oldest daughter is graduating on the 3rd and the next day I already commited to taking the mother-in-law back to the airport. The problem here is, she doesn't like motorcycle's

, otherwise I would take her on the bike and continue on to E. Texas.

Option 2, I put my foot down and tell Peggy that she has to take her mother to the airport.

. If I show up you know what happened!

. Do you have a spare room just in case?

Hoghead · Thu 19, May 2011, 11:47:48

TJ I have discovered that the couch sleeps pretty good.

jimnvalk · Fri 27, May 2011, 20:45:27

I will probably be caging it. Broke the knuckles on my left hand yesterday. have an apointment with the ortho doc wednesday. My number 2 and 3 fingers are stabalized and can not bend them. Ring finger and pinky only ones i can bend. Dont think i can keep changing gears for long period of time. i will bring the valk on a trailor to work on carbs. this is not what i had in mine for my retirement.

Hoghead · Fri 27, May 2011, 22:09:15

Dang Jim! I bet that hurts. How did you do that?

BnB Tom · Sat 28, May 2011, 07:56:11

Quote from: Hoghead on Mon 09, May 2011, 20:02:58
I can have a party Sat. June the 4th. I hope that is good for everyone. I would like to get an RSVP and an idea of what you would like to get done or if your just coming to eat BBQ and critivise (new word)

I can lift 4 bikes and have most tools.

Oh. And by-the-way . . I might be able to bring a jack adapter if you don't have one

john · Sat 28, May 2011, 20:45:28

that'll teach you to argue with her ...

RainMaker · Sun 29, May 2011, 12:51:42

Quote from: jimnvalk on Fri 27, May 2011, 20:45:27
I will probably be caging it. Broke the knuckles on my left hand yesterday. have an apointment with the ortho doc wednesday. My number 2 and 3 fingers are stabalized and can not bend them. Ring finger and pinky only ones i can bend. Dont think i can keep changing gears for long period of time. i will bring the valk on a trailor to work on carbs. this is not what i had in mine for my retirement.

Is Sly still in the area? Godfire may need to be her alibi - I've seen her work before.

Seriously, hope you heal up quickly.

RainMaker

Stormrider65 · Mon 30, May 2011, 11:45:47

I might be able to make it. I finally got some of the cash I need to go Darkside. I will order CT first thing Tuesday, then call Honda and see if I can get the thrust washer, plus any o'rings I need, and maybe the wheel bearings. If I can't get the parts, I will probably show up anyway. What time is everyone meeting at Al Lambs anyway? Dave, can you give me a call on the cell, at your lesiure? I have to go over the parts list with you again. Lisa cleaned the computer desk and the list we discussed grew legs and walked off. ??? Thanks a lot.

Walt

RainMaker · Mon 30, May 2011, 12:16:18

Looks like the Valk won't be back together in time for the wrench party.

Finished the 4 way flashers, cruise control and rewire of the rear lights for turn signals on the trunk. New petcock kit installed. Coolant changed out. New radiator cap with temp gauge installed. Back end is apart now for the new dampers, new rear end oil, new tire and general rear end service. Then still have to check the valves and putting in a new set of plugs just for good measure. Depends a lot on how much I get done today as to my next opportunity to ride as I am now out of the moratorium time.

RM

Hoghead · Mon 30, May 2011, 15:07:59

Walt, if you don't get the orings and crush washer don't worry to much about it. The ones I just removed from my bike look new and I wouldn't be afraid to reuse them. I replaced them just because I had new ones.
Here are the gonna be's and the maybe's so far. if your not on this list and plan on coming please let me know. Also let me know if your going to need to lift your bike to work on it. if we need to lift more than 4 I will need to know.

Valkpilot
John
Disco
BnB Tom
lucky-1-chris
Houdini
Christbiker
Stormrider65
jimnvalk
Rainmaker ?
Big Boy ?
5_19 ?
Ghillie ?
I will PM you an address if you need it.

Houdini · Mon 30, May 2011, 18:44:26

Quotecall Honda and see if I can get the thrust washer, plus any o'rings I need, and maybe the wheel bearings.

Walt, save yourself some $$$ and visit a bearing house and buy a 6204 for the left rear and a 5204 for the right, just make sure they are sealed on both sides.

Disco · Mon 30, May 2011, 18:48:39

QuoteLooks like the Valk won't be back together in time for the wrench party.

Me thinks you have a spare that might need a good airing-out.

Disco · Mon 30, May 2011, 19:00:29

Walt, we have enough o-rings in the football for a few more final drive services. I guess thrush washers go bad at some point - or break - but I've reused mine several times. If you're thinking/planning rear wheel bearings, it would be a convenient time it do the double row mod, if you're interested. I have a couple of spacers turned down and ready to go, but it will cost more to purchase two 5204 bearings instead of one each 5204 and 6204.

Stormrider65 · Mon 30, May 2011, 21:29:10

I appreciate the help everyone. I will be ordering the CT tomorrow morning. Hoghead, I sent you a pm.

jimnvalk · Tue 31, May 2011, 06:40:08

Quote from: Hoghead on Mon 30, May 2011, 15:07:59
Walt, if you don't get the orings and crush washer don't worry to much about it. The ones I just removed from my bike look new and I wouldn't be afraid to reuse them. I replaced them just because I had new ones.
Here are the gonna be's and the maybe's so far. if your not on this list and plan on coming please let me know. Also let me know if your going to need to lift your bike to work on it. if we need to lift more than 4 I will need to know.

Valkpilot
John
Disco
BnB Tom
lucky-1-chris
Houdini
Christbiker
Stormrider65
Rainmaker ?
Big Boy ?
5_19 ?
Ghillie ?
I will PM you an address if you need it.

I am gong to be there rain or cage lol

Christbiker · Tue 31, May 2011, 07:16:40

I trust all have a safe and reflective Memorial Day. Al Lamb's seems to be the meeting place to head to the wrench party, do we have a time yet? And headcount?

Blessings
Woody

Disco · Tue 31, May 2011, 09:54:57

Software says it's 115.5 miles and 1:44 from Al's to Hoghead's. [inside joke font]Given 5_19's & Valkpilot's affinity for the Starbuck's in Terrell, it will be at least a 2-hour ride.[/inside joke font].

Looking at the ambitious list of work to be done, I suggest a very early meetup/KSU - like 0630 meetup with tanks full by 0645 (there's a Race Trac around the corner) and KSU 0700.

Hoghead · Tue 31, May 2011, 15:20:45

Sorry I left you off the list Jim. Gotcha on there now. We can sure use a good hand.

5_19 · Tue 31, May 2011, 16:37:27

Quote from: Disco on Tue 31, May 2011, 09:54:57
Software says it's 115.5 miles and 1:44 from Al's to Hoghead's. [inside joke font]Given 5_19's & Valkpilot's affinity for the Starbuck's in Terrell, it will be at least a 2-hour ride.[/inside joke font].

Looking at the ambitious list of work to be done, I suggest a very early meetup/KSU - like 0630 meetup with tanks full by 0645 (there's a Race Trac around the corner) and KSU 0700.

.......Starsbucks

Disco!................. I am sure that Saturday morning I will be ready for some

REALLY STRONG cofffee. My oldest is graduating

:cooldude:Friday evening and since I apparently will be

volunteering at project graduation ya'll will have to do without me.

Y'all have fun oh and Hoghead you will be in good hands with that

bunch from DFW showing up!

Disco · Tue 31, May 2011, 17:50:52

TJ, if I translate all that does it mean you're still taking your mother-in-law to the airport Saturday morning???

5_19 · Tue 31, May 2011, 20:45:18

Quote from: Disco on Tue 31, May 2011, 17:50:52
TJ, if I translate all that does it mean you're still taking your mother-in-law to the airport Saturday morning???

Yes sir it sure does. I think maybe 2-3 hours of sleep at best. This makes a 1000 mile IB a piece of cake, have to try the 1500 sometime if I pull this off. Off course grandma can drive!

Hoghead · Wed 01, Jun 2011, 00:10:19

Sorry you can't make it TJ. We will miss you. Congratulations to your Daughter.

Stormrider65 · Wed 01, Jun 2011, 11:48:28

Matt, can you give me a call when you can?? I was wondering if you got my message. will send you email with number or you can call Disco, he has the number. Thanks. Also CT is on order and they say by Friday. Told them I wanted a V rating. And they said no problem. But will not be able to do wrenching on Wall-e this time. I have to get all the parts and also have the finances to ride. I can be there as a blunt object or to block tires, ect

. See ya'll there

Walt

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