Tech Day...

[Player 2]

I know Gramps and I had talked about getting together to change oil, etc. Anyone up for doing a tech day at someone's house??

[Cleveland]

I'm ready for an oil change and installing the frame sliders that are sitting on the shelf.

We have a huge garage, but lack the tools, so if someone wants to bring the tools, we can use my place.

I think a BBQ and beer should be included in this event.

[swademaster]

I will volunteer my garage. I have most of the tools that would be needed, including an air compressor and a front and rear stand. There is already some cold beer in the fridge that needs to get drank and a full tank of propane on the grill.

[~Barn~]

I'm down for this. I need to do an oil change before R2SL, and probably check various nuts and bolts.

I also have *some* tools, and a rear spool stand.

[Gramps]

i'd be happy to volunteer the house and garage for this as well

just don't know what day


i want to ride some this weekend

any suggestions?

[Player 2]

Any day works for me... just let me know. I definitely want to get out and ride at least once this weekend.

[Cleveland]

lookin like the weather is gonna be nice. mid 60s. maybe we could ride then wrench, or vice versa... if we got an early(er) start that is.

edit ----> i cant get out sat until after 11am.

[Cleveland]

where is a good place to get oil and filters around here?

[Player 2]

You're not serious are you??











CarQuest in Lafayette.....

[Cleveland]

:oops: wasnt sure if they had stuff for bikes.

[Player 2]

You obviously don't pay attention to Nate's posts do you.... :lol:
http://www.cosportbikeclub.org/forums/viewtopic.php?p=199843#199843

[Cleveland]

You obviously don't pay attention to Nate's posts do you.... :lol:
http://www.cosportbikeclub.org/forums/viewtopic.php?p=199843#199843


:no: no, not really.



:lol:

[Player 2]

Well damn...

They're even listed as a site sponsor....
http://www.cosportbikeclub.org/sponsors.html ;)

[Boy Scout]

I'd like to request a 60-second spot at the beginning of Tech Day to go over the intricate details of using the Search function. So y'all don't miss anything, I'll be speaking very sloooooowwwwwwly. :lol:

[Player 2]

Ok, we have 2 suggested locations for the North-Central Tech Day.

What day do we want to do this and around what time?

If we're all going to need Oil & Filters, we should make a list of what we need so it'll be easy on Gramps to bring it with him assuming that one of us didn't pick it up ahead of time.

[~Barn~]

I'm changing my oil today, if anybody wants to join me.

Gimme a call 720-935-6438.

I'm still gonna try and make it to tech day, but not having a license is going to restrict my travel somewhat.

[swademaster]

If you all want to do it at my house, Saturday afternoon would work for me. My parts are supposed to be here on Saturday so I would be out in the garage anyway. The wife and son are going to be gone on Saturday afternoon so it would be a good time to do this. Maybe ride after the tech?

[Cleveland]

Saturday afternoon works for me. :up:

[swademaster]

How does Saturday, noon, at my place sound? Then a ride after. Let me know if this works. I live near 112th and Colorado. I can PM directions later.

[Gramps]

i'm out for saturday

saturday is going to be the nicer day so i'm going to ride sat

probably do some fluid changing sunday afternoon, sunday is supposed to be colder with more chance of rain

gotta make hay while the sun shines :D

[Player 2]

If the weather outlook is supposed to be better on Saturday, I agree with Tom. We need to sieze that opportunity and ride like hell...

I'm in for Sunday at your place Tom.... what time?

[dgoldan]

Hmm, don't need an oil change, but I could use a cold beer.

There is already some cold beer in the fridge that needs to get drank and a full tank of propane on the grill.

[Gramps]

i was thinking later on sunday afternoon


we have plenty of daylight now, and that gives everyone time to get things done at home or whatever


let's say 4:00




then we can cook at 6:00 or so :D

[Boy Scout]

gotta make hay while the sun shines :DWhat do you know about making hay (other than that you gotta do it while the sun shines)?

Oh...and I might be down to do an oil change on Sunday. Haven't done that yet since we got back. I've got the oil/filter for my bike already.

[Boy Scout]

Since we've talked about two different days and two different locations, and one of the two days is tomorrow, I wanted to get some clarification...

Are we having a Tech Day at Swademaster's on Saturday? If so, what time?

Are we having a Tech Day at Gramps' on Sunday? If so, what time?

Once date/location are determined (could be either or both I suppose depending on everyone's schedules):

Who is planning to attend?

What are you wanting to get done?

Are any special tools going to be needed to get done what you want to get done?

Are we Qing afterward?

I'm going on the assumption that everyone is responsible for bringing their own parts, oil, filter, etc. unless you have made other arrangements.

[Cleveland]

I need to change the oil/filter.
Install (cutless) frame sliders - reckon I'll need to borrow a torque wrench.
:no: I dont have spools. Does someone have a stand that will work with my bike?
I'm also convinced that CarQuest doesn't exist. :lol: I went looking for it tonight.

[swademaster]

If anybody wants to come over tomorrow, let me know. I have all the tools that should be needed. My rear stand can be changed from to spools to universal. My parts are still due to be here tomorrow if Fed Ex delivers them. Any time in the afternoon works for me, even after you guys go riding.

If anybody needs to get parts, we could make a parts run. All the major parts stores are in the area and CO Powersports and Sun aren't far away either. A BBQ is cool with me.

[Player 2]

I was going for Sunday. As far as I know, Tom and I are meeting to ride tomorrow morning at 11...

I just need to change my oil and whatever else we can come up with....

[Boy Scout]

I'm also convinced that CarQuest doesn't exist. :lol: I went looking for it tonight.You didn't look hard enough: Carquest Auto Parts of Lafayette (http://carquest.know-where.com/carquest/cgi/site?site=03162&address=)

From Broomfield, take 287 to Lafayette, take a left on South Boulder Road, continue for about 0.9 miles. You will see Stans Automotive on your right. Turn right at Stans corner (Etna Drive) and proceed to the end of the road. Carquest will be on your right.

I'm planning on the ride at 11 on Saturday as well. While I'd much rather hang out with a fellow Cornhusker than a Tarheel (thanks to our DG trip, I actually know what a Tarheel is now :D), I've got a couple of things I need to get done in the yard so I'm going to plan on Sunday at Gramps' if Tech Day is still on at his garage. I just need oil/filter change.

[swademaster]

If everybody is going to Tom's house that is fine. If I can manage to get a way for a while tomorrow (Mother's Day), I might ride by for a while. I won't have anything to do to the bike but get some more miles on it.

[Player 2]

So... the Sunday Tech Day is going to be at Tom's house at 4pm. We'll be grilling burgers and throwing back a few beers.

[Boy Scout]

I've got the burgers and buns covered for everyone. And the torque wrench.

Ryan: do you know what the torques are supposed to be on those bolts?

[Player 2]

Beer is covered... just picked up two 12 packs. Just have to figure out how to get them there now ;)

[Cleveland]

I've got the burgers and buns covered for everyone. And the torque wrench.

Ryan: do you know what the torques are supposed to be on those bolts?


i'll check the service manual. thanks for reminding me.

[Cleveland]

i can grab some chips or other munchie foods. anything in particular that anyone wants... that can be transported on a bike.

[Player 2]

Some chips & dip would be kewl... How many of us are there going to be?

Me
Cleveland
Tom
Nate
?

[Boy Scout]

Beer is covered... just picked up two 12 packs. Just have to figure out how to get them there now ;)I hear that a case of beer travels well in a back pack. :lol:

[Boy Scout]

Some chips & dip would be kewl... How many of us are there going to be?

Me
Cleveland
Tom
Nate
Chasity
Jim (possibly)
?

[Gramps]

we can make a grocery run when everyone gets here


store isin't far away :D

[Player 2]

Beer is covered... just picked up two 12 packs. Just have to figure out how to get them there now ;)I hear that a case of beer travels well in a back pack. :lol:
Except I got bottles, not cans ;)

[Boy Scout]

I have a "support vehicle" coming along. If you want, we can stop by and pickup the beer (and anything else you don't want to carry on the bike) since you're pretty much on my way anyway. Let me know.

[Player 2]

I was thinking about running it over there in the cage in the next couple of hours... I'll let ya know what I figure out Nate. Thanks!

[Boy Scout]

NP. I'll check back after bit.

[swademaster]

I gonna stop by for a while. Can someone PM me directions to Tom's house. I know the area where it is but would get lost in the subdivision.

[~Barn~]

Have fun fellas. I would go, but I'm celebrating momma's day with my sister and mom, here in Brighton.

[Player 2]

Had fun guys... too bad you couldn't drop by Barn!

[Cleveland]

Thanks for everyone's help. I had a great time and got 'er done. :up:

[Gramps]

had fun guys

:D

[Player 2]

Thanks for everyone's help. I had a great time and got 'er done. :up:

Glad we were able to get you taken care of!

[Boy Scout]

Great time everyone! We got a lot of things done and didn't destroy anything too badly -- well nothing that mattered anyway. :lol:

Thanks to Gramps and Lil Ridge for hosting and to everyone for food / beverages (I don't know who brought what, but it was all pretty tasty. :D)

[swademaster]

Good to see everyone again. It was fun to watch Nate pour in the oil out of that gallon jug. :lol: Maybe we can do the next tech day at my place. I'll make sure to have plenty of floor dry.

[Boy Scout]

It was fun to watch Nate pour in the oil out of that gallon jug. :lol:Yeah, my brain was only half engaged when I picked that up -- cheaper by the gallon, easier to carry 1 jug than 4. I hadn't thought ahead to getting it from the jug into the bike. :oops: