Wrenching session request

[snoopy]

After MM10, I have many ideas on how I'd like to make my Magna better.  There are little things that it needs.

Apparently the front, port fork seal is leaking again.  I'd like to get some progressive front springs installed.  I'd like to relocate my rectifier.  I'd like to see if I can fix my turn signal switch.  I'd like to see if I can get my starter button working better.  I have a feeling that my bike needs to be jetted or have shims installed.

So I'm putting a call out to request a wrenching session.  I'm located in the DFW area, but I'll happily travel anywhere (on a weekend) to attend a wrench session.

[womp126]

Just adding my name to the list.  Needing to re-jet the carbs for me.  Also in the DFW area (NRH).

[Greg Cothern]

I will hold one..  Cant this coming weekend, but maybe the following saturday 30 june..

[snoopy]

I will hold one..  Cant this coming weekend, but maybe the following saturday 30 june..

Excellent!

[Greg Cothern]

But you have to bring atleast 10 or more MOOT members/friends with you!!!!!!

[snoopy]

But you have to bring atleast 10 or more MOOT members/friends with you!!!!!!

I can definitely try to bring that many, but what can I tell them is the incentive?  Dancing girls?  Barbecue?  Palm readings?

[TLRam1]

  Dancing girls?  Barbecue?  Palm readings?

How did you guess!

[Greg Cothern]

BBQ could be arranged, I do have an smoker......  If folks are willing to pitch in and give me a heads up as to how many are coming I could fire up the smoker.....??????

[magnagregcan]

If I was closer, I'd be there in a flash! I can use the knowledge, but glad you are helping out fellow riders!
When you come to Nova Scotia, look me up. Guaranteed all the lobster (hard shell Atlantic) you can eat, and a few (?) beer if you care.
Cheers!

[TLRam1]

If folks are willing to pitch in

You mean you need help pitch'n wood and charcoal in the smoker... 

Guaranteed all the lobster (hard shell Atlantic) you can eat, and a few (?) beer if you care.
Cheers!

I'm not so much on beer but Lobster, I'll be all over that, now if we could just make it up there.

[snoopy]

BBQ could be arranged, I do have an smoker......  If folks are willing to pitch in and give me a heads up as to how many are coming I could fire up the smoker.....??????

I will definitely be there, so +1 for me.  

Apparently the front, port fork seal is leaking again.  I'd like to get some progressive front springs installed.  I'd like to relocate my rectifier.  I'd like to see if I can fix my turn signal switch.  I'd like to see if I can get my starter button working better.  I have a feeling that my bike needs to be jetted or have shims installed.nd) to attend a wrench session.

What should I get (parts wise) to accomplish some of the above?  Progressive springs?  Shims/jets?

[rjb/AKA Bob Barram]

Okay, Nova Scotia, is that East coast or West coast...?

[TLRam1]

Brandon,

The Short List

1. Progressive Springs

2. Fork Seals - recommend OEM

3. Jet Kit from Dave Dodge or purchase jets and one of us may have shims, in a pinch shims can be retrieved locally.

Are you running a stock setup, do you want to install a K&N Filter (some like them and some don't, your preference).

Bring a couple of cans of the spray carb cleaner, I like the Berrymans B12, just make sure it works or you will be doing more grunt work than necessary.

End plates on your exhaust can be drilled easily for a little sound out back if you like.

Fork oil, I think stock is 5 wgt, I run 15 wgt, you will have to refer to the manual to see how much is needed, I forgot.

What is wrong with your switches, do you need new or refurbish what you have?

[womp126]

Good deal,  I will order my jet kit and K&N today.

[snoopy]

What is wrong with your switches, do you need new or refurbish what you have?

The turn signal switches are tough to throw, and don't always cause the turn signals to engage.  It *may* just need to be opened up and cleaned/greased.  The starter switch works sometimes, and others it doesn't.  I just have to keep hitting the starter switch until it works.  I'm hoping that can be refurbished/cleaned/greased/etc.

The Short List

1. Progressive Springs

2. Fork Seals - recommend OEM

3. Jet Kit from Dave Dodge or purchase jets and one of us may have shims, in a pinch shims can be retrieved locally.

Looks like I have some shopping to do when I get home tonight.  Does anybody know the better places to get these items?  Can I get them all from one place?

End plates on your exhaust can be drilled easily for a little sound out back if you like.

I have Vance & Hines pipes, so I'm guessing that there isn't anything to drill.  Please let me know if I'm wrong.

Are you running a stock setup, do you want to install a K&N Filter (some like them and some don't, your preference).

I don't know what filter my bike already has.  What are the benefits and detriments to a K&N filter?

Bring a couple of cans of the spray carb cleaner, I like the Berrymans B12, just make sure it works or you will be doing more grunt work than necessary.

Good advice, I'll add that to my shopping list.

Fork oil, I think stock is 5 wgt, I run 15 wgt, you will have to refer to the manual to see how much is needed, I forgot.

Which weight would be better for a heavier rider?