Been asked to hold a wrench session Saturday April 5, 2008. Door open at 09:00 and close when the work is done!
If ya have something you want to tackle come on out! If ya want to watch, come on out! We have a front progressive spring install and valve shim change to accomplish..
I am there since the the shim change is on my bike LOL Hope to see lots of MOOTsters !!!!
Who has the Valve Shim kit? I thought about doing this myself also but....
Does anyone have the Jet/Shim kit or a K&N filter for a 3rd gen.?
I might have to break away from my other bikes and head over for a carb job.
Terry I have shims but dont currently have a jet kit.. Loaned mine to another MOOT'ster till he can replace mine.
Come on over!!!
He needs to get on the ball and replace it, how are you going to loan it to me. :-? :-P
I just PMed 2fs2ns for his kit but on further research you might have bought these from him or he returned for a credit.
I have called DD a couple of 2-3 times on Tuesday & Wednesday, no answer. If I can't get the jets here i am out of luck.
I WOULD LOVE TO COME HANG WITH YOU GUYS, BUT IT WOULD TAKE ME 5 TO 6 HOURS TO MAKE THE TRIP FROM LOWELL, THEN ON MY WAY DOWN I WOULD HAVE TO RIDE THE TALIMENA DRIVE AND THEN RIDE AROUND BROKEN BOW AREA SO I WOULD PROBABLY GET LOST THEN- HA! HA! IN ALL SINCERITY THOUGH, I DO PLAN ON GETTING DOWN THERE SOMETIME TO HANG OUT AND HELP EVERYONE. HAVE FUN AND KEEP IT ON 2 WHEELS.... LANCE
Wow Greg, I actually may be able to make that session. It's usually hard to fit them in my oil field schedule, but I'm scheduled off that day. I'd need some good directions from the Shreveport direction. Anyone in the Tyler area looking to try and make the wrench session? If so I'll meet ya on I-20 and ride in to Gregs with ya's.
Greg-
Called DD Wed. AM. The person in shipping(?) was waiting on the K&N filter to come in from Cali., to ship the springs, shims, and filter together. I asked him to go ahead and ship the springs and shim kit, ASAP. I will call Fri. AM to make sure they are in-transit.
Brad Badgett
Sounds good Brad.
John be good to have ya here! I am just a bit off of I-20, take FM 740, hang a left under the overpass and follow it to Crestview, turn right! I am the next possible left, Stacie Ln. Middle of the road on the right.
NOW if you dont want to take the interstate we can get you here many other ways!
Greg-
DD called me today, said the springs & shims were shipped Wed eve. I should get them by next Wed., so I plan to be at your home next Sat. AM.
Brad Badgett
I may come to it. I still have one fork that i need to fully change the oil in and replace the stripped out drain plug from our last attempt.
I have two of the plugs and copper seats and only need one, so we will have a spare if needed.
I would love to come. I will probably pull up with mine on a trailor. I have not gotten it out on the road yet and want someone to help me check it out to make sure it is ready. This will give me a chance to have it looked at and put together a to do list to get it ready. Will this be feasable or should I just come and watch?
Jim
Sure, COME on over!!!!!! This is exactly what these things are all about!
Looks like I may be able to make it also, look forward to seeing everyone there. Don't have anything to work on since I already have the J&M radio installed and the air horn should be complete by then, just need to make a mounting bracket for it so I can complete the install.
I plan on being there, changing out the voltage regulator. Anyone wanting to ride together I plan on leaving from the Home Depot in Frisco/Plano on 121 just NE of Preston Road KSU at 8 a.m. Plan on heading out to 75, South to 635, East on 635 to 175 and Greg's place.
What time you plan on leaving Jeff? It would be good to ride with you again. Any of the new people, jump on board, we would love to have you along!
Any questions call 972-358-7079.
Bob #69
wow!! iF Allen and Brad are going to be there that sounds like a MMAG!!!!
OHHHH It,s ON for sure LOL I hope I get to meet some of the new members up north Lets Pack Gregs house and tick the neighbors OFF LOL :shock: :lol: :lol: :cool: :cool:
oh MAN I've gotta miss this one..! Joseph will be playing baseball, which is like the next best thing to ***, but it would sure be fun to see everybody and disturb Greg's neighbors....oh...and work on bikes...yah, that too..!
Well, I hate that I can't make this one especially if Len is there. We're best friends but can hardly find time to get together. I have a good excuse though..........I'm going to Missouri this weekend to see my son who's getting out of the Army next monday!!
Curtis
Bummer guys, found out today I'll be working Saturday instead of attending the wrench-a-thon. Hopefully next time I can catch it. :sad:
My jets have not arrived yet.....hopefully soon. I thought they would be here on Monday or Tuesday.
Fork springs and shims arrived this AM. I will be leaving from the East Forney area (staying with Son and Daughter-in-law), ~8:30. Can hook-up with anyone from the Rowlett-Rockwall area. Plan in taking 741 between US 80 and US 175.
Brad Badgett
Dang well hope to see you all next time !!!
Greg, I'll be there, but it may be noon or so before I arrive. Again, I'll bring the seat. I may also have some grips to install on my new Valk.
Jeff Atkins
The Frisco group (now at least 3 large) will be stopping at Al Lambs Honda, Greenville exit, 635 to pick up Don Jacobs (of Texarkana ride) at 8:30. Shall I look for anyone else there?
Never been to one of these so not sure what to do. If it rains do you still have it?
There calling for nice weather on Saturday so rain should not be a problem. Come on over and join in on the fun! We have some of the best folks you could ever meet!!!!
In the past if it looks like more than light rain we reschedule to keep folks safe..
Will hate having to miss everyone, but will be enjoying coaching Joseph's baseball team on Saturday. In order to make it up to myself, since I won't be able to attend @ Greg's, I'll be replacing the broken parts on my V45, with unbroken parts I was able to get from Arthur. (Thanks, Art...!!!) Also have about 2 boxes of accessories and a new set of throttle cables to install on Justin's Super. So...I'll be there in spirit although I'll working in my own garage...
Greg it looks like I might actually make this one. Ive been a member for over a year now & can never find th etime to meet with you guys. If I can get it all together I will bring my set of stock pipes to experiment with. Do you need us to bring anything?
Kale Tifft
Moot # 475
Kale, come on down! No need to bring anything unless you need something for you bike!
Are You North or South of I 20?
Quote from: Greg Cothern on March 27, 2008, 10:01:02 PM
Sounds good Brad.
John be good to have ya here! I am just a bit off of I-20, take FM 740, hang a left under the overpass and follow it to Crestview, turn right! I am the next possible left, Stacie Ln. Middle of the road on the right.
NOW if you dont want to take the interstate we can get you here many other ways!
I hope the event went well and nobody skinned any knuckles. I had a wonderful day at work swatting skeeters; I did manage an excuse to take the magna into town this evening for some errands.
Was thinking about you guys today. Hope everyone got everything done that they wanted. After Joseph's team won their tournament game, I got to work on my V45 while Justin installed the new windshield on his Super. See you guys at the next one
Had a great day! GOOD turnout and accomlished a good amount! Write up coming later today!
Had a great turnout. I think there were 14 bikes when we left for lunch and about 20 plus people. There was a good assortment of fun projects happening, from calipers, electrical, carbs, forks, and general maintenance. Len helped Bob figure out a ghostly charging issue, hope it continues to work Bob, those are a pain. Greg found I had a broken highway bar I will have to weld.
The separated at birth brothers (Greg & Allen) seemed to continue what I believe there usual joisting of one another. Lunch at Cotton Gin was equally rewarding, next time we need a few cots afterwards. :P
Ones who stayed to the end probably were entertained by a flight show put on by Greg & Allen.
On my jetting/shim job.
Top end is better, mid-range is stumbling though before it assumes acceleration. I have done quite a bit of tuning on my dirt 2 & 4 stroke bikes and if I remember, stumbling is a sign of being too rich. This stuff takes a lot of time and patience to figure out. Something I plan to do in the future but not a priority now. Thanks for your help with my carbs! My apologies for being a little tired yesterday but slept well last night and feel great!
Nice to meet everyone!
Greg, I emailed you the Chrome Removal Process document.
It sure was nice to meet everyone!!!! I had a great time and as usual Greg and the Queen were awesome hosts!!! We got alot of bikes fixed up had no less than 5 Magnas being wrenched on at one point sure got alot done and the Cotten Gin was great always good food. We did go flying Bob came and watched I flew twice then had a little rough landing and broke my prop so I was done for the day Gregs bird just did not want to play!!!!
A special Thanks to Greg and the Queen for hosting the 'Wrench Session'. Also, to Alan for his help with the shims and fork springs. Got to meet several MOOTsters for the first time. The Progressive springs definitely improved the ride for me. I like a stiff suspension, and the front doesn't nosedive anymore when braking or decellerating. Is it June yet?
Brad Badgett
MOOT #164
1996 VF750C
OK Region
Yes siree Bob that was another good one from breakfast buffet to the cotton gin feast, definite cot needed. (okay, no breakfast buffet, but it sounded good). Always good to see new people.
Still dealing with the electrical issue but should receive a new regulator today from dennis kirk (as well as a new Avon rear tire) and after further testing with Don we have definitely isolated it to the regulator. Will find out for sure when I put a new one on.
Thanks Greg for hosting and wisdom and Len for his work in reading meters also.
Bob
Wrench pics.
We had one Suzuki and one Harley interloper present. 8)If you can see these, thank a Cothern!
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Had a great turnout for the N. Tex April 5th wrench session, in attendance were:
Jeff Atkins on his new Valk Interstate.. Jim Tindall, Ruben Camarillo (still awaiting his 2 cylinders he has on layaway), Lowell Yoder, Terry Ramsey & Mary Ellen Kroeger, David Shireman, Len Averyt, Stephen Gillis, Chris Larue, Allen Rugg, Kale Tift, Don Jacobs, Bob Barram, Brad Badgett, and Mack Harrison.
We accomplished several upgrades including, progressive spring install, DRP jet and shim install, Regulator/Rectifier testing/replacement (turned out to be a bad replacement as well), and several other odds and ends adjustments and tweaks.
We made a quick run to The Cotton Gin for lunch.. Then back to the garage to finish up some unfinished work.
If you missed this one, you missed yet another great day of Magna's and the great people who own them!
Thanks everyone that made it, cant wait to see ya at the next one!
I always seem to miss a good one. I think it's great that everyone can get together. I'm gonna need to plan another WS or attend one soon. Have a couple of fork seal replacements to do. Might wanna replace springs at the same time...
Yep I would if already in there swap out the springs for Progressive units!