Getting together at Greg's for another wonderful time of socializing and working on bikes
Quote from: Jamtndll on December 29, 2008, 07:37:12 AM
Getting together at Greg's for another wonderful time of socializing and working on bikes
January 10th, right?? The post right above this one...........
Yep it is still the 10th see ya all there!!!!
So who is coming for the wrench session? What do you plan to accomplish? I know Allen is coming LoL.
I WOULD like to pull the carbs off the Yellow bike and do bit more tweaking (if I dont get to it before then), and install the new carb boots I bought as well.
I plan to be there for a while.
Might drag out the project CB350 or might just ride the Valk down for meet n greet
I plan on being there and doing nothing (unless someone needs a hand). 8)
Curtis
I plan on being there, Don, my HD friend wants to come along also, just to hear the ribbing I am going to get about missing a cylinder or three....
Probably need my carbs adjusted, oh that's right FI=nocarbs.....
Well, I am always good at giving advice and a hand....
I'm bringing my coffee cup.
I am coming. Going to pull the plugs. May need to adjust carbs some. then try and remove the blue from the pipe.
Will hafta get a kitchen pass...literally !
We're REMODELING it..
I have a V65 that needs front springs and seals and a Super that needs to half the new throttle cables installed...
half = have
*doi*
Me and my wife (brenda) and my cuz Ron plan on being there.. Maybe just a check-up on the Magna and the Valk.
I had planned to come just didn't commit waiting to see if something came up.....well, something came up, Dave (SmokedU) is getting tired of hearing this :-P.
I had a nephew in the hospital after surgery so christmas was put off until he was out of the hospital. I just received the email saying it's the 10th. I do not have a time yet...probably at lunch time in Waco, if in the evening it would not be a problem, anyways looks like I will mess this, we will see.
I plan on being there. Prob bring the bike on a trailer. Still having trouble getting it started.
Larry
Allen bringing DONUTS?
It's a possibilty :cool: :cool:
Quote from: claytl on January 06, 2009, 11:17:18 AM
I plan on being there. Prob bring the bike on a trailer. Still having trouble getting it started.
Larry
Look forward to meeting you, Larry.
Curtis
Looks like highs in the 70's on Friday, then back into the 50's on Saturday, guess I need to wear my overalls! What time are we going to start? I plan on being there early as possible, I figure tensioners are at least a 4 hour job, 8 if SmokedU helps much........... :-P Greg, can you post your address so I can make directions? Looking forward to meeting everyone!
I will be leaving from Frisco around 8 if anyone wants to come along. I usually meet folks at Home Depot East of Ohio on SH 121. You can call me at 972-801-7079 so I know who to meet. Come one, come all.
BTW, I will be electrified, since it will be cold to begin with. Dress warm!
I think I will be ready to wire my bike for LED accent lights. The switch has been installed, just need to mount and connect the LED pods. It should be an illuminating experience!!!!
Hey Bob, we are headed for Celina Fri and I'll be needing your help to find a route down to Greg's.
I just posted the information on the cam chain tensioner replacement. Doesn't look hard, right? :shock:
http://www.magnaownersoftexas.com/forums/index.php?topic=2948.0
Quote from: texas-ss-tornado on January 07, 2009, 09:08:13 PM
I just posted the information on the cam chain tensioner replacement. Doesn't look hard, right? :shock:
http://www.magnaownersoftexas.com/forums/index.php?topic=2948.0
Everyone bring chairs and gather round so we can watch you have fun!! Armchair quarterbacks!
MOOT will be representing for sure!!!!!!!!
Quote from: rjb/AKA Bob Barram on January 07, 2009, 02:29:10 PM
BTW, I will be electrified, since it will be cold to begin with. Dress warm!
I got my Gerbings in the mail today, Bob. For $40 I got a 1.) Valk side cover with the dual heat-troller, control knobs and LEDs mounted in it 2.) a heated jacket liner 3.) heated socks and 4.) various assorted cords with SAE connectors including a coily cord.
I'm really not interested in the socks but I'll try them out anyway. I'll probably get some of the close-out Gerbings glove liners (old style). I saw them pretty cheap on one site. If I can keep my core and hands warm I think I'll be alright. What has been your experience?
Curtis
Curtis, sounds like you got a good deal. I have the dual thermostat and it is good to have when the body is warm but the extremeties (hands/socks) are cold. Bring your stuff along, I would like to see what you have.
Charles, if you guys can meet at Home Depot, I'm sure Ron knows where, we can go together. I just take 121 E to 75 and South to 635 and then E to 175 and east to Malloy Bridge road and Greg is behind Walmart. Let me know.
Quote from: texas-ss-tornado on January 07, 2009, 10:19:58 AM
Looks like highs in the 70's on Friday, then back into the 50's on Saturday, guess I need to wear my overalls! What time are we going to start? I plan on being there early as possible, I figure tensioners are at least a 4 hour job, 8 if SmokedU helps much........... :-P
50 degrees, the high for the day. Yeah, I'll be wearing my
fur lined underwear. I'll let you see them, but you gotta pay me $ 10.00 first.
Talk sweet so I can stay focused. You wouldn't want your cam chain dropped down in the case, hehehe :twisted:
Quote from: TLRam1 on January 06, 2009, 01:08:14 AM
I had planned to come just didn't commit waiting to see if something came up.....well, something came up, Dave (SmokedU) is getting tired of hearing this :-P.
Terry, I think I'll start a fund drive to raise money to have you stuffed when you finally pass on to the great twisty farm to market road in the sky.
We can keep you over at Greg's house in the closet, put some of those sneakers on you that have the skate wheels built in them and just roll you out in the garage "weekend at Bernie's" style for our get togethers. That way you won't have to miss any of them.
Might be a good idea to have your forearms extended, palms up with fingers bent, that way you can still participate as kind of a rack for holding things. :lol:
Well, maybe next time brother.
Quote from: texas-ss-tornado on January 07, 2009, 09:08:13 PM
I just posted the information on the cam chain tensioner replacement. Doesn't look hard, right? :shock:
http://www.magnaownersoftexas.com/forums/index.php?topic=2948.0
Baling wire, coat hangers and bears. Oh My!
You might need to bring a wire coat hanger. I think Greg used all of his to drive his guests out after the holidays.
Who's bringing the Valium?
Ok any tools that need to come I have the chain tool any thing else that I might have that needs to come!!!!! I will also bring an Impact screwdriver!!
Quote from: Smoked U on January 08, 2009, 03:29:20 PM
Terry, I think I'll start a fund drive to raise money to have you stuffed when you finally pass on to the great twisty farm to market road in the sky.
We can keep you over at Greg's house in the closet, put some of those sneakers on you that have the skate wheels built in them and just roll you out in the garage "weekend at Bernie's" style for our get togethers. That way you won't have to miss any of them.
Might be a good idea to have your forearms extended, palms up with fingers bent, that way you can still participate as kind of a rack for holding things. :lol:
Well, maybe next time brother.
Don't count me out yet.....since you're doing the tensioners......I just might be there. :D Does Greg have a feeler gauge?
I don't know, I asked the same question in the other thread where I posted the info on the valve adjustment!!!
Quote from: TLRam1 on January 08, 2009, 09:01:46 PM
Does Greg have a feeler gauge?
I can bring a set if I don't forget.
Curtis
Sorry been very busy lately with work...
I cannot find my feeler gauges so bring some Curtis...
PM me for directions if anyone needs them...
Feeler gauges?
O'Riley's Auto Parts down on the corner from Greg's house.
I have a set if I can remember to bring them.
How do you guys handle meal time at one of these day long events? Feeding trough? My wife mentioned maybe I should bring a crock pot of chili or something, what do you normally do?
We've all pitched in a few bucks and ordered in pizza, or we've hopped on the bikes, (or in cars), and headed over to the Cotton Gin. Believe me, we don't miss lunch at one of these things, 'specially if Greg and Kristi are hosting :)
:shock: OMG What have I gotten myself into? :shock:
Quote from: Smoked U on January 02, 2009, 12:11:51 PM
I'm bringing my coffee cup.
You know I'll have coffee! I'll make Allen buy donuts!
Half the fun is riding someplace to eat, like the cotton gin, that way we don't fight each other over the food......
I told my Dad I would be running late...so I plan to be there for a bit. Someone bringing a camera?
There are usually a couple of cameras at any MOOT event, I'm bringing mine.
Cotton Gin is always good. The ride is better. 'nuff said 8)
Coffee = yes :mrgreen:
Feeler guages (2) on the kitchen counter staged and ready. :wink:
Curtis
I've got something I need to do before I can get in any wrenching. Problem is, I got plenty of wrenching to do. But one thing I've learned in the few short years that I have been married; a happy wife is one who lets you go wrenching. Tina says maybe I can have you guys over here once the kitchen is done. Have FUN..!
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Quote from: trapper on January 10, 2009, 08:50:58 AM
I've got something I need to do before I can get in any wrenching. Problem is, I got plenty of wrenching to do. But one thing I've learned in the few short years that I have been married; a happy wife is one who lets you go wrenching. Tina says maybe I can have you guys over here once the kitchen is done. Have FUN..!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/9271867@N04/sets/72157612394715986/
What time do you want us over tomorrow I am sure you will have that done by this afternoon.lol
Quote from: trapper on January 10, 2009, 08:50:58 AM
I've got something I need to do before I can get in any wrenching. Problem is, I got plenty of wrenching to do. But one thing I've learned in the few short years that I have been married; a happy wife is one who lets you go wrenching. Tina says maybe I can have you guys over here once the kitchen is done. Have FUN..!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/9271867@N04/sets/72157612394715986/
Hey Trapper. I've got to gut my kitchen, including the floor. I've got soft spots in it because of leaks the previous owner didn't fix. I knew it when I bough the place, but got a good enough deal that it's worth it.
I'm going to take of week off sometime around next May and get the project started. I'm thinking seriously about concrete counter tops.
Anyway, good luck with your project. I'm sure you'll be happy when it's done.
was going to come. but not feeling well :-(
Plus its too cold for me to ride... I know im a wuss
Just wanted to thank Greg and Queen for opening their house up once again. I made it home about 3:30, it was a cool ride.
It was a cold day at the Cothern house, but turnout was great.
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Greg prepares to "blast off" on the rocket ...........Bob's Triumph Rocket III of course!
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Ground Control to Major Tom
Take your protein pills and put your helmet on
Ground Control to Major Tom
Commencing countdown, engines on
Check ignition and may God's love be with you
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Browsing for on line manuals, no doubt!
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I had to. It goes without saying..............
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Left to right: Greg O, Jeff, Ron, TexasTornado, Larry, Jim, Curtis, Allen, Charles, Dave, Kelly, Bob, Ruben, Chris, and Greg C.
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What are you looking at ME for?
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Mingling.
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Mostly Magnas .........with a few Valks, the Rocket and a C90 thrown in there.
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Jeff, Charles and Brenda surrounded by friends .........and the Rocket, surrounded by admirers.
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What a great day. It was good to see my friends from the old MOOT days, my friends from recent MOOT days and even a new face or two. Lunch at the Cotton Gin was great and true to MOOT tradition we took the "long way home". The road through Combine is getting to be in bad shape though, it tried to toss me a couple of times. As far as work done, I think we had some valve adjustments on a V65, Carb work on a 3rd Gen going on and I had to replace a fuse that fed my Gerbings (thanks Jeff) due to my ineptitude.
Please add your thoughts and experiences on today's event.
Curtis
Allright!! Looks like you guys had a great time. How did you guys work on all them bikes without walking on top of eachother? :shock: I start my project 40' x 40' shop this spring. Maybe I can get some of you guys to come to arkansas for a wrench session. Ducking now... :lol: :lol:
Good to meet everyone, thanks to Greg and Kristi for hosting again, and thanks to all the brave souls who helped me adjust the valves on the V65, definitely learned something today! Here are the pics that I took!
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IT was a cold but GREAT day! Thoroughly enjoyed everyone's company and even got to take the rocket for a blast off! IT did too, blasted my sunglasses right off my head!!! So I had to remove about $30 worth of Bob's rear tire rubber when I hit the rear brake..
Thanks to EVERYONE whom braved the cold to come join us for the wrenching and jawing.
Trapper, maybe we should come to your place for a construction session????!!!!
It was great seeing everyone again; and kudos to all for coming out in the cold .
Really good to see Chris LaRue and Reuben again, long time since I ran in to ya last..
Looking forward to the next session or Ride
...rumor has it [Jim] an East Texas ride is forming up and I cant wait to see the route...
Later
That was a great time!! you all missed a really great time if you were not there. What a surprise that Chris and Rueben showed up. It was like a reunion. It was great to meet others that have only been names on the forum.
Can't wait for the next one!
Quote from: greg_o on January 10, 2009, 09:34:39 PM
...rumor has it [Jim] an East Texas ride is forming up and I cant wait to see the route...
Later
I heard that rumor. Not to contribute to the rumor mill, but I "heard" that we may be partaking in those famous links down Pittsburg way.
Curtis
As always it was great seeing friends and meeting new faces. Had a great time COLD but great time, Thanks to Greg and Kristie for welcoming us to their home.
Bob love the new bike. The Cotton Gin, what else can you asks for Good Food and Great Friends
Ruben
Moot 40
05 C90 Bully
Thanks Greg for hosting the session, it was great. Enjoyed meeting the gang.
Thanks Allen for tuning my bike. I really think it is running better than ever and I really learned a lot. It was pretty cold coming and going but was really worth the trip. Looking forward to many other meets.
Larry
Just got in from Gregs had a great time Thanks for everyone for coming out and to Greg and Kristi for putting up with me again LOL...
Always time well spent.
That Triumph is one fine piece of iron, Bob.
Thanks for the cup of Joe, Kristi.
With a little more heat, I might just ride next time, hehehe :lol:
+1 on the triumph. That is one good looking bike. And it's not a v-twin. :lol: I remember one year me and the family went to Crater of Diamonds state park for the weekend. Sitting at the picnic table, a unique and awesome sounding motorcycle pulled up at the restroom. I walked up to the bike to take a closer look. It was a triumph speed triple. He had an aftermarket exhaust on it and I will say that it was one of the best sounding bikes I have ever heard!! 8)
Looks like ya'll had a grand ol time. Wish I could a made it. I got cold, just looking at the pictures.
Rocket III. What can I say? If you gonna show up at a MOOT session on something beside a Mag or a Valk, that would be it. Congrats Bob.
Thanks to who ever took a look at my stator. Ya saved me from replacing a good one. Guess I'll look at the reg/rec now.
Sat was, as always, great. It is always worth the trip when your with good friends that share a common interest. Thanks to Greg and Kristi (THE QUEEN) :cool: for being such great host. A special thanks to my buddy Jeff for hauling me and Brenda and Ron (and the Jade Valk) down from Celina. Thanks Curtis for taking a picture of the trailer Queen :D, I'll try and remember to post one for you 8) :D :D. For all you guys and gals that keep putting off making a wrenching session, your going to kick yourself when you do finally make one, for not going sooner. Looking forward to the next time we can get together..
Thanks for all the nice comments on the Rocket.
Charles, didn't you start the trailer comments when Curtis showed up with his rig on a trailer at your wrench session???
Bob, don't encourage him. I already know I've got payback coming ..........just don't keep reminding him or make it worse!! 8) :P 8)
Curtis
Quote from: rjb/AKA Bob Barram on January 12, 2009, 07:09:56 PM
Thanks for all the nice comments on the Rocket.
Everyone's stroking you so they could ride your bike....me, I hate it when someone has a faster bike! :P :P :P
Quote from: TLRam1 on January 12, 2009, 10:00:04 PM
Quote from: rjb/AKA Bob Barram on January 12, 2009, 07:09:56 PM
Thanks for all the nice comments on the Rocket.
Everyone's stroking you so they could ride your bike....me, I hate it when someone has a faster bike! :P :P :P
Heh, on the ride to the Cotton Gin I didn't bite when Bob rode up to challenge!! Mama didn't raise no fool!! :shock:
Curtis
Quote from: Curtis_Valk on January 12, 2009, 10:51:00 PM
Quote from: TLRam1 on January 12, 2009, 10:00:04 PM
Quote from: rjb/AKA Bob Barram on January 12, 2009, 07:09:56 PM
Thanks for all the nice comments on the Rocket.
Everyone's stroking you so they could ride your bike....me, I hate it when someone has a faster bike! :P :P :P
Heh, on the ride to the Cotton Gin I didn't bite when Bob rode up to challenge!! Mama didn't raise no fool!! :shock:
Curtis
Curtis, you could have taken him!!!
QuoteCharles, didn't you start the trailer comments when Curtis showed up with his rig on a trailer at your wrench session???
Yeah, but I"ve just held it over his head, besides I've never actually bragged about not having a trailer queen or made comments like " You'll never see my bike on a trailer". So, whose bike was that on the trailer anyway :-D :-D :-D..
What is a trailer queen? :-? Are you guys talking about a bike on a trailer? :-?
Quote from: L J BAD MAG on January 14, 2009, 11:18:35 AM
What is a trailer queen? :-? Are you guys talking about a bike on a trailer? :-?
Yep, it just gets hauled on a trailer everywhere, like a garage queen that sits in the garage and ridden very little.....but it looks Good! :-P
Actually, I always thought it kind of admirable that someone would haul their bike around with them even when they can't ride it there. 8)..
Quote from: Charles S Otwell on January 14, 2009, 07:07:40 PM
Actually, I always thought it kind of admirable that someone would haul their bike around with them even when they can't ride it there. 8)..
and this is your reason...
Charles, Curtis told me one day he's going to prop you up and pull you around in a trailer. :-P :-P Like driving Mr. Daisy. 8-)
uh oh
:grin: :lol: :lol: :lol: :grin:
I don't need a reason, but I DO show up 8)!!
Quote from: L J BAD MAG on January 14, 2009, 11:18:35 AM
What is a trailer queen? :-? Are you guys talking about a bike on a trailer? :-?
Not necessarily.
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i wonder how many Pepsi's she had to drink while using that curling iron?
Hilarious!! :lol:
If the Pepsi can were a Bud can it would be perfect!
remember you have to have a license for animals such as that.
Quote from: lragan on January 15, 2009, 12:10:03 PM
If the Pepsi can were a Bud can it would be perfect!
My ex-wife just loved Pepsi. I could never have gotten her to pose with a beer can. Sorry.
"Pookie" made a great mop when the old lady wasn't around; just slide him around on his back and then shake him out :lol: