Tech (Satur) Day anyone?

[Klantz]

I was in need of a new chain. I think I solved that problem kind of... I bought a new chain cut the old one off and put the new one on that was way too long. No I didn't check BUT no they did not give me the right one. I am going to use the pronoun "they" until "they" make it right. If not, I will shortly be posting why I will not do business there anymore. Needless to say, I need to change a sprocket on the front and lack the impact or socket to do the job. I would also like to do a throttle body sync and was wondering if anyone had a manometer. I would be glad to provide cigars and beer for said event. I just think it would be a good time to get the bikes all fixed up before a lot of people park them or in my case ride the winter season. Saturday the 1st... who's game?

[Ritten]

Damn....I've got a bunch of shit to do as well, but I'll be offshore for the 1st. Ya'll enjoy.

[Bayou Boy]

I was in need of a new chain. I think I solved that problem kind of... I bought a new chain cut the old one off and put the new one on that was way too long. No I didn't check BUT no they did not give me the right one. I am going to use the pronoun "they" until "they" make it right. If not, I will shortly be posting why I will not do business there anymore. Needless to say, I need to change a sprocket on the front and lack the impact or socket to do the job. I would also like to do a throttle body sync and was wondering if anyone had a manometer. I would be glad to provide cigars and beer for said event. I just think it would be a good time to get the bikes all fixed up before a lot of people park them or in my case ride the winter season. Saturday the 1st... who's game?


You do realize that most times, you have to take some links out of a new chain to make it fit your bike, right? You don't buy them to custom fit your bike. You buy the next size larger than what you need and break the chain to fit with a chain tool. qwer

[minig0d]

I'm not sure if I'll be able to make it on Saturday but I do have a manometer (the morgan carbtune2) that you're welcome to use :)

[Klantz]

You do realize that most times, you have to take some links out of a new chain to make it fit your bike, right? You don't buy them to custom fit your bike. You buy the next size larger than what you need and break the chain to fit with a chain tool. qwer

This is the information I found out this morning when I called the shop. It was my fault for not asking enough questions. There are a few things that differ from cars to bikes and important information gets left out. I've been working on classic cars since I was 16 but Bikes only since Feb. It is a learning process and well, lesson learned. So, that being said the chain is now on and works wonderfully. Next time I will buy a chain tool which will make the job a hellova lot easier.

Ted, it doesn't have to be the 1st, that was just a day I came up with. Now that the chain is on we can set a tech day for really any day. Someone make a suggestion.

[Juice]

Anyone need tires mounted? I need a set of TKC's and and oil change? I also need to do a frame swap on my sons KTM motard...

[Juice]

Hey Kenny I found some wee chain info for ya on ADV. (http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=288119)

[Klantz]

good deal, yeah I think I've got it all set up. I took a small ride to run a couple errands and it's amazing how different a new chain feels... I think I'll pay a little more attention to this one and make sure it doesn't get as bad.

[Ritten]

I've got a set of Tourances to mount up and some brake pads that need to be replaced, but I won't be back in until the 12th. If we wait till that weekend then I'll be there, but if ya'll have it before that, then I'll just wrench all by my lonesome.

[2Evil4U]

i'll be home this weekend if anyone wants to come up and use the tools. i'll need to install my new rear after this trip. have impact wrench and about everything else you can think of. i'm in north carolina for work 12/11-13 and on call that weekend.

[Klantz]

I'm up for whenever. I've got a few things to add to the list of to do's. I need to change brake fluid and pads, and I've got to do an oil change. I will be leaving on the 15th to go back to Texas. So either weekend is fine for me. Is anyone other than Aaron and Ted interested in a specific date?

[Juice]

Where you at Hunter and Kenny? We are in need of your services!!!!!!

[Dusty]

I'm all ears, let me know when you guys get the dates worked out.

[FreeSky]

I'm all ears, let me know when you guys get the dates worked out.

+1
Nothing I need to work on is mobile at the moment, but I wouldn't mind learning some tricks for future destruction.

[Juice]

How about the 15th at my place? I'm not cooking this time. Can I get a volunteer BBQ Master?

[Ritten]

How about the 15th at my place? I'm not cooking this time. Can I get a volunteer BBQ Master?


If we're set for the 15th then I'll step up and take this one.

[jason70360]

I'll be there for "Front Shock Replacement for Beginners"

Ted, about what time you planning on heading out of here? Taking the pig or someother option?

[Ritten]

I'll be there for "Front Shock Replacement for Beginners"

Ted, about what time you planning on heading out of here? Taking the pig or someother option?


Dude, that's two weeks away. All I can say is that I'll be there early for dinner prep. If you want to ride up with me then all you have to do is show up........rain or shine.

[nickatnite]

If you want to ride up with me then all you have to do is show up........rain or shine.

And Jason, don't forget your Frogg Troggs if it's raining. You already said that you got a set.

So this is gonna be at Casa Juicebox or Casa Torres? I've got some wiring I need to do and shit.

[Ritten]

I think we'd probably have a better showing to do it at Juice's, but my shop is always open as well.

[Juice]

Anyone bringing a chain tool? Kenny and Hunter where you at guys? We got tires to mount.

[Ritten]

Link to DSRL Christmas Wrenching Day (http://www.dualsportridersoflouisiana.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4400)

[jason70360]

And Jason, don't forget your Frogg Troggs if it's raining. You already said that you got a set.



They are mounted in the lids of my Jessies and will stay there from now on!