Airhead tech day at this guy's house - Page 3

blaine.hale · 11-17-2012, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baldwithglasses

Got food?

I'll spot a couple of pizzas.

Just beer haha.

red bud · 11-17-2012, 09:52 AM

damn, just saw this & i'm home this wkend

hardwaregrrl · 11-17-2012, 01:41 PM

Thanks for the day, Blaine!

Was a good one for noobs...hoping that we didn't scare them off.

Not a lot of work perfomed on the R75, but I suspect Brad and Blaine are still working on it.

Tasks performed:

Got Jay's pretty R90/6 purring...valves adjusted, cables and carb sync, points gap, needs new choke cables, and properly rerouted the throttle cable on the left. Pulled a center stud, no biggie, was done by the PO. But a few people had not performed a valve check so it was good that was covered...Thanks Len.! I only snagged a few photos.....

Nice to meet you guys and Ross, tell your tale someday. I'd like to hear it as not many airheads get to run the TAT.

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rfuerst911sc · 11-17-2012, 02:27 PM

Damn I'm sorry I missed this, any chance doing another in the spring ? Or anytime really.

red bud · 11-17-2012, 03:13 PM

mo pic's

00_Green · 11-17-2012, 03:24 PM

Blaine, Thanks for the great time, a learning experience for sure and a pleasure meeting everyone. I spend a lot of time working out of town but hope to do that again soon!!

blaine.hale · 11-17-2012, 03:39 PM

Brad just departed. He stayed to the bitter end and helped me get my rear main seal replaced.

I can't believe what a success this day was. So glad that so many people showed up! This definitely bodes well for another one being hosted. I heard whispers of one possibly the 2nd weekend of December.

If we keep this cycle up, we could have everyone on a running airhead eventually!

atlthrux · 11-17-2012, 07:12 PM

Yes, thanks again, Blaine, for hosting. I wish i could've stayed longer. Sounds like everyone was able to ride home. Was there a final verdict on the r90? Colortunes are cool.

Speedy recovery to you, Ross. Good to see you again.

Prof. Len, what's the next class? I'm in!

MoMan · 11-17-2012, 07:47 PM

Damn! Missed this gala event! I was also wrenching today, but alas only a Chinese 50cc moped (for cash$$$)

red bud · 11-17-2012, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 00_Green

Where and when?

do ya get out and about much in memphis?

00_Green · 11-17-2012, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by red bud

do ya get out and about much in memphis?

Once in a while. I'm usually only there during the work week and my hours don't leave many opportunities to get out. Next month I have week long class on days and will have my nights free.

oochaDog · 11-18-2012, 06:58 AM

Blaine thanks so much for setting up this training day. Not only did I learn a ton, I met a bunch of nice and extremely knowledgeable people. Having just moved to ATL it was great meeting everyone.

The ride back home was a DREAM!!! I really would never have guessed my bike could run so smooth.

These were the only good pics I took (was too busy leaning stuff).

Thanks again.

Beater · 11-18-2012, 07:34 AM

Great to meet y'all ... Sorry I couldn't stay longer!

More_Miles · 11-18-2012, 08:03 AM

I'm thinking you should have another in the late spring or early summer. I need an excuse to head back south on the bike!

I can see the conversation now:

Border guard: Where are you going?
Me: Atlanta GA.
Border guard: What is the purpose of your trip?
Me: I'm going to get my carbs synchronized and chew the fat with a bunch of people I know on the internet.
Border guard: Step inside sir..

sithndman · 11-18-2012, 02:35 PM

Yeah, ya'll hit the stuff I need to do, carb sync, valves. Unfortunately, training a couple of young puppies took precedence yesterday. Next time!

11-17-2012, 09:52 AM	#32
red bud alky w/motorcycle problem Joined: Jul 2007 Location: ga/memphis Oddometer: 3,862	damn, just saw this & i'm home this wkend __________________ i got the growing older, it's the growing up i'm having trouble with "red bud has anyone ever told u you're bit of an ass" bmwblake http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=706516

11-17-2012, 01:41 PM	#33
hardwaregrrl Shit for brains Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Atlanta Oddometer: 4,848	Thanks for the day, Blaine! Was a good one for noobs...hoping that we didn't scare them off. Not a lot of work perfomed on the R75, but I suspect Brad and Blaine are still working on it. Tasks performed: Got Jay's pretty R90/6 purring...valves adjusted, cables and carb sync, points gap, needs new choke cables, and properly rerouted the throttle cable on the left. Pulled a center stud, no biggie, was done by the PO. But a few people had not performed a valve check so it was good that was covered...Thanks Len.! I only snagged a few photos..... Nice to meet you guys and Ross, tell your tale someday. I'd like to hear it as not many airheads get to run the TAT. __________________ Trans Lab RR-broke down in Ontario-2 stroke fun for 200 bucks- TCAT R100 GS racks For Sale My life aboard an R80ST

11-17-2012, 03:13 PM	#35
red bud alky w/motorcycle problem Joined: Jul 2007 Location: ga/memphis Oddometer: 3,862	mo pic's __________________ i got the growing older, it's the growing up i'm having trouble with "red bud has anyone ever told u you're bit of an ass" bmwblake http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=706516

11-17-2012, 03:39 PM	#37
blaine.hale ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga Oddometer: 2,290	Brad just departed. He stayed to the bitter end and helped me get my rear main seal replaced. I can't believe what a success this day was. So glad that so many people showed up! This definitely bodes well for another one being hosted. I heard whispers of one possibly the 2nd weekend of December. If we keep this cycle up, we could have everyone on a running airhead eventually! __________________ 1974 BMW R90 /6 1968 Bultaco Matador MK3 1973 BMW R75 /5 Toaster LWB 1969 Bultaco Bandido MK2 2012 Husqvarna Terra TR650

11-17-2012, 07:12 PM	#38
atlthrux Adventurer Joined: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta Oddometer: 72	Good times Yes, thanks again, Blaine, for hosting. I wish i could've stayed longer. Sounds like everyone was able to ride home. Was there a final verdict on the r90? Colortunes are cool. Speedy recovery to you, Ross. Good to see you again. Prof. Len, what's the next class? I'm in!

11-17-2012, 02:27 PM	#34
rfuerst911sc Adventurer Joined: Jun 2012 Oddometer: 55	Damn I'm sorry I missed this, any chance doing another in the spring ? Or anytime really.

11-17-2012, 03:24 PM	#36
00_Green Adventurer Joined: Jul 2011 Location: Atlanta & Memphis Oddometer: 55	Blaine, Thanks for the great time, a learning experience for sure and a pleasure meeting everyone. I spend a lot of time working out of town but hope to do that again soon!!

11-17-2012, 07:47 PM	#39
MoMan PigPen Joined: Sep 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Oddometer: 644	Damn! Missed this gala event! I was also wrenching today, but alas only a Chinese 50cc moped (for cash$$$) __________________ It could be that the purpose of your life is only to serve as a warning to others.

11-18-2012, 06:58 AM	#42
oochaDog Enthusiastic N00b Joined: Jun 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA Oddometer: 5	Blaine thanks so much for setting up this training day. Not only did I learn a ton, I met a bunch of nice and extremely knowledgeable people. Having just moved to ATL it was great meeting everyone. The ride back home was a DREAM!!! I really would never have guessed my bike could run so smooth. These were the only good pics I took (was too busy leaning stuff). Thanks again.

11-18-2012, 07:34 AM	#43
Beater Scope Creep's Victim Joined: Sep 2009 Location: Decatur, GA, USA Oddometer: 2,191	Great to meet y'all ... Sorry I couldn't stay longer! __________________ Fred '85 R80RT G/Sified '91 R100GS Bumblebee Airhead Zen: Ride-Maintain-Repair-Ride On.

11-18-2012, 08:03 AM	#44
More_Miles über-n00b Joined: Aug 2009 Location: New Brunswick Canada Oddometer: 278	Round two? I'm thinking you should have another in the late spring or early summer. I need an excuse to head back south on the bike! I can see the conversation now: Border guard: Where are you going? Me: Atlanta GA. Border guard: What is the purpose of your trip? Me: I'm going to get my carbs synchronized and chew the fat with a bunch of people I know on the internet. Border guard: Step inside sir.. __________________ Larger than life and twice as ugly! My photos: stewie.smugmug.com

11-18-2012, 02:35 PM	#45
sithndman Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2012 Location: Too far south of ATL Oddometer: 119	Yeah, ya'll hit the stuff I need to do, carb sync, valves. Unfortunately, training a couple of young puppies took precedence yesterday. Next time! __________________ 1978 R80/7

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