Airhead tech day at this guy's house - Page 4

garyinalt · 11-18-2012, 02:53 PM

oops! Len,that should be clockwise, not counter clockwise. Sorry.

Enjoyed the pizza!

baldwithglasses · 11-18-2012, 03:55 PM

Let me 'splain sumpthin:

I have benefitted so much from other people showing me and teaching me stuff. I got a chance to show some new guys how to do a simple valve check. It's a simple operation, and as we all know no other adjustment/check makes such a difference.

I goofed when I told y'all the motor turns counterclockwise; please note that it turns clockwise. Also, I should have told you that one checks your valves on a COLD engine.

Anyway, thanks for watching on and for your enthusiasm and for your great questions. Jenna, Blain, Brad, Fred, Omar, Dan, Rick... I learn so much from you. I'm glad I had the chance to give back just a little bit.

Next tech day's at my place. Holla!

hardwaregrrl · 11-18-2012, 03:57 PM

We gotta get that R65 a going!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by baldwithglasses

Let me 'splain sumpthin:

I have benefitted so much from other people showing me and teaching me stuff. I got a chance to show some new guys how to do a simple valve check. It's a simple operation, and as we all know no other adjustment/check makes such a difference.

I goofed when I told y'all the motor turns counterclockwise; please note that it turns clockwise. Also, I should have told you that one checks your valves on a COLD engine.

Anyway, thanks for watching on and for your enthusiasm and for your great questions. Jenna, Blain, Brad, Fred, Omar, Dan, Rick... I learn so much from you. I'm glad I had the chance to give back just a little bit.

Next tech day's at my place. Holla!

00_Green · 11-18-2012, 04:17 PM

Len,

I'm in for the night and am about to apply what I learned by checking the valves and points on the 100s. Hopefully tomorrow I can check the timing then play with the carbs and eliminate the off idle stumble.

baldwithglasses · 11-18-2012, 04:21 PM

I'll PM you my contact info. Also, here's a linky to some more information about that process.

bgoodsoil · 11-18-2012, 05:04 PM

I've spent most of my waking hours since that tech day looking at pictures of, and reading about, Buell M2 Cyclones. Thanks for letting me ride it.

Bill Harris · 11-18-2012, 06:05 PM

Neato. A Tech Session is like an Airhead Communion.

Howsabout some names with the faces?

--Bill

R100RT Mark · 11-19-2012, 06:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beater

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.

Blaine, thanks for the opportunity to hang out and share some airhead moments with everyone.

Fred, You can take pictures off my R100R all day if they come out like this one - it almost looks clean!

While he was problem-solving the loose center valve cover stud issue on the 75/6 I heard Jonathan Sharpe, President of the BMW Motorcycle Club of Georgia say that they were planning a tech day (not sure on when....) and that everyone would be welcome - keep an eye out for that.

00_Green · 11-19-2012, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bgoodsoil

I've spent most of my waking hours since that tech day looking at pictures of, and reading about, Buell M2 Cyclones. Thanks for letting me ride it.

My pleasure, glad you enjoyed it!

ML WYDELL · 11-19-2012, 01:24 PM

What tire is on that R90/6 ?

blaine.hale · 11-19-2012, 01:32 PM

Heidenau k60 scouts

atlthrux · 01-20-2013, 08:02 PM

I finally got around to applying some of the good stuff from our tech day. Let's do it (at least the beer part:-) again before it gets too cold.

Quote:

Originally Posted by baldwithglasses

....Next tech day's at my place. Holla!

blaine.hale · 01-22-2013, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atlthrux

I finally got around to applying some of the good stuff from our tech day. Let's do it (at least the beer part:-) again before it gets too cold.

Glad to hear!
I agree, we should do another one soon.

baldwithglasses · 01-24-2013, 11:50 AM

All right, my Airhead chunkulators -

I'm getting a new front end for my R65 from Brad, and maybe even a front wheel. I have a set of heads to install, so let's do this.

What are youse guys up to on Saturday, February 2nd?

Fearless · 01-24-2013, 12:48 PM

Aww MAN..... I missed the last one 'cause I was out of town, and slated to do a SS1K on the 2nd...

I could do the 9th or the 16, or even this coming saturday.....

11-18-2012, 02:53 PM	#46
garyinalt Adventurer Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Woodstock, GA Oddometer: 38	oops! Len,that should be clockwise, not counter clockwise. Sorry. Enjoyed the pizza! __________________ 78 R100/7 92 K75 93 R100R 95 MZ Skorpion

11-18-2012, 03:55 PM	#47
baldwithglasses Godspeed, Robert Joined: Jul 2007 Location: East Atlanta Village, Atlanta, Georgia Oddometer: 789	Learn one, teach one... and I still owe a bunch. Let me 'splain sumpthin: I have benefitted so much from other people showing me and teaching me stuff. I got a chance to show some new guys how to do a simple valve check. It's a simple operation, and as we all know no other adjustment/check makes such a difference. I goofed when I told y'all the motor turns counterclockwise; please note that it turns clockwise. Also, I should have told you that one checks your valves on a COLD engine. Anyway, thanks for watching on and for your enthusiasm and for your great questions. Jenna, Blain, Brad, Fred, Omar, Dan, Rick... I learn so much from you. I'm glad I had the chance to give back just a little bit. Next tech day's at my place. Holla! __________________ My Big Trip Ghetto-Tek(tm) ammo box panniers

11-18-2012, 04:21 PM	#50
baldwithglasses Godspeed, Robert Joined: Jul 2007 Location: East Atlanta Village, Atlanta, Georgia Oddometer: 789	I'll PM you my contact info. Also, here's a linky to some more information about that process. __________________ My Big Trip Ghetto-Tek(tm) ammo box panniers

11-18-2012, 05:04 PM	#51
bgoodsoil Dare to be Stupid Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA, USA Oddometer: 3,787	I've spent most of my waking hours since that tech day looking at pictures of, and reading about, Buell M2 Cyclones. Thanks for letting me ride it. __________________ '85 BMW r80G/S--Another G/S on the road--Central America on a Shoestring--Nova Scotia on a Shoestring Proud SmugMug User Support ADV: Don't give those cheap bums your discount code

11-18-2012, 06:05 PM	#52
Bill Harris Confirmed Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2008 Location: backwoods Alabama Oddometer: 3,881	Neato. A Tech Session is like an Airhead Communion. Howsabout some names with the faces? --Bill __________________ '73 R60/5 Toaster

11-18-2012, 04:17 PM	#49
00_Green Adventurer Joined: Jul 2011 Location: Atlanta & Memphis Oddometer: 55	Len, I'm in for the night and am about to apply what I learned by checking the valves and points on the 100s. Hopefully tomorrow I can check the timing then play with the carbs and eliminate the off idle stumble.

11-19-2012, 01:24 PM	#55
ML WYDELL NED Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Looking for fuel Oddometer: 315	What tire is on that R90/6 ?

11-19-2012, 01:32 PM	#56
blaine.hale ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga Oddometer: 2,294	Heidenau k60 scouts __________________ 1974 BMW R90 /6 1968 Bultaco Matador MK3 1973 BMW R75 /5 Toaster LWB 1969 Bultaco Bandido MK2 2013 Husqvarna Terra TR650

01-24-2013, 11:50 AM	#59
baldwithglasses Godspeed, Robert Joined: Jul 2007 Location: East Atlanta Village, Atlanta, Georgia Oddometer: 789	All right, my Airhead chunkulators - I'm getting a new front end for my R65 from Brad, and maybe even a front wheel. I have a set of heads to install, so let's do this. What are youse guys up to on Saturday, February 2nd? __________________ My Big Trip Ghetto-Tek(tm) ammo box panniers

01-24-2013, 12:48 PM	#60
Fearless Brutally Honest Joined: Oct 2010 Location: 'round Atlanta Oddometer: 368	Aww MAN..... I missed the last one 'cause I was out of town, and slated to do a SS1K on the 2nd... I could do the 9th or the 16, or even this coming saturday..... __________________ FEARLESS "I got a motorcycle for my wife..... Best darn trade I've ever made." Darksider 628 IBA 8028

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