Wrenchfest Roll Call, Sunday 8/18

[Burst]

Who will be attending? Please post a confirmation here. Since we are all meeting at the Shell station I would hate to leave thinking everyone was there and end up leaving someone behind.

Also, if you should show up late, call my cell (909-764-4843) for directions from the Shell station....

The Wrenchfest will be held at Gregg's house, located in Murrieta.

Directions:

Meet Gregg at the Shell station in Murrieta @ 9:00 am.
Take the 15 towards Temecula/Murrieta
Exit at California Oaks Rd.
Go east. Shortly after you turn east on Cal Oaks, on the left, there is a Shell station (next to Burger King)
We will meet at the Shell.
http://www.socalsvriders.com/maps/murrieta.jpg

[bwarbiany]

I'll be there...

I'll also post another msg for those meeting and riding over the Ortega...

Brad

[Kurt'sSV]

I'll be there with bells on!

[dillweed]

I will be able to come. But I have the following questions:

1) How conceivable is it that I'd be able to do my springs & fork oil? Would there be enough time for everyone to share the necessary equipment, or does it look like there's too many people as it is? I have a torque wrench but little else.

2) Since I already have adjustable preload, do I really need to modify/cut the spacers to match with the new springs?

3) What about doing fork seals at the same time, do you think that's necessary with 4,800 miles (mostly highway)? Does it add any time to the springs/fork job?

[ward]

I'd like to get my fork oil swapped out, I'm a heavy guy so I might even ask if there's a 25 wt fork oil?? also how much fork oil should I buy????

thanks!

[bwarbiany]

Ward,
You're not that heavy... You'll be fine with 20wt...

Me, OTOH... :D

Brad

[Burst]

We SHOULD have enough time for everyone to get their work done.

Dillweed, you should have received new spacers with the springs. And yes, they do need to be cut. Do you need new fork seals? I don't know, all I do know is that I am at 14,500 miles and the seals are just fine. I would leave them alone.

Ward, I forget what the actual size of the bottle was, but I got two bottles of oil, they were smaller than a quart. I think they were actaully intended to be just enough for one fork tube. When I was done with the swap there was literally less than a half ounce of oil left in each container.
Anyone know exactly how much oil is needed for the forks?

[airman9]

I would really like to go and change my fork oil.. Is anyone leaving from the San Diego area and want to ride up there together. I live in East County if that helps with a meeting place.

Matthew

[dillweed]

Originally posted by Burst

Dillweed, you should have received new spacers with the springs. And yes, they do need to be cut.
Is that the kind of job we can do? Or is there some kind of special tool we need (like a miter box) in order to make the cut exactly straight? I haven't seen them yet so I don't know what they look like.

[ersigh]

I'll be there ...

The only things I wanna do is sync my carbs and change my coolant out (assuming i've got $ to get coolant).

I was thinking about swapping out my brake fluid as well ... not sure how much of a deal that is tho'... and am gonna do some adjusting w/my clutch cable down below to see if I can get the clutch to disengage totally.

I'll probably tighten my chain before then ... I'll try and remember to bring tools so that I can sit in a corner by myself and be selfish ... ;)

[Burst]

now now kids, there will be no selfish behavior at my house. Everyone must play nice. Otherwise there will be some time-outs to be handed down..... :geek:

Dillweed, no problem. I've got a hacksaw and a bench sander with a square. That is all we need.

Oh yea, WHO HAS A SYNC TOOL WE CAN USE??????

[Stinky]

Originally posted by Burst

Anyone know exactly how much oil is needed for the forks?

When I did mine, I just used one quart for both fork tubes. I even overflowed one, and still had some leftover. Plus the oil I sucked out to set the level to 5in from the top.

[dillweed]

Cool, then I'm game. I guess I should jsut get the springs and pass on the Gold Valve emulators for now, since they require some special drilling work.....has anybody done that themsleves?

[Setter32]

But not until later in the morning ....... or afternoon.

I'm gonna hang at the Ortega for a while........ probably till 11 or noon......... unless there are just too many cops. I'll call before I head over. "Vipman" will be coming with me, so he tells me.

Might come earlier............ depends on Vipmans' schedule.

:D

[ersigh]

Originally posted by Burst
now now kids, there will be no selfish behavior at my house. Everyone must play nice. Otherwise there will be sometime outs to be handed down..... :geek:


(sniffles)

I'm going to be using someone else's tools, so I really don't want them to get lost, or mixed up w/someone elses which is why I'd be trying to keep them to myself. (i'll probably mark them with tape, JUST IN CASE someone needs one and i'm not using it)

I'm going to bring some brake fluid that Aaron bought, I told him I'd just pay him back for it. He said he paid $10 for it ... Kurt and I both are going to change our brake fluid, so if anyone else is interested in doing this, there should be enough. Once it's opened, it's got to be used.

[ersigh]

Someone should bring some work rag type things too ... and I'll try to remember to bring my table cloth thing I use for when I do oil changes and what not.

[linp]

Originally posted by airman9
Is anyone leaving from the San Diego area and want to ride up there together.

How about we meet at the I-15 Miramar Road exit, Arco gas station 8AM?

[ward]

I have a hand powered vaccum pump that can be used to bleed brakes so if there isn't one at Greg's house I'll bring mine,

ward

[airman9]

Linp, That sounds great.. Is there a bike shop near Greg or should I already have my fork oil in hand??..

Look forward to my first meet up with people since joining..

[linp]

Originally posted by airman9
Is there a bike shop near Greg or should I already have my fork oil in hand

Everyone should come prepared with all the parts they need (ie, oil, filters, springs, cables, jets, etc). Bring some tools as well, especially if it's uncommon (ie, filter removal cap, extensions, torque wrench, carb sync stick, dremmel, etc).

BTW, it's a good idea to shim your needles and/or rejet even if you don't have an aftermarket pipe.

[Burst]

If someone could bring a fairly complete metric socket set that'd be great. I have a torque wrench so that is not a big deal. I also have the Suzuki oil filter wrench if anyone is going to be doing an oil change. I have some metric sockets but my set is rather sparse.....

[ersigh]

I'll be bringing a decent set. I'll mark em' then I don't have to worry.

There is a place nearby that I can get coolant, right? (wait that's a stupid question, i know there is)

Mark might join me on the way over. He broke a rib recently and is not sure if he can do the ride, but he wants to ... maybe I'll talk him into bringing his truck if he can't ride. Will make bringing tools and what not much easier.

[Burst]

How'd Mark break a rib? Did he drop his bike?

[ersigh]

Nope.

Hockey game ...

hehe.

[dillweed]

I'm really looking froward to this. I'll be bringing a nice torque wrench, a jack in case anyone needs it, and some extra sockets & shit like that. Let me know if some beer would come in handy too

[Burst]

damn dillweed, are you truckin your bike up to my place? Don't worry about the jack... I have one and some jackstands. My neighbor also has another jack in case we need more than one.

[airman9]

Originally posted by linp


Everyone should come prepared with all the parts they need (ie, oil, filters, springs, cables, jets, etc).

Sounds good.. Will see you Sunday morning Linp and finally get to start on the long road of modding the bike.

[madmakr]

Paul, airman, I am in El Cajon. I will meet you also.

[linp]

I'll bring some disposable gloves too.

[shearer216]

paul, airman, and madmakr, ill meet up w/ you all also. ill bring some shop rags.

[Burst]

OK So here is the list of peeps I assume are going to be there.
If I left you out please let me know.

Brad
Kurt
Dillweed
Ward
Airman
Leigh
Rod
Paul
Damon
Shearer

Stinky? Are you planning on coming? you posted in this thread but did not say if you'd be joining us.

[Setter32]

left out "Vipman".....

He'll be coming over with me.

:D

[Stinky]

Originally posted by Burst
Stinky? Are you planning on coming? you posted in this thread but did not say if you'd be joining us.

Yeah, sorry can't make it. It's pretty far and I got work the next morning so I'm just gonna chill that day.

[Burst]

blah blah work blah blah....... It is only an hour from SD. 15 minutes further than the exit for Palomar. Thats fine though, we didn't want you there anyway. :D :eek: hehehe kidding

Well maybe next time.

[Kurt'sSV]

Gregg, who on that list of people who are coming is chixs?

[Burst]

You did see Leighs name on that list right?
Aside from her there are no other females on that list. There may be a few stopping by later in the day. But that all depends on what time they finish their *No Pee Pee Ride*, meaning, a bunch of chics are going riding without the guys this weekend....

[Kurt'sSV]

Well I know Leigh's coming. I'm riding down with her, but she doesn't count. There will be chixs in bikinis like what was discussed last week, right?:D

[Burst]

Kurt, I thought you volunteered to wear the bikini?

(please don't do this, this is not acceptable behavior at Gregg's house)

[ersigh]

Originally posted by Kurt'sSV
Well I know Leigh's coming. I'm riding down with her, but she doesn't count. There will be chixs in bikinis like what was discussed last week, right?:D

LOL

I don't count.

don't ask me why, but i've always found guys saying that to be flattering ... (it's the "she's one of the guys" type comments) ...

[ersigh]

Originally posted by Burst
Kurt, I thought you volunteered to wear the bikini?

(please don't do this, this is not acceptable behavior at Gregg's house)

HAY!!

THE GIRL(s) HAVE NO SAY????

dammit.

(sulk)

I might like to see Kurt in a bikini ...

heh.

:evil:

[Burst]

you may want to see him in a bikini, that is all fine and dandy, but not at my house DAMMIT!!!!!!!!!!!! Do it at your own place.
There will be no men in bikinis speedos or any other tight fitting lycra/spandex nut hugging attire.... That is Rule #1

Rules subject to change at any time, See your nearest participating retailer for complete list of rules and regulations. All content copyright of the Association Against Men Wearing Speedos Corporation. Some restrictions may apply

:D :eek:

[Kurt'sSV]

But I'll shave!

[Burst]

AAHHHHHHHH!!!!!! Bad image to be putting out there Kurt. Damn you. You had to do that didn't you. You should delete you last post right now!

:eek: :sad: :eek: :sad: :eek: :sad: :eek: :sad: :eek: :sad: :eek:

[Setter32]

Now I'm starting to wonder about Kurt.........

...............wearing bikinis..........

...............shaving....................

..............gay Sulu.................

:confused:





:D

[Kurt'sSV]

If I show up in chaps and a mustache, you'll have your answer.;)

[ersigh]

Originally posted by Burst
AAHHHHHHHH!!!!!! Bad image to be putting out there Kurt. Damn you. You had to do that didn't you. You should delete you last post right now!

:eek: :sad: :eek: :sad: :eek: :sad: :eek: :sad: :eek: :sad: :eek:


LOL!!

How about Kurt in standard swimming trunks? Not too long, not too short?? Shirtless ...

That sounds better than a bikini!!!

(i'm so hella cracking up at all those faces you made gregg, hahahaha lol)

:grin:

[Burst]

Yes everyone is welcome to bring some swim trunks and make use of the pool. THere are bound to be a few of us at any given point that are already done with their bike or are waiting for someone else to finish up. The pool will be a welcome break from the heat hear in Murrieta.........

Kurt, if you come out(pun intended) in a speedo OR a bikini I will personally duct tape you to the street light post outside. :D

[DanMan]

Ok... I'm all the way in downtown, but I need to learn bike wrenchin' somehow, so I'd like to come. Any room for a :squid: ??

Also, who in the LA area is headed down. Hopefully I can tag along with you guys.

Thanks,

[ersigh]

Originally posted by Burst

Kurt, if you come out(pun intended) in a speedo OR a bikini I will personally duct tape you to the street light post outside. :D

Kurt ... please wear a speedo and/or a bikini so that I can see Gregg personally duct tape you to the street light post outside ... (i promise to release you as soon as i have finished taking pictures).

:D

[ersigh]

Originally posted by DanMan
Ok... I'm all the way in downtown, but I need to learn bike wrenchin' somehow, so I'd like to come. Any room for a :squid: ??

Also, who in the LA area is headed down. Hopefully I can tag along with you guys.

Thanks,

Which part of LA? Some of us are heading from Huntington Beach ... which depending on where you live is either out of your way, or isn't ...

[dillweed]

Hey everyone, hope the mod day went OK. Sat night I learned that my grandfather passed on. It was not totally unexpected, but I just wasn't up for doing anything on my bike. Maybe I can meet up with you guys some other time.

[vipman]

I would like to thank Gregg for being a gracious host and all the participant for helping with oil change, brake drain and etc... Hope to do this again soon. Sorry Setter no sistah's for you....... better luck next time. Looking forward to pictures from leigh.

[Setter32]

It was nice meeting you all................ and for some....... nice seeing you again........

Thanks Gregg.........

Ya ti ya ..... ti ya ..... ti ya ...... ti ya ......


Aussie,
I figured you're too young to be having any daughters ................ so I didn't bothered to ask. ;)

Next time I will remember to ask if you have any daughters that I can corrupt..............

:D

[bwarbiany]

Yep... Thanks Gregg... I wouldn't have been able to do the valve work without your help... Thankfully I don't have to come back next weekend for shims :)

Brad

PS - Anyone who's never rejetted, do so. Aussie's bike had the fuel screws *0* turns out... They should be about 2 1/2 turns... Not good, and Suzuki hasn't been good about setting them up right on any SV I've heard of.

[Burst]

Well, I already posted a thank you to everyone for coming out for the wrenchfest but Paul seems to have deleted it. lol :D

So here it is again.
Hope yesterday was helpful to everyone. Glad you all could make it. Be sure to post what you think of how you new mods compared to the stock bike....

Thanks again for coming and EVERYONE better come out for the *Gathering of the Masses*... (http://www.socalsvriders.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=383)

[Kurt'sSV]

Well here goes again.

Yesterday sure was a long day, but it was a lot of fun. Special thanks to Gregg for letting us tare apart his garage, and to Ward and Dan for making sure I didn't do anything stupid while I was working on my bike. Hope to see everyone and more at next months "gathering".

[ersigh]

A SECOND BIG THANKS TO GREGG FOR BEING THE SUPER HOST!!!

My brakes feel different ... and my bike is even cooler than it was before ...

heh heh

Yesterday was definately a long day, especially on 2 hours of sleep ...

[bwarbiany]

Leigh,
What's going on with your electrical problems... Still exhibiting the same symptoms? Did you reconnect the starter to test? This is something if you bitch at Suzuki, they gotta replace in warranty... If you have to, get the rep's number from the shop you're going to, and call him...

Brad

[ersigh]

I made an appt to have it looked at today but I flaked.

They are going to charge me $60 to diagnose it. They don't want to do the work on it because they probably won't be able to get the necessary parts for it before I leave for norcal. This was w/the place Aussie suggested ... I'm going to try OC Suzuki again tomorrow. I might just pay for the diagnosis, to at least know what's going on with it, so that I can get it fixed in norcal.

I haven't ridden it today. I've spent most of the day sleeping and being pissed off ... (stupid bike).

[linp]

Thanks Gregg for letting us use his garage, tools and everyone for their help!! We should do this again soon ;)

We had about 12 bikes: 4 did fork oil mod; 2 changed oil, lube cables, 1 rejet/shim, all before lunch :D

[madmakr]

Greg, whos better than you?

I had a great time. Thanks for the coffee. Your house is perfect for those types of gatherings. BIG garage, big driveway, cool neighbors, and no traffic. Looking forward to the Sept party!

Thanks again. You da man

[airman9]

Ya Greg,

Had a great time and learned a lot.. You are the man for letting us use your house and tools. I can't wait to the big party...

By the way, where are the pics!!!!! WE NEED PICS..:rolleyes:

Good turn out.. Good meeting all of you.

[shearer216]

thanks gregg! had good coffee anä great time sunday thanks for letting us take ower your garage.

[bwarbiany]

Oh yeah, Ward, sorry for having to leave you when you stopped for gas there... I was in a hurry...

As it stands, I got up to Glendora in about an hour, then got to the restaurant where my fiancee's birthday dinner was about 4 minutes late... Of course, she was even later :rolleyes: ;)

Brad

[ersigh]

Pix from the Wrenchfest (http://www.cartogra.com/home/viewownerdir.asp?owner_id=902742&owner=ersigh2)

I did not put titles to them yet, I discovered that is why I have problems w/upload on occasion ... so I'll have to go do each picture individually at some point. :|

[DanMan]

Leigh... I don't see the pics :sad: :confused:

[Kurt'sSV]

Yeah, they don't apear when you click on that link. Just pics from the 3rd and previous.

[ersigh]

Originally posted by Kurt'sSV
Yeah, they don't apear when you click on that link. Just pics from the 3rd and previous.


Sorry, my bad. I forgot to unprotect them.

[madmakr]

I posted my pictures from the event also. Mine are in the SV Gallery (http://www.socalsvriders.com/gallery/album19).

[airman9]

Those were great pics... We had a great time. :D

[ersigh]

Originally posted by madmakr
I posted my pictures from the event also. Mine are in the SV Gallery (http://www.socalsvriders.com/gallery/album19).
where's the pix of me CLIMBING THE LADDER???

[Burst]

Yeah damon I know you got at least one good but-shot of Leigh climbing up there to take pics..... You don't wanna share?

:D

[ersigh]

That bastard is being SELFISH!!!

:ass: :ass: :ass:

[Burst]

I know right......

keeping all the good ones to himself.

;)

[madmakr]

hahahah You guys crack me up. Yes leigh I do have at least one good shot of you on the ladder. They have been added to the gallery. Check em out. Leigh you look good in those pants!

I also have a mpeg of Leigh pickin her nose, two knuckel deep. But I dont know where to upload it. HA!

[ersigh]

Picking my nose??

You sure I wasn't playing w/my piercing?? (i only clean my nose out in the shower ... seriously)

I've been told that my butt looks really cute when I'm hanging cheek in a half off while hauling ass (haha punny) thru the canyons ... I don't believe it. [-(

:D

[ersigh]

Well after looking at those pictures ... and my really lame looking wedging ... I can't help but say that Kurt's roommate is no where near as close to volumptious as me !! (i've got hips!! woohoo!!)

:batlash:

:*

[madmakr]

You got a great ASS! (spoken in my Al Pachino voice) I think you look really cool on your bike. You've got Kurts roomate beat easy.

[linp]

Originally posted by madmakr
I also have a mpeg of Leigh pickin her nose, two knuckel deep. But I dont know where to upload it. HA!

Ooo.. you can add mpeg's and avi's in the Gallery as well :D

[ersigh]

Originally posted by madmakr
You got a great ASS! (spoken in my Al Pachino voice) I think you look really cool on your bike. You've got Kurts roomate beat easy.

LOL

have you seen his roommate??

you keep talking like that, i might just say hi to you at bike night!!

:love:

:geek:

[madmakr]

Did you notice that the picture of you adjusting your clutch and the close up of yer ASS, were the most viewed pictures in the album?!
HA!
Your ass rules baby!

[Golden_Eternity]

Originally posted by madmakr
Your ass rules baby!

As an impartial male judge, I'm gonna go along with mad on this one.

The judge has spoken.

[ersigh]

augh!!


:o

[Golden_Eternity]

LOL, I think ersigh gets the record for slowest response to a post.

[GMAN]

Originally posted by Golden_Eternity
LOL, I think ersigh gets the record for slowest response to a post.

Yep, that one's got my vote too. :D

[Burst]

damn near a full year to get around to the reply? I definitely think that is a record. :D

[Toad]

damn it guys!

I thought 2 months ahead was a bit much, but I was getting all ready to rip my bike apart. Sigh...

-- James

[ersigh]

it's not my fault i missed it!!

(tho now it has brought my butt back into the spotlight ... joy of all joys ... where's kurt to make fun??)

[GMAN]

Oooh, the butt pic...I remember that one. :D

[Guzzigirl2000]

she must like her ass or like having it talked about anyway :p

[GMAN]

Originally posted by Guzzigirl2000
she must like her ass or like having it talked about anyway :p

Ain't nothin' wrong wit dat. :D

[Tillers_Rule]

I'll be there to hang out and mooch free grub.

[ward]

Originally posted by Tillers_Rule
I'll be there to hang out and mooch free grub.
are you talking about her ass still,

cuz that's just not right

[Kurt'sSV]

Jeff, you know this was a wrench day we had last August, not something we're planning in the future.

[Tillers_Rule]

Originally posted by Kurt'sSV
Jeff, you know this was a wrench day we had last August, not something we're planning in the future.


No I didnt know that, good thing this topic is still alive though[-(

[madmakr]

Ward! You raffle hog!!!! LOL!

36x48 size posters are available of Leighs BUTT.

Framed in glass is extra.

[Kurt'sSV]

Originally posted by madmakr


36x48 size posters are available of Leighs BUTT.



That's gotta be . . . . . . . . . . Do you consider . . . . . . . . doh, it's just too easy.

[ward]

Originally posted by Kurt'sSV
That's gotta be . . . . . . . . . . Do you consider . . . . . . . . doh, it's just too easy.

yeah, I was thinkin that too,

was too nice to say anything about it, that's gotta be a first

[ersigh]

Originally posted by ward
are you talking about her ass still,

cuz that's just not right

LOL

Originally Posted by the Guzzigrrrrl
she must like her ass or like having it talked about anyway

Yah ... I wish. This is more like a lack of forethought ...

:rolleyes:

[ersigh]

Originally posted by madmakr
Ward! You raffle hog!!!! LOL!

36x48 size posters are available of Leighs BUTT.

Framed in glass is extra.

You know ... making my ass bigger is not going to help ... I think there is more than enough as it is ... making it HUGER than HUGE will just scare people away ...

How about wallet sizes?? :D

[Kurt'sSV]

Originally posted by ersigh

How about wallet sizes?? :D

*see my last post.

[ward]

Originally posted by Kurt'sSV
*see my last post.

yeah,
he said you have a big ass

[ersigh]

Originally posted by ward
yeah,
he said you have a big ass

You have to understand, I do not generally see Kurt's posts ... they sort of don't exist ... if they did, I'd have to constantly be controlling urges to say stuff I shouldn't say.

[Tillers_Rule]

I want in on it.

[ward]

Originally posted by Tillers_Rule
I want in on it.

are you talking about her ass too,
that's not right

[ersigh]

Originally posted by ward
are you talking about her ass too,
that's not right

I don't even know what he could be saying in regards to that unless he wants a poster or wallet sized snap shot ...?