South Coaster Moto Tech Day – 9am-4pm

[Karl Wagner]

We are Gearing Up for the Tech Day to be held on February 23, 2018. This is intended to wrench along side your fellow South Coasters whether it be a minor maintenance item you can do yourself, or something you would like assistance on from someone who has done it before.
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Think about a project you would like to get done and add to this thread:
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1) Project Description
2) Do it yourself or need help?
3) Have all tools or need tools?
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A few ideas to get your ideas started:
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Tire Replacement
Engine Oil Replacement
Gear Oil Replacement
Final Drive Oil Replacement
Brake Fluid Replacement
Headlight, Tailight Bulb Replacement
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GS911 Operation
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Accessory installation, lights, highway pegs, crash bars, windscreen
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Other projects?
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We will do our best to match those that can help with those in need, but no guarantees. Will let you know either way.
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Remember, you need to bring all supplies you need and take home everything you brought by the end of the day.
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Thank you,

SCBMWRC BOD

Topic

[Karl Wagner]

Roll Call. Please indicate if you are attending the Tech Weekend, the project you would like to get done on your bike, and what assistance you may neeed, if any. Even if you are just coming to help, please RSVP.

Thank you,

Karl

[Brandon Wilson]

Hi Karl,

I plan on being there to support the event but don’t plan on doing any wrenching on my bike. I still need to erode 3k miles 🙂

[Larry Troffer]

I plan to attend. I’m caught up on my own bikes. Will be glad to offer assistance. Free – and worth every penny. I’ll bring some tools needed for airheads and R / GS 1200.

[Karl Wagner]

Thanks Brandon and Larry…. now we need some projects…… or we could just hang around, have coffee and snacks…. we neeed Ralf to help Dale with an electrical problem again…. 🙂
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I will have something for sure to do, there is too much resource present to pass by!

[Brandon Wilson]

GS911 training for me would be a great topic. Since I have one now and learning more tricks form those who have had theirs a bit longer would be awesome.

[Chris Roady]

I know Eastly and I just did his 12k service on his RT, but he needs his R75 forks serviced and has an electrical gremlin in the headlight … just not sure if he is working this day or planning on attending?

I “should be” finished replacing main rear crank and trans shaft seals as well (as the oil pump o-rings) in both of my Airheads today, so I am good on personal projects (I hope) … although …. I am close to needing a front tire on my RT and I’ll bet there is an easier tire changer than my Harbor Freight one there … hmmmm

Answering the roll call with a plan to attend, projects unknown at this time.

[Karl Wagner]

Thanks for the projects so far;
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GS911 overview, specific questions; Brandon – Support; Chris/Larry?
Tire Change; Karl, Chris (potential) – Support; Paul’s equipment/Larry/Chris
R75 Walk through, interested in the pro’s opinion on projects and condition, Clutch cable, brakes/rotors, valve adjustment, ???
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I will be bringing a box of R75 parts if anyone wants to sift through them and tell me if they are worth anything and worth keeping.
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Any other projects?

[Larry Troffer]

I can bring some tire change and wheel balance equipment to supplement whatever Paul has. If you need a tire, remember to bring some wheel weights. Assuming my steel trap memory doesn’t rust over by then, I’ll bring a multimeter to chase airhead electrical issues.

[Tony]

I planned to be there, no project just wanted to learn about GS911 I will bring my own Duonix to compare.
Tony

[Bill Allen]

Larry T will have plenty of wheel weights by the time the event rolls around.

[Karl Wagner]

Ready to wrench with you South Coaster members? The Tech Day is this coming Saturday at Paul and Gail Nelsons. See the Calendar event for time and location. Will put the address here also:
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2721 via Bandita
San Clemente, CA 92672
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Please do not show up before 9am start time.
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Confirmed projects:

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1) GS911 diagnotic basics (multiple people, but please bring issues/questions) – Larry, Chris and whomever. Informal sharing of the the basic uses of this diagnostic tool. Please bring your unit if you would like to use it on your bike.
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2) Tire change and balance F800GSA Karl – Paul, Larry
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3) Airhead Valve Adjustment tutorial, need an airhead volunteer – Larry, Paul, Bill
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Other projects welcome and encouraged, please come prepared.

[Karl Wagner]

Looks like we have a lot of interest in GS911 use, should be helpful. Bring your unit if you want any help on your bike. Chris, Larry and I will have our units but only hooked up to our bikes. No one is an expert on these units, but can share what we know.

I pick up my Heidenau rear tire for my F900GSA, to change on Larry’s or Paul’s changer, or by hand if needed!

I believe Bill Allen has an airhead work project, valves I believe.

Some electrical trouble shooting was talked about, but not sure what the project was.

Bring the rags and supplies you need to keep Paul’s work area clean!

Should be a good day, bring more projects if you think of them!

[Bill Allen]

I plan to sync carbs, but I probably need to adjust valves first. That means I’ll “Pull a SouthCoaster” by drinking coffee and eating donuts while I let the engine cool.

I’ll bring wheel weights for those who need them.

[Bill Allen]

I have yet to find the port for my GS911

[Karl Wagner]

It’s right behind the Canbus controller Bill…. 🙂

[Jacob Furgatch]

I would like to bring my R90S and see if we can get the carbs adjusted better and synched. It runs great what it is warmed up and at speed but them wants to die as soon as I slow down to stop.

[Jacob Furgatch]

I am going to start the morning at the South County Cars and Coffee which is just around the corner from the Nelson’s at the outlet mall. Check out the website if you are interested.

https://www.southoccarsandcoffee.com

[Karl Wagner]

would like to Jacob, but that starts at 9am and I need to be setting up. Good idea, enjoy the toys!

[Chris Roady]

Sorry to bail at last minute, but I received a call last night from a potential buyer or my 60/5 rolling in from Sacramento today. Have fun, sorry to miss the Tech Day.

[Bill Allen]

Great tech day today.

Good job, Karl! Thanks for taking care of us.

Thanks also to Paul Nelson for hosting. Brought back some good memories.

[Richard Catarineau]

I was tempted to go but decided to do Lisa’s steering head bearings in my garage instead, just in case something unexpected went wrong. How did the GS-911 work go? I hear Dave Eastly has an old model (like mine) that’s looking for a good home.

Dave’s email is [email protected]

[Karl Wagner]

The day was good Rick, but the GS-911 work was negligible due to time and subject matter experts being limited. May be a good post meeting topic with the level of interest. Just need a leader/presenter(s).

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