PastaPilot 17 Posted April 9, 2014 Official Press Release Moto maintenance day at my house. Saturday April 12th. 10AM until the beer runs out then we'll go to The West End. I just got a large shipment from RMATVMC and need to get the fancy bits installed. I've got a grille and can cook and have most of the tools needed to do most maintenance on some bikes. If I don't have it, there's an Ace Hardware really close. O'reilly autoparts and Kon-Tiki Motorcycles is about a mile away. Taking suggestions for lunch. Albertsons, Los 2 Pedro's and Oscar's Mexican Food is just down Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tntmo 896 Posted April 9, 2014 Anyone savvy on setting sag and adjusting suspension? I'm fairly capable with a wrench, but am suspension stupid. Wouldn't mind having a hand trying to set up my Husky. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KTMrad 512 Posted April 9, 2014 If u have it....I will come. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PastaPilot 17 Posted April 9, 2014 Setting sag, yes. Setting clickers, well that real easy. Just turn and count clicks. Anyone savvy on setting sag and adjusting suspension? I'm fairly capable with a wrench, but am suspension stupid. Wouldn't mind having a hand trying to set up my Husky. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ben 0 Posted April 9, 2014 Oh yea!!! Glad your back! I'm in. I wanted to play with some maps since I just put street tires on the bike. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PastaPilot 17 Posted April 9, 2014 Ben, Yeah we could do too. Just bring 2 AA batteries and we can load maps until they die. The tuner does use batteries at an alarming rate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robertaccio 407 Posted April 9, 2014 Y'all have fun tuning. Im back to the old school carburator again, after early 2011-early 2014 on FI bikes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
downs 1 Posted April 9, 2014 I will be in Washington state this week but if I was here I'd be down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHunter 15 Posted April 10, 2014 I'll probably ride over and nod like I know what's going on. Is J gonna be there? Might go 2 up if so. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CL300CAPT 0 Posted April 10, 2014 What time? Might stop by after my dual cross country. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PastaPilot 17 Posted April 10, 2014 OK there seems to be enough interest to make it an official "sit-in-my-garage-and-watch-other-people-skin-their-knuckles" day. Tom, bring the Husqy and your regular riding gear and we'll set the sag to your specs. Y'all have fun tuning. Im back to the old school carburator again, after early 2011-early 2014 on FI bikes. Old school carb just means constant tuning. If you ever ride with me in the mountains you'll be tuning in the morning, again in the afternoon, up in the peaks and again on the way down. I just start up and it's tuned. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SICVIC 0 Posted April 10, 2014 Riding with you in the Mountains means you will be riding on a trail that is way to narrow on the edge of a cliff that is way to high. The result it that you will not give a damn how the bike runs and long as it gets you off that ledge......The only "main" you will be reaching for is the Main Parachute if things go bad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PastaPilot 17 Posted April 10, 2014 That sounds about right. Can't wait for the next ride. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KTMrad 512 Posted April 10, 2014 Comments on constant tuning of a carb ? I never had to constantly tune and adjust my carbs on my old DR350 or my KTM640 even when riding in mountains and lower elevations. Constant velocity carb. And I'll see you guys at Jons house. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PastaPilot 17 Posted April 10, 2014 Comments on constant tuning of a carb ? I never had to constantly tune and adjust my carbs on my old DR350 or my KTM640 even when riding in mountains and lower elevations. Constant velocity carb. Rob's on a 2 stroke. They're far more finicky about jetting. WIth temperature and elevation changes spreading 40 degrees and 5000' it's a constant battle. Every time I ride with someone on a two stroke they're always adjusting needle clips or turning screws. 4 stroke riders generally turn the external fuel screw. I just drink my water and eat trail mix. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hodnettjj 0 Posted April 10, 2014 I plan to stop by... I have no scheduled maintenance to perform... I can eat... and help... and patch up any sucking chest wounds... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PastaPilot 17 Posted April 10, 2014 Oh yeah food. Hmmm, can we go potluck? There's an Albertsons just down the road. I'll grab an assortment of something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goofy Footer 539 Posted April 11, 2014 I'll be in Ventura on Saturday but am up for another time. Is that pic you posted from one of your rides? Looks awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PastaPilot 17 Posted April 12, 2014 I'm out in the garage now. I just noticed my oil jug is full. Is anybody planning an oil change? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tntmo 896 Posted April 12, 2014 I'm sorry, forgot I have to go to Santa Ysabel to help the Boy Scouts pick up Dudley's bread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hodnettjj 0 Posted April 12, 2014 I'm going to be out... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHunter 15 Posted April 12, 2014 Stopped by on the RK with Mrs Trophy. Nice of Jon to open his house up but so far no takers. Then we took his advice and went to http://www.brocktonvilla.com/about/ for lunch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PastaPilot 17 Posted April 12, 2014 Ken, thanks for stopping in. Good to see you and the missus. For the rest of you, I'm glad I only spent $60 on food and drinks for you asshats to not show up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CL300CAPT 0 Posted April 12, 2014 Sorry I didn't make it by Jon..... I feel your pain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
