[Big Kahuna]

thanks, Hoss!!!

 

[Donut]

There's also a way to do it without dropping the front wheel off. lay bars back across tank, take center nut off and loosen upper pinch bolts and slide whole assembly off. less taking apart but definitly a 2 man job. Also i used WD-40 to flush mine. Want to make sure what you use isn't going to harm the seals. And i'm more than willing to help anyone also. Have helped or done 3 bikes this winter, it isnt a bad job.

Hoss - that is the way I am planning on doing mine- I will hang the whole assembly upside down with wheel and fender still in-tacked upside down under a step ladder withe the tubes in a drain pan.
When I change my oil in my car I don't take the engine apart -- if the seals are not leaking I'm not going to touch them. If I don't get every drop out - oh well.
Donut/Dougatriot:

 

[thundrhd]

You don't to take any assembly apart to just change the fluid, only if the seals need replaced. Other than the front wheel, the rest can stay intact.

 

[Donut]

You don't to take any assembly apart to just change the fluid, only if the seals need replaced. Other than the front wheel, the rest can stay intact.

YEP! I agree.

atriot:

 

[hoss37]

I understand what you're saying. This is just another way, not better just different. The only benefits that i know of this way are not taking the front wheel off and not having to re-align the heigth of the forks. Like i said not better just another option.

 

[spats33]

Not sure if I need to RSVP, but I'm down and stoked for this. Is anyone running together from Chicago to this?

 

[thundrhd]

I understand what you're saying. This is just another way, not better just different. The only benefits that i know of this way are not taking the front wheel off and not having to re-align the heigth of the forks. Like i said not better just another option.

All good hoss, always different ways to accomplish the same thing.

 

[Donut]

Not sure if I need to RSVP, but I'm down and stoked for this. Is anyone running together from Chicago to this?

I'm sure someone will be coming in from that way. vjp5 should be becoming.

Donut/Dougatriot:

 

[Gonzo1970]

Not positive about the route yet, but coming from the direction of St. Louis, there should be a few of us heading north on 57, east on 80 to 94 to Rt. 20.

Although, depending on the time, we may avoid chicago entirely.. But it shouldnt end up that way. If I leave in the morning on Friday, I dont see why we couldnt get there before rush hour traffic.

-Gonz

 

[Bassdude404]

I guess I should really go back through this thread and see who all is coming this year...:hmm2:

 

[Mondorah]

I guess I should really go back through this thread and see who all is coming this year...:hmm2:

Yup. Not a bad idea. :cheers:
Need to know how many BLUE coolers ya need, and how many Special Straws to get.


:bleh:

 

[doug48317]

Would someone help me change fork oil on Tech day?

There will be enough people on hand why not just remove the caps and flip the bike upside down, quick and simple way to drain it right out... :stirpot:

If Im not neck deep in carbs, I wouldn't mind learning about the forks.

-Gonz

I heard they were going to build you a private stall and get you some blinders so you can be locked away with no distractions while doing carbs :bleh:
(and to keep you away from the blue cooler)

 

[thundrhd]

Yup. Not a bad idea. :cheers:
Need to know how many BLUE coolers ya need, and how many Special Straws to get.


:bleh:

ROFLMAO!!!!!:icon_mrha

 

[vjp5]

Not sure if I need to RSVP, but I'm down and stoked for this. Is anyone running together from Chicago to this?

Spats,

I'll shoot you a PM when it gets closer. You are more than welcome to join the NE Illinois contingent :mosh:. We'll be leaving sometime early Saturday morning. So far, the potential group is:

me
Mdolph
PoisonWhiskey
Rarebreed
rs42sport
Kahos Angel (pending the route he takes and timing)

And I think there's one more :hmm2:. I'll have to run through the thread to make sure I contact everyone.

Might have to leave a little earlier to make sure we can find a place to park. Looks like we are going to blow away last year's attendance :cheers:

That gives me an idea :idea:- Hey Bill.....can I reserve my spot ahead of time

Vince

 

[Bassdude404]

OK, here's the guest list at this point, in the order you guys posted in this thread...If I missed anyone, or if you can't make it, let me know so I can edit the list..I'll also post this in the first post so it's easier to find...

One_Fair_Shot
Flying Dutchman
Sepiroth
Tony love his VTX
Mondorah
Big Kahuna
Fuman
thundrhd
kahos_angel
mdolph
vjp5
Eagle One
Gonzo1970
TigerX/Tiger Lilly
rs42sport
Kart-Racer10
tomkat100
Donut
Vinish
dan 1523
poisonwhiskey
Cactus Badger
hoss37
Thunderdan 2000
doug48317
Busa Pilot
spats33

Pretty good list so far, and still over a month off...

Also if you want to be added to the list, either post in this thread or Pm me...Now I won't be online during the week anymore with me starting a 2nd job Monday..But I'll be on here on the weekends to catch up with stuff I miss during the week...

 

[mdolph]

:icon_cry:

Don't worry Donut, you're still my man. :mosh: Hell, I wouldn't be doing it if you didn't suggest. By the way, loving the throttle lock!

Spats,

I'll shoot you a PM when it gets closer. You are more than welcome to join the NE Illinois contingent :mosh:. We'll be leaving sometime early Saturday morning. So far, the potential group is:

me
Mdolph
PoisonWhiskey
Rarebreed
rs42sport
Kahos Angel (pending the route he takes and timing)

And I think there's one more :hmm2:. I'll have to run through the thread to make sure I contact everyone.

Might have to leave a little earlier to make sure we can find a place to park. Looks like we are going to blow away last year's attendance :cheers:

That gives me an idea :idea:- Hey Bill.....can I reserve my spot ahead of time

Vince

Yeah - stable for 6 please.

 

[Bassdude404]

You guys have been here before, and know I have a big yard....And I'll have the Caddy parked in front of the house again, so it's really easy to find...

 

[Gonzo1970]

You guys have been here before, and know I have a big yard....And I'll have the Caddy parked in front of the house again, so it's really easy to find...

Really easy to find even if the caddy is parked in the driveway!!

You'll see all the bikes!

-Gonz

 

[Big Kahuna]

Really easy to find even if the caddy is parked in the driveway!!

You'll see all the bikes!

-Gonz

And probably hear them, too!! Not to mention all of the witty conversations and banter being tossed about...

 

[Mondorah]

And probably hear them, too!! Not to mention all of the witty conversations and banter being tossed about...

I can't wait to toss some banter! :icon_mrha