How to Clinics/Demos

[Luckystrike]

Discussion is under way to set up some clinics or demos on different motorcycle maintenance, repair, upgrade, customization topics. Below is a list I started, I would like to hear ideas from others, and then we'll do Poll on which ones to tackle first.

Suspension Tuning
Fluid/Coolant Change
Brake Pad Installation
Safety Wiring
Installing a new chain (w/o breaking the tools)
Winterizing
Fork Seal replacement
Chain Tension (You don't need to remove the wheel to properly adjust a chain)
Setting up a Trackbike, or streetbike to take to the track
Tire Machine Demo
Steel Brake Line Install
Auxiliary Power

Also, in most of these areas, I can help you if you arrange the time with me.

[jgreen]

Discussion is under way to set up some clinics or demos on different motorcycle maintenance, repair, upgrade, customization topics. Below is a list I started, I would like to hear ideas from others, and then we'll do Poll on which ones to tackle first.

Suspension Tuning
Fluid/Coolant Change
Brake Pad Installation
Safety Wiring
Installing a new chain (w/o breaking the tools)
Winterizing
Fork Seal replacement
Chain Tension (You don't need to remove the wheel to properly adjust a chain)
Setting up a Trackbike, or streetbike to take to the track
Tire Machine Demo
Steel Brake Line Install

Also, in most of these areas, I can help you if you arrange the time with me.

This is awesome. I would also like to see: Installing an aftermarket body kit, radar detector, Large rear sprocket for wheelies, Neon Lights, extended swingarm, and how to polish frames and wheels.

Thanks.

[Duner]

Fluid coolant change?:squid2:
No Sticker install?:laughing:


Rear set install
Clutch work
Brake adjustments
heated grips install

[flipf4ipilot]

This is awesome. I would also like to see: Installing an aftermarket body kit, radar detector, Large rear sprocket for wheelies, Neon Lights, extended swingarm, and how to polish frames and wheels.

Thanks.

You forgot the Whoolie Bar, crash cage and your favorite... Oreo cookie Holder

[Headlight]

Oh yeah can we get how to get home from the store with a case of beer seminar? Every time I try it I drop the case and that's alcohol abuse!

[flipf4ipilot]

Oh yeah can we get how to get home from the store with a case of beer seminar? Every time I try it I drop the case and that's alcohol abuse!

Drink it first :doublefinger: Name me as a benificiary on your life insurance too while you're at it:hi:

[Luckystrike]

Can we try and be serious for one moment people :mad:








:doublefinger:

[jgreen]

Can we try and be serious for one moment people :mad:








:doublefinger:

Dude, if anyone else had said that, I would have felt bad. Seriously though, I would be interested in all of the ones you listed.

Jon

[DocThee]

Auxiliary power...for a cell phone or heated gear or even a cigarette lighter.

Good post...I like this kind of stuff.

[Flip]

yea even i laughed that, that came from you. :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:

[Headlight]

Auxiliary power...for a cell phone or heated gear or even a cigarette lighter.

Good post...I like this kind of stuff.

That would be a good one! Although unless u want something custom you can just get a powerlet outlet. Speaking of which one of us needs to get over their HQ and set something up.

[don2070]

Speaking of radar detectors, need to get one mounted on the 1000RR...had one on my 600F4I...works out nice :D

[jgreen]

Speaking of radar detectors, need to get one mounted on the 1000RR...had one on my 600F4I...works out nice :D

From what I hear, you don't need it. :loser::laughing::squid2::doublefinger:

[Duner]

The trackbike setup idea sounds like a good first post.
It's all fresh on your minds. Mandatory mods, items, track inspection needs ect. and then maybe creature comfort stuff for trackside tailgating ect.

Then maybe a club member that specializes in touring can post one up on those needs,
Then a club member for bling mods........like crome swingarms, iridium double bubbles, detailing.....



:)

[Duner]

What Seminar Would You Like See Most?
Suspension Tuning - 33.33%

Fluid/Coolant Change - 0%

Brake Pad Installation - 0%

Setting up a Trackbike, or streetbike to take to the track - 0%

Installing a new chain (w/o breaking the tools) - 0%

Fork Seal replacement - 11.11%

Tire Machine Demo - 33.33%

Steel Brake Line Install - 0%

Chain Tension (You don't need to remove the wheel to properly adjust a chain) - 11.11%

Other - 11.11%



Fluid/Coolant Change - 0%
You guys had me worried for a minute there....:cool::thumb2:

[DemonRR]

QUOTE=jgreen;1656]From what I hear, you don't need it. :loser::laughing::squid2::doublefinger:[/QUOTE]


lmfao!!!! and where the fak is the :owned: smiley at????? :cussing:

[DemonRR]

id be real interested in the majority of them. especially how to change the chain w/o breaking the damn tool. :D

[Luckystrike]

You forgot the Whoolie Bar, crash cage and your favorite... Oreo cookie Holder

Doesn't that also require a cup holder for the milk? :huh:

[km2006]

Discussion is under way to set up some clinics or demos on different motorcycle maintenance, repair, upgrade, customization topics. Below is a list I started, I would like to hear ideas from others, and then we'll do Poll on which ones to tackle first.

Suspension Tuning
Fluid/Coolant Change
Brake Pad Installation
Safety Wiring
Installing a new chain (w/o breaking the tools)
Winterizing
Fork Seal replacement
Chain Tension (You don't need to remove the wheel to properly adjust a chain)
Setting up a Trackbike, or streetbike to take to the track
Tire Machine Demo
Steel Brake Line Install
Auxiliary Power

Also, in most of these areas, I can help you if you arrange the time with me.

It would make sense to learn suspension setup. Bad suspension is a cause of most peoples problems on the street and track.

Chain adjustment - can't be to tight or to loose....

Fluids and winterizing are big too!


I would say to consider safety control before worrying about radar detectors and lights and shi#t

[L7 Motorsports]

If you need instructors I am willing to help. Or you can just have me do all that stuff

[ilikebikes]

Discussion is under way to set up some clinics or demos on different motorcycle maintenance, repair, upgrade, customization topics. Below is a list I started, I would like to hear ideas from others, and then we'll do Poll on which ones to tackle first.

Suspension Tuning
Fluid/Coolant Change
Brake Pad Installation
Safety Wiring
Installing a new chain (w/o breaking the tools)
Winterizing
Fork Seal replacement
Chain Tension (You don't need to remove the wheel to properly adjust a chain)
Setting up a Trackbike, or streetbike to take to the track
Tire Machine Demo
Steel Brake Line Install
Auxiliary Power

Also, in most of these areas, I can help you if you arrange the time with me.

How about riding techniques? Slow speed maneuvers like navigating through a parking lot? I know I can use more practice.

[Natedog]

For those who don't live close to lucky I also have a garage on the westside right by headlight and if you bring your bike over I'm more than happy to lend my time to teach or do any of the above.

[AlmightyS]

How about riding techniques? Slow speed maneuvers like navigating through a parking lot? I know I can use more practice.

take the MSF advanced course or go to a beginner track day

[Bufalojump]

take the MSF advanced course or go to a beginner track day

The Ride Like a Pro course offered by Alpha Training in Lansing is good for the slow speed stuff. The instructors are all Michigan State Police motorcycle officers.

Alpha Training can also provide the beginner MSF training. They have a 7 acre paved parking lot. Same deal as with the Community College, pass the course and you are road certified you just have to take the written test for your endorsement.

Anybody else coming out for the tire seminar?

[jgreen]

What is going on with these demos? Are we going to do one or what? :huh:

[Bufalojump]

What is going on with these demos? Are we going to do one or what? :huh:

Tire Seminar/Demo is this Saturday 11:00AM at Chuck's/Secretary's house.

I have volunteered my rims and tires for the demo.

See you there?

Regards,
Steve

[Flip]

I have been in some contact with scott from L7 and i am working on a good date to do a full sus[ension set up seminar and maybe a couple others at the the same time stay tuned

[jgreen]

Tire Seminar/Demo is this Saturday 11:00AM at Chuck's/Secretary's house.

I have volunteered my rims and tires for the demo.

See you there?

Regards,
Steve

Thats funny. I don't see it on the calendar. I faintly remember chuck asking if anyone would be interested in doing one, but then it kind of died out. When was it decided that Saturday was the day? I would have liked to attend this, but I will be out of town. Must be top secret. :sissy:

[flamingemu]

There's a couple of different threads about it in the garage section. I'm going to try and make it, but I want to confirm the time. Chuck says 10AM and Steve says 11AM - which is it? :huh:

[Luckystrike]

There's a couple of different threads about it in the garage section. I'm going to try and make it, but I want to confirm the time. Chuck says 10AM and Steve says 11AM - which is it? :huh:

I vote for 11 am :hi:

[Bufalojump]

I vote for 11 am :hi:

The earliest I can get there is 11:00AM. I have a previous engagement at 8:30AM.

But Chuck has some video to look at first. So if people get there early they can see the video and then witness the tire change.

I'm heading home to remove the wheels now.

Regards,
Steve

[xboxdynasty]

FYI RADAR DETECTORS DON'T WORK ON BIKES!!!

Mine came with a cobra wired up. The generator coils create an electrical field when you rev the engine. Sets it off every time. Took it off and got rid of it.

Even motorcycle specific ones seem to have this problem.

Ed

[Bufalojump]

The wheels are off.

The wheels and new skins are in the car.

See you all Saturday.

I'm going to call Chuck today.

Regards,
Steve

[Headlight]

FYI RADAR DETECTORS DON'T WORK ON BIKES!!!

Mine came with a cobra wired up. The generator coils create an electrical field when you rev the engine. Sets it off every time. Took it off and got rid of it.

Even motorcycle specific ones seem to have this problem.

Ed

Think it might depend on the setup. Natedog's has saved us more than a couple times. Think he's got a motorcycle specific whistler.

[Prostreet1]

Discussion is under way to set up some clinics or demos on different motorcycle maintenance, repair, upgrade, customization topics. Below is a list I started, I would like to hear ideas from others, and then we'll do Poll on which ones to tackle first.

Suspension Tuning
Fluid/Coolant Change
Brake Pad Installation
Safety Wiring
Installing a new chain (w/o breaking the tools)
Winterizing
Fork Seal replacement
Chain Tension (You don't need to remove the wheel to properly adjust a chain)
Setting up a Trackbike, or streetbike to take to the track
Tire Machine Demo
Steel Brake Line Install
Auxiliary Power

Also, in most of these areas, I can help you if you arrange the time with me.

Hey Chris...I would like to set up some time for Suspension Tuning with you.

[Natedog]

Think it might depend on the setup. Natedog's has saved us more than a couple times. Think he's got a motorcycle specific whistler.

True that :deathmetal: just gotta install a capacitor to fix that problem and I have front and rear sensors, the youngsters always have lots to learn especially when they THINK they know it all...:gattling2:

[marc_padin]

True that :deathmetal: just gotta install a capacitor to fix that problem and I have front and rear sensors, the youngsters always have lots to learn especially when they THINK they know it all...:gattling2:

Spoken like a true :old:


Sorry dude... I had to do it!!! One of the few oportunities to use that icon!!!! :squid2:

[Natedog]

Spoken like a true :old:


Sorry dude... I had to do it!!! One of the few oportunities to use that icon!!!! :squid2:

Never too old to learn, and besides my wheelchair is way faster than yours. Come to think of it your not too far behind me there Marc..:badteeth:

[Lizzi]

I'll keep an eye on the upcoming posted clinics and demos.

I would have loved help with my first oil change! It went okay....
Something is a little off and I couldn't get the plastics to line up quite right but I forced it together because it is too nice out and I just wanted to ride.

Now that is done, learning to do the fluid/coolant change would be great!

Of course any other regular maintenance I should be doing,

I want my bike to be a hobby, not just something to ride so I am all for learning. I can manage with instructions from the internet, but I don't have the confidence it was done exactly right.

I am also still interested in doing beginners track day with my own bike so prepping it is of interest too.

[AlmightyS]

I'll keep an eye on the upcoming posted clinics and demos.

I would have loved help with my first oil change! It went okay....
Something is a little off and I couldn't get the plastics to line up quite right but I forced it together because it is too nice out and I just wanted to ride.

Now that is done, learning to do the fluid/coolant change would be great!

Of course any other regular maintenance I should be doing,

I want my bike to be a hobby, not just something to ride so I am all for learning. I can manage with instructions from the internet, but I don't have the confidence it was done exactly right.

I am also still interested in doing beginners track day with my own bike so prepping it is of interest too.

plus its always better to see it done in person once or twice. When you put your plastics on are you tightening bolt by bolt or just getting all a thread or two tight first? This seems to help on my busa but my problem is the fairing stay is tweaked.

[Luckystrike]

Hey Chris...I would like to set up some time for Suspension Tuning with you.

We are working on a clinic hopefully with L7 soon. To get you started, take a look here.

http://www.feelthetrack.com/tuning_guide.htm

Unfortunately, suspension is the one thing on the list I myself need help with :loser:

[Luckystrike]

plus its always better to see it done in person once or twice. When you put your plastics on are you tightening bolt by bolt or just getting all a thread or two tight first? This seems to help on my busa but my problem is the fairing stay is tweaked.

Hey, check your PM's (yes we have them here) :laughing:

[flamingemu]

Thanks for showing us the ropes with the tire changer again Chuck. I should actually be able to give it a shot on my own next time. Sorry I couldn't stick around for lunch, but I have a lot stuff to do today.

[Lizzi]

Almighty,

I only had problems with the one side. It was odd. I could only line up two of the three bolts. (on the side, not the underside which connects the two pieces together) The third was going to be off no matter what. So I went ahead and tightened down the two and used 125# of personal torque to get that third. Of course now there is improper tension on the plastic. Nothing too serious but it seems odd and I am sure it is just something simple. Again, a second set of eyes would have been assuring.

Maybe if I can make it to the next clinic (of interest) someone can take a quick look.

Thanks!

[Natedog]

I'll be setting up my suspension tonight and also doing 2 or 3 other bikes. If anyone wants to travel over to my house I'd be glad to help them do theirs as well. Sorry for the short notice, I'll be doing it again after I get out and ride mine a little then I can fine tune it. I'll be sure to let everyone know a little more in advance.

Lizzi not sure where you live but you can stop by my place anytime and we can fix it up right for ya.

[Lizzi]

Lizzi not sure where you live but you can stop by my place anytime and we can fix it up right for ya.

Thanks Nate! I am Flint actually. Someone stopped by today to take a look for me and everything is good and stable, only needed some more oil!~

[Natedog]

Yeah flint is far about a hour from me, glad someone helped ya out.. Better safe than sorry.

[Lizzi]

Yeah, you guys are all so cool and helpful!! :p

[AlmightyS]

Hey, check your PM's (yes we have them here) :laughing:

oh shit! lol, i wondered what that pop was being blocked!
I need to make a call on Monday and I shoudl post it up here and place the order before weeks end.