Title: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: bblass on July 09, 2018, 09:07:56 AM
Post by: bblass on July 09, 2018, 09:07:56 AM
Is there a lack of domestic beer and conversations about oil weights and tire manufactures in your life?
Do you have fork seals that need replacing but don't want to tackle the job until there's a second set of hands available?
Is your bike making a strange ticking noise or do your dirt bike tires need to be swapped?
If you answered yes to any of these questions or didn't, Thursday Night Wrench Club is for you!
Every Thursday night we get together in someone's garage to drink beer and get greasy. Usually it's minor stuff like fork seal replacements, oil changes and valve adjustments but we've been known to go all the way up to a transmission rebuild over two weeks.
You don't have to have something to work on, just a fondness for wrenching. Post up if you're coming or have something to work on.
Usually we have it at my garage but always looking for new hosts. This week we'll finally be cranking the CB450 I got from @Chitza over a year ago but plenty of bandwidth for more.
Do you have fork seals that need replacing but don't want to tackle the job until there's a second set of hands available?
Is your bike making a strange ticking noise or do your dirt bike tires need to be swapped?
If you answered yes to any of these questions or didn't, Thursday Night Wrench Club is for you!
Every Thursday night we get together in someone's garage to drink beer and get greasy. Usually it's minor stuff like fork seal replacements, oil changes and valve adjustments but we've been known to go all the way up to a transmission rebuild over two weeks.
You don't have to have something to work on, just a fondness for wrenching. Post up if you're coming or have something to work on.
Usually we have it at my garage but always looking for new hosts. This week we'll finally be cranking the CB450 I got from @Chitza over a year ago but plenty of bandwidth for more.
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: bblass on July 09, 2018, 09:12:51 AM
Post by: bblass on July 09, 2018, 09:12:51 AM
Here's an example of past events
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: springer on July 09, 2018, 10:16:43 AM
Post by: springer on July 09, 2018, 10:16:43 AM
And where is this sweet and yummy club meeting at this week?
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: bblass on July 09, 2018, 10:20:10 AM
Post by: bblass on July 09, 2018, 10:20:10 AM
I'm hosting this week. PM you the address.
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: kylepeterson on July 09, 2018, 04:08:46 PM
Post by: kylepeterson on July 09, 2018, 04:08:46 PM
these are some of the best Hangouts possible, without strippers!
if you don't have maintenance issues, come help someone that does, and enjoy some fantastic company in the process!
if you don't have maintenance issues, come help someone that does, and enjoy some fantastic company in the process!
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: bblass on July 09, 2018, 08:23:53 PM
Post by: bblass on July 09, 2018, 08:23:53 PM
Quote from: kylepeterson on July 09, 2018, 04:08:46 PM
these are some of the best Hangouts possible, without strippers!
Wouldn't be a garage party without strippers!
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Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: Fencejumper09 on July 09, 2018, 09:04:10 PM
Post by: Fencejumper09 on July 09, 2018, 09:04:10 PM
I should be able to make it this week!!
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: Nice Goat on July 10, 2018, 05:19:41 PM
Post by: Nice Goat on July 10, 2018, 05:19:41 PM
Quote from: Fencejumper09 on July 09, 2018, 09:04:10 PM
I should be able to make it this week!!
Me too!
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: kylepeterson on July 10, 2018, 07:01:04 PM
Post by: kylepeterson on July 10, 2018, 07:01:04 PM
Quote from: bblass on July 09, 2018, 08:23:53 PM
Wouldn't be a garage party without strippers!
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woohoo!
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: LawnmowerRG on July 10, 2018, 09:21:45 PM
Post by: LawnmowerRG on July 10, 2018, 09:21:45 PM
Well I will be watching possibly participating in the opening ceremony for the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games.
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: Slede on July 11, 2018, 01:26:43 AM
Post by: Slede on July 11, 2018, 01:26:43 AM
Quote from: Nice Goat on July 10, 2018, 05:19:41 PM
Me too!
i'll be off too. send me the address too please
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: bblass on July 12, 2018, 07:22:56 AM
Post by: bblass on July 12, 2018, 07:22:56 AM
Looking forward to seeing everyone this evening. I've got some natty in the fridge but if your tastes skew more bourgeois you may want to bring your beverage of choice.
If you've never made it out to an event before and live in the Birmingham area, this is a good one. Hope you'll join us!
Also, @IceCold4x4 are you bringing the ZRX for a diagnostic?
If you've never made it out to an event before and live in the Birmingham area, this is a good one. Hope you'll join us!
Also, @IceCold4x4 are you bringing the ZRX for a diagnostic?
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: Fencejumper09 on July 12, 2018, 07:49:33 AM
Post by: Fencejumper09 on July 12, 2018, 07:49:33 AM
I'm planning to bring the 690 over for an oil change and some fresh eyes to make sure I'm not missing something before Colorado!!
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: Nice Goat on July 12, 2018, 06:09:31 PM
Post by: Nice Goat on July 12, 2018, 06:09:31 PM
Sorry, Ben ... work ran over ... not going to make it tonight
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: kylepeterson on July 12, 2018, 07:34:50 PM
Post by: kylepeterson on July 12, 2018, 07:34:50 PM
it's alive again !
https://youtu.be/wufPmxSMCVw
https://youtu.be/wufPmxSMCVw
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: kylepeterson on July 12, 2018, 07:47:15 PM
Post by: kylepeterson on July 12, 2018, 07:47:15 PM
ping
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: springer on July 12, 2018, 09:45:20 PM
Post by: springer on July 12, 2018, 09:45:20 PM
Nothing like hang out with friends, in a garage. Yep, it is a WAY good place to be. ;)
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: 2372ighost on July 12, 2018, 10:20:09 PM
Post by: 2372ighost on July 12, 2018, 10:20:09 PM
Great time tonight. Thanks for hosting Ben.
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: Fencejumper09 on July 12, 2018, 10:47:09 PM
Post by: Fencejumper09 on July 12, 2018, 10:47:09 PM
Great time as usual! Maybe next time I will order the oil filter for the bike I have had for 4 years!!
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: bblass on July 13, 2018, 08:11:40 AM
Post by: bblass on July 13, 2018, 08:11:40 AM
Thanks to everyone who made it out last night. It was great wrenching, learning some new tricks, and finally finishing the CB450!
Next week is big number 1 bike night but I'd like to do this again week after next, July 26th. Anyone have a project they need done?
Next week is big number 1 bike night but I'd like to do this again week after next, July 26th. Anyone have a project they need done?
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: Fencejumper09 on July 13, 2018, 08:43:38 AM
Post by: Fencejumper09 on July 13, 2018, 08:43:38 AM
I will probably have some repairs after the beatdown colorado is going to put on the 690 but won't be back until August!
I will also need to get the YZ ready for the TKO
I will also need to get the YZ ready for the TKO
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: springer on July 13, 2018, 10:20:32 AM
Post by: springer on July 13, 2018, 10:20:32 AM
Had a great time. Nothing like seeing a "mature" motorcycle getting back up and running! ;)
And here is my crappy video of the shenanigans that went on last night. :D ;
And here is my crappy video of the shenanigans that went on last night. :D ;
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: bblass on July 13, 2018, 10:55:30 AM
Post by: bblass on July 13, 2018, 10:55:30 AM
great video! Thanks for capturing her maiden voyage @springer!
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: bblass on July 23, 2018, 02:22:11 PM
Post by: bblass on July 23, 2018, 02:22:11 PM
Howdy all! Anyone have any lingering projects or maintenance for this week (7/26)?
All I've got is an oil seal to replace on a CB750 and a pilot jet change on the 450 but I'm still down to host and have the beer cold.
All I've got is an oil seal to replace on a CB750 and a pilot jet change on the 450 but I'm still down to host and have the beer cold.
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: norton73 on July 23, 2018, 03:40:27 PM
Post by: norton73 on July 23, 2018, 03:40:27 PM
I know somebody that needs to straighten the front end of a scooter.
:)
:)
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: klaviator on July 23, 2018, 03:45:16 PM
Post by: klaviator on July 23, 2018, 03:45:16 PM
Quote from: norton73 on July 23, 2018, 03:40:27 PM
I know somebody that needs to straighten the front end of a scooter.
:)
I was thinking that. A few rolls of duct tape maybe?
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: kylepeterson on July 23, 2018, 04:41:13 PM
Post by: kylepeterson on July 23, 2018, 04:41:13 PM
sounds good to me Ben
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: springer on July 23, 2018, 04:52:56 PM
Post by: springer on July 23, 2018, 04:52:56 PM
I am all for it! Do not have anything to work on but I can watch...real good! :D
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: 2372ighost on July 23, 2018, 05:57:58 PM
Post by: 2372ighost on July 23, 2018, 05:57:58 PM
I need to do the eagle mike doohickey update on my KLR. We willing to take it on?
I have everything needed to do it, except the 🍺.
I have everything needed to do it, except the 🍺.
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: bblass on July 24, 2018, 08:18:19 AM
Post by: bblass on July 24, 2018, 08:18:19 AM
Quote from: 2372ighost on July 23, 2018, 05:57:58 PM
I need to do the eagle mike doohickey update on my KLR. We willing to take it on?
I have everything needed to do it, except the 🍺.
Absolutely! Sounds like the perfect Thursday night project.
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: maydaymike on July 24, 2018, 05:24:05 PM
Post by: maydaymike on July 24, 2018, 05:24:05 PM
Quote from: klaviator on July 23, 2018, 03:45:16 PMAnd a rather large hammer...
I was thinking that. A few rolls of duct tape maybe?
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Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: dredman on July 24, 2018, 10:54:13 PM
Post by: dredman on July 24, 2018, 10:54:13 PM
First time I have logged in on the new site(even had to do a password reset?) but I thought it was important to point out there is really not a lot of cool stuff going on in Alabama - BUT THIS IS CERTAINLY ONE!
Maybe I should not have to say this, but many things are overlooked in today's busy world. We prioritize based on family and other social commitments (like what's on TV) but I think if you make ONE of these events you will make more. I would love to see a regular thing where I know I can hang out with the wide variety of moto-folk I remember from back in the day. Where can you find that nowadays?
I challenge you to make ONE of these TNWC's, I know they have meant alot to me over the past few months, I get a great deal out of them. How many people do you know that have committed to ONE NIGHT, every week to wrenching on bikes, or drinking beer, or discussing motos, cussing, or just hanging out? Let me know who that is and I will join them?
I would like to see some old faces, and maybe some more new faces - I bet you will have a good time, I always do.
Look forward to seeing you Thursday night.
Maybe I should not have to say this, but many things are overlooked in today's busy world. We prioritize based on family and other social commitments (like what's on TV) but I think if you make ONE of these events you will make more. I would love to see a regular thing where I know I can hang out with the wide variety of moto-folk I remember from back in the day. Where can you find that nowadays?
I challenge you to make ONE of these TNWC's, I know they have meant alot to me over the past few months, I get a great deal out of them. How many people do you know that have committed to ONE NIGHT, every week to wrenching on bikes, or drinking beer, or discussing motos, cussing, or just hanging out? Let me know who that is and I will join them?
I would like to see some old faces, and maybe some more new faces - I bet you will have a good time, I always do.
Look forward to seeing you Thursday night.
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: lastparrot on July 25, 2018, 05:00:08 AM
Post by: lastparrot on July 25, 2018, 05:00:08 AM
Found out that the kids are at a family members so I can try to make it. Please send the address.
- lastparrot
- lastparrot
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: klaviator on July 25, 2018, 05:35:40 AM
Post by: klaviator on July 25, 2018, 05:35:40 AM
Quote from: dredman on July 24, 2018, 10:54:13 PM
First time I have logged in on the new site(even had to do a password reset?) but I thought it was important to point out there is really not a lot of cool stuff going on in Alabama - BUT THIS IS CERTAINLY ONE!
Maybe I should not have to say this, but many things are overlooked in today's busy world. We prioritize based on family and other social commitments (like what's on TV) but I think if you make ONE of these events you will make more. I would love to see a regular thing where I know I can hang out with the wide variety of moto-folk I remember from back in the day. Where can you find that nowadays?
I challenge you to make ONE of these TNWC's, I know they have meant alot to me over the past few months, I get a great deal out of them. How many people do you know that have committed to ONE NIGHT, every week to wrenching on bikes, or drinking beer, or discussing motos, cussing, or just hanging out? Let me know who that is and I will join them?
I would like to see some old faces, and maybe some more new faces - I bet you will have a good time, I always do.
Look forward to seeing you Thursday night.
I can't wait to retire so I can make it to weekday stuff like this.
Don, good to see you posting here!
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: bblass on July 25, 2018, 10:04:01 AM
Post by: bblass on July 25, 2018, 10:04:01 AM
As of Thursday night it looks like all of my bikes will be in "pristine" working order... Guess it's time for a new project!
@dredman has been kicking around building an electric bike for awhile now. I think it could be a fun TNWC group endeavor. Maybe we could have it running by barber!
Be on the lookout for an affordable rolling frame and let's make some magic happen
@dredman has been kicking around building an electric bike for awhile now. I think it could be a fun TNWC group endeavor. Maybe we could have it running by barber!
Be on the lookout for an affordable rolling frame and let's make some magic happen
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: 2372ighost on July 25, 2018, 09:31:09 PM
Post by: 2372ighost on July 25, 2018, 09:31:09 PM
What's show time at the blass house?
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: David DoubleEX on July 25, 2018, 10:40:56 PM
Post by: David DoubleEX on July 25, 2018, 10:40:56 PM
Man i wish someone would host in my area. Thats a couple hour drive for me.
Maybe by next time, I will have my new 2 bros exhausts installed on my V-strom and just have to ride down there.
Now to find a way to strap my WR forks to my v Strom so we can change the fork seals....
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Maybe by next time, I will have my new 2 bros exhausts installed on my V-strom and just have to ride down there.
Now to find a way to strap my WR forks to my v Strom so we can change the fork seals....
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Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: bblass on July 26, 2018, 08:51:21 AM
Post by: bblass on July 26, 2018, 08:51:21 AM
Quote from: 2372ighost on July 25, 2018, 09:31:09 PM
What's show time at the blass house?
Round 7 work for everyone?
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: kylepeterson on July 26, 2018, 03:21:30 PM
Post by: kylepeterson on July 26, 2018, 03:21:30 PM
Quote from: David DoubleEX on July 25, 2018, 10:40:56 PM
Man i wish someone would host in my area. Thats a couple hour drive for me.
Maybe by next time, I will have my new 2 bros exhausts installed on my V-strom and just have to ride down there.
Now to find a way to strap my WR forks to my v Strom so we can change the fork seals....
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pool noodles and tie em tight
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: LawnmowerRG on July 26, 2018, 05:05:32 PM
Post by: LawnmowerRG on July 26, 2018, 05:05:32 PM
I'm in tonight. And I'm bringing a clutch with a bike attatched to it.
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: catang5oh on July 26, 2018, 06:48:42 PM
Post by: catang5oh on July 26, 2018, 06:48:42 PM
I seem to have started my own garage party, you all have fun!
I'm untouring my Goldwing Tour.
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I'm untouring my Goldwing Tour.
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Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: catang5oh on July 26, 2018, 08:02:03 PM
Post by: catang5oh on July 26, 2018, 08:02:03 PM
Evidently someone in Maryland is color blind, this does not resemble Pearl Hawkseye Blue!
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Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: kylepeterson on July 26, 2018, 08:22:00 PM
Post by: kylepeterson on July 26, 2018, 08:22:00 PM
working well so far!
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: lastparrot on July 26, 2018, 10:23:07 PM
Post by: lastparrot on July 26, 2018, 10:23:07 PM
I had a great time tonight, thanks for hosting!
- lastparrot
- lastparrot
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: JBMFT on July 26, 2018, 11:16:08 PM
Post by: JBMFT on July 26, 2018, 11:16:08 PM
Good times and great folks! Thanks to everyone who came out for making it a fun night.
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: bblass on July 27, 2018, 08:27:06 AM
Post by: bblass on July 27, 2018, 08:27:06 AM
Thanks to everyone who made it out last night! It was a terrific evening of grease, domestic beer, and good conversation.
I failed to take photos again but I'm hoping @springer will post a few of our accomplishments.
Last night we balanced and tuned the CB450, put some new signals on an FZ09 and installed the Eagle Mike doohickey on @2372ighost 's KLR. We also laid out some longer term plans of building an electric bike for vintage fest!
I failed to take photos again but I'm hoping @springer will post a few of our accomplishments.
Last night we balanced and tuned the CB450, put some new signals on an FZ09 and installed the Eagle Mike doohickey on @2372ighost 's KLR. We also laid out some longer term plans of building an electric bike for vintage fest!
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: springer on July 27, 2018, 11:01:42 AM
Post by: springer on July 27, 2018, 11:01:42 AM
Quote from: bblass on July 27, 2018, 08:27:06 AMStay tuned to this Bat channel! Video encoding even as we speak. ;)
Thanks to everyone who made it out last night! It was a terrific evening of grease, domestic beer, and good conversation.
I failed to take photos again but I'm hoping @springer will post a few of our accomplishments.
Last night we balanced and tuned the CB450, put some new signals on an FZ09 and installed the Eagle Mike doohickey on @2372ighost 's KLR. We also laid out some longer term plans of building an electric bike for vintage fest!
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: springer on July 27, 2018, 11:06:33 AM
Post by: springer on July 27, 2018, 11:06:33 AM
And DONE!
https://vimeo.com/281995359
https://vimeo.com/281995359
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: springer on July 27, 2018, 01:37:57 PM
Post by: springer on July 27, 2018, 01:37:57 PM
;)
https://vimeo.com/282014796
https://vimeo.com/282014796
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: LawnmowerRG on July 27, 2018, 10:28:20 PM
Post by: LawnmowerRG on July 27, 2018, 10:28:20 PM
It ''twas a good evening. I enjoyed hanging out with everyone. Reminded me much of old times.
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: Fencejumper09 on July 31, 2018, 10:25:43 AM
Post by: Fencejumper09 on July 31, 2018, 10:25:43 AM
That looks like a great turn out!!
With baby blass soon to be joining us, I would like to pick up hosting this event to continue it's momentum! I do not have the two car garage and tasty natty light but I do have a back yard and basement (slightly conditioned) with many tools! If I can get an 85 Goldwing in the basement I think we can get whatever you have to work on inside too!
So if anyone is interested in it I will be hosting the TNWC at my house (less than 1 mile from Ben's) next Thursday 8/9/2018 at around 7:30!
@dknx has mentioned changing a tire and I will be working on the YZ or the Goldwing! The 690 also developed a flat after some Colorado singletrack!
Feel free to message me for my address.
@bblass feel free to come by if you can get that sweet little girl to sleep!
With baby blass soon to be joining us, I would like to pick up hosting this event to continue it's momentum! I do not have the two car garage and tasty natty light but I do have a back yard and basement (slightly conditioned) with many tools! If I can get an 85 Goldwing in the basement I think we can get whatever you have to work on inside too!
So if anyone is interested in it I will be hosting the TNWC at my house (less than 1 mile from Ben's) next Thursday 8/9/2018 at around 7:30!
@dknx has mentioned changing a tire and I will be working on the YZ or the Goldwing! The 690 also developed a flat after some Colorado singletrack!
Feel free to message me for my address.
@bblass feel free to come by if you can get that sweet little girl to sleep!
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: dknx on July 31, 2018, 11:44:31 AM
Post by: dknx on July 31, 2018, 11:44:31 AM
Sounds like a plan.
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: bblass on August 01, 2018, 02:56:26 PM
Post by: bblass on August 01, 2018, 02:56:26 PM
Thanks for covering down @Fencejumper09! Looking forward to seeing everyone at your place next Thursday night!
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: springer on August 02, 2018, 11:54:41 AM
Post by: springer on August 02, 2018, 11:54:41 AM
Not sure that I can make this one but;
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I will have to make one in the near future. ;)
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I will have to make one in the near future. ;)
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: springer on August 02, 2018, 03:09:15 PM
Post by: springer on August 02, 2018, 03:09:15 PM
Is this still on for tonight?
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: bblass on August 02, 2018, 03:24:37 PM
Post by: bblass on August 02, 2018, 03:24:37 PM
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Just welcomed my daughter Madeline home today so I'm out for tonight. I think the next planned one is at @Fencejumper09 's place next Thursday.
Looking forward to seeing everyone then!
Just welcomed my daughter Madeline home today so I'm out for tonight. I think the next planned one is at @Fencejumper09 's place next Thursday.
Looking forward to seeing everyone then!
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: Fencejumper09 on August 02, 2018, 03:29:15 PM
Post by: Fencejumper09 on August 02, 2018, 03:29:15 PM
Dang Ben you are looking swole son!
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: bblass on August 02, 2018, 03:33:45 PM
Post by: bblass on August 02, 2018, 03:33:45 PM
Those car seats are heavier than they look!
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: odell2115 on August 02, 2018, 04:09:04 PM
Post by: odell2115 on August 02, 2018, 04:09:04 PM
I wouldn't mind hosting one of these up in Ashville sometime if there's enough interest. I've got plenty of tools, a lift, tire changer, music, beer, etc. It's just a bit of a drive for some.
For those who aren't familiar, Ashville is in St Clair county. Kind of between Springville and Gadsden, just north of Pell City. I'm 12 miles from the PC Walmarks.
For those who aren't familiar, Ashville is in St Clair county. Kind of between Springville and Gadsden, just north of Pell City. I'm 12 miles from the PC Walmarks.
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: David DoubleEX on August 02, 2018, 04:17:23 PM
Post by: David DoubleEX on August 02, 2018, 04:17:23 PM
Quote from: odell2115 on August 02, 2018, 04:09:04 PMId be interested. I work an hour from there. I'm near fort payne. That's decently closer than Birmingham.
I wouldn't mind hosting one of these up in Ashville sometime if there's enough interest. I've got plenty of tools, a lift, tire changer, music, beer, etc. It's just a bit of a drive for some.
For those who aren't familiar, Ashville is in St Clair county. Kind of between Springville and Gadsden, just north of Pell City. I'm 12 miles from the PC Walmarks.
Ill keep an eye out for if you decide to host.
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Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: bblass on August 02, 2018, 05:40:06 PM
Post by: bblass on August 02, 2018, 05:40:06 PM
I'd be down to travel out there for a wrench night. If it's too far for most on a Thursday I'd be down for a Sunday afternoon group ride out there as well
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: springer on August 02, 2018, 07:08:05 PM
Post by: springer on August 02, 2018, 07:08:05 PM
Quote from: odell2115 on August 02, 2018, 04:09:04 PM
I wouldn't mind hosting one of these up in Ashville sometime if there's enough interest. I've got plenty of tools, a lift, tire changer, music, beer, etc. It's just a bit of a drive for some.
For those who aren't familiar, Ashville is in St Clair county. Kind of between Springville and Gadsden, just north of Pell City. I'm 12 miles from the PC Walmarks.
Post it and they will come. ;)
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: springer on August 03, 2018, 08:31:19 PM
Post by: springer on August 03, 2018, 08:31:19 PM
Well this isn't really about the Thursday Night Wrench Club, but it is about working on my motorcycles....a little easier.
Several years ago I bought 1 of those tire changing do-dads to help me take a tire off the rim. I would just use it on the concrete floor, kneeling down. I would then true and balance the tire the same way. Kneeing down to use the balance stand.
Well I made a metal table out of 2x2 box beam, welded a 3ft x 4 ft piece of 1/8th plate as a top. I then mounted 4 castors, 2 of them locking, to the bottom of the table. Well today I finished it. Mounted a vise, my tire changing stand, and made an attachment thingy for the wheel balance thingy.
BAM! No more kneeling and hunching over to change my tires. ;)
(http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee446/owenwoolley/Honda%20Afican%20Twin/20180803_193321.jpg) (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/owenwoolley/media/Honda%20Afican%20Twin/20180803_193321.jpg.html)
(http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee446/owenwoolley/Honda%20Afican%20Twin/20180803_193313.jpg) (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/owenwoolley/media/Honda%20Afican%20Twin/20180803_193313.jpg.html)
(http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee446/owenwoolley/Honda%20Afican%20Twin/20180803_193306.jpg) (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/owenwoolley/media/Honda%20Afican%20Twin/20180803_193306.jpg.html)
Now all that is left is to clean up and arrange my carport again. 1 job ALWAYS leads to another...
:D
Several years ago I bought 1 of those tire changing do-dads to help me take a tire off the rim. I would just use it on the concrete floor, kneeling down. I would then true and balance the tire the same way. Kneeing down to use the balance stand.
Well I made a metal table out of 2x2 box beam, welded a 3ft x 4 ft piece of 1/8th plate as a top. I then mounted 4 castors, 2 of them locking, to the bottom of the table. Well today I finished it. Mounted a vise, my tire changing stand, and made an attachment thingy for the wheel balance thingy.
BAM! No more kneeling and hunching over to change my tires. ;)
(http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee446/owenwoolley/Honda%20Afican%20Twin/20180803_193321.jpg) (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/owenwoolley/media/Honda%20Afican%20Twin/20180803_193321.jpg.html)
(http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee446/owenwoolley/Honda%20Afican%20Twin/20180803_193313.jpg) (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/owenwoolley/media/Honda%20Afican%20Twin/20180803_193313.jpg.html)
(http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee446/owenwoolley/Honda%20Afican%20Twin/20180803_193306.jpg) (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/owenwoolley/media/Honda%20Afican%20Twin/20180803_193306.jpg.html)
Now all that is left is to clean up and arrange my carport again. 1 job ALWAYS leads to another...
:D
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: kdtrull on August 03, 2018, 09:04:45 PM
Post by: kdtrull on August 03, 2018, 09:04:45 PM
That is a jam-up setup, bro!
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: Fencejumper09 on August 08, 2018, 11:15:59 AM
Post by: Fencejumper09 on August 08, 2018, 11:15:59 AM
See you fellas and ladies tomorrow night! PM me for my address!
Please don't arrive before 7:30pm ass we will be putting minimetallo down for bed!
Park in the driveway, the dirt to the right of the driveway or on the street and walk to the basement door on the left of the house!
For that matter you can ride through the gate and park in the backyard! May need knobbier to get through the tall grass! I may even cut that for you guys tonight.
Please don't arrive before 7:30pm ass we will be putting minimetallo down for bed!
Park in the driveway, the dirt to the right of the driveway or on the street and walk to the basement door on the left of the house!
For that matter you can ride through the gate and park in the backyard! May need knobbier to get through the tall grass! I may even cut that for you guys tonight.
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: springer on August 08, 2018, 12:40:30 PM
Post by: springer on August 08, 2018, 12:40:30 PM
COOL!
I cut the grass so;
https://vimeo.com/283981581
my Mom said I could go!! :D
I cut the grass so;
https://vimeo.com/283981581
my Mom said I could go!! :D
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: renchinrider on August 08, 2018, 09:28:54 PM
Post by: renchinrider on August 08, 2018, 09:28:54 PM
Just welcomed my daughter Madeline home today so I'm out for tonight. I think the next planned one is at @Fencejumper09 's place next Thursday.
CONGRATULATIONS to you and yours!
CONGRATULATIONS to you and yours!
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: Fencejumper09 on August 12, 2018, 07:30:06 PM
Post by: Fencejumper09 on August 12, 2018, 07:30:06 PM
Typical shenanigans this week! I'm sure everyone is ready to get back to Ben's Haven!
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-sb2cDsh/0/7213e883/L/i-sb2cDsh-L.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-M33LG7j/0/8753ec21/L/i-M33LG7j-L.jpg)
The Colorado copper washer was removed and hung on the wall, More to come on this my my ride report!
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-m6W9w9T/0/e5669a21/L/i-m6W9w9T-L.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-sb2cDsh/0/7213e883/L/i-sb2cDsh-L.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-M33LG7j/0/8753ec21/L/i-M33LG7j-L.jpg)
The Colorado copper washer was removed and hung on the wall, More to come on this my my ride report!
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-m6W9w9T/0/e5669a21/L/i-m6W9w9T-L.jpg)
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: bblass on August 13, 2018, 08:47:34 AM
Post by: bblass on August 13, 2018, 08:47:34 AM
This Thursday is the last summer bike night at Big Number 1. Someone from our crew has won the slow roll every time this year and it's imperative we go down undefeated. A stalled bike gave @Fencejumper09 the win over @dredman last month. I'm looking forward to an epic rematch this Thursday night! Or perhaps @kylepeterson will show up in time to take them both to school?
Regular wrenching activities to hopefully resume next Thursday, the 23rd
Regular wrenching activities to hopefully resume next Thursday, the 23rd
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: Mulley on August 13, 2018, 02:07:49 PM
Post by: Mulley on August 13, 2018, 02:07:49 PM
Quote from: Fencejumper09 on August 12, 2018, 07:30:06 PM
The Colorado copper washer was removed and hung on the wall, More to come on this my my ride report!
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-m6W9w9T/0/e5669a21/L/i-m6W9w9T-L.jpg)
Real man of genius right there. #nospoiler
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: kylepeterson on August 14, 2018, 12:48:21 AM
Post by: kylepeterson on August 14, 2018, 12:48:21 AM
Quote from: Fencejumper09 on August 12, 2018, 07:30:06 PM
Typical shenanigans this week! I'm sure everyone is ready to get back to Ben's Haven!
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-sb2cDsh/0/7213e883/L/i-sb2cDsh-L.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-M33LG7j/0/8753ec21/L/i-M33LG7j-L.jpg)
The Colorado copper washer was removed and hung on the wall, More to come on this my my ride report!
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-m6W9w9T/0/e5669a21/L/i-m6W9w9T-L.jpg)
what's the story on the copper ?
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: springer on August 15, 2018, 05:10:23 PM
Post by: springer on August 15, 2018, 05:10:23 PM
Got something HUGE to do. And I do mean HUGE!
1. Change both tires on the AT.
2. Install the Outex system thingie on both rims.
(WTF is the Outex system? Good question...go here for information;
https://www.ebay.com/itm/CRF1000L-Africa-Twin-Spoke-Wheel-Tubeless-Kit-21-2-15-18-4-00-MT-FR21214-/291698243582
Then watch the Youtube video below \/)
So, to big of a project? To be honest, I am thinking so but maybe just 1 tire/rim?
1. Change both tires on the AT.
2. Install the Outex system thingie on both rims.
(WTF is the Outex system? Good question...go here for information;
https://www.ebay.com/itm/CRF1000L-Africa-Twin-Spoke-Wheel-Tubeless-Kit-21-2-15-18-4-00-MT-FR21214-/291698243582
Then watch the Youtube video below \/)
So, to big of a project? To be honest, I am thinking so but maybe just 1 tire/rim?
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: Fencejumper09 on August 15, 2018, 05:44:57 PM
Post by: Fencejumper09 on August 15, 2018, 05:44:57 PM
Crazy they sell a "system" for what people have been doing on supermotojunkie for years! That is how my sumo wheels are sealed!
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: springer on August 16, 2018, 09:12:51 PM
Post by: springer on August 16, 2018, 09:12:51 PM
Had a good time I did! Nice ride over, had a couple of free soda's, ate a free hamburger, talk motorcycles, and had a dry ride home. ;)
All in all, a good evening to be out and about.
First up, a crappy video of some funny timed races...on tricycles. :D
You meet the nicest hoodlum's at Big #1 :D
(http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee446/owenwoolley/Africa%20Twin%20Ride%20Pictures/20180816_194729.jpg) (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/owenwoolley/media/Africa%20Twin%20Ride%20Pictures/20180816_194729.jpg.html)
(http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee446/owenwoolley/Africa%20Twin%20Ride%20Pictures/20180816_192819.jpg) (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/owenwoolley/media/Africa%20Twin%20Ride%20Pictures/20180816_192819.jpg.html)
(http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee446/owenwoolley/Africa%20Twin%20Ride%20Pictures/20180816_192353.jpg) (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/owenwoolley/media/Africa%20Twin%20Ride%20Pictures/20180816_192353.jpg.html)
All in all, a good evening to be out and about.
First up, a crappy video of some funny timed races...on tricycles. :D
You meet the nicest hoodlum's at Big #1 :D
(http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee446/owenwoolley/Africa%20Twin%20Ride%20Pictures/20180816_194729.jpg) (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/owenwoolley/media/Africa%20Twin%20Ride%20Pictures/20180816_194729.jpg.html)
(http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee446/owenwoolley/Africa%20Twin%20Ride%20Pictures/20180816_192819.jpg) (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/owenwoolley/media/Africa%20Twin%20Ride%20Pictures/20180816_192819.jpg.html)
(http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee446/owenwoolley/Africa%20Twin%20Ride%20Pictures/20180816_192353.jpg) (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/owenwoolley/media/Africa%20Twin%20Ride%20Pictures/20180816_192353.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: bblass on August 17, 2018, 08:19:31 AM
Post by: bblass on August 17, 2018, 08:19:31 AM
Graham looks very concerned eating that chip in the bottom photo... Please don't hurt my bike!!!
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: bblass on August 21, 2018, 09:14:02 AM
Post by: bblass on August 21, 2018, 09:14:02 AM
Thursday's looking like good wrenching weather!
On tap we've got electric bike planning (the project still needs a name), installing a tusk street kit on @IceCold4x4's KDX and possibly sealing up some rims if @springer doesn't knock it out at @KevinB 's tonight (Kevin has a way better setup than my trash can & spoons!)
Plus anything any one else would like to bring!
Pretty exciting to see two week night events planned in one week - hope you'll come join us for one of them!
On tap we've got electric bike planning (the project still needs a name), installing a tusk street kit on @IceCold4x4's KDX and possibly sealing up some rims if @springer doesn't knock it out at @KevinB 's tonight (Kevin has a way better setup than my trash can & spoons!)
Plus anything any one else would like to bring!
Pretty exciting to see two week night events planned in one week - hope you'll come join us for one of them!
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: lastparrot on August 21, 2018, 09:47:26 AM
Post by: lastparrot on August 21, 2018, 09:47:26 AM
Who is hosting this Thursday?
- lastparrot
- lastparrot
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: bblass on August 21, 2018, 12:57:14 PM
Post by: bblass on August 21, 2018, 12:57:14 PM
Believe it's back at my house this Thursday (8/23)
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: Fencejumper09 on August 21, 2018, 09:55:26 PM
Post by: Fencejumper09 on August 21, 2018, 09:55:26 PM
@lastparrot you planning to ride that orange beast over?
Do you have a few crates of farkles all ready for it?
Do you have a few crates of farkles all ready for it?
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: lastparrot on August 21, 2018, 10:00:20 PM
Post by: lastparrot on August 21, 2018, 10:00:20 PM
Quote from: Fencejumper09 on August 21, 2018, 09:55:26 PMIf I can get the kids homework done, my plan is to ride over. I need to get the tag mounted, which requires me to drill it. Since the move I need to find my charger for the drill. I may brave it and just bring it and hope I get there with no LEO issues. My main thing I would want to start with is getting the suspension tuned for my weight.
@lastparrot you planning to ride that orange beast over?
Do you have a few crates of farkles all ready for it?
- lastparrot
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: bblass on August 23, 2018, 08:18:02 AM
Post by: bblass on August 23, 2018, 08:18:02 AM
Looking forward to seeing everyone this evening!
My garage, 7PM. Send a message if you need the address
My garage, 7PM. Send a message if you need the address
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: kylepeterson on August 23, 2018, 01:42:35 PM
Post by: kylepeterson on August 23, 2018, 01:42:35 PM
I'm gonna bring something bad for your health but I need a head count first.
Thursdays rock!
Thursdays rock!
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: lastparrot on August 23, 2018, 01:44:59 PM
Post by: lastparrot on August 23, 2018, 01:44:59 PM
I'll be there
- lastparrot
- lastparrot
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: bblass on August 23, 2018, 02:20:13 PM
Post by: bblass on August 23, 2018, 02:20:13 PM
Should be around 10 folks give or take
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: 2372ighost on August 23, 2018, 07:41:03 PM
Post by: 2372ighost on August 23, 2018, 07:41:03 PM
Sorry to miss this, but flying late.
Maybe next time!!
Maybe next time!!
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: springer on August 23, 2018, 10:06:37 PM
Post by: springer on August 23, 2018, 10:06:37 PM
https://vimeo.com/286458597
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: lastparrot on August 23, 2018, 10:07:34 PM
Post by: lastparrot on August 23, 2018, 10:07:34 PM
Wow, Had a blast.. Thanks to Ben for hosting and letting me naively use his tools (that i just realised I didn't put back in their proper places...sorry). The potential for the electric bike is really cool for Barber.
- lastparrot
- lastparrot
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: bblass on August 24, 2018, 10:49:17 AM
Post by: bblass on August 24, 2018, 10:49:17 AM
Always a pleasure gentlemen! Many thanks to Springer for the video!
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: springer on August 24, 2018, 11:26:32 AM
Post by: springer on August 24, 2018, 11:26:32 AM
Quote from: bblass on August 24, 2018, 10:49:17 AM
Always a pleasure gentlemen! Many thanks to Springer for the video!
Gotta do what I can and given my mechanical abilities that means not working on other folks stuff... ;)
Now my electrical abilities, well I can make sparks fly. :D
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: lastparrot on August 24, 2018, 11:34:01 AM
Post by: lastparrot on August 24, 2018, 11:34:01 AM
I can make sparks fly as well, but the Dr recommended not doing that anymore.
- lastparrot
Quote from: springer on August 24, 2018, 11:26:32 AM
Gotta do what I can and given my mechanical abilities that means not working on other folks stuff... ;)
Now my electrical abilities, well I can make sparks fly. :D
- lastparrot
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: bblass on August 29, 2018, 08:19:23 AM
Post by: bblass on August 29, 2018, 08:19:23 AM
Greetings all! Unfortunately I won't be able to host TNWC at my house this week. It's wide open if anyone wants to pick it up or we can resume at my garage next Thursday, September 6th.
Hopefully by then we'll have an electric motor and can start a cardboard fab plan!
Hopefully by then we'll have an electric motor and can start a cardboard fab plan!
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: ktmer on August 30, 2018, 03:01:08 PM
Post by: ktmer on August 30, 2018, 03:01:08 PM
Well I still don't have another dirty bike but would like to come and bs one night!
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: LawnmowerRG on August 30, 2018, 04:46:41 PM
Post by: LawnmowerRG on August 30, 2018, 04:46:41 PM
Well got a rear tire on the BMW that is only round on most of the sides.
This meaning I will be working a little late to put tires on it.
If you want to stop by the shop I will be at
8001 parkway drive
Leeds
You are welcome to hang out.
We can twist wrenches on something if you have something simple.
We close at 6 so anytime after then.
This meaning I will be working a little late to put tires on it.
If you want to stop by the shop I will be at
8001 parkway drive
Leeds
You are welcome to hang out.
We can twist wrenches on something if you have something simple.
We close at 6 so anytime after then.
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: LawnmowerRG on August 30, 2018, 10:52:38 PM
Post by: LawnmowerRG on August 30, 2018, 10:52:38 PM
Well we got a couple sets of tires put on.
The GS is ready to get some dirt on with her new TKC 80s.
The GS is ready to get some dirt on with her new TKC 80s.
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: lastparrot on August 31, 2018, 06:50:29 AM
Post by: lastparrot on August 31, 2018, 06:50:29 AM
Thanks for hosting and staying late to help out when someone mounts a tire backward.
- lastparrot
- lastparrot
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: catang5oh on August 31, 2018, 06:51:12 AM
Post by: catang5oh on August 31, 2018, 06:51:12 AM
Quote from: lastparrot on August 31, 2018, 06:50:29 AM
Thanks for hosting and staying late to help out when someone mounts a tire backward.
- lastparrot
Dang, I left and missed this!
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Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: lastparrot on August 31, 2018, 06:52:37 AM
Post by: lastparrot on August 31, 2018, 06:52:37 AM
Quote from: catang5oh on August 31, 2018, 06:51:12 AMI learned a ton. Got there later than I wanted.
Dang, I left and missed this!
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- lastparrot
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: bblass on August 31, 2018, 08:23:23 AM
Post by: bblass on August 31, 2018, 08:23:23 AM
Thanks for picking up hosting duties @LawnmowerRG ! Hate I missed last night but looking forward to next week!
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: kylepeterson on August 31, 2018, 01:20:20 PM
Post by: kylepeterson on August 31, 2018, 01:20:20 PM
Making a long weekend of it with the kids. I know y'all had a good time. :-)
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: bblass on September 04, 2018, 08:27:01 AM
Post by: bblass on September 04, 2018, 08:27:01 AM
TNWC at my house, Sept 6th @ 7. If the donated electric motor is here in time we'll begin the measuring and making cardboard mockups on the electric bike (name to still be chosen).
Also, there's a new project bike in the garage - an '80 Ironhead Sportster. This week we'll be doing some high level diagnostic tests: leakdown, scope, etc. If you've never diagnosed an old motor before come join us and learn a few things. If you have, come join us and teach us a few things!
As always, plenty of room for maintenance and other projects. Looking forward to seeing everyone Thursday!
Also, there's a new project bike in the garage - an '80 Ironhead Sportster. This week we'll be doing some high level diagnostic tests: leakdown, scope, etc. If you've never diagnosed an old motor before come join us and learn a few things. If you have, come join us and teach us a few things!
As always, plenty of room for maintenance and other projects. Looking forward to seeing everyone Thursday!
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: kylepeterson on September 04, 2018, 12:51:25 PM
Post by: kylepeterson on September 04, 2018, 12:51:25 PM
Quote from: bblass on September 04, 2018, 08:27:01 AM
TNWC at my house, Sept 6th @ 7. If the donated electric motor is here in time we'll begin the measuring and making cardboard mockups on the electric bike (name to still be chosen).
Also, there's a new project bike in the garage - an '80 Ironhead Sportster. This week we'll be doing some high level diagnostic tests: leakdown, scope, etc. If you've never diagnosed an old motor before come join us and learn a few things. If you have, come join us and teach us a few things!
As always, plenty of room for maintenance and other projects. Looking forward to seeing everyone Thursday!
knowing nothing more about Harley's than the name, I'm looking forward to seeing inside one
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: kylepeterson on September 06, 2018, 07:42:32 PM
Post by: kylepeterson on September 06, 2018, 07:42:32 PM
Matt's first motorcycle
https://youtu.be/Giu52BjMhkY
https://youtu.be/Giu52BjMhkY
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: kylepeterson on September 06, 2018, 07:45:39 PM
Post by: kylepeterson on September 06, 2018, 07:45:39 PM
https://youtu.be/9ug-cafADgg
We are live
We are live
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: lastparrot on September 06, 2018, 10:19:46 PM
Post by: lastparrot on September 06, 2018, 10:19:46 PM
Hate I missed it
- lastparrot
- lastparrot
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: springer on September 07, 2018, 07:30:14 AM
Post by: springer on September 07, 2018, 07:30:14 AM
Yea, me to... :(
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: bblass on September 07, 2018, 08:21:49 AM
Post by: bblass on September 07, 2018, 08:21:49 AM
Thanks to everyone for coming out last night! We tore down the top end of an '80 XL1000, told stories, drank beer and had a good 'ol wholesome American time. Many thanks to @kylepeterson for the video!
It was great meeting @Maxim1982 at his first forum event. Looking forward to the next one!
It was great meeting @Maxim1982 at his first forum event. Looking forward to the next one!
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: springer on September 07, 2018, 11:32:37 AM
Post by: springer on September 07, 2018, 11:32:37 AM
Sorry I didn't make it last night. It is always a good time! ;)
Does he have the frame n stuff to go with the XL1000?
Does he have the frame n stuff to go with the XL1000?
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: Maxim1982 on September 07, 2018, 11:39:27 AM
Post by: Maxim1982 on September 07, 2018, 11:39:27 AM
Thanks @bblass! I enjoyed it.
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: bblass on September 11, 2018, 11:46:22 AM
Post by: bblass on September 11, 2018, 11:46:22 AM
Thursday Night Wrench Club - Ben's garage September 13th @ 7PM - We've got a few options on tap this week
o Fork seal maintenance & replacement
o Continuing work on the IronHead - top end if the rings come in, the fine art of carburetor cleaning if they don't
o Electric motor mounting and fabrication on the still unnamed electric bike
o Free beer!
Plus anything else anyone wants to bring and tear into! Surely someone has a tire that needs mounting...
Hope to see you there!
o Fork seal maintenance & replacement
o Continuing work on the IronHead - top end if the rings come in, the fine art of carburetor cleaning if they don't
o Electric motor mounting and fabrication on the still unnamed electric bike
o Free beer!
Plus anything else anyone wants to bring and tear into! Surely someone has a tire that needs mounting...
Hope to see you there!
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: bblass on September 13, 2018, 05:35:45 PM
Post by: bblass on September 13, 2018, 05:35:45 PM
Rain is letting up in Homewood and should be clearing out in the next half hour.
Wrench night is still on, hope you're able to make it!
Wrench night is still on, hope you're able to make it!
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: kylepeterson on September 13, 2018, 06:59:36 PM
Post by: kylepeterson on September 13, 2018, 06:59:36 PM
since loading stuff up in the rain isn't fun, I'm diy at home this evening in prep for the Cove Ride...
swapping from slippery sumos to roosty mc roostface wheels
oil change
coolant flush
extra clutch cable zip tied in place
:-)
swapping from slippery sumos to roosty mc roostface wheels
oil change
coolant flush
extra clutch cable zip tied in place
:-)
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: Fencejumper09 on September 13, 2018, 07:14:22 PM
Post by: Fencejumper09 on September 13, 2018, 07:14:22 PM
About to head your way!
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: Fencejumper09 on September 13, 2018, 11:03:42 PM
Post by: Fencejumper09 on September 13, 2018, 11:03:42 PM
It was a great night of two stroke troubleshooting! A local specialty toolmaker was in the house autographing past tools!
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: bblass on September 14, 2018, 08:28:36 AM
Post by: bblass on September 14, 2018, 08:28:36 AM
Quote from: Fencejumper09 on September 13, 2018, 11:03:42 PM
A local specialty toolmaker was in the house autographing past tools!
When you've got a welder, you've always got the right tool!
Thanks to everyone who came out and braved the weather last night. It was a great time doing the ignition on the RD350 and learning the finer points of ignition advance and retard.
Next week is the last Big No 1 bike night. Come out and see the MC-AL crew dominate the slow race and the tire toss! We'll be back at it September 27th getting vintage bikes ready for Barber and taking donations anyone has for the booth.
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: Fencejumper09 on September 14, 2018, 08:59:34 AM
Post by: Fencejumper09 on September 14, 2018, 08:59:34 AM
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-C7pV3VB/0/66a51582/L/i-C7pV3VB-L.jpg)
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: springer on September 21, 2018, 08:58:40 AM
Post by: springer on September 21, 2018, 08:58:40 AM
So last night we all meet up at the last 2018 Bike Night @Big #1. Had fun, talked some B.S., some competed in the slow bike race and generally had a good time. I got there a little after 6 and this is the only video I took;
And just a few pictures;
(http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee446/owenwoolley/Garage%20Party%207-26-18/20180920_182935.jpg) (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/owenwoolley/media/Garage%20Party%207-26-18/20180920_182935.jpg.html)
(http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee446/owenwoolley/Garage%20Party%207-26-18/20180920_182947.jpg) (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/owenwoolley/media/Garage%20Party%207-26-18/20180920_182947.jpg.html)
(http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee446/owenwoolley/Garage%20Party%207-26-18/20180920_184957.jpg) (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/owenwoolley/media/Garage%20Party%207-26-18/20180920_184957.jpg.html)
(http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee446/owenwoolley/Garage%20Party%207-26-18/20180920_182909.jpg) (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/owenwoolley/media/Garage%20Party%207-26-18/20180920_182909.jpg.html)
(http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee446/owenwoolley/Garage%20Party%207-26-18/20180920_182906.jpg) (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/owenwoolley/media/Garage%20Party%207-26-18/20180920_182906.jpg.html)
And just a few pictures;
(http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee446/owenwoolley/Garage%20Party%207-26-18/20180920_182935.jpg) (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/owenwoolley/media/Garage%20Party%207-26-18/20180920_182935.jpg.html)
(http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee446/owenwoolley/Garage%20Party%207-26-18/20180920_182947.jpg) (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/owenwoolley/media/Garage%20Party%207-26-18/20180920_182947.jpg.html)
(http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee446/owenwoolley/Garage%20Party%207-26-18/20180920_184957.jpg) (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/owenwoolley/media/Garage%20Party%207-26-18/20180920_184957.jpg.html)
(http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee446/owenwoolley/Garage%20Party%207-26-18/20180920_182909.jpg) (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/owenwoolley/media/Garage%20Party%207-26-18/20180920_182909.jpg.html)
(http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee446/owenwoolley/Garage%20Party%207-26-18/20180920_182906.jpg) (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/owenwoolley/media/Garage%20Party%207-26-18/20180920_182906.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: bblass on September 27, 2018, 08:32:42 AM
Post by: bblass on September 27, 2018, 08:32:42 AM
Looking like it's gonna be more rain today and tonight. Probably best to call TNWC off this evening. Seeing is how Vintage Fest is next week, next Thursday's probably not a good night either.
Down for a Tuesday Night Wrench Club or another night next week if anyone has some final buttoning up to do before Barber
Down for a Tuesday Night Wrench Club or another night next week if anyone has some final buttoning up to do before Barber
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: BrianAo34 on September 27, 2018, 09:47:02 AM
Post by: BrianAo34 on September 27, 2018, 09:47:02 AM
Damn. I was actually going to try and make it this week
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Quote from: bblass on September 27, 2018, 08:32:42 AM
Looking like it's gonna be more rain today and tonight. Probably best to call TNWC off this evening. Seeing is how Vintage Fest is next week, next Thursday's probably not a good night either.
Down for a Tuesday Night Wrench Club or another night next week if anyone has some final buttoning up to do before Barber
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Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: Fencejumper09 on September 27, 2018, 11:46:53 AM
Post by: Fencejumper09 on September 27, 2018, 11:46:53 AM
I'm down for tonight!
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: BrianAo34 on September 27, 2018, 11:49:44 AM
Post by: BrianAo34 on September 27, 2018, 11:49:44 AM
As it turns out, I'm heading to Muscle Shoals for work. And my parts to install won't be here until Friday...
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Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: springer on September 27, 2018, 12:14:45 PM
Post by: springer on September 27, 2018, 12:14:45 PM
Quote from: bblass on September 27, 2018, 08:32:42 AM
Looking like it's gonna be more rain today and tonight. Probably best to call TNWC off this evening. Seeing is how Vintage Fest is next week, next Thursday's probably not a good night either.
Down for a Tuesday Night Wrench Club or another night next week if anyone has some final buttoning up to do before Barber
CRAP! Barbers is NEXT WEEK? ???
I gotta go get my tickets!
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: bblass on September 27, 2018, 12:27:23 PM
Post by: bblass on September 27, 2018, 12:27:23 PM
If it's not raining I'll be out in the shop trying to finish up my "custom" fender for the CB750. Anyone willing to brave the weather is welcome to come by for a beer or two!
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: kylepeterson on September 27, 2018, 02:05:01 PM
Post by: kylepeterson on September 27, 2018, 02:05:01 PM
Quote from: bblass on September 27, 2018, 12:27:23 PM
If it's not raining I'll be out in the shop trying to finish up my "custom" fender for the CB750. Anyone willing to brave the weather is welcome to come by for a beer or two!
weather is perfect. it missed us by a mile. wheelie braap woot woot
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: springer on October 07, 2018, 06:24:17 PM
Post by: springer on October 07, 2018, 06:24:17 PM
Something we have talked about on Thursday night while we are wrenching.
Winter is a good time for something a little different ;).
Winter is a good time for something a little different ;).
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: bblass on October 10, 2018, 08:22:00 AM
Post by: bblass on October 10, 2018, 08:22:00 AM
Greetings friends! TNWC is back in full effect tomorrow night at my garage, hope to see you there!
On the docket currently -
Installing the top end on a 1980 Sportster
Carb swap & balance on a CB750 SOHC
Plus whatever you want to bring!
Also, I still have @kylepeterson 's formerly of Motus tire machine if anyone needs a tire mounted
On the docket currently -
Installing the top end on a 1980 Sportster
Carb swap & balance on a CB750 SOHC
Plus whatever you want to bring!
Also, I still have @kylepeterson 's formerly of Motus tire machine if anyone needs a tire mounted
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: kylepeterson on October 10, 2018, 12:26:25 PM
Post by: kylepeterson on October 10, 2018, 12:26:25 PM
Quote from: bblass on October 10, 2018, 08:22:00 AM
Greetings friends! TNWC is back in full effect tomorrow night at my garage, hope to see you there!
On the docket currently -
Installing the top end on a 1980 Sportster
Carb swap & balance on a CB750 SOHC
Plus whatever you want to bring!
Also, I still have @kylepeterson 's formerly of Motus tire machine if anyone needs a tire mounted
I'm sorry you're still hosting and feeding that thing. I'll check with pulltabguru and see if he's planning to resell t anytime soon. :-)
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: bblass on October 10, 2018, 01:03:43 PM
Post by: bblass on October 10, 2018, 01:03:43 PM
No worries! It lends a grativas to the garage. I'm just ashamed it hasn't gotten used yet
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: 2372ighost on October 10, 2018, 06:42:59 PM
Post by: 2372ighost on October 10, 2018, 06:42:59 PM
I have two tires to go on my KLR, is tomorrow a good time? I have tires and new tubes. I have not done a tire change myself.
Rich (the old new guy)
Rich (the old new guy)
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: bblass on October 10, 2018, 06:51:09 PM
Post by: bblass on October 10, 2018, 06:51:09 PM
Tomorrow is perfect! Pick up some wheel weights and we can balance them as well!
@Fencejumper09 can you bring the balancing stand
@Fencejumper09 can you bring the balancing stand
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: Fencejumper09 on October 10, 2018, 06:59:54 PM
Post by: Fencejumper09 on October 10, 2018, 06:59:54 PM
I will bring both stands in case we can't figure out that tire machine!
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: Chitza on October 10, 2018, 07:02:49 PM
Post by: Chitza on October 10, 2018, 07:02:49 PM
If I make it to the flash mob, I will bring some wheel weights.
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: 2372ighost on October 10, 2018, 08:11:44 PM
Post by: 2372ighost on October 10, 2018, 08:11:44 PM
After lunch, if the wheelwieghts do not mystically appear.(thanks Chitza in advance) What will I need and where to procure them?
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: springer on October 10, 2018, 09:19:37 PM
Post by: springer on October 10, 2018, 09:19:37 PM
Quote from: 2372ighost on October 10, 2018, 08:11:44 PMI will be there. I have some stick-on weights I can bring too.
After lunch, if the wheelwieghts do not mystically appear.(thanks Chitza in advance) What will I need and where to procure them?
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: Chitza on October 10, 2018, 09:32:27 PM
Post by: Chitza on October 10, 2018, 09:32:27 PM
I have them with my keys already. I will at least drop them by, even if I can't stay :)
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: kylepeterson on October 11, 2018, 08:44:59 PM
Post by: kylepeterson on October 11, 2018, 08:44:59 PM
everything according to plan...
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: kylepeterson on October 11, 2018, 09:03:58 PM
Post by: kylepeterson on October 11, 2018, 09:03:58 PM
sorry Rich! devil made me doooo eeet
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: 2372ighost on October 11, 2018, 10:26:13 PM
Post by: 2372ighost on October 11, 2018, 10:26:13 PM
Great times at TNWC. Thanks everyone for all work doing my tire changing, I just helped.
Puts some fun in doing hard work. Thank you Ben for hosting and the use of all the equipment. Tires felt great on the way home.
We need to keep an eye on Kyle!!
Rich
Puts some fun in doing hard work. Thank you Ben for hosting and the use of all the equipment. Tires felt great on the way home.
We need to keep an eye on Kyle!!
Rich
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: springer on October 11, 2018, 10:27:04 PM
Post by: springer on October 11, 2018, 10:27:04 PM
Fun time tonight! If you didn't show, well...you missed it. And that is all I got to say about that. ;)
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: bblass on October 12, 2018, 08:25:06 AM
Post by: bblass on October 12, 2018, 08:25:06 AM
Thanks to everyone that came out, I enjoyed it immensely!
Shopping for leaf batteries now. Hopefully they'll be here for the next TNWC. We can break out the welder and make some real headway
Shopping for leaf batteries now. Hopefully they'll be here for the next TNWC. We can break out the welder and make some real headway
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: bblass on October 18, 2018, 08:08:56 AM
Post by: bblass on October 18, 2018, 08:08:56 AM
Celebrating the padre's birthday this evening. Back in the garage full force October 25th.
On tap is wrapping up the sportster rebuild and hopefully mounting battery brackets - plus what ever you want to wrench on!
On tap is wrapping up the sportster rebuild and hopefully mounting battery brackets - plus what ever you want to wrench on!
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: bblass on October 23, 2018, 09:07:34 AM
Post by: bblass on October 23, 2018, 09:07:34 AM
Looking forward to doing some wrenching this Thursday!
A friend of mine needs a valve adjustment done. Any interest in making this the theme of the evening?
A friend of mine needs a valve adjustment done. Any interest in making this the theme of the evening?
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: kylepeterson on October 23, 2018, 11:32:38 AM
Post by: kylepeterson on October 23, 2018, 11:32:38 AM
Quote from: bblass on October 23, 2018, 09:07:34 AM
Looking forward to doing some wrenching this Thursday!
A friend of mine needs a valve adjustment done. Any interest in making this the theme of the evening?
it's getting cooler now, wanna throw some brats on the grill too?
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: bblass on October 23, 2018, 12:56:00 PM
Post by: bblass on October 23, 2018, 12:56:00 PM
Sounds good to me! I'll plan to start cooking at 6:30, ya'll feel free to drop in anytime after that.
Post up if you plan on coming so I'll know how much to buy. Looking forward to it!
Post up if you plan on coming so I'll know how much to buy. Looking forward to it!
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: kylepeterson on October 23, 2018, 06:50:06 PM
Post by: kylepeterson on October 23, 2018, 06:50:06 PM
Quote from: bblass on October 23, 2018, 12:56:00 PM
Sounds good to me! I'll plan to start cooking at 6:30, ya'll feel free to drop in anytime after that.
Post up if you plan on coming so I'll know how much to buy. Looking forward to it!
imma bring me +1 kid and cheesy brats
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: Fencejumper09 on October 23, 2018, 07:41:18 PM
Post by: Fencejumper09 on October 23, 2018, 07:41:18 PM
I am a maybe as I will be in ATL for work on Wednesday and Thursday!
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: 2372ighost on October 23, 2018, 07:43:34 PM
Post by: 2372ighost on October 23, 2018, 07:43:34 PM
I will be there. I'll contribute some $ for food.
Need some ideas on fabbing up a fixture to hold the anti-lock sensor on the front fork of the GSX.
Need some ideas on fabbing up a fixture to hold the anti-lock sensor on the front fork of the GSX.
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: bblass on October 24, 2018, 08:11:42 AM
Post by: bblass on October 24, 2018, 08:11:42 AM
Quote from: 2372ighost on October 23, 2018, 07:43:34 PM
Need some ideas on fabbing up a fixture to hold the anti-lock sensor on the front fork of the GSX.
Sounds like a chance to weld something!
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: maydaymike on October 24, 2018, 02:56:17 PM
Post by: maydaymike on October 24, 2018, 02:56:17 PM
You guys have room for one more? I may try to drop by if I get off work early enough. I'll need the address.
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Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: bblass on October 24, 2018, 03:05:40 PM
Post by: bblass on October 24, 2018, 03:05:40 PM
By all means, come join us! PM'ed the address
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: bblass on October 25, 2018, 08:24:23 AM
Post by: bblass on October 25, 2018, 08:24:23 AM
Depending on the rain, we may not be grilling tonight. But we'll still be out in the shop! I've promised a buddy we'd have his valves done in time for the SECCA race Saturday and by damn we're going to deliver
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: ktmer on October 25, 2018, 10:18:26 AM
Post by: ktmer on October 25, 2018, 10:18:26 AM
I think I might swing by if that buddy is the long haired hippie that I think it might be!
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: LawnmowerRG on October 25, 2018, 04:01:28 PM
Post by: LawnmowerRG on October 25, 2018, 04:01:28 PM
Thinking I will make it tonight. Do I need any tools for this valve thingy.
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: bblass on October 25, 2018, 04:18:51 PM
Post by: bblass on October 25, 2018, 04:18:51 PM
Nope, I've got everything we need
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: Fencejumper09 on October 25, 2018, 05:13:25 PM
Post by: Fencejumper09 on October 25, 2018, 05:13:25 PM
Too bad that fancy new grill can't get wet! Guess someone needs to stop and get pizzas! :D
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: maydaymike on October 25, 2018, 06:00:46 PM
Post by: maydaymike on October 25, 2018, 06:00:46 PM
That should maybe be somebody else's responsibility tonight. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181025/9881014a897d0c030edbc2dc3bedbf00.jpg)
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Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: maydaymike on October 25, 2018, 10:42:40 PM
Post by: maydaymike on October 25, 2018, 10:42:40 PM
Home safe, and almost dry, even! Thanks Ben for the hospitality, and the opportunity to visit with some old friends, and meet a few new ones. I'll try to make it to another one soon!
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Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: 2372ighost on October 25, 2018, 11:34:38 PM
Post by: 2372ighost on October 25, 2018, 11:34:38 PM
Another good get together at TNWC. Maydaymike gets an attaboy for being on two wheels.
P.S. it takes 14 attaboys to make up for one "awshit"
P.S. it takes 14 attaboys to make up for one "awshit"
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: bblass on October 26, 2018, 08:26:56 AM
Post by: bblass on October 26, 2018, 08:26:56 AM
Thanks to everyone who came out last night in the rain! We adjusted valves, timed an engine, broke a chain and realized I ordered the wrong parts...
All in all, a mostly successful evening!
All in all, a mostly successful evening!
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: Fencejumper09 on October 26, 2018, 09:27:39 AM
Post by: Fencejumper09 on October 26, 2018, 09:27:39 AM
It was a great night of getting shit done!
Once I got there we figured out the subpar work from the other group!
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-k4Cqb6b/0/208844d8/L/i-k4Cqb6b-L.jpg)
Should probably check that book of fire fuel to understand the timing!! 2 teeth off!
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-53R4CVG/0/6159bba9/L/i-53R4CVG-L.jpg)
What is going on over there?!?
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-ssprQcC/0/10c0968f/L/i-ssprQcC-L.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-jz4nVQQ/0/4fdcd511/L/i-jz4nVQQ-L.jpg)
Once I got there we figured out the subpar work from the other group!
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-k4Cqb6b/0/208844d8/L/i-k4Cqb6b-L.jpg)
Should probably check that book of fire fuel to understand the timing!! 2 teeth off!
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-53R4CVG/0/6159bba9/L/i-53R4CVG-L.jpg)
What is going on over there?!?
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-ssprQcC/0/10c0968f/L/i-ssprQcC-L.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-jz4nVQQ/0/4fdcd511/L/i-jz4nVQQ-L.jpg)
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: bblass on March 18, 2019, 03:34:08 PM
Post by: bblass on March 18, 2019, 03:34:08 PM
Spring is right around the corner and the evenings are warming up again. That means it's time to get wrench club up and humming once more!
Unfortunately, my family will be moving soon and it's unlikely that I'll be able to find another house with a detached garage. While workshop space is a priority on my check list, I'll be unable to host for a month or so while things are in flux. I know @IceCold4x4 has offered to host a few times in the past and he has some projects we could learn on. Any other takers?
Since this will likely be my garage's swansong wrench party, how do the usual suspects feel about having it on a Saturday afternoon and doing bbq? Working on rebuilding my 2T dirt bike and theoretically that's something interesting that we could finish in a few hours. As always, additional projects are welcome. I'm thinking March 30th as a tentative date if there's interest.
Unfortunately, my family will be moving soon and it's unlikely that I'll be able to find another house with a detached garage. While workshop space is a priority on my check list, I'll be unable to host for a month or so while things are in flux. I know @IceCold4x4 has offered to host a few times in the past and he has some projects we could learn on. Any other takers?
Since this will likely be my garage's swansong wrench party, how do the usual suspects feel about having it on a Saturday afternoon and doing bbq? Working on rebuilding my 2T dirt bike and theoretically that's something interesting that we could finish in a few hours. As always, additional projects are welcome. I'm thinking March 30th as a tentative date if there's interest.
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: Fencejumper09 on March 18, 2019, 05:43:30 PM
Post by: Fencejumper09 on March 18, 2019, 05:43:30 PM
I can't do March 30th but maybe I can host in the future if people don't mind hanging in a basement!
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: Mulley on March 18, 2019, 05:52:53 PM
Post by: Mulley on March 18, 2019, 05:52:53 PM
Quote from: bblass on March 18, 2019, 03:34:08 PM
Working on rebuilding my 2T dirt bike and theoretically that's something interesting that we could finish in a few hours.
ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ovMMJ_NI2Us/UjhIUuoIhmI/AAAAAAAAAC4/ZZROUUdkOWQ/w530-h530-n-rw/baby-memes-omg-cute-things-083012-10.jpg)
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: bblass on March 19, 2019, 08:39:28 AM
Post by: bblass on March 19, 2019, 08:39:28 AM
Quote from: Mulley on March 18, 2019, 05:52:53 PM
ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ovMMJ_NI2Us/UjhIUuoIhmI/AAAAAAAAAC4/ZZROUUdkOWQ/w530-h530-n-rw/baby-memes-omg-cute-things-083012-10.jpg)
To be fair, i did say theoretically.
But you're right, maybe we'll have it ready for the top end and go from there
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: Fencejumper09 on April 01, 2019, 12:13:23 PM
Post by: Fencejumper09 on April 01, 2019, 12:13:23 PM
So I would like to go ahead and get a TNWC on the schedule for next week at my place in Homewood (PM for address)
I have a buddy with a 2004 Harley Sportster 883 with starting issues. The bike has been sitting up for a couple years on a battery tender so I believe a carb clean and rebuild will be necessary.
Anyone with some experience working on these Harley's will be appreciated and paid in shitty pizza and watered down beers.
Let me know if you can make it so I know how much pizza and beer I need to get!
As always, feel free to bring any projects you have laying around and I promise not to use the hammer on them!
I have a buddy with a 2004 Harley Sportster 883 with starting issues. The bike has been sitting up for a couple years on a battery tender so I believe a carb clean and rebuild will be necessary.
Anyone with some experience working on these Harley's will be appreciated and paid in shitty pizza and watered down beers.
Let me know if you can make it so I know how much pizza and beer I need to get!
As always, feel free to bring any projects you have laying around and I promise not to use the hammer on them!
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: Fencejumper09 on April 09, 2019, 08:25:23 PM
Post by: Fencejumper09 on April 09, 2019, 08:25:23 PM
The Harley backed out so if anyone has a project for Thursday let me know!
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: TWJohn on April 10, 2019, 06:56:31 AM
Post by: TWJohn on April 10, 2019, 06:56:31 AM
I am down for something? Nobody has anything?
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: Fencejumper09 on April 10, 2019, 09:29:58 AM
Post by: Fencejumper09 on April 10, 2019, 09:29:58 AM
I need to put some fresh Rotella in the YZ :D !
Also need to tighten the chain on the 990 if anyone has a rear stand @bblass
Is anyone else planning to join us? Trying to look at how much pizza we may need!
Also need to tighten the chain on the 990 if anyone has a rear stand @bblass
Is anyone else planning to join us? Trying to look at how much pizza we may need!
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: bblass on April 10, 2019, 09:53:49 AM
Post by: bblass on April 10, 2019, 09:53:49 AM
I've got a KTM 200 that just had the engine rebuilt and needs to be buttoned up. I'd be willing to host if if you want to work on it and we could knock out your chain and any other maintenance items anyone brings.
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: Fencejumper09 on April 10, 2019, 09:57:49 AM
Post by: Fencejumper09 on April 10, 2019, 09:57:49 AM
If you don't mind hosting that would probably be easiest!
I will still handle pizza!
I would have thought all of this pizza talk would have gotten @kylepeterson and @Mulley all riled up!
I will still handle pizza!
I would have thought all of this pizza talk would have gotten @kylepeterson and @Mulley all riled up!
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: bblass on April 10, 2019, 10:30:18 AM
Post by: bblass on April 10, 2019, 10:30:18 AM
Don't mind at all! This will be the old garage's swan song more than likely. 7 work for everyone?
Ya'll do me a favor and don't honk or rev your engine when you pull up to the gate. My daughter's room is right next to it and I really don't want my lovely wife to come out and murder us all for waking up Maddie.
Ya'll do me a favor and don't honk or rev your engine when you pull up to the gate. My daughter's room is right next to it and I really don't want my lovely wife to come out and murder us all for waking up Maddie.
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: KevinB on April 10, 2019, 11:00:04 AM
Post by: KevinB on April 10, 2019, 11:00:04 AM
My sons have games on Thursday...hate I'm going to miss this. :(
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: Mulley on April 10, 2019, 11:19:11 AM
Post by: Mulley on April 10, 2019, 11:19:11 AM
Quote from: Fencejumper09 on April 10, 2019, 09:57:49 AM
I would have thought all of this pizza talk would have gotten @kylepeterson and @Mulley all riled up!
Thursday nights usually don't work for me. My daughter has choir followed by two dance classes. So we have daddy/daughter date night and grab a quick dinner between classes. I do want to get pizza now. So thanks for that.
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: bblass on April 11, 2019, 09:32:27 AM
Post by: bblass on April 11, 2019, 09:32:27 AM
Looking forward to seeing everyone on this fine April evening! Shoot me a PM if you need the address
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: David DoubleEX on April 11, 2019, 09:34:57 AM
Post by: David DoubleEX on April 11, 2019, 09:34:57 AM
I think I'll make it to this. Coming on my v strom! Ben will you PM me the address? I had it once but I dont think I saved it anywhere.
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Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: maydaymike on April 11, 2019, 01:13:10 PM
Post by: maydaymike on April 11, 2019, 01:13:10 PM
I may stop by if I get off work early enough.
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Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: Fencejumper09 on April 11, 2019, 06:05:33 PM
Post by: Fencejumper09 on April 11, 2019, 06:05:33 PM
Lots of delicious pizza has been ordered and iced down silver bullets will be acquired on the way!
See everyone tonight!
See everyone tonight!
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: bblass on April 12, 2019, 08:35:11 AM
Post by: bblass on April 12, 2019, 08:35:11 AM
@Fencejumper09 Thanks for the pizza buffet last night! Do you have any pictures?
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: Fencejumper09 on April 12, 2019, 09:03:16 AM
Post by: Fencejumper09 on April 12, 2019, 09:03:16 AM
The pizza was pretty tastey!
We had a good representation of bikes last night! From dual sports to sport bikes!
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-7sGgPcz/0/900b2fba/L/i-7sGgPcz-L.jpg)
Some intricate work was going down on a FZR400 rear seat cowl which apparently is a pretty hard to come by part!
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-8bQqwDH/0/7e444db7/L/i-8bQqwDH-L.jpg)
An oil change went down on @David DoubleEX Vstrom! He wins the long haul award for coming in from Scottsboro for some Little Caesars!
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-5V9CnDs/0/ad80937f/L/i-5V9CnDs-L.jpg)
Something is not quite right @Mulley and @kylepeterson it turns out we needed a little more tension on the kick starter spring! @bblass is disheartened that the mighty 200 isn't running at the end of the night and @dredman was rubbing it in with common sense like "hey you know you can tighten your chain without lifting the rear wheel"
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-hCqm5dh/0/d3c3f985/L/i-hCqm5dh-L.jpg)
We ogled a newish 690 enduro and tightened the chain on my 990. It was a fun night! It was good to see all those who came by!
We had a good representation of bikes last night! From dual sports to sport bikes!
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-7sGgPcz/0/900b2fba/L/i-7sGgPcz-L.jpg)
Some intricate work was going down on a FZR400 rear seat cowl which apparently is a pretty hard to come by part!
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-8bQqwDH/0/7e444db7/L/i-8bQqwDH-L.jpg)
An oil change went down on @David DoubleEX Vstrom! He wins the long haul award for coming in from Scottsboro for some Little Caesars!
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-5V9CnDs/0/ad80937f/L/i-5V9CnDs-L.jpg)
Something is not quite right @Mulley and @kylepeterson it turns out we needed a little more tension on the kick starter spring! @bblass is disheartened that the mighty 200 isn't running at the end of the night and @dredman was rubbing it in with common sense like "hey you know you can tighten your chain without lifting the rear wheel"
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-hCqm5dh/0/d3c3f985/L/i-hCqm5dh-L.jpg)
We ogled a newish 690 enduro and tightened the chain on my 990. It was a fun night! It was good to see all those who came by!
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: maydaymike on April 12, 2019, 01:20:14 PM
Post by: maydaymike on April 12, 2019, 01:20:14 PM
Oooh! You called a V-Strom a Versys! Them's fighting words right there!
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Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: David DoubleEX on April 12, 2019, 01:25:36 PM
Post by: David DoubleEX on April 12, 2019, 01:25:36 PM
Quote from: maydaymike on April 12, 2019, 01:20:14 PMI was so mad I didnt even say anything.
Oooh! You called a V-Strom a Versys! Them's fighting words right there!
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In bringing boxing gloves next time.
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Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: Fencejumper09 on April 12, 2019, 02:27:26 PM
Post by: Fencejumper09 on April 12, 2019, 02:27:26 PM
What are y'all talking about
#modlife
At least I didn't wake up the baby by honking as I left @David DoubleEX
#modlife
At least I didn't wake up the baby by honking as I left @David DoubleEX
Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: David DoubleEX on April 12, 2019, 03:11:58 PM
Post by: David DoubleEX on April 12, 2019, 03:11:58 PM
Quote from: Fencejumper09 on April 12, 2019, 02:27:26 PMI know I felt really bad
What are y'all talking about
#modlife
At least I didn't wake up the baby by honking as I left @David DoubleEX
I sent Ben a message when I got home. My tank bag shifted and hit my horn when I turned my handlebars all the way. I promise I wasnt trying to be a dick.
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Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: maydaymike on April 12, 2019, 04:12:59 PM
Post by: maydaymike on April 12, 2019, 04:12:59 PM
Quote from: David DoubleEX on April 12, 2019, 01:25:36 PMHe was too busy messing with all those Australian KLRs to pay attention to what you were riding.
I was so mad I didnt even say anything.
In bringing boxing gloves next time.
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Title: Re: Thursday Night Wrench Club
Post by: maydaymike on April 12, 2019, 04:44:13 PM
Post by: maydaymike on April 12, 2019, 04:44:13 PM
Quote from: Fencejumper09 on April 12, 2019, 02:27:26 PM
At least I didn't wake up the baby by honking as I left @David DoubleEX
Damn... I'm glad that wasn't me.
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