Bernie Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 I have offered to lead a group ride on Thursday, Sept 23, 2021 during FART 2021. The ride is a trial and in response to numerous requests of some sort of organized ride. It is not just for newbies, the route will include technical sections of roads, but should be all paved. I would like those attending the ride to also practice how to use their GPS units. I will explain that in more details at the event on Wednesday evening and during the rider meeting (7:30 AM) on Thursday morning. Side-stand up at 8:00 AM. Route length 280-310 miles. The route will be one of the routes posted for downloading for the FART 2021 event. So if there is any interest or questions about the ride, please reply to this post. I will need a head count. 4 Link to comment
LBump Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 2 hours ago, Bernie said: Dang... I want to get back there just for the meal alone. Have a great ride, great meal and a great time! 2 Link to comment
TSConver Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 Definitely interested in this. Not sure if Susan will be ready to ride it herself or be a passenger. 1 Link to comment
Sonor Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 Wish I could but other plans conflict. Have a great time everybody, one year I will get to meet y'all. 1 Link to comment
Rockosmith Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 I’m in. Also I will be bringing a riding buddy riding 2 up. 1 Link to comment
Bernie Posted September 6, 2021 Author Share Posted September 6, 2021 20 hours ago, Sonor said: Wish I could but other plans conflict. Have a great time everybody, one year I will get to meet y'all. Sorry to hear about your conflicts, but don’t wait to long, we are not getting younger. LOL Hopefully you can make START 2022. Link to comment
Bernie Posted September 6, 2021 Author Share Posted September 6, 2021 1 hour ago, Rockosmith said: I’m in. Also I will be bringing a riding buddy riding 2 up. See you guys Wednesday evening. Link to comment
wbw6cos Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 Bernie, although I will not be tagging along on your well-led group ride, I will definitely attend your GPS presentation. The more exposure to your navigation knowledge, the more I try to retain. Looking forward to it! 1 Link to comment
Bernie Posted September 6, 2021 Author Share Posted September 6, 2021 27 minutes ago, wbw6cos said: Bernie, although I will not be tagging along on your well-led group ride, I will definitely attend your GPS presentation. The more exposure to your navigation knowledge, the more I try to retain. Looking forward to it! You would be more then welcome to tag along William. The more the merrier. 1 Link to comment
Boxflyer Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 8 minutes ago, Bernie said: You would be more then welcome to tag along William. The more the merrier. If you do the group ride on Thursday, I'll be tickling the innards on Williams R1250 all day...he can come out to play on Friday or Saturday. 1 1 Link to comment
Bernie Posted September 6, 2021 Author Share Posted September 6, 2021 55 minutes ago, Boxflyer said: If you do the group ride on Thursday, I'll be tickling the innards on Williams R1250 all day...he can come out to play on Friday or Saturday. Sounds like a plan to me. Link to comment
BamaJohn Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 I'm in for your ride Bernie. See ya Wednesday night. jb 2 Link to comment
Bernie Posted September 10, 2021 Author Share Posted September 10, 2021 Bump! Bump! Don't be shy. There is plenty of room on this ride. And it don't matter what brand bike you ride, as long as it is safe and doesn't leak stuff. Or you can also let me know Wednesday evening in Sparta, if you want to come along. 1 Link to comment
TSConver Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 Probably out. Gonna hit the tech demos for the new to me Wethead. 1 Link to comment
Bernie Posted September 11, 2021 Author Share Posted September 11, 2021 Good idea. The roads are not going anywhere. Link to comment
JSCOTT Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 On 9/2/2021 at 5:30 PM, Bernie said: I have offered to lead a group ride on Thursday, Sept 23, 2021 during FART 2021. The ride is a trial and in response to numerous requests of some sort of organized ride. It is not just for newbies, the route will include technical sections of roads, but should be all paved. I would like those attending the ride to also practice how to use their GPS units. I will explain that in more details at the event on Wednesday evening and during the rider meeting (7:30 AM) on Thursday morning. Side-stand up at 8:00 AM. Route length 280-310 miles. The route will be one of the routes posted for downloading for the FART 2021 event. So if there is any interest or questions about the ride, please reply to this post. I will need a head count. I’m planning to join the ride however, I do not have a GPS unit. Hoping I can just follow along. Link to comment
Rougarou Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 Throw me down as a mebbee. I'll be departing the maison at around 0600, should put me there for your meeting. Either way, let me know which route and if I don't make the time, I'll certainly try to catch up. 1 Link to comment
TSConver Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 you think you will be back in time for the tech session? Link to comment
Bernie Posted September 17, 2021 Author Share Posted September 17, 2021 1 hour ago, JSCOTT said: I’m planning to join the ride however, I do not have a GPS unit. Hoping I can just follow along. No problem Link to comment
Bernie Posted September 17, 2021 Author Share Posted September 17, 2021 47 minutes ago, Rougarou said: Throw me down as a mebbee. I'll be departing the maison at around 0600, should put me there for your meeting. Either way, let me know which route and if I don't make the time, I'll certainly try to catch up. I will decide on the route on Wednesday, depending on the weather. But no problem other wise. Link to comment
Bernie Posted September 17, 2021 Author Share Posted September 17, 2021 41 minutes ago, TSConver said: you think you will be back in time for the tech session? I don’t know for sure. It’s a very flexible thing with me. 😂 we can discuss this Wednesday evening Link to comment
Boxflyer Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 Returning to the Alleghany Inn is always in your hands, just have the Inn as a destination and occasionally activate that route and see when you would get back...usually with the fastest route as default. My plan is to start the work about 0930-1000 each day so that folks that want to watch can have a breakfast and still be able to finish before dark. My sequence for doing the TechDay on both Thurs and Friday will be: 1) Remove lower fairings to access oil filter and drain engine oil 2) Remove all the central fairings up over the fuel tank to access the air filter and change it 3) Replace central fairings back down to the cylinders which will be worked on later 4) Remove panniers and muffler for access to remove rear wheel 5) Drain final drive and remove rear caliper so the final drive can swing down 6) Open rear boot and separate final drive from driveshaft 7) Lube drive splines and boot lips then reconnect final drive 8) Fill final drive with lube 9) Service rear brake caliper and pads, clean rotors 10) Install SpeedBleeders and bleed rear brake 11) Install rear wheel and muffler Approximate point in process for 30-45min lunch break 12) Remove and service both front calipers, pads and rotors 13) Install front SpeedBleeders and bleed front brakes 14) Remove both LH and RH spark plugs and valve covers to access cams/valves 15) Install TDC tool and lock engine at TDC for cam timing check/adjustment 16) Check valve clearance on cylinder that is at TDC 17) Remove cam bearing block to record all shim thickness and adjust as needed 18) Rotate engine so remaining cylinder is at TDC and do steps 15, 16, 17 19) Remove all speciality cam/valve/TDC tools 20) Replace spark plugs, valve covers and clean up cylinders 21) Add engine oil 22) Connect GS-911, scan bike, reset service reminder 23) Replace lower engine fairings 24) Complete BMW service documentation for warranty If you are just interested in the Cam timing and valve adjustment on the engine, I estimate that I'll be getting to that around 1400-1500 in the afternoon...just a guess as I never know if there will be a slowdown at any point. 1 Link to comment
wbw6cos Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 The Shift Cam Tech Session is on Thursday, so The Follow Bernie For Coffee Ride will not affect Wethead Tech Day on Friday, so @TSConvershould be fine. Unless you want to see some Shift Cam action. 1 Link to comment
Bernie Posted September 17, 2021 Author Share Posted September 17, 2021 Yes we can always have a ShiftCam ride on Friday. 😂 Link to comment
wbw6cos Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 I am game! Zero-dark-thirty for side stand up, correct? 1 Link to comment
TSConver Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 Since the wethead session is on Friday I am game for the ride on Thursday. 2 Link to comment
Bernie Posted September 18, 2021 Author Share Posted September 18, 2021 4 hours ago, TSConver said: Since the wethead session is on Friday I am game for the ride on Thursday. Ok by me. Link to comment
JSCOTT Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 New tires mounted, oil and filter changed. Looking forward to the trip. 2 Link to comment
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