rocks Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Is it too early to start thinking about a New England Tech Day??? Need something to chase away these sub-zero nights!! Link to comment
Woodie Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 How about something to dig through feet of snow? Boxer powered snow plow/blower with maple sap gathering function? Link to comment
EddyQ Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Never to early for thinking. . . . So . . . . Link to comment
kobukan Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 I attended a tech day in CT a couple years ago and really enjoyed it. I didn't make it to one last year, not even sure if there was one, but I'd be interested in attending another one. I've had my RT for a couple years now, put about 25k miles on it and have done all the routine service myself (all fluid changes, valve adjust, rocker end play adjust, fuel filter & air filter change, etc), as well as a few other things like left cam chain tensioner upgrade, para-lever pivot bushing upgrade, complete brake flush, tire changes, and I've got a RH throttle body rebuild kit sitting on my desk waiting for a mild temp day for install. Other than the throttle body rebuild, which I expect to have done soon my bike is completely up to date on all service, but I'd be happy to help others and I've got some tools (torque wrenches and a Morgan Carbtune in particular) that might be helpful that I'd be happy to bring. I have a tire changer here, but it's kind of hard to carry that on the bike. And, I ride year-round so pretty much anytime is good with me. Link to comment
RoyTemple Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 I'm thinking about it also. Roy Link to comment
rocks Posted February 23, 2011 Author Share Posted February 23, 2011 How about something to dig through feet of snow? Boxer powered snow plow/blower with maple sap gathering function? Well Woodie I have the same problem here!! I need to stud my tires! Makes me want a GS. I like the Sap gathering idea :grin: Link to comment
rocks Posted February 23, 2011 Author Share Posted February 23, 2011 Hey Dean, Keep an eye on this thread and you'd certainly be welcome if one materializes... we can always use someone with knowledge!! Link to comment
rocks Posted February 23, 2011 Author Share Posted February 23, 2011 Hey Eddy I'm getting the itch!! I'm game but I can't predict when the two feet of snow will be gone!! You'll have to stay longer than last time!! Link to comment
EddyQ Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 You'll have to stay longer than last time!! Absolutely. I'll come alone and leave the time watchers at home! Link to comment
enfoman Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 "Is it too early to start thinking about a New England Tech Day???" It's like waiting for Christmas eve when it's this far away in the season! Link to comment
rocks Posted February 28, 2011 Author Share Posted February 28, 2011 Evidently I mocked the snow gods... they dumped another foot of snow on us!! Link to comment
mikeR1100R Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Sounds great! I have a major tune-up due. (50K) That means tank off and everything! There is no more mournful a sight than to open one's garage door and see your faithful steed waiting; the dim green light of the battery tender glowing in the shadows. Can't wait for spring! Link to comment
mos Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Rocks you know I am up for it. This winter has been way too long. Your son still has his K75? Link to comment
EddyQ Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Your son still has his K75? I want to know how THIS ended up. Link to comment
rocks Posted March 4, 2011 Author Share Posted March 4, 2011 Your son still has his K75? I want to know how THIS ended up. well there's a different girl now... Link to comment
rocks Posted March 4, 2011 Author Share Posted March 4, 2011 Yes he does That would be great if you guys can come... as you said this winter is too long... we have ALOT of snow that needs to melt before I can hold a tech day. It was -15 last night so its not melting anytime soon either!! Link to comment
rocks Posted March 4, 2011 Author Share Posted March 4, 2011 For you that like us having to take tupperware off! Sounds like an overnight event Link to comment
RoyTemple Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Depending on when it is, I will be there!! Roy Link to comment
rocks Posted March 5, 2011 Author Share Posted March 5, 2011 I hope so Roy... we need somebody to take photos!! Link to comment
Dundee387 Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 I'm interested in learning more.... Link to comment
Francis Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Enough already with the snow and the cold. Francis Link to comment
Woodie Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 The natives are getting restless. Must be the smell of maple syrup fires, getting everyone stoked up for spring. Link to comment
CT_Rider Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 This bear's ready to come out of hybernation. Just seeing that green light on the tender is make me nuts! Link to comment
rocks Posted March 6, 2011 Author Share Posted March 6, 2011 This bear's ready to come out of hybernation. Just seeing that green light on the tender is make me nuts! Well you guys in CT will beat me by a few weeks at least!! Link to comment
BevBeng Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Hi all, Had a great time at the tech day last year. Would like to go again this year. BTW - Went on my first ride of the year yesterday evening. Felt awesome! Ben Link to comment
Kathy R Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Snow melted - Check Salt washed off the roadways - (toe tapping) Link to comment
enfoman Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Same here K. Soon. Very Soon. After that, Sand, (again, toe tapping in step with your beat. C+W or Bluegrass?) Link to comment
DiggerJim Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Definitely wanna do it. Gotta farkle up the 1200 - Minuteman coming up, the Smokechasing tour, National down in PA this summer...gotta get ready. Probably have the HIDs installed before you can do this (new Ilium highway pegs last month - first month in the last 5 years I didn't ride) but I've got a bunch of misc electrical bits to do (panel mounted USB & SAE connectors, quick disconnect & rewiring the powerlet socket off the CANbus, etc) and I'm looking at adding an aux tank (TT - 3.5gal) so I should have plenty of interesting work to do on it. Or I can lend a wrench to anyone else playing on theirs. Link to comment
rocks Posted March 17, 2011 Author Share Posted March 17, 2011 Ok so as of today I can just start to see some bare ground... I shoveled a path to the barn through about 16" of snow... going to try and get the bike out for a ride either tomorrow or Saturday... Looking at the end of April to host a tech day / weekend... either the 23rd or 30th... leaning toward the 30th. Anyone in?? Link to comment
enfoman Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 23rd works better for me for sure! Link to comment
RoyTemple Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 30th works better for me. If it's on the 30th, I hope Enfoman can still make it. I'd like to see Bob again. Roy Link to comment
ahirsch Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Feeling the bug over here too. Got out and rode last night. I would come over for a tech day in late April. Who knows what the weather will be like? My guess it will be wet and on the cooler side. See everyone soon. Link to comment
Kathy R Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Stephen, Can you suggest a clean and simple nearby motel/hotel ? Motel 6, Holiday Inn Express, and the like? Both dates work for me. Link to comment
BevBeng Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 The 30th would work for me. Looking forward to it. See everyone soon. Ben Link to comment
rocks Posted March 20, 2011 Author Share Posted March 20, 2011 Yes it is so we're looking at the 30th as the hard date. Link to comment
mikeR1100R Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 That would require some schedule finagling for me. I will do my best to arrange that weekend off. Georgi and I hope to make it. Link to comment
enfoman Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Sorry I can't make it in for this if as it seems it will be the 30th. As the same thing happened last year, Priors to a Chromehead tech weekend in Western NY -- Spin a wrench or bleed a brake in my honor. Link to comment
rocks Posted March 22, 2011 Author Share Posted March 22, 2011 Sorry Bob... it would have been good to see you again. Link to comment
enfoman Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 There is the UN and the MOA rally! I'll be at both before the last horrah--- The GMR in VT.! Hope to see some of you at any of the venues Link to comment
azkaisr Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 I probably will be in New England the week prior to the 30th. This could be a good excuse to hang out and fly back Sunday. Link to comment
Kathy R Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 I probably will be in New England the week prior to the 30th. This could be a good excuse to hang out and fly back Sunday. WAY COOL!!! Link to comment
TestPilot Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 I've been following this thread for a while and the "when" seems settled; April 30. But I haven't seen anything about the "where." Link to comment
rocks Posted March 22, 2011 Author Share Posted March 22, 2011 sorry Karl... That requires the secret handshake My address is 23 Reagan Rd., Canaan, NH About 15 minutes from the VT/NH border. Stephen Link to comment
rocks Posted March 22, 2011 Author Share Posted March 22, 2011 I probably will be in New England the week prior to the 30th. This could be a good excuse to hang out and fly back Sunday. WAY COOL!!! You would definitely win the award for farthest distance traveled Hope you can make it Tom would love to meet you finally... I'm about 2 hours from Logan/Boston Link to comment
DiggerJim Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 About 15 minutes from the VT/NH border. Horizontally speaking...the border's what, 190mi long? Link to comment
rocks Posted March 23, 2011 Author Share Posted March 23, 2011 Details ! Just outside Lebanon NH at the junction of I-91 and I-89 Link to comment
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