Limecreek Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Come one and come all. This is your chance to learn how to work on your R or K bike or help someone else learn the basics. The garage opens at 8:00 on Saturday morning and we will stay open until we run out of things to do. Breakfast and lunch are provided. One of my best tech coaches now lives in UT (Ed). If you are interested in helping out as a coach, please drop me a pm. From the first tech day we hosted back in 2003. Link to comment
Marty Hill Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Wish it were closer. Link to comment
eddd Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Obviously way too early to know, but I do know that by February I'll be more than ready to take a long ride. I've checked out the early February averages along the most southern route, and it looks doable. It will be 100% contingent on the weather forecast, but it is on my calendar. For anyone who hasn't attended one of Limecreek's Tech Days, they are a great opportunity to learn about your bike, and maintenance procedures in general. Even if you do not need to do anything to your bike at that time, the knowledge you'll gain from watching and hopefully participating will come in handy when you decide to tackle your own project. Aside from the learning aspect, you'll have a good time hanging out with some nice people. Mark Goodrich being the obvious exception. Link to comment
Twisties Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 For anyone who hasn't attended ... Aside from the learning aspect, you'll have a good time hanging out with some nice people. Mark Goodrich being the obvious exception. I love the way that just rolls of your tongue so smoothly, with nary a hitch. That little sparkle in your eye tells the tale though. Link to comment
Limecreek Posted December 15, 2013 Author Share Posted December 15, 2013 Ed I hope you can make it! Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Greg, I'm hoping to make it, it's only about 3 tanks of gas to me! Link to comment
Dave_in_TX Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Count me in. I may even be able to provide some coaching on the R bikes. Link to comment
Yeeha! Stephen Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Penciled in on the fridge calendar... now for some cooperation from the weather gods. Link to comment
Limecreek Posted December 16, 2013 Author Share Posted December 16, 2013 Wish it were closer. Marty - distance is a lame excuse. Get your butt out here. Link to comment
Limecreek Posted December 16, 2013 Author Share Posted December 16, 2013 Greg, I'm hoping to make it, it's only about 3 tanks of gas to me! Matt - this will be a good time to meet your future riding partners and begin long mourning process of leaving FL for TX. Link to comment
Limecreek Posted December 16, 2013 Author Share Posted December 16, 2013 Steven - it was good to see you on Saturday at LSBMW. I hope you can make it down in FEB - I have a feeling this may turn out to be a reunion of sorts. By the way, for out out of town travelers, Sandi said we have one open bed and a few open spaces upstairs if you need to spend the night. PM me if you need a spot. Cheers! Link to comment
Marty Hill Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Wish it were closer. Marty - distance is a lame excuse. Get your butt out here. After reading this, I thought maybe...till I remembered I would be in key west during that weekend on the GS. I do miss all the texas hill country ride weekends we used to have. Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Greg, I'm hoping to make it, it's only about 3 tanks of gas to me! Matt - this will be a good time to meet your future riding partners and begin long mourning process of leaving FL for TX. Yessir, a fine plan. especially if we don't get connected on NYE and after. I think I have to attend a music school audition that weekend here, but not sure just yet. Link to comment
Sonor Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Hey Limecreek (or anyone) - I keep seeing Wrench days stated but know little about them. Can you provide an overview of how one is conducted and what is accomplished? I know the statement is, "cover the basics" but what one considers the basics another could consider advanced. Obviously I am not traveling from NC to attend, just wanted more info. Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Hey Limecreek (or anyone) - I keep seeing Wrench days stated but know little about them. Can you provide an overview of how one is conducted and what is accomplished? I know the statement is, "cover the basics" but what one considers the basics another could consider advanced. Obviously I am not traveling from NC to attend, just wanted more info. I'm going to try and make it from FL... You should come down. This may give you some insight... Link to comment
Marty Hill Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 At tech days I've attended I've seen everything from oil changes to bikes taken apart in order to pull trannys or drive shafts. SOCAL seems to go further! Link to comment
Mike05 Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Hi Greg, On the calendar & looking forward to it! If I need to bring anything let me know. Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Hi Greg, On the calendar & looking forward to it! If I need to bring anything let me know. Hi Mike!!! Long time no see!! Link to comment
Limecreek Posted December 20, 2013 Author Share Posted December 20, 2013 Hey Limecreek (or anyone) - I keep seeing Wrench days stated but know little about them. Can you provide an overview of how one is conducted and what is accomplished? I know the statement is, "cover the basics" but what one considers the basics another could consider advanced. Obviously I am not traveling from NC to attend, just wanted more info. Over the years, much of what we've covered revolves around basic maintenance - 6k, 12K and annual services. Beyond that we've replaced tires, struts, drive shafts and botched up accessory wiring. The tech day is all about learning in a controlled environment. We'd like you to leave with enough competency to perform basic maintenance on your own or at least know enough about it when the dealer services your bike. Link to comment
Limecreek Posted December 20, 2013 Author Share Posted December 20, 2013 Count me in. I may even be able to provide some coaching on the R bikes. Dave - please extend the invitation to the Hill Country BMW group. Link to comment
Limecreek Posted December 20, 2013 Author Share Posted December 20, 2013 Hi Greg, On the calendar & looking forward to it! If I need to bring anything let me know. Sounds good Mike - see you in a couple of months. Link to comment
Dave_in_TX Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 Count me in. I may even be able to provide some coaching on the R bikes. Dave - please extend the invitation to the Hill Country BMW group. Greg, will do. Link to comment
markgoodrich Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 Greg, please arrange to pick my bike up ahead of time, so you can do the Annual on it at the tech day. I'd like to get it back that afternoon. You know darn well there's no point in my being there. Ed,I just read this thread. You hurt my feeling. Link to comment
Mike05 Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 "Hi Mike!!! Long time no see!! Matt_________________________ Hi Matt! It has been a while. It'll be good to get together again. I still have pics from my last BRR. Always a good time at a Limecreek tech day! See you in February @ Greg's. Link to comment
Dave_in_TX Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 Greg, some of us haven't been to your place since you moved. Are you going to provide the new address? Link to comment
Limecreek Posted December 22, 2013 Author Share Posted December 22, 2013 Greg, some of us haven't been to your place since you moved. Are you going to provide the new address? We are no longer in Twin Creeks and have moved to: 3013 Rabbits Tail Drive Leander, TX We are off Ronald Regan - approximately 3 miles north of 1431 in a new neighbor hood called Sarita Valley. Link to comment
Dave_in_TX Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Dave - please extend the invitation to the Hill Country BMW group. Greg, I don't have a head count but a few of the Hill Country BMW Riders have expressed interest. Link to comment
** Chris ** Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 I am going to try and make it. I might need a rear tire by then! Link to comment
Whip Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 I am going to try and make it. I might need a rear tire by then! .....and your jacket. Link to comment
TXR1200ST Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 count me in. That's not even a half tank of gas for me Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Ok, planning on being there. I'll be glad to lend a hand bending wrenches and helping to teach where I can. Link to comment
Skywagon Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 planning on being there...anyone in the Houston area want to ride together? Link to comment
Limecreek Posted January 14, 2014 Author Share Posted January 14, 2014 Guys - it is time to let me know what you'd like to accomplish during the tech day. If this is your first time attempting to service your bike and you'd like some coaching on what you need to bring with you, then send me a PM or give me a call at 512-419-8309. Cheers! Greg Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I'll be in Steiner by noon on the 7th, looking forward to meeting all y'all so I can get the best info on who has the best doughnuts, best kolaches, best brisket, etc. You know, the important details I'll need to know to emigrate to TX. Link to comment
Bernie Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I'll be in Steiner by noon on the 7th, looking forward to meeting all y'all so I can get the best info on who has the best doughnuts, best kolaches, best brisket, etc. You know, the important details I'll need to know to emigrate to TX. Take your green card or passport. Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I'll be in Steiner by noon on the 7th, looking forward to meeting all y'all so I can get the best info on who has the best doughnuts, best kolaches, best brisket, etc. You know, the important details I'll need to know to emigrate to TX. Take your green card or passport. I'm still hoping Whip will sponsor me... Link to comment
markgoodrich Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 There's GONNA BE A RAFFLE!!!!!!! I'm bringing some necessary boxer maintenance items to raffle off at the tech day. Proceeds will go to the Austin Food Bank, unless I forget to turn them over, in which case no one will ever know. For sure there will be: Von Baden's maintenance DVD, a set of valve adjustment feeler gauges, special spark plug socket, a couple of Parnes spark plug wire pullers, and whatever else I can find in my box o' boxer stuff. Oh, and a broken Twinmax. Buckster borrowed it a couple, three years ago and busted it, claimed it didn't work when he got it. Link to comment
** Chris ** Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 There's GONNA BE A RAFFLE!!!!!!! In that case, I'm not coming! Link to comment
Whip Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 I'll be in Steiner by noon on the 7th, looking forward to meeting all y'all so I can get the best info on who has the best doughnuts, best kolaches, best brisket, etc. You know, the important details I'll need to know to emigrate to TX. Take your green card or passport. I'm still hoping Whip will sponsor me... Have you been to the Alamo? Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Have you been to the Alamo? Yessir, although this is the only picture I can find handy that I took at the plaza. Link to comment
** Chris ** Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Have you been to the Alamo? Yessir, although this is the only picture I can find handy that I took at the plaza. Must be an old one. Back in the day of B/W digital photography. Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 It's "art" donchoo kno nuttin? Link to comment
** Chris ** Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 It's "art" donchoo kno nuttin? Believe me, I know lots of Nuttin! If you don't believe me, ask me! Link to comment
markgoodrich Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 As the chairman of the Whip Birthers, I say he is not authorized to sponsor any immigrant to Texas. Hell, he doesn't even support the Cowboys! Detroit Lions, my a$$. Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 It's "art" donchoo kno nuttin? Believe me, I know lots of Nuttin! If you don't believe me, ask me! Link to comment
Huzband Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 I'll be in Steiner by noon on the 7th, looking forward to meeting all y'all so I can get the best info on who has the best doughnuts, best kolaches, best brisket, etc. You know, the important details I'll need to know to emigrate to TX. Take your green card or passport. I'm still hoping Whip will sponsor me... Have you been to the Alamo? If you let him in, where will it stop? Link to comment
Yeeha! Stephen Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Sorry, sorry, sorry... I'm out. Had a little skin cancer surgery that was a bit more invasive than they originally told me. Now I can't keep my helmet on for more than a few minutes. Rats! See ya'll soon I hope. SS Link to comment
Limecreek Posted January 31, 2014 Author Share Posted January 31, 2014 Sorry, sorry, sorry... I'm out. Had a little skin cancer surgery that was a bit more invasive than they originally told me. Now I can't keep my helmet on for more than a few minutes. Rats! See ya'll soon I hope. SS Sorry to hear about the skin cancer. I've had a few of those too and they are not fun. Heal up and we'll see you next time. Link to comment
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