From henry.sherwood at gmail.com Mon Apr 2 18:43:59 2018 From: henry.sherwood at gmail.com (Henry Sherwood) Date: Mon, 2 Apr 2018 18:43:59 -0400 Subject: [MDairheads] April Fools Message-ID: Did Bob's have an April Fools joke on his website? Henry From bkirchhoff at gmail.com Mon Apr 2 19:09:11 2018 From: bkirchhoff at gmail.com (Brian Kirchhoff) Date: Mon, 2 Apr 2018 19:09:11 -0400 Subject: [MDairheads] April Fools In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I don't know about Bob's, but Aerostich was offering a new Roadcrafter suit enabled with a smart app to connect to your phone, reading the conditions inside your suit to tell you when you need to pee, eat, and bathe. That was pretty good. :-) brian m. kirchhoff 402.617.2222 mobile On Mon, Apr 2, 2018 at 6:43 PM, Henry Sherwood via MDAirheads < mdairheads at casano.com> wrote: > Did Bob's have an April Fools joke on his website? > > Henry > _______________________________________________ > MDAirheads mailing list > MDAirheads at mail.casano.com > https://mailman.dudley.nu/mailman/listinfo/mdairheads > From drbeemer73 at gmail.com Sat Apr 7 09:35:09 2018 From: drbeemer73 at gmail.com (Mac Kirkpatrick) Date: Sat, 7 Apr 2018 09:35:09 -0400 Subject: [MDairheads] EZ Pull Carb Springs Message-ID: If you want your throttle to be easier to twist and to hold, install these stainless carb springs, they are good quality, work well and DO make a nice difference. I recently rode two bikes back to back, one bike had them installed, the other did not and this pointed out to me what a difference easier springs make. Easy to install, and cheap. See http://bmwthrottlesprings.com/ Mac Kirkpatrick Glenmoore, PA "After all, what is adventure, but inconvenience, properly regarded?" C. Donahue From vinceotter49 at gmail.com Sat Apr 7 12:01:24 2018 From: vinceotter49 at gmail.com (Jim Wilson) Date: Sat, 7 Apr 2018 09:01:24 -0700 Subject: [MDairheads] EZ Pull Carb Springs In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: better throttle rockers and a threaded throttle screw mpa2205-a01.jpg images lock lever flip_a_lever_out.jpg or throttle lock the weak spring could very well lead to an issue of the throttle not returning If you want your throttle to be easier to twist and to hold, -- * Jim * *time, spent fishing does not count against your life's clock . . . . * From drbeemer73 at gmail.com Sat Apr 7 16:42:05 2018 From: drbeemer73 at gmail.com (Mac Kirkpatrick) Date: Sat, 7 Apr 2018 16:42:05 -0400 Subject: [MDairheads] EZ Pull Carb Springs In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I prefer the flip-a-lever in lieu of the "stock" aluminum screw as it is far far easier to use and deploy. It is really nice by comparison. And I have never had an issue of the flip-a-lever not returning since the flip-a-lever completely releases the throttle once released. I have or have had the flip-a-lever on numerous bikes. Mac Kirkpatrick Glenmoore, PA "After all, what is adventure, but inconvenience, properly regarded?" C. Donahue On Sat, Apr 7, 2018 at 12:01 PM, Jim Wilson via MDAirheads < mdairheads at casano.com> wrote: > better throttle rockers and a threaded throttle screw > mpa2205-a01.jpg > 6dcdb3bec3b7d3d8fa2d31ce95a0090e/m/p/mpa2205-a01.jpg> > > images > ANd9GcQn2F3Sn0l9ELtRlxW3YJU6aXJfoIFHZo4zSOFP-_mwliD8tOTh> > > lock lever > flip_a_lever_out.jpg > lever/images/flip_a_lever_out.jpg> > > > or throttle lock the weak spring could very well lead to an issue of the > throttle not returning > > > If you want your throttle to be easier to twist and to hold, > > -- > > * Jim * > > *time, spent fishing does not count against your life's clock . . . . * > _______________________________________________ > MDAirheads mailing list > MDAirheads at mail.casano.com > https://mailman.dudley.nu/mailman/listinfo/mdairheads > From vinceotter49 at gmail.com Sat Apr 7 17:39:52 2018 From: vinceotter49 at gmail.com (Jim Wilson) Date: Sat, 7 Apr 2018 14:39:52 -0700 Subject: [MDairheads] Pull Carb Springs now hiway Message-ID: makes the "stock" aluminum screw easier to use and deploy. & make life easier w/ riding & you all do wear gloves? yes -- * Jim * *time, spent fishing does not count against your life's clock . . . . * -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Donahue On Sat, Apr 7, 2018 at 7:24 PM, Jim Wilson via MDAirheads < mdairheads at casano.com> wrote: > http://www.ezonmotorcycleaccessories.com/Products/FlipLever.aspx > > even tho this doesn't say bmw, these thread into magura's > > From romefelt at yahoo.com Wed Apr 11 21:15:57 2018 From: romefelt at yahoo.com (romefelt) Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2018 01:15:57 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [MDairheads] The almost ultimate minimalist Airhead toolkit ? In-Reply-To: <127BB25C-5BF2-421C-AC62-3CFFD3DD1A5F@yahoo.com> References: <127BB25C-5BF2-421C-AC62-3CFFD3DD1A5F@yahoo.com> Message-ID: <1659961793.1959753.1523495758057@mail.yahoo.com> Hedz - As I currently "own" the ultimate minimalist airhead tool kit ( a 20 year-old with an F-150, loading ramp and ratchet straps), I am seeking to build the almost ultimate toolkit. What do you carry, when you aren't making the cross country trek that requires the complete BMW Factory Tool Roll, spare innertube(s), 12 volt pump, rotor, points, plugs, etc ? What would you require for a local on-road repair that is too embarrassing to call your kid with the truck ? Attached is my idea: 6" CrescentFlat Screw DriverPhillips Screw Driver10 MM wrench13 MM Wrench?Multi Allen SetMini Channel Lock?RagWire Ties in Frame Backbone.Extra Key for the locking gas cap? Too much ?Am I overlooking something ? Eager to hear your thoughts ! Alan -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: IMG_1810.JPG Type: image/jpeg Size: 143739 bytes Desc: not available URL: From jmcraftsman at netscape.net Thu Apr 12 08:56:00 2018 From: jmcraftsman at netscape.net (Jim @ Netscape ) Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2018 08:56:00 -0400 Subject: [MDairheads] The almost ultimate minimalist Airhead toolkit ? In-Reply-To: <1659961793.1959753.1523495758057@mail.yahoo.com> References: <127BB25C-5BF2-421C-AC62-3CFFD3DD1A5F@yahoo.com> <1659961793.1959753.1523495758057@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Add a 12mm box end wrench and feeler gauges. Tire irons and tubes or at least patches??? Maybe it depends on whether you plan to ride beyond cell phone range??? A pair of those elastic gloves. Do you really want yo put your now greasy hands into your riding gloves??? Ride at night? A head light bulb. Unless you took advantage of the SuperTech seminar and have already added relays and supplemental lighting. And a hands free headlamp to look for the screw or nut you dropped. Jim McKinna > On Apr 11, 2018, at 9:15 PM, romefelt via MDAirheads wrote: > > Hedz - > As I currently "own" the ultimate minimalist airhead tool kit ( a 20 year-old with an F-150, loading ramp and ratchet straps), I am seeking to build the almost ultimate toolkit. > What do you carry, when you aren't making the cross country trek that requires the complete BMW Factory Tool Roll, spare innertube(s), 12 volt pump, rotor, points, plugs, etc ? > What would you require for a local on-road repair that is too embarrassing to call your kid with the truck ? > Attached is my idea: 6" CrescentFlat Screw DriverPhillips Screw Driver10 MM wrench13 MM Wrench Multi Allen SetMini Channel Lock RagWire Ties in Frame Backbone.Extra Key for the locking gas cap > Too much ?Am I overlooking something ? > Eager to hear your thoughts ! > Alan > > > _______________________________________________ > MDAirheads mailing list > MDAirheads at mail.casano.com > https://mailman.dudley.nu/mailman/listinfo/mdairheads From kb2loz at yahoo.com Thu Apr 12 09:32:11 2018 From: kb2loz at yahoo.com (John Chevalaz) Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2018 13:32:11 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [MDairheads] The almost ultimate minimalist Airhead toolkit ? In-Reply-To: References: <127BB25C-5BF2-421C-AC62-3CFFD3DD1A5F@yahoo.com> <1659961793.1959753.1523495758057@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <484992368.2291177.1523539931925@mail.yahoo.com> I ride a '95 RT. That little box under the seat has feeler guages , extra set of diaphrames , 2 slightly used spark plugs, small bag or washers and nuts, and a cheapo analog multimeter. In a small cloth bag that i transfer from bike to bike is a mini air pump, a pair of short tie down straps,? tire plugger, multi head screwdriver, small vise grip.? If you have this stuff, hopefully YOU won't need it, but you can be a good Samaritan to the less fortunate. John C On Thursday, April 12, 2018, 8:56:27 AM EDT, Jim @ Netscape via MDAirheads wrote: Add a 12mm box end wrench and feeler gauges. Tire irons and tubes or at least patches???? Maybe it depends on whether you plan to ride beyond cell phone range??? A pair of those elastic gloves.? Do you really want yo put your now greasy hands into your riding gloves??? Ride at night?? A head light bulb.? Unless you took advantage of the SuperTech seminar and have already added relays and supplemental lighting. And a hands free headlamp to look for the screw or nut you dropped. Jim McKinna > On Apr 11, 2018, at 9:15 PM, romefelt via MDAirheads wrote: > > Hedz - > As I currently "own" the ultimate minimalist airhead tool kit ( a 20 year-old with an F-150, loading ramp and ratchet straps), I am seeking to build the almost ultimate toolkit. > What do you carry, when you aren't making the cross country trek that requires the complete BMW Factory Tool Roll, spare innertube(s), 12 volt pump, rotor, points, plugs, etc ? > What would you require for a local on-road repair that is too embarrassing to call your kid with the truck ? > Attached is my idea: 6" CrescentFlat Screw DriverPhillips Screw Driver10 MM wrench13 MM Wrench Multi Allen SetMini Channel Lock RagWire Ties in Frame Backbone.Extra Key for the locking gas cap > Too much ?Am I overlooking something ? > Eager to hear your thoughts ! > Alan > > > _______________________________________________ > MDAirheads mailing list > MDAirheads at mail.casano.com > https://mailman.dudley.nu/mailman/listinfo/mdairheads _______________________________________________ MDAirheads mailing list MDAirheads at mail.casano.com https://mailman.dudley.nu/mailman/listinfo/mdairheads From kb2loz at yahoo.com Thu Apr 12 09:32:11 2018 From: kb2loz at yahoo.com (John Chevalaz) Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2018 13:32:11 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [MDairheads] The almost ultimate minimalist Airhead toolkit ? In-Reply-To: References: <127BB25C-5BF2-421C-AC62-3CFFD3DD1A5F@yahoo.com> <1659961793.1959753.1523495758057@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <484992368.2291177.1523539931925@mail.yahoo.com> I ride a '95 RT. That little box under the seat has feeler guages , extra set of diaphrames , 2 slightly used spark plugs, small bag or washers and nuts, and a cheapo analog multimeter. In a small cloth bag that i transfer from bike to bike is a mini air pump, a pair of short tie down straps,? tire plugger, multi head screwdriver, small vise grip.? If you have this stuff, hopefully YOU won't need it, but you can be a good Samaritan to the less fortunate. John C On Thursday, April 12, 2018, 8:56:27 AM EDT, Jim @ Netscape via MDAirheads wrote: Add a 12mm box end wrench and feeler gauges. Tire irons and tubes or at least patches???? Maybe it depends on whether you plan to ride beyond cell phone range??? A pair of those elastic gloves.? Do you really want yo put your now greasy hands into your riding gloves??? Ride at night?? A head light bulb.? Unless you took advantage of the SuperTech seminar and have already added relays and supplemental lighting. And a hands free headlamp to look for the screw or nut you dropped. Jim McKinna > On Apr 11, 2018, at 9:15 PM, romefelt via MDAirheads wrote: > > Hedz - > As I currently "own" the ultimate minimalist airhead tool kit ( a 20 year-old with an F-150, loading ramp and ratchet straps), I am seeking to build the almost ultimate toolkit. > What do you carry, when you aren't making the cross country trek that requires the complete BMW Factory Tool Roll, spare innertube(s), 12 volt pump, rotor, points, plugs, etc ? > What would you require for a local on-road repair that is too embarrassing to call your kid with the truck ? > Attached is my idea: 6" CrescentFlat Screw DriverPhillips Screw Driver10 MM wrench13 MM Wrench Multi Allen SetMini Channel Lock RagWire Ties in Frame Backbone.Extra Key for the locking gas cap > Too much ?Am I overlooking something ? > Eager to hear your thoughts ! > Alan > > > _______________________________________________ > MDAirheads mailing list > MDAirheads at mail.casano.com > https://mailman.dudley.nu/mailman/listinfo/mdairheads _______________________________________________ MDAirheads mailing list MDAirheads at mail.casano.com https://mailman.dudley.nu/mailman/listinfo/mdairheads From vinceotter49 at gmail.com Thu Apr 12 11:12:50 2018 From: vinceotter49 at gmail.com (Jim Wilson) Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2018 08:12:50 -0700 Subject: [MDairheads] The almost ultimate minimalist Airhead toolkit ? Message-ID: the stock toolkit imho is fairly worthless. so what tools you use in your garage to _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ fix the bike should bee in your tool kit. ps i don't like toolrolls , they take up more room. adjust the valves, change a tire flat - front and rear, fix a broken wire, make any # of emergency repairs, torque the heads, tighten a mirror shorting tools for a tune up VOM test lamp bottle /can /wine opener *tools to remove / replace the ::* battery, H/L reflector assy to replace a fuse air cleaner assy, carbs / floats / clean a clogged jet adjust the exhaust /or tighten the headers a spark plug to gap it the gas tank, tail lamp assy bulb replacement *fix a broken * pannier rack assy. windshield seat Lubrication of :: all oil / fluid reservoirs tie downs /rope tyedowns this is a start butt because i can see you are a minimalist, buy a honda From will_andalora at hotmail.com Thu Apr 12 12:09:48 2018 From: will_andalora at hotmail.com (Will Andalora) Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2018 16:09:48 +0000 Subject: [MDairheads] The almost ultimate minimalist Airhead toolkit ? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I don't differentiate between what I need for local or distance- other than for a thousand mile trip I'll carry a spare rotor and diode board. Everything else lives on the bike. I keep it well tuned and work on it proactively to avoid the maintenance issues that will cause problems. Of course, things go wrong still on these bikes and I have generally been able to get myself and my bike home with what I had on hand (or purchased). Most of what I carry has been used for other riders along the way- spare clutch cables, spark plugs, points, tubes, etc.. I don't dislike tool rolls, but I find the tray under the seat will hold a lot more tools when they are not in a tool roll. My bike also has storage under the cowl seat which I use as well. I did a presentation at Supertech in 2017 about this. If anyone is interested, the link to the presentation is below. It includes a list of tool and spares I carry. I don't always have all of this with me, but a lot of it lives on the bike and rests packed in travel cases I take on longer trips. It is not the ultimate minimalist tool kit. That would be a credit card and a cell phone! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_8qs6fSJQh153MjHVw2ietJcLooveHRn/view?usp=sharing [https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/aipXeW3CsPOWHYNrX4z1LnZb2v54ANxNhy0ahksTtpGhF9p_myL5iWrml6o=w1200-h630-p] Airheads on the Road.pdf drive.google.com See you in about a week at Technobarn! Will ________________________________ From: MDAirheads on behalf of Jim Wilson via MDAirheads Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2018 11:12 AM To: MD airheads Subject: Re: [MDairheads] The almost ultimate minimalist Airhead toolkit ? the stock toolkit imho is fairly worthless. so what tools you use in your garage to _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ fix the bike should bee in your tool kit. ps i don't like toolrolls , they take up more room. adjust the valves, change a tire flat - front and rear, fix a broken wire, make any # of emergency repairs, torque the heads, tighten a mirror shorting tools for a tune up VOM test lamp bottle /can /wine opener *tools to remove / replace the ::* battery, H/L reflector assy to replace a fuse air cleaner assy, carbs / floats / clean a clogged jet adjust the exhaust /or tighten the headers a spark plug to gap it the gas tank, tail lamp assy bulb replacement *fix a broken * pannier rack assy. windshield seat Lubrication of :: all oil / fluid reservoirs tie downs /rope tyedowns this is a start butt because i can see you are a minimalist, buy a honda _______________________________________________ MDAirheads mailing list MDAirheads at mail.casano.com https://mailman.dudley.nu/mailman/listinfo/mdairheads From flymikebike at gmail.com Thu Apr 12 13:43:04 2018 From: flymikebike at gmail.com (Mike Adams) Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2018 13:43:04 -0400 Subject: [MDairheads] The almost ultimate minimalist Airhead toolkit ? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <318FF67E-C70D-4642-93A3-524105717DA1@gmail.com> ?Minimalist Tool Kit? Cell Phone Triple ?A? card Good walking shoes ?For Sale? sign What me worry? MikeA Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 12, 2018, at 12:09 PM, Will Andalora via MDAirheads wrote: > > I don't differentiate between what I need for local or distance- other than for a thousand mile trip I'll carry a spare rotor and diode board. Everything else lives on the bike. I keep it well tuned and work on it proactively to avoid the maintenance issues that will cause problems. Of course, things go wrong still on these bikes and I have generally been able to get myself and my bike home with what I had on hand (or purchased). Most of what I carry has been used for other riders along the way- spare clutch cables, spark plugs, points, tubes, etc.. > > > I don't dislike tool rolls, but I find the tray under the seat will hold a lot more tools when they are not in a tool roll. My bike also has storage under the cowl seat which I use as well. > > > I did a presentation at Supertech in 2017 about this. If anyone is interested, the link to the presentation is below. It includes a list of tool and spares I carry. I don't always have all of this with me, but a lot of it lives on the bike and rests packed in travel cases I take on longer trips. > > > It is not the ultimate minimalist tool kit. That would be a credit card and a cell phone! > > > https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_8qs6fSJQh153MjHVw2ietJcLooveHRn/view?usp=sharing > > [https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/aipXeW3CsPOWHYNrX4z1LnZb2v54ANxNhy0ahksTtpGhF9p_myL5iWrml6o=w1200-h630-p] > > Airheads on the Road.pdf > drive.google.com > > > > > > See you in about a week at Technobarn! > > > Will > > ________________________________ > From: MDAirheads on behalf of Jim Wilson via MDAirheads > Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2018 11:12 AM > To: MD airheads > Subject: Re: [MDairheads] The almost ultimate minimalist Airhead toolkit ? > > the stock toolkit imho is fairly worthless. > > so what tools you use in your garage to _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ fix the > bike should bee in your tool kit. > ps i don't like toolrolls , they take up more room. > > adjust the valves, > change a tire flat - front and rear, > > fix a broken wire, make any # of emergency repairs, > torque the heads, > tighten a mirror > shorting tools for a tune up > VOM > test lamp > bottle /can /wine opener > > *tools to remove / replace the ::* > battery, > H/L reflector assy to replace a fuse > air cleaner assy, > carbs / floats / clean a clogged jet adjust > the exhaust /or tighten the headers > a spark plug to gap it > the gas tank, > tail lamp assy bulb replacement > > > *fix a broken * > pannier rack assy. > windshield > seat > > Lubrication of :: > all oil / fluid reservoirs > > > tie downs /rope tyedowns > > this is a start butt because i can see you are a minimalist, buy a honda > _______________________________________________ > MDAirheads mailing list > MDAirheads at mail.casano.com > https://mailman.dudley.nu/mailman/listinfo/mdairheads > _______________________________________________ > MDAirheads mailing list > MDAirheads at mail.casano.com > https://mailman.dudley.nu/mailman/listinfo/mdairheads From jmcbell6608 at gmail.com Thu Apr 12 19:08:14 2018 From: jmcbell6608 at gmail.com (Jim McKinna) Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2018 19:08:14 -0400 Subject: [MDairheads] ToolKit - Off Topic TechnoBarn In-Reply-To: References: <127BB25C-5BF2-421C-AC62-3CFFD3DD1A5F@yahoo.com> <1659961793.1959753.1523495758057@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <01A2C007-D214-419A-8AFC-59203488ACE5@gmail.com> I earlier mentioned the SuperTech seminar on lighting. I just received a nice note from someone saying they modified both their bikes using the seminar material. If you missed SuperTech, the PVC bike and reference material will be at TechnoBarn weekend after next. Last chance. The PVC bike is being dismantled so the parts can live on, mounted to the SlicedCycle. Jim McKinna > On Apr 12, 2018, at 8:56 AM, Jim @ Netscape via MDAirheads wrote: > > Add a 12mm box end wrench and feeler gauges. > > Tire irons and tubes or at least patches??? Maybe it depends on whether you plan to ride beyond cell phone range??? > > A pair of those elastic gloves. Do you really want yo put your now greasy hands into your riding gloves??? > > Ride at night? A head light bulb. Unless you took advantage of the SuperTech seminar and have already added relays and supplemental lighting. > > And a hands free headlamp to look for the screw or nut you dropped. > > > Jim McKinna > >> On Apr 11, 2018, at 9:15 PM, romefelt via MDAirheads wrote: >> >> Hedz - >> As I currently "own" the ultimate minimalist airhead tool kit ( a 20 year-old with an F-150, loading ramp and ratchet straps), I am seeking to build the almost ultimate toolkit. >> What do you carry, when you aren't making the cross country trek that requires the complete BMW Factory Tool Roll, spare innertube(s), 12 volt pump, rotor, points, plugs, etc ? >> What would you require for a local on-road repair that is too embarrassing to call your kid with the truck ? >> Attached is my idea: 6" CrescentFlat Screw DriverPhillips Screw Driver10 MM wrench13 MM Wrench Multi Allen SetMini Channel Lock RagWire Ties in Frame Backbone.Extra Key for the locking gas cap >> Too much ?Am I overlooking something ? >> Eager to hear your thoughts ! >> Alan >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> MDAirheads mailing list >> MDAirheads at mail.casano.com >> https://mailman.dudley.nu/mailman/listinfo/mdairheads > > > _______________________________________________ > MDAirheads mailing list > MDAirheads at mail.casano.com > https://mailman.dudley.nu/mailman/listinfo/mdairheads From mrc.engr at verizon.net Thu Apr 12 20:52:01 2018 From: mrc.engr at verizon.net (Mike Cecchini) Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2018 20:52:01 -0400 Subject: [MDairheads] The almost ultimate minimalist Airhead toolkit ? References: Message-ID: <8F56666A5AE74EE394F2DFB1D25E7758@mikepc68ba8a02> My /6 original tool kit lives with the bike. It's all I've needed to do just about anything I want to do on the road. What I take extra lives in the right pannier. Cables, bulbs, fuses, small VOM, tubless tire musroom plug kit, air compressor. In 30 yrs I've not needed any of it. To me the best tool kit is a bike that's as well prepared to hit the road as possible. I'd rather spend 100 hrs in my own shop/garage where I have everything I need to make life easy with cold brew in the fridge, 40 yrs of my music on iPod........than 1 hr on the side of the road. My mentality is to take what repairs I am capable of and would do on the side of the road......or motel parking lot. Anything more than this I'll usually leave it and come back with my trailer or rent a U-Haul truck to get it home. This has never happened in 38 yrs. The best tool kit? Being proactive at home. From csutty400 at gmail.com Thu Apr 12 21:32:57 2018 From: csutty400 at gmail.com (Christopher Sutton) Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2018 21:32:57 -0400 Subject: [MDairheads] The almost ultimate minimalist Airhead toolkit ? In-Reply-To: <8F56666A5AE74EE394F2DFB1D25E7758@mikepc68ba8a02> References: <8F56666A5AE74EE394F2DFB1D25E7758@mikepc68ba8a02> Message-ID: Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 12, 2018, at 8:52 PM, Mike Cecchini via MDAirheads wrote: > > > My /6 original tool kit lives with the bike. It's all I've needed to do just > about anything I want to do on the road.... I have to agree with you on that. I have yet to bring my large well equipped tool box home from my dad?s garage. He has a large work bay that make it easy to work on my German 4 wheelers. At home, in my small 1 bay, stuffed with 2 too many bikes, the factory tool kit handles most everything. The practice round on my R60/6, lubing the input splines, the tool kit handled everything but the torque wrench jobs. I.E. Torquing the swingarm pivots. Rob even brought his for his side of the bike. I, with the help of my sister, sewed my own tool bag. I used a heavy cordura. I made it a touch longer. I carry an older factory set of tools. Added to that I carry a small pair of Knipex pliers,(https://www.zoro.com/knipex-water-pump-plier-6-l-87-01-150/i/G4466454/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9f-k5Yq22gIVl7XACh3WQwYDEAQYBSABEgKRmPD_BwE), a set of 4 spokes cut down to ground the plugs for balancing, and a set of alligator clips connected with a 18ga wire to ground the bottom set of plugs while doing that. Also, a carb balance screwdriver I got from Dave Cushing. ;) Not for me since I have Bing 53s, for the other guy with CV carbs. > The best tool kit? Being proactive at home. The best tool kit? The one you don?t need. From drbeemer73 at gmail.com Thu Apr 12 23:11:49 2018 From: drbeemer73 at gmail.com (Mac Kirkpatrick) Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2018 23:11:49 -0400 Subject: [MDairheads] The almost ultimate minimalist Airhead toolkit ? Message-ID: Will, nice list and a great presentation. I did not see a spare headlight bulb or the alternator bulb or did I miss them? The alternator bulb would be easy to miss in your picture. I also carry float needles, the cross bar that holds them and the little hair spring, plus JB Weld and carb floats, and have used both! BTW I DID break down recently, in Ensenada, Mexico, could not fix the bike, arranged an Uber with a truck to bring me back all the way to Phoenix. Waiting word on what caused it, I'm guessing the coil went bad. And IF my coil went bad (it was new BTW, but there is more to that story), that will be the second coil that has gone bad on a airhead trip where I was present. SO.... now carry a spare coil? The list gets longer and longer. ?You guys have fun at TechnoBarn.? Mac Kirkpatrick Glenmoore, PA "After all, what is adventure, but inconvenience, properly regarded?" C. Donahue On Thu, Apr 12, 2018 at 12:09 PM, Will Andalora via MDAirheads < mdairheads at casano.com> wrote: > I don't differentiate between what I need for local or distance- other > than for a thousand mile trip I'll carry a spare rotor and diode board. > Everything else lives on the bike. I keep it well tuned and work on it > proactively to avoid the maintenance issues that will cause problems. Of > course, things go wrong still on these bikes and I have generally been able > to get myself and my bike home with what I had on hand (or purchased). Most > of what I carry has been used for other riders along the way- spare clutch > cables, spark plugs, points, tubes, etc.. > > > I don't dislike tool rolls, but I find the tray under the seat will hold a > lot more tools when they are not in a tool roll. My bike also has storage > under the cowl seat which I use as well. > > > I did a presentation at Supertech in 2017 about this. If anyone is > interested, the link to the presentation is below. It includes a list of > tool and spares I carry. I don't always have all of this with me, but a lot > of it lives on the bike and rests packed in travel cases I take on longer > trips. > > > It is not the ultimate minimalist tool kit. That would be a credit card > and a cell phone! > > > https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_8qs6fSJQh153MjHVw2ietJcLooveHR > n/view?usp=sharing > > [https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/aipXeW3CsPOWHYNrX4z1LnZb2v54AN > xNhy0ahksTtpGhF9p_myL5iWrml6o=w1200-h630-p] google.com/file/d/1_8qs6fSJQh153MjHVw2ietJcLooveHRn/view?usp=sharing> > > Airheads on the Road.pdf 8qs6fSJQh153MjHVw2ietJcLooveHRn/view?usp=sharing> > drive.google.com > > > > > > See you in about a week at Technobarn! > > > Will > > ________________________________ > From: MDAirheads > on behalf of Jim Wilson via MDAirheads > Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2018 11:12 AM > To: MD airheads > Subject: Re: [MDairheads] The almost ultimate minimalist Airhead toolkit ? > > the stock toolkit imho is fairly worthless. > > so what tools you use in your garage to _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ fix the > bike should bee in your tool kit. > ps i don't like toolrolls , they take up more room. > > adjust the valves, > change a tire flat - front and rear, > > fix a broken wire, make any # of emergency repairs, > torque the heads, > tighten a mirror > shorting tools for a tune up > VOM > test lamp > bottle /can /wine opener > > *tools to remove / replace the ::* > battery, > H/L reflector assy to replace a fuse > air cleaner assy, > carbs / floats / clean a clogged jet adjust > the exhaust /or tighten the headers > a spark plug to gap it > the gas tank, > tail lamp assy bulb replacement > > > *fix a broken * > pannier rack assy. > windshield > seat > > Lubrication of :: > all oil / fluid reservoirs > > > tie downs /rope tyedowns > > this is a start butt because i can see you are a minimalist, buy a honda > _______________________________________________ > MDAirheads mailing list > MDAirheads at mail.casano.com > https://mailman.dudley.nu/mailman/listinfo/mdairheads > _______________________________________________ > MDAirheads mailing list > MDAirheads at mail.casano.com > https://mailman.dudley.nu/mailman/listinfo/mdairheads > From marylandairheads at gmail.com Fri Apr 13 12:37:55 2018 From: marylandairheads at gmail.com (Maryland Airheads) Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2018 12:37:55 -0400 Subject: [MDairheads] The almost ultimate minimalist Airhead toolkit ? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Mac, I don't usually carry a spare headlight bulb because there are two already on the bike- high and low. I've never had them both fail. I carry a generator exciter bulb, but now that I have the KatDASH kit, I don't need any of those spare bulbs anymore! Never had a coil failure, but did recently buy two used coils from Lee Dickenson at Supertech. The list could potentially be endless, but with overnight shipping these days you can have most anything you need in a day. I've ordered parts from CA late in the day before to make their shipping deadline for delivery to the East Coast! Best, Will Andalora Maryland Airmarshal ABC 11737 410.596.0812 www.airheads.org Maryland Airheads Online Calendar: *https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=marylandairheads%40gmail.com&ctz=America/New_York * Google Photos Links to Maryland Airhead Events 2018 Supertech 2.3 Museum Tour Day https://photos.app.goo.gl/2cJl3ylJbNaUVG2A3 2017 Last Days of Summer https://photos.app.goo.gl/JEVvywZREED7OptL2 2017 Golden Age of Airheads https://goo.gl/photos/nQkpXFtvxHmwLDek8 2017 Summer Solstice Tech Day https://goo.gl/photos/qN2YsweKParKqvXQ8 2017 Rolling Rally *https://goo.gl/photos/KJT2wXuH6eTM19wU6 * 2017 TechnoBarn https://goo.gl/photos/j1f8tByCfVaBnCUKA 2017 SuperTech 2.2 https://goo.gl/photos/XrckZWXUDRdgJGjk6 2016 Last Days of Summer https://goo.gl/photos/nYfKa6TabUay714h9 2016 Tom's Tech Day https://goo.gl/photos/dmh5pktuHvUuvAwH9 2016 Passing of the Airmarshal Flag https://goo.gl/photos/u429MPzKALcJeuF79 2016 Summer Solstice Tech Day https://goo.gl/photos/SkV19aC4Qc6vJTL78 2016 Rolling Rally https://goo.gl/photos/ZuNcyMc2DMcrghXP6 2016 SuperTech 2.1 https://goo.gl/photos/Tdg86q3VsR87FdCF8 2015 Last Days of Summer https://goo.gl/photos/w1XEMp9EkamucpK19 2015 Rolling Rally https://goo.gl/photos/GKYhLDgV4VC4jUcZ9 2015 SuperTech 2.0 https://goo.gl/photos/oq99m9x492qFFbGR6 2014 Last Days of Summer https://goo.gl/photos/WSmGi4YhUrHjY8Xt7 Note: If you are a Gmail user, you can permanently add these albums to your Google Photo Account. If not, you can simply reference the tag line of emails from Maryland Airheads to access the albums. These albums are shared, so people can add images to them. Some folders are set up, but do not contain images yet. Feel free to add relevant images and if you want to add additional images from another event, we can create albums to support new or past events. On Thu, Apr 12, 2018 at 11:11 PM, Mac Kirkpatrick via MDAirheads < mdairheads at casano.com> wrote: > Will, nice list and a great presentation. I did not see a spare headlight > bulb or the alternator bulb or did I miss them? The alternator bulb would > be easy to miss in your picture. > > I also carry float needles, the cross bar that holds them and the little > hair spring, plus JB Weld and carb floats, and have used both! > > BTW I DID break down recently, in Ensenada, Mexico, could not fix the bike, > arranged an Uber with a truck to bring me back all the way to Phoenix. > > Waiting word on what caused it, I'm guessing the coil went bad. > > And IF my coil went bad (it was new BTW, but there is more to that story), > that will be the second coil that has gone bad on a airhead trip where I > was present. > > SO.... now carry a spare coil? The list gets longer and longer. > > ?You guys have fun at TechnoBarn.? > > > Mac Kirkpatrick > Glenmoore, PA > > "After all, what is adventure, but inconvenience, properly regarded?" > C. Donahue > > On Thu, Apr 12, 2018 at 12:09 PM, Will Andalora via MDAirheads < > mdairheads at casano.com> wrote: > > > I don't differentiate between what I need for local or distance- other > > than for a thousand mile trip I'll carry a spare rotor and diode board. > > Everything else lives on the bike. I keep it well tuned and work on it > > proactively to avoid the maintenance issues that will cause problems. Of > > course, things go wrong still on these bikes and I have generally been > able > > to get myself and my bike home with what I had on hand (or purchased). > Most > > of what I carry has been used for other riders along the way- spare > clutch > > cables, spark plugs, points, tubes, etc.. > > > > > > I don't dislike tool rolls, but I find the tray under the seat will hold > a > > lot more tools when they are not in a tool roll. My bike also has > storage > > under the cowl seat which I use as well. > > > > > > I did a presentation at Supertech in 2017 about this. If anyone is > > interested, the link to the presentation is below. It includes a list of > > tool and spares I carry. I don't always have all of this with me, but a > lot > > of it lives on the bike and rests packed in travel cases I take on longer > > trips. > > > > > > It is not the ultimate minimalist tool kit. That would be a credit card > > and a cell phone! > > > > > > https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_8qs6fSJQh153MjHVw2ietJcLooveHR > > n/view?usp=sharing > > > > [https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/aipXeW3CsPOWHYNrX4z1LnZb2v54AN > > xNhy0ahksTtpGhF9p_myL5iWrml6o=w1200-h630-p] > google.com/file/d/1_8qs6fSJQh153MjHVw2ietJcLooveHRn/view?usp=sharing> > > > > Airheads on the Road.pdf > 8qs6fSJQh153MjHVw2ietJcLooveHRn/view?usp=sharing> > > drive.google.com > > > > > > > > > > > > See you in about a week at Technobarn! > > > > > > Will > > > > ________________________________ > > From: MDAirheads com> > > on behalf of Jim Wilson via MDAirheads > > Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2018 11:12 AM > > To: MD airheads > > Subject: Re: [MDairheads] The almost ultimate minimalist Airhead toolkit > ? > > > > the stock toolkit imho is fairly worthless. > > > > so what tools you use in your garage to _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ fix > the > > bike should bee in your tool kit. > > ps i don't like toolrolls , they take up more room. > > > > adjust the valves, > > change a tire flat - front and rear, > > > > fix a broken wire, make any # of emergency repairs, > > torque the heads, > > tighten a mirror > > shorting tools for a tune up > > VOM > > test lamp > > bottle /can /wine opener > > > > *tools to remove / replace the ::* > > battery, > > H/L reflector assy to replace a fuse > > air cleaner assy, > > carbs / floats / clean a clogged jet adjust > > the exhaust /or tighten the headers > > a spark plug to gap it > > the gas tank, > > tail lamp assy bulb replacement > > > > > > *fix a broken * > > pannier rack assy. > > windshield > > seat > > > > Lubrication of :: > > all oil / fluid reservoirs > > > > > > tie downs /rope tyedowns > > > > this is a start butt because i can see you are a minimalist, buy a > honda > > _______________________________________________ > > MDAirheads mailing list > > MDAirheads at mail.casano.com > > https://mailman.dudley.nu/mailman/listinfo/mdairheads > > _______________________________________________ > > MDAirheads mailing list > > MDAirheads at mail.casano.com > > https://mailman.dudley.nu/mailman/listinfo/mdairheads > > > _______________________________________________ > MDAirheads mailing list > MDAirheads at mail.casano.com > https://mailman.dudley.nu/mailman/listinfo/mdairheads > From chrisk224 at comcast.net Sat Apr 14 16:57:13 2018 From: chrisk224 at comcast.net (Chris Kennedy) Date: Sat, 14 Apr 2018 16:57:13 -0400 Subject: [MDairheads] Technobarn Final reminder and Tire Changing station Message-ID: <009701d3d433$2a39ad80$7ead0880$@comcast.net> Afternoon Lads and Lassies, Only a week away and the weather looks like it may cooperate this year. Dave Larrabee has kindly volunteered to set up his No-Marr tire changing and balancing station if there is enough interest. For those that feel they would like to take advantage of this please let me know and get your tires ordered. I have heard from many people and those who have responded do not need to reply. For those on the fence or just hearing about the event please give me a shout. Again all the details are attached. Cheers Chris -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Cheers Chris From drbeemer73 at gmail.com Thu Apr 19 21:47:54 2018 From: drbeemer73 at gmail.com (Mac Kirkpatrick) Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2018 21:47:54 -0400 Subject: [MDairheads] boxer2valve: Latest Video, R90/6, How to Assemble the Front End Message-ID: Here is a link to the latest video from boxer2valve showing how to reassemble an R90/6 front end: *https://tinyurl.com/ybj5a3g3 * William Plam, who is in the video, has been described to me as "everyone's favorite uncle" since his demeanor is so nice. The earlier "how to" videos can be found on YouTube or at boxer2valve's website. Mac Kirkpatrick Glenmoore, PA "After all, what is adventure, but inconvenience, properly regarded?" C. Donahue From bachman.bill at gmail.com Sat Apr 21 10:01:49 2018 From: bachman.bill at gmail.com (Bill Bachman) Date: Sat, 21 Apr 2018 10:01:49 -0400 Subject: [MDairheads] Selling my HF Motorcycle Dolly Message-ID: <858266fc-bd91-d06c-dcda-ee7b602ded14@gmail.com> Anyone looking for a motorcycle dolly to facilitate moving their bike around their garage or shop?? I am selling my like new Harbor Freight dolly for $75.? Assembled and ready to use.? Will deliver (within reason). Bill Bachman From bachman.bill at gmail.com Sat Apr 21 17:06:21 2018 From: bachman.bill at gmail.com (Bill) Date: Sat, 21 Apr 2018 17:06:21 -0400 Subject: [MDairheads] Tech Day Message-ID: <7a560e50-854e-3e3b-b38b-39708e7851bd@gmail.com> My thanks to Chris Kennedy for hosting another great Tech Day (and special ordering the good weather!)? Please also extend my thanks to the two lovely ladies who cooked for us. Had a nice ride home with Mark Sweet (sp?)? Mark, if you are out there, shoot me an email! Bill Bachman From mrc.engr at verizon.net Sun Apr 22 13:19:51 2018 From: mrc.engr at verizon.net (Mike Cecchini) Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2018 13:19:51 -0400 Subject: [MDairheads] Tech Day References: <7a560e50-854e-3e3b-b38b-39708e7851bd@gmail.com> Message-ID: Hear Hear !! It was another great Md. Airheads TechnoBarn. Thank you Chris & Briggett Kennedy, Will Calandora, Bill Lambert, Dave Larrabee for your time, efforts and service that made it happen. Good seeing all you guys. My best........ Mike ----- Original Message ----- From: Bill Bachman My thanks to Chris Kennedy for hosting another great Tech Day (and special ordering the good weather!) Please also extend my thanks to the two lovely ladies who cooked for us. Had a nice ride home with Mark Sweet (sp?) Mark, if you are out there, shoot me an email! _____________________________________________ MDAirheads mailing list MDAirheads at mail.casano.com https://mailman.dudley.nu/mailman/listinfo/mdairheads From ddevynck at gmail.com Sun Apr 22 15:11:08 2018 From: ddevynck at gmail.com (Didier Devynck) Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2018 15:11:08 -0400 Subject: [MDairheads] Test message Message-ID: <7A5A9FA6-9450-4604-A097-B04EFFCA7557@gmail.com> This is a test because my messages to the list are not getting through From r75750 at aol.com Sun Apr 22 15:12:59 2018 From: r75750 at aol.com (r75750 at aol.com) Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2018 15:12:59 -0400 Subject: [MDairheads] Test message In-Reply-To: <7A5A9FA6-9450-4604-A097-B04EFFCA7557@gmail.com> References: <7A5A9FA6-9450-4604-A097-B04EFFCA7557@gmail.com> Message-ID: <162eec60a0f-c87-c9ba@webjas-vab063.srv.aolmail.net> All good Sent from AOL Mobile Mail On Sunday, April 22, 2018, Didier Devynck via MDAirheads wrote: This is a test because my messages to the list are not getting through _______________________________________________ MDAirheads mailing list MDAirheads at mail.casano.com https://mailman.dudley.nu/mailman/listinfo/mdairheads From ddevynck at gmail.com Sun Apr 22 15:15:35 2018 From: ddevynck at gmail.com (Didier Devynck) Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2018 15:15:35 -0400 Subject: [MDairheads] Techno Barn Message-ID: I too want to thank Chris and Bridget for allowing us, once again, to invade their beautiful property and sharing wonderful food and friendship with us. As many of you know, I had an eventful day. For those of you who were not there, arrived later than me, or left before I did, here is how my day went. It started around 10AM when I went get my bike out of my barn. The bike lives on the lift in there, because it?s easier and it saves space. Taking it down the lift and out of the barn is somewhat tricky but I have gotten used to dong it and bene have a problem. That is, until I decided that there might be a better way to do it. That ?better? way resulted in the bike falling off the lift, which in turn caused the fairing and windshield to get badly cracked, not to mention the instrument panel that basically shattered. Putting the bike back on its wheels proved to be especially challenging since the wheels were not on the ground but still on the lift. I was able to drag the bike far enough for the wheels to get of the lift and then it was just a matter of lifting it the way I?m sure we all know: back to the bike and hands on the handlebar and frame, and then using your legs to lift. I can tell you from my experience that its still takes a toll on your back so be careful when you have to do that by yourself. Not to be deterred, I nevertheless got on my way to Crownsville, with one more project to do. I had planned to replace the points on my bike, I now had to straighten out the fairing as best I could. The latter part went well and the fairing ended up looking straight (but of course still cracked). I then proceeded to work on the points. The replacement itself is fairly easy. The interesting part started when we try to adjust the timing. With all the expertise hat was on hand, especially Will and Chris, we still could not get the timing exactly the way it should be. We took apart and reinstalled the ignition system many times during the process but we finally were able to get it the way it is supposed to be (albeit on the extreme end of the adjustment range) and I finished putting the bike back together. I had to leave because I had to go back home to my dogs so I gathered everything and on my very way I went?. For about 5 miles that is, at which point the bike just plain died on me. The engine simply stopped running and would not start again. The symptoms looked early similar to what I had experienced after SuperTech 2 years ago, when my valves were so tight that my engine could not run when it got hot. Even after some cooling down, the engine was adamant it would not start. I called Will and he and Tom Longobardi came to my rescue. Thank God, Will had his trailer with him yesterday and, with Tom?s help, we put the bike on the trailer? Back at Chris?s, the first order of business was to check the valves: they proved to be just right so that ruled that one out. I then opened up the front cover again to see if a wire had gotten pinched in there. All the wires were fine but the Will spotted the culprit. In disassembling and reassembling the ignition system so many times, the central nut that holds the advance mechanism in place had not been tightened on the final reassembly. It (and the washer that goes with) was resting in the ignition cavity of the front cover, but it was not where it was supposed to be: holding the advance mechanism. We put it back (and tightened it, but not too hard because it?s really easy to break the whole thing if you go crazy) and the bike started like nothing had ever happened. Will assured me that the bike would run beautifully and it did. I got home with no further issue and the engine was purring very nicely. A world of thanks to Will and Chris, and all the others whose names I don?t know, for the help in completing this project. It?s funny how every project I undertake on my bike always ends up being far more interesting than it should really be. The good thing is that I learn a lot in the process. Additional thanks of course to Tom who came with Will to help out the bike on the trailer when it was ailing. Gotta love tech days!!! Didier From henry.sherwood at gmail.com Sun Apr 22 15:52:49 2018 From: henry.sherwood at gmail.com (Henry Sherwood) Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2018 15:52:49 -0400 Subject: [MDairheads] Techno Barn In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: This message got through. So heart breaking, like when my bike got knocked over at Chris's. Will's a good guy and he can bull shit with the best. ;-) Henry On Sun, Apr 22, 2018 at 3:15 PM, Didier Devynck via MDAirheads < mdairheads at casano.com> wrote: > I too want to thank Chris and Bridget for allowing us, once again, to > invade their beautiful property and sharing wonderful food and friendship > with us. > > As many of you know, I had an eventful day. For those of you who were not > there, arrived later than me, or left before I did, here is how my day went. > > It started around 10AM when I went get my bike out of my barn. The bike > lives on the lift in there, because it?s easier and it saves space. Taking > it down the lift and out of the barn is somewhat tricky but I have gotten > used to dong it and bene have a problem. That is, until I decided that > there might be a better way to do it. That ?better? way resulted in the > bike falling off the lift, which in turn caused the fairing and windshield > to get badly cracked, not to mention the instrument panel that basically > shattered. Putting the bike back on its wheels proved to be especially > challenging since the wheels were not on the ground but still on the lift. > I was able to drag the bike far enough for the wheels to get of the lift > and then it was just a matter of lifting it the way I?m sure we all know: > back to the bike and hands on the handlebar and frame, and then using your > legs to lift. I can tell you from my experience that its still takes a toll > on your back so be careful when you have to do that by yourself. > > Not to be deterred, I nevertheless got on my way to Crownsville, with one > more project to do. I had planned to replace the points on my bike, I now > had to straighten out the fairing as best I could. The latter part went > well and the fairing ended up looking straight (but of course still > cracked). I then proceeded to work on the points. The replacement itself is > fairly easy. The interesting part started when we try to adjust the timing. > With all the expertise hat was on hand, especially Will and Chris, we still > could not get the timing exactly the way it should be. We took apart and > reinstalled the ignition system many times during the process but we > finally were able to get it the way it is supposed to be (albeit on the > extreme end of the adjustment range) and I finished putting the bike back > together. I had to leave because I had to go back home to my dogs so I > gathered everything and on my very way I went?. For about 5 miles that is, > at which point the bike just plain died on me. The engine simply stopped > running and would not start again. The symptoms looked early similar to > what I had experienced after SuperTech 2 years ago, when my valves were so > tight that my engine could not run when it got hot. Even after some cooling > down, the engine was adamant it would not start. I called Will and he and > Tom Longobardi came to my rescue. Thank God, Will had his trailer with him > yesterday and, with Tom?s help, we put the bike on the trailer? Back at > Chris?s, the first order of business was to check the valves: they proved > to be just right so that ruled that one out. I then opened up the front > cover again to see if a wire had gotten pinched in there. All the wires > were fine but the Will spotted the culprit. In disassembling and > reassembling the ignition system so many times, the central nut that holds > the advance mechanism in place had not been tightened on the final > reassembly. It (and the washer that goes with) was resting in the ignition > cavity of the front cover, but it was not where it was supposed to be: > holding the advance mechanism. We put it back (and tightened it, but not > too hard because it?s really easy to break the whole thing if you go crazy) > and the bike started like nothing had ever happened. > > Will assured me that the bike would run beautifully and it did. I got home > with no further issue and the engine was purring very nicely. > > A world of thanks to Will and Chris, and all the others whose names I > don?t know, for the help in completing this project. It?s funny how every > project I undertake on my bike always ends up being far more interesting > than it should really be. The good thing is that I learn a lot in the > process. Additional thanks of course to Tom who came with Will to help out > the bike on the trailer when it was ailing. > > Gotta love tech days!!! > > Didier > > > _______________________________________________ > MDAirheads mailing list > MDAirheads at mail.casano.com > https://mailman.dudley.nu/mailman/listinfo/mdairheads > From flymikebike at gmail.com Sun Apr 22 15:53:01 2018 From: flymikebike at gmail.com (Mike Adams) Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2018 15:53:01 -0400 Subject: [MDairheads] Techno Barn In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: We understand.... On Sun, Apr 22, 2018 at 3:15 PM, Didier Devynck via MDAirheads < mdairheads at casano.com> wrote: > I too want to thank Chris and Bridget for allowing us, once again, to > invade their beautiful property and sharing wonderful food and friendship > with us. > > As many of you know, I had an eventful day. For those of you who were not > there, arrived later than me, or left before I did, here is how my day went. > > It started around 10AM when I went get my bike out of my barn. The bike > lives on the lift in there, because it?s easier and it saves space. Taking > it down the lift and out of the barn is somewhat tricky but I have gotten > used to dong it and bene have a problem. That is, until I decided that > there might be a better way to do it. That ?better? way resulted in the > bike falling off the lift, which in turn caused the fairing and windshield > to get badly cracked, not to mention the instrument panel that basically > shattered. Putting the bike back on its wheels proved to be especially > challenging since the wheels were not on the ground but still on the lift. > I was able to drag the bike far enough for the wheels to get of the lift > and then it was just a matter of lifting it the way I?m sure we all know: > back to the bike and hands on the handlebar and frame, and then using your > legs to lift. I can tell you from my experience that its still takes a toll > on your back so be careful when you have to do that by yourself. > > Not to be deterred, I nevertheless got on my way to Crownsville, with one > more project to do. I had planned to replace the points on my bike, I now > had to straighten out the fairing as best I could. The latter part went > well and the fairing ended up looking straight (but of course still > cracked). I then proceeded to work on the points. The replacement itself is > fairly easy. The interesting part started when we try to adjust the timing. > With all the expertise hat was on hand, especially Will and Chris, we still > could not get the timing exactly the way it should be. We took apart and > reinstalled the ignition system many times during the process but we > finally were able to get it the way it is supposed to be (albeit on the > extreme end of the adjustment range) and I finished putting the bike back > together. I had to leave because I had to go back home to my dogs so I > gathered everything and on my very way I went?. For about 5 miles that is, > at which point the bike just plain died on me. The engine simply stopped > running and would not start again. The symptoms looked early similar to > what I had experienced after SuperTech 2 years ago, when my valves were so > tight that my engine could not run when it got hot. Even after some cooling > down, the engine was adamant it would not start. I called Will and he and > Tom Longobardi came to my rescue. Thank God, Will had his trailer with him > yesterday and, with Tom?s help, we put the bike on the trailer? Back at > Chris?s, the first order of business was to check the valves: they proved > to be just right so that ruled that one out. I then opened up the front > cover again to see if a wire had gotten pinched in there. All the wires > were fine but the Will spotted the culprit. In disassembling and > reassembling the ignition system so many times, the central nut that holds > the advance mechanism in place had not been tightened on the final > reassembly. It (and the washer that goes with) was resting in the ignition > cavity of the front cover, but it was not where it was supposed to be: > holding the advance mechanism. We put it back (and tightened it, but not > too hard because it?s really easy to break the whole thing if you go crazy) > and the bike started like nothing had ever happened. > > Will assured me that the bike would run beautifully and it did. I got home > with no further issue and the engine was purring very nicely. > > A world of thanks to Will and Chris, and all the others whose names I > don?t know, for the help in completing this project. It?s funny how every > project I undertake on my bike always ends up being far more interesting > than it should really be. The good thing is that I learn a lot in the > process. Additional thanks of course to Tom who came with Will to help out > the bike on the trailer when it was ailing. > > Gotta love tech days!!! > > Didier > > > _______________________________________________ > MDAirheads mailing list > MDAirheads at mail.casano.com > https://mailman.dudley.nu/mailman/listinfo/mdairheads > -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: DSCF4699.JPG Type: image/jpeg Size: 2902014 bytes Desc: not available URL: From will_andalora at hotmail.com Sun Apr 22 21:36:00 2018 From: will_andalora at hotmail.com (Will Andalora) Date: Mon, 23 Apr 2018 01:36:00 +0000 Subject: [MDairheads] Techno Barn In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Many thanks to Chris and Bridget for the generous hospitality this weekend. I had hoped to ride to the tech day, but a surprise birthday party Friday evening halted reassembly of my R80/7 and trouble shooting my new XT225. Two bikes and neither one could ridden.... So, Saturday morning I loaded the new XT225 along with new tires and tubes and tools, a bottle of port and six pack of beer, some ground venison and pulled pork, and an owner manual for the new bike. I really wanted to mount new tires, adjust the valves, and give the bike a once-over... Dave Larabee was probably the hardest working man at Technobarn this year. He changed nine tires and assisted in the balancing of the same. Never having owned a dirt bike I didn't understand what the rim lock was all about and Dave graciously educated me. Dave even managed to pull some thirty year old tires off of Kevin Fahey's warehouse find R80/7 and get new rubber on the spokes. With Bob Trumble's help I bled my brake fluid reservoir and replaced all the fluid. Didier expalined what happened with his bike in detail, so no further explanation is needed there... but in the end having the trailer with me was a really good thing. I am thinking about having and airhead rescue logo affixed to the side of it! After most people cleared out, Bridget treated those who stayed for dinner to roasted pork and vegetables with additional sides. It was delicious and because the weather cooperated we we're able to eat outside by the bonfire. Wine, port, and other beverages flowed freely. Duane Wildings son Isaac, his daughter-in-law, and two of there three beautiful daughters joined us and added measurably to the event. Isibella is just under six weeks old and when we did the math we discovered that Chris is a mere 3790 weeks older than her. The night went late... I may have nodded off for a few minutes in there somewhere, but was rejuvinated by an enormous slice of carrott cake and another glass of port... Seeing no profit might come from drinking more port or beers, the last three standing- Kathleen, Cameron, and I made the wise decision and packed it in just after 1:30 AM. This morning, I was up early and had the bike on the lift by 8:10 AM. I pulled the seat, tank, side covers and valve covers off the XT and set to work. Shortly thereafter Kathleen announced breakfast was almost ready. Chris had grilled kielbasa and we had it with fried eggs, toast, coffee, and lots of water Like I said, the Kennedy hospitality is legendary... After some pleasant conversation, we went back out to the lift and Chris offered expertise and moral support. We adjusted the valves, reinstalled the battery, and were just finishing up when Dave Larabee rode in. We hot shotted the bike with some eyther and it roared to life. The carb still needs some tuning, but we rode it around the yard and it really is a hoot to ride! We cleaned up a bit more and then Chris headed out with Matilda to return Dave's tire changer and wheel balancing kit, and I headed north with the bike on the trailer. This afternoon I took it for a longer ride and discovered it will do 70mph easily. I doubt there is much more in it, but it's not needed really... All in all, another fantastic Technobarn. One of my favorite weekends of the year. Thanks so much Chris, Bridget, Dave, and everyone who joined the fun. All the Best, Will On Apr 22, 2018 3:53 PM, Mike Adams via MDAirheads wrote: We understand.... On Sun, Apr 22, 2018 at 3:15 PM, Didier Devynck via MDAirheads < mdairheads at casano.com> wrote: > I too want to thank Chris and Bridget for allowing us, once again, to > invade their beautiful property and sharing wonderful food and friendship > with us. > > As many of you know, I had an eventful day. For those of you who were not > there, arrived later than me, or left before I did, here is how my day went. > > It started around 10AM when I went get my bike out of my barn. The bike > lives on the lift in there, because it?s easier and it saves space. Taking > it down the lift and out of the barn is somewhat tricky but I have gotten > used to dong it and bene have a problem. That is, until I decided that > there might be a better way to do it. That ?better? way resulted in the > bike falling off the lift, which in turn caused the fairing and windshield > to get badly cracked, not to mention the instrument panel that basically > shattered. Putting the bike back on its wheels proved to be especially > challenging since the wheels were not on the ground but still on the lift. > I was able to drag the bike far enough for the wheels to get of the lift > and then it was just a matter of lifting it the way I?m sure we all know: > back to the bike and hands on the handlebar and frame, and then using your > legs to lift. I can tell you from my experience that its still takes a toll > on your back so be careful when you have to do that by yourself. > > Not to be deterred, I nevertheless got on my way to Crownsville, with one > more project to do. I had planned to replace the points on my bike, I now > had to straighten out the fairing as best I could. The latter part went > well and the fairing ended up looking straight (but of course still > cracked). I then proceeded to work on the points. The replacement itself is > fairly easy. The interesting part started when we try to adjust the timing. > With all the expertise hat was on hand, especially Will and Chris, we still > could not get the timing exactly the way it should be. We took apart and > reinstalled the ignition system many times during the process but we > finally were able to get it the way it is supposed to be (albeit on the > extreme end of the adjustment range) and I finished putting the bike back > together. I had to leave because I had to go back home to my dogs so I > gathered everything and on my very way I went?. For about 5 miles that is, > at which point the bike just plain died on me. The engine simply stopped > running and would not start again. The symptoms looked early similar to > what I had experienced after SuperTech 2 years ago, when my valves were so > tight that my engine could not run when it got hot. Even after some cooling > down, the engine was adamant it would not start. I called Will and he and > Tom Longobardi came to my rescue. Thank God, Will had his trailer with him > yesterday and, with Tom?s help, we put the bike on the trailer? Back at > Chris?s, the first order of business was to check the valves: they proved > to be just right so that ruled that one out. I then opened up the front > cover again to see if a wire had gotten pinched in there. All the wires > were fine but the Will spotted the culprit. In disassembling and > reassembling the ignition system so many times, the central nut that holds > the advance mechanism in place had not been tightened on the final > reassembly. It (and the washer that goes with) was resting in the ignition > cavity of the front cover, but it was not where it was supposed to be: > holding the advance mechanism. We put it back (and tightened it, but not > too hard because it?s really easy to break the whole thing if you go crazy) > and the bike started like nothing had ever happened. > > Will assured me that the bike would run beautifully and it did. I got home > with no further issue and the engine was purring very nicely. > > A world of thanks to Will and Chris, and all the others whose names I > don?t know, for the help in completing this project. It?s funny how every > project I undertake on my bike always ends up being far more interesting > than it should really be. The good thing is that I learn a lot in the > process. Additional thanks of course to Tom who came with Will to help out > the bike on the trailer when it was ailing. > > Gotta love tech days!!! > > Didier > > > _______________________________________________ > MDAirheads mailing list > MDAirheads at mail.casano.com > https://mailman.dudley.nu/mailman/listinfo/mdairheads > _______________________________________________ MDAirheads mailing list MDAirheads at mail.casano.com https://mailman.dudley.nu/mailman/listinfo/mdairheads From msweet at smokeyglenfarm.com Mon Apr 23 11:36:04 2018 From: msweet at smokeyglenfarm.com (Mark Sweet) Date: Mon, 23 Apr 2018 15:36:04 +0000 Subject: [MDairheads] Techno Barn In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Thanks to Chris and family for hosting such a great event which was my first Technobarn, and my second visit to Chris' barn. Thanks to all for making me feel welcome. I look forward to seeing my Airhead friends at a future event or perhaps a day ride. (I am in the Gaithersburg area) Also, on my way home it was great to see an RS in my mirrors, Bill's RS. Hans Muth, those RS, they sure look great! Thanks Hans Mark Sweet '88 R100RS 240 888 5445 msweet at smokeyglenfarm.com -----Original Message----- From: MDAirheads [mailto:mdairheads-bounces+msweet=smokeyglenfarm.com at casano.com] On Behalf Of Bill via MDAirheads Sent: Saturday, April 21, 2018 5:06 PM To: mdairheads at mail.casano.com Subject: [MDairheads] Tech Day My thanks to Chris Kennedy for hosting another great Tech Day (and special ordering the good weather!) Please also extend my thanks to the two lovely ladies who cooked for us. Had a nice ride home with Mark Sweet (sp?) Mark, if you are out there, shoot me an email! Bill Bachman _______________________________________________ MDAirheads mailing list MDAirheads at mail.casano.com https://mailman.dudley.nu/mailman/listinfo/mdairheads From marylandairheads at gmail.com Mon Apr 23 12:21:55 2018 From: marylandairheads at gmail.com (Maryland Airheads) Date: Mon, 23 Apr 2018 12:21:55 -0400 Subject: [MDairheads] Technobarn Photo Sharing Link and Upcoming Events Message-ID: Hedz, TechnoBarn was fantastic last weekend. If you missed, you missed a good one... I created a photo sharing album where people can upload images from the day. I didn't take any pictures, so the only image in there now is of the Shinko 244 Golden Boys that went on the XT225 yesterday... Please add photos to the site. I also updated the sites for the Museum Tour at Jim Hopkins and Bob's BMW and have included a link for this year's Supertech. Please add images if you have any good ones to share. You may have to paste the links into your browser... 2018 TecnhoBarn https://photos.app.goo.gl/mwbNEFZBDM2sAetJ3 2018 Supertech 2.3 https://photos.app.goo.gl/PLn3L34iSenMLnMR2 2018 Supertech 2.3 Museum Tour Day https://photos.app.goo.gl/2cJl3ylJbNaUVG2A3 Bob's BMW's open house is this coming Saturday. Tom and Brad plus Mark, Bill, and others will out there with the trailer and sliced cycle. It should be fun.. http://www.bobsbmw.com/community/bobs-events/ There is a tech day at Ken Roth's place this coming Saturday as well. 3896 Banyan Drive Danielsville PA 18038 570-350-9672 The Horizons Unlimited is hosting a gathering in Virginia this weekend- do not have all the details, but Chris Kennedy and Jim McKinna are riding down. http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/events/virginia-2018 The PA Tent Float returns the weekend of May 18-20. The BMWBMW Square Route Rally is the weekend of June 2nd. That same weekend we are hosting our annual pig roast. So if you head to the rally and want to ride down to Westminster out of the mountains on Saturday for a few hours we'd love to have you join us. If you want to pitch a tent in the yard we're open to that as well. I'll send a separate email about that whole thing in the coming days. Hope to see everyone on the road as the weather warms and riding season ramps up. All the Best, Will Andalora Maryland Airmarshal ABC 11737 410.596.0812 www.airheads.org Maryland Airheads Online Calendar: *https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=marylandairheads%40gmail.com&ctz=America/New_York * Google Photos Links to Maryland Airhead Events 2018 TecnhoBarn https://photos.app.goo.gl/mwbNEFZBDM2sAetJ3 2018 Supertech 2.3 https://photos.app.goo.gl/PLn3L34iSenMLnMR2 2018 Supertech 2.3 Museum Tour Day https://photos.app.goo.gl/2cJl3ylJbNaUVG2A3 2017 Last Days of Summer https://photos.app.goo.gl/JEVvywZREED7OptL2 2017 Golden Age of Airheads https://goo.gl/photos/nQkpXFtvxHmwLDek8 2017 Summer Solstice Tech Day https://goo.gl/photos/qN2YsweKParKqvXQ8 2017 Rolling Rally *https://goo.gl/photos/KJT2wXuH6eTM19wU6 * 2017 TechnoBarn https://goo.gl/photos/j1f8tByCfVaBnCUKA 2017 SuperTech 2.2 https://goo.gl/photos/XrckZWXUDRdgJGjk6 2016 Last Days of Summer https://goo.gl/photos/nYfKa6TabUay714h9 2016 Tom's Tech Day https://goo.gl/photos/dmh5pktuHvUuvAwH9 2016 Passing of the Airmarshal Flag https://goo.gl/photos/u429MPzKALcJeuF79 2016 Summer Solstice Tech Day https://goo.gl/photos/SkV19aC4Qc6vJTL78 2016 Rolling Rally https://goo.gl/photos/ZuNcyMc2DMcrghXP6 2016 SuperTech 2.1 https://goo.gl/photos/Tdg86q3VsR87FdCF8 2015 Last Days of Summer https://goo.gl/photos/w1XEMp9EkamucpK19 2015 Rolling Rally https://goo.gl/photos/GKYhLDgV4VC4jUcZ9 2015 SuperTech 2.0 https://goo.gl/photos/oq99m9x492qFFbGR6 2014 Last Days of Summer https://goo.gl/photos/WSmGi4YhUrHjY8Xt7 Note: If you are a Gmail user, you can permanently add these albums to your Google Photo Account. If not, you can simply reference the tag line of emails from Maryland Airheads to access the albums. These albums are shared, so people can add images to them. Some folders are set up, but do not contain images yet. Feel free to add relevant images and if you want to add additional images from another event, we can create albums to support new or past events. From flymikebike at gmail.com Mon Apr 23 15:31:18 2018 From: flymikebike at gmail.com (Mike Adams) Date: Mon, 23 Apr 2018 15:31:18 -0400 Subject: [MDairheads] Technobarn Photo Sharing Link and Upcoming Events In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Motorhead Mates, I loaded a bunch of pics to the 2018 TechnoBarn link provided by Will. Enjoy, Ride on.....MikeA On Mon, Apr 23, 2018 at 12:21 PM, Maryland Airheads via MDAirheads < mdairheads at casano.com> wrote: > Hedz, > > TechnoBarn was fantastic last weekend. If you missed, you missed a good > one... > > I created a photo sharing album where people can upload images from the > day. I didn't take any pictures, so the only image in there now is of the > Shinko 244 Golden Boys that went on the XT225 yesterday... Please add > photos to the site. > > I also updated the sites for the Museum Tour at Jim Hopkins and Bob's BMW > and have included a link for this year's Supertech. > > Please add images if you have any good ones to share. You may have to paste > the links into your browser... > > > 2018 TecnhoBarn https://photos.app.goo.gl/mwbNEFZBDM2sAetJ3 > 2018 Supertech 2.3 https://photos.app.goo.gl/PLn3L34iSenMLnMR2 > 2018 Supertech 2.3 Museum Tour Day > https://photos.app.goo.gl/2cJl3ylJbNaUVG2A3 > > Bob's BMW's open house is this coming Saturday. Tom and Brad plus Mark, > Bill, and others will out there with the trailer and sliced cycle. It > should be fun.. > > http://www.bobsbmw.com/community/bobs-events/ > > There is a tech day at Ken Roth's place this coming Saturday as well. > > 3896 Banyan Drive > Danielsville PA 18038 > 570-350-9672 > > The Horizons Unlimited is hosting a gathering in Virginia this weekend- do > not have all the details, but Chris Kennedy and Jim McKinna are riding > down. > http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/events/virginia-2018 > > The PA Tent Float returns the weekend of May 18-20. > > The BMWBMW Square Route Rally is the weekend of June 2nd. That same > weekend we are hosting our annual pig roast. So if you head to the rally > and want to ride down to Westminster out of the mountains on Saturday for a > few hours we'd love to have you join us. If you want to pitch a tent in > the yard we're open to that as well. I'll send a separate email about that > whole thing in the coming days. > > Hope to see everyone on the road as the weather warms and riding season > ramps up. > > All the Best, > > > Will Andalora > Maryland Airmarshal > ABC 11737 > 410.596.0812 > www.airheads.org > > Maryland Airheads Online Calendar: > *https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src= > marylandairheads%40gmail.com&ctz=America/New_York > marylandairheads%40gmail.com&ctz=America/New_York>* > > Google Photos Links to Maryland Airhead Events > 2018 TecnhoBarn https://photos.app.goo.gl/mwbNEFZBDM2sAetJ3 > 2018 Supertech 2.3 https://photos.app.goo.gl/PLn3L34iSenMLnMR2 > 2018 Supertech 2.3 Museum Tour Day > https://photos.app.goo.gl/2cJl3ylJbNaUVG2A3 > 2017 Last Days of Summer https://photos.app.goo.gl/JEVvywZREED7OptL2 > 2017 Golden Age of Airheads https://goo.gl/photos/nQkpXFtvxHmwLDek8 > 2017 Summer Solstice Tech Day https://goo.gl/photos/qN2YsweKParKqvXQ8 > 2017 Rolling Rally *https://goo.gl/photos/KJT2wXuH6eTM19wU6 > * > 2017 TechnoBarn https://goo.gl/photos/j1f8tByCfVaBnCUKA > 2017 SuperTech 2.2 https://goo.gl/photos/XrckZWXUDRdgJGjk6 > 2016 Last Days of Summer https://goo.gl/photos/nYfKa6TabUay714h9 > 2016 Tom's Tech Day https://goo.gl/photos/dmh5pktuHvUuvAwH9 > 2016 Passing of the Airmarshal Flag https://goo.gl/photos/ > u429MPzKALcJeuF79 > 2016 Summer Solstice Tech Day https://goo.gl/photos/SkV19aC4Qc6vJTL78 > 2016 Rolling Rally https://goo.gl/photos/ZuNcyMc2DMcrghXP6 > 2016 SuperTech 2.1 https://goo.gl/photos/Tdg86q3VsR87FdCF8 > 2015 Last Days of Summer https://goo.gl/photos/w1XEMp9EkamucpK19 > 2015 Rolling Rally https://goo.gl/photos/GKYhLDgV4VC4jUcZ9 > 2015 SuperTech 2.0 https://goo.gl/photos/oq99m9x492qFFbGR6 > 2014 Last Days of Summer https://goo.gl/photos/WSmGi4YhUrHjY8Xt7 > > > Note: If you are a Gmail user, you can permanently add these albums to > your Google Photo Account. If not, you can simply reference the tag line of > emails from Maryland Airheads to access the albums. These albums are > shared, so people can add images to them. Some folders are set up, but do > not contain images yet. Feel free to add relevant images and if you want > to add additional images from another event, we can create albums to > support new or past events. > _______________________________________________ > MDAirheads mailing list > MDAirheads at mail.casano.com > https://mailman.dudley.nu/mailman/listinfo/mdairheads > From tsotsi2 at hotmail.com Mon Apr 23 16:13:50 2018 From: tsotsi2 at hotmail.com (Mark Lipschitz) Date: Mon, 23 Apr 2018 20:13:50 +0000 Subject: [MDairheads] Technobarn Photo Sharing Link and Upcoming Events In-Reply-To: References: , Message-ID: Fabulous photos... ________________________________ From: MDAirheads on behalf of Mike Adams via MDAirheads Sent: Monday, April 23, 2018 3:31 PM To: Maryland Airheads Cc: Maryland Airheads Subject: Re: [MDairheads] Technobarn Photo Sharing Link and Upcoming Events Motorhead Mates, I loaded a bunch of pics to the 2018 TechnoBarn link provided by Will. Enjoy, Ride on.....MikeA On Mon, Apr 23, 2018 at 12:21 PM, Maryland Airheads via MDAirheads < mdairheads at casano.com> wrote: > Hedz, > > TechnoBarn was fantastic last weekend. If you missed, you missed a good > one... > > I created a photo sharing album where people can upload images from the > day. I didn't take any pictures, so the only image in there now is of the > Shinko 244 Golden Boys that went on the XT225 yesterday... Please add > photos to the site. > > I also updated the sites for the Museum Tour at Jim Hopkins and Bob's BMW > and have included a link for this year's Supertech. > > Please add images if you have any good ones to share. You may have to paste > the links into your browser... > > > 2018 TecnhoBarn https://photos.app.goo.gl/mwbNEFZBDM2sAetJ3 > 2018 Supertech 2.3 https://photos.app.goo.gl/PLn3L34iSenMLnMR2 > 2018 Supertech 2.3 Museum Tour Day > https://photos.app.goo.gl/2cJl3ylJbNaUVG2A3 > > Bob's BMW's open house is this coming Saturday. Tom and Brad plus Mark, > Bill, and others will out there with the trailer and sliced cycle. It > should be fun.. > > http://www.bobsbmw.com/community/bobs-events/ > > There is a tech day at Ken Roth's place this coming Saturday as well. > > 3896 Banyan Drive > Danielsville PA 18038 > 570-350-9672 > > The Horizons Unlimited is hosting a gathering in Virginia this weekend- do > not have all the details, but Chris Kennedy and Jim McKinna are riding > down. > http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/events/virginia-2018 > > The PA Tent Float returns the weekend of May 18-20. > > The BMWBMW Square Route Rally is the weekend of June 2nd. That same > weekend we are hosting our annual pig roast. So if you head to the rally > and want to ride down to Westminster out of the mountains on Saturday for a > few hours we'd love to have you join us. If you want to pitch a tent in > the yard we're open to that as well. I'll send a separate email about that > whole thing in the coming days. > > Hope to see everyone on the road as the weather warms and riding season > ramps up. > > All the Best, > > > Will Andalora > Maryland Airmarshal > ABC 11737 > 410.596.0812 > www.airheads.org > > Maryland Airheads Online Calendar: > *https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src= > marylandairheads%40gmail.com&ctz=America/New_York > marylandairheads%40gmail.com&ctz=America/New_York>* > > Google Photos Links to Maryland Airhead Events > 2018 TecnhoBarn https://photos.app.goo.gl/mwbNEFZBDM2sAetJ3 > 2018 Supertech 2.3 https://photos.app.goo.gl/PLn3L34iSenMLnMR2 > 2018 Supertech 2.3 Museum Tour Day > https://photos.app.goo.gl/2cJl3ylJbNaUVG2A3 > 2017 Last Days of Summer https://photos.app.goo.gl/JEVvywZREED7OptL2 > 2017 Golden Age of Airheads https://goo.gl/photos/nQkpXFtvxHmwLDek8 > 2017 Summer Solstice Tech Day https://goo.gl/photos/qN2YsweKParKqvXQ8 > 2017 Rolling Rally *https://goo.gl/photos/KJT2wXuH6eTM19wU6 > * > 2017 TechnoBarn https://goo.gl/photos/j1f8tByCfVaBnCUKA > 2017 SuperTech 2.2 https://goo.gl/photos/XrckZWXUDRdgJGjk6 > 2016 Last Days of Summer https://goo.gl/photos/nYfKa6TabUay714h9 > 2016 Tom's Tech Day https://goo.gl/photos/dmh5pktuHvUuvAwH9 > 2016 Passing of the Airmarshal Flag https://goo.gl/photos/ > u429MPzKALcJeuF79 > 2016 Summer Solstice Tech Day https://goo.gl/photos/SkV19aC4Qc6vJTL78 > 2016 Rolling Rally https://goo.gl/photos/ZuNcyMc2DMcrghXP6 > 2016 SuperTech 2.1 https://goo.gl/photos/Tdg86q3VsR87FdCF8 > 2015 Last Days of Summer https://goo.gl/photos/w1XEMp9EkamucpK19 > 2015 Rolling Rally https://goo.gl/photos/GKYhLDgV4VC4jUcZ9 > 2015 SuperTech 2.0 https://goo.gl/photos/oq99m9x492qFFbGR6 > 2014 Last Days of Summer https://goo.gl/photos/WSmGi4YhUrHjY8Xt7 > > > Note: If you are a Gmail user, you can permanently add these albums to > your Google Photo Account. If not, you can simply reference the tag line of > emails from Maryland Airheads to access the albums. These albums are > shared, so people can add images to them. Some folders are set up, but do > not contain images yet. Feel free to add relevant images and if you want > to add additional images from another event, we can create albums to > support new or past events. > _______________________________________________ > MDAirheads mailing list > MDAirheads at mail.casano.com > https://mailman.dudley.nu/mailman/listinfo/mdairheads > _______________________________________________ MDAirheads mailing list MDAirheads at mail.casano.com https://mailman.dudley.nu/mailman/listinfo/mdairheads From alex.m.balmaceda at gmail.com Mon Apr 23 20:27:33 2018 From: alex.m.balmaceda at gmail.com (Alex Balmaceda) Date: Mon, 23 Apr 2018 20:27:33 -0400 Subject: [MDairheads] Techno Barn In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <3DEDEDE3-482F-41E9-90AE-3581EE70DF9F@gmail.com> Sounds like I missed a good one ... unfortunately I had a bunch of activities with the kids I couldn?t get away from. I will share with you what was supposed to be my project at techno barn. I?ve just finished setting up an S fairing to my airhead, and after a quick test ride I have to say that I love the thing. Pic attached ... Miss you guys .. See you at the next one. Alex Balmaceda Fairfax, VA -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image1.jpeg Type: image/jpeg Size: 98340 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 23, 2018, at 11:36 AM, Mark Sweet via MDAirheads wrote: > > Thanks to me Chris and family for hosting such a great event which was my first Technobarn, and my second visit to Chris' barn. Thanks to all for making me feel welcome. I look forward to seeing my Airhead friends at a future event or perhaps a day ride. (I am in the Gaithersburg area) Also, on my way home it was great to see an RS in my mirrors, Bill's RS. Hans Muth, those RS, they sure look great! Thanks Hans > > Mark Sweet '88 R100RS > 240 888 5445 > msweet at smokeyglenfarm.com > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: MDAirheads [mailto:mdairheads-bounces+msweet=smokeyglenfarm.com at casano.com] On Behalf Of Bill via MDAirheads > Sent: Saturday, April 21, 2018 5:06 PM > To: mdairheads at mail.casano.com > Subject: [MDairheads] Tech Day > > My thanks to Chris Kennedy for hosting another great Tech Day (and > special ordering the good weather!) Please also extend my thanks to the > two lovely ladies who cooked for us. > > Had a nice ride home with Mark Sweet (sp?) Mark, if you are out there, > shoot me an email! > > Bill Bachman > > _______________________________________________ > MDAirheads mailing list > MDAirheads at mail.casano.com > https://mailman.dudley.nu/mailman/listinfo/mdairheads > > _______________________________________________ > MDAirheads mailing list > MDAirheads at mail.casano.com > https://mailman.dudley.nu/mailman/listinfo/mdairheads From faheykm at hotmail.com Mon Apr 23 21:13:25 2018 From: faheykm at hotmail.com (Kevin Fahey) Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2018 01:13:25 +0000 Subject: [MDairheads] Techno Barn In-Reply-To: References: , Message-ID: Although I've only been to three events to date, they have all been a real treat. Always impressed by how ready and willing everybody is when it comes to sharing their tips/lessons learned/tricks-of-the-trade when it comes to care and feeding of an Airhead. As previously mentioned, a big special thanks to Dave Larabee for his energy and for teaching us his finer points of tire & tube replacement and wheel balancing. Edison said genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration. Will did Mr Edison's theory justice by pointing out to me how Chris's driveway retaining wall could be used as a perfect makeshift lift for some rear wheel / tire maintenance. Think it's starting to sink in how much Airhead ownership involves thinking out of the traditional motorcycle maintenance box. ________________________________ From: MDAirheads on behalf of Will Andalora via MDAirheads Sent: Sunday, April 22, 2018 9:36 PM To: mdairheads at mail.casano.com Subject: Re: [MDairheads] Techno Barn Many thanks to Chris and Bridget for the generous hospitality this weekend. I had hoped to ride to the tech day, but a surprise birthday party Friday evening halted reassembly of my R80/7 and trouble shooting my new XT225. Two bikes and neither one could ridden.... So, Saturday morning I loaded the new XT225 along with new tires and tubes and tools, a bottle of port and six pack of beer, some ground venison and pulled pork, and an owner manual for the new bike. I really wanted to mount new tires, adjust the valves, and give the bike a once-over... Dave Larabee was probably the hardest working man at Technobarn this year. He changed nine tires and assisted in the balancing of the same. Never having owned a dirt bike I didn't understand what the rim lock was all about and Dave graciously educated me. Dave even managed to pull some thirty year old tires off of Kevin Fahey's warehouse find R80/7 and get new rubber on the spokes. With Bob Trumble's help I bled my brake fluid reservoir and replaced all the fluid. Didier expalined what happened with his bike in detail, so no further explanation is needed there... but in the end having the trailer with me was a really good thing. I am thinking about having and airhead rescue logo affixed to the side of it! After most people cleared out, Bridget treated those who stayed for dinner to roasted pork and vegetables with additional sides. It was delicious and because the weather cooperated we we're able to eat outside by the bonfire. Wine, port, and other beverages flowed freely. Duane Wildings son Isaac, his daughter-in-law, and two of there three beautiful daughters joined us and added measurably to the event. Isibella is just under six weeks old and when we did the math we discovered that Chris is a mere 3790 weeks older than her. The night went late... I may have nodded off for a few minutes in there somewhere, but was rejuvinated by an enormous slice of carrott cake and another glass of port... Seeing no profit might come from drinking more port or beers, the last three standing- Kathleen, Cameron, and I made the wise decision and packed it in just after 1:30 AM. This morning, I was up early and had the bike on the lift by 8:10 AM. I pulled the seat, tank, side covers and valve covers off the XT and set to work. Shortly thereafter Kathleen announced breakfast was almost ready. Chris had grilled kielbasa and we had it with fried eggs, toast, coffee, and lots of water Like I said, the Kennedy hospitality is legendary... After some pleasant conversation, we went back out to the lift and Chris offered expertise and moral support. We adjusted the valves, reinstalled the battery, and were just finishing up when Dave Larabee rode in. We hot shotted the bike with some eyther and it roared to life. The carb still needs some tuning, but we rode it around the yard and it really is a hoot to ride! We cleaned up a bit more and then Chris headed out with Matilda to return Dave's tire changer and wheel balancing kit, and I headed north with the bike on the trailer. This afternoon I took it for a longer ride and discovered it will do 70mph easily. I doubt there is much more in it, but it's not needed really... All in all, another fantastic Technobarn. One of my favorite weekends of the year. Thanks so much Chris, Bridget, Dave, and everyone who joined the fun. All the Best, Will On Apr 22, 2018 3:53 PM, Mike Adams via MDAirheads wrote: We understand.... On Sun, Apr 22, 2018 at 3:15 PM, Didier Devynck via MDAirheads < mdairheads at casano.com> wrote: > I too want to thank Chris and Bridget for allowing us, once again, to > invade their beautiful property and sharing wonderful food and friendship > with us. > > As many of you know, I had an eventful day. For those of you who were not > there, arrived later than me, or left before I did, here is how my day went. > > It started around 10AM when I went get my bike out of my barn. The bike > lives on the lift in there, because it?s easier and it saves space. Taking > it down the lift and out of the barn is somewhat tricky but I have gotten > used to dong it and bene have a problem. That is, until I decided that > there might be a better way to do it. That ?better? way resulted in the > bike falling off the lift, which in turn caused the fairing and windshield > to get badly cracked, not to mention the instrument panel that basically > shattered. Putting the bike back on its wheels proved to be especially > challenging since the wheels were not on the ground but still on the lift. > I was able to drag the bike far enough for the wheels to get of the lift > and then it was just a matter of lifting it the way I?m sure we all know: > back to the bike and hands on the handlebar and frame, and then using your > legs to lift. I can tell you from my experience that its still takes a toll > on your back so be careful when you have to do that by yourself. > > Not to be deterred, I nevertheless got on my way to Crownsville, with one > more project to do. I had planned to replace the points on my bike, I now > had to straighten out the fairing as best I could. The latter part went > well and the fairing ended up looking straight (but of course still > cracked). I then proceeded to work on the points. The replacement itself is > fairly easy. The interesting part started when we try to adjust the timing. > With all the expertise hat was on hand, especially Will and Chris, we still > could not get the timing exactly the way it should be. We took apart and > reinstalled the ignition system many times during the process but we > finally were able to get it the way it is supposed to be (albeit on the > extreme end of the adjustment range) and I finished putting the bike back > together. I had to leave because I had to go back home to my dogs so I > gathered everything and on my very way I went?. For about 5 miles that is, > at which point the bike just plain died on me. The engine simply stopped > running and would not start again. The symptoms looked early similar to > what I had experienced after SuperTech 2 years ago, when my valves were so > tight that my engine could not run when it got hot. Even after some cooling > down, the engine was adamant it would not start. I called Will and he and > Tom Longobardi came to my rescue. Thank God, Will had his trailer with him > yesterday and, with Tom?s help, we put the bike on the trailer? Back at > Chris?s, the first order of business was to check the valves: they proved > to be just right so that ruled that one out. I then opened up the front > cover again to see if a wire had gotten pinched in there. All the wires > were fine but the Will spotted the culprit. In disassembling and > reassembling the ignition system so many times, the central nut that holds > the advance mechanism in place had not been tightened on the final > reassembly. It (and the washer that goes with) was resting in the ignition > cavity of the front cover, but it was not where it was supposed to be: > holding the advance mechanism. We put it back (and tightened it, but not > too hard because it?s really easy to break the whole thing if you go crazy) > and the bike started like nothing had ever happened. > > Will assured me that the bike would run beautifully and it did. I got home > with no further issue and the engine was purring very nicely. > > A world of thanks to Will and Chris, and all the others whose names I > don?t know, for the help in completing this project. It?s funny how every > project I undertake on my bike always ends up being far more interesting > than it should really be. The good thing is that I learn a lot in the > process. Additional thanks of course to Tom who came with Will to help out > the bike on the trailer when it was ailing. > > Gotta love tech days!!! > > Didier > > > _______________________________________________ > MDAirheads mailing list > MDAirheads at mail.casano.com > https://mailman.dudley.nu/mailman/listinfo/mdairheads > _______________________________________________ MDAirheads mailing list MDAirheads at mail.casano.com https://mailman.dudley.nu/mailman/listinfo/mdairheads _______________________________________________ MDAirheads mailing list MDAirheads at mail.casano.com https://mailman.dudley.nu/mailman/listinfo/mdairheads From will_andalora at hotmail.com Tue Apr 24 14:51:00 2018 From: will_andalora at hotmail.com (Will Andalora) Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2018 18:51:00 +0000 Subject: [MDairheads] Fw: Matt Parkhouse gofundme link In-Reply-To: <162f84e5291-c8a-a0b@webjas-vae198.srv.aolmail.net> References: <162f84e5291-c8a-a0b@webjas-vae198.srv.aolmail.net> Message-ID: Hedz, A gofundme account has been set up if you feel inclined to donate in support of Matt and Susanna Parkhouse. For those unaware of recent events, Matt was riding back from California on RT 40 a week ago at least and was blown into a barrier wall by high winds. The resulting accident left him pretty banged up and in the hospital with four broken ribs, bruises, and abrasions. Matt is home now and will take some time to recover. The decision is personal, but should you decide you want to support them the link is below. https://www.gofundme.com/matt-parkhouse [https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/29369612_1524541189.4336.jpg] Click here to support Matt Parkhouse organized by Garry Newby Matt was hit by a gust of wind that blew him into a concrete jersey barrier at the side of I 40 on his way home. He broke 4 ribs and has mutiple bruises and abrasions. He is home now and will be recovering. As we all know the Medical bills add up quickly. Many people have expressed their inte... www.gofundme.com Will ________________________________ From: gln44 Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2018 11:38 AM Subject: Matt Parkhouse gofundme link For all you riders who asked how to donate, here is the link https://www.gofundme.com/matt-parkhouse Garry in Oregon gln44 at aol.com From chrisk224 at comcast.net Tue Apr 24 18:13:31 2018 From: chrisk224 at comcast.net (Chris Kennedy) Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2018 18:13:31 -0400 Subject: [MDairheads] Technobarn Photo Sharing Link and Upcoming Events In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <001901d3dc19$7b221280$71663780$@comcast.net> Afternoon All, Much to my amazement I have successfully loaded additional photos from Saturday. The photographs were from my camera but the exquisite photos are the work of Mike Adams and Mark Sweet after giving them roving camera duty. They appear under google user. Cheers Chris -----Original Message----- From: MDAirheads [mailto:mdairheads-bounces+chrisk224=comcast.net at casano.com] On Behalf Of Maryland Airheads via MDAirheads Sent: Monday, April 23, 2018 12:22 PM To: Maryland Airheads Subject: [MDairheads] Technobarn Photo Sharing Link and Upcoming Events Hedz, TechnoBarn was fantastic last weekend. If you missed, you missed a good one... I created a photo sharing album where people can upload images from the day. I didn't take any pictures, so the only image in there now is of the Shinko 244 Golden Boys that went on the XT225 yesterday... Please add photos to the site. I also updated the sites for the Museum Tour at Jim Hopkins and Bob's BMW and have included a link for this year's Supertech. Please add images if you have any good ones to share. You may have to paste the links into your browser... 2018 TecnhoBarn https://photos.app.goo.gl/mwbNEFZBDM2sAetJ3 2018 Supertech 2.3 https://photos.app.goo.gl/PLn3L34iSenMLnMR2 2018 Supertech 2.3 Museum Tour Day https://photos.app.goo.gl/2cJl3ylJbNaUVG2A3 Bob's BMW's open house is this coming Saturday. Tom and Brad plus Mark, Bill, and others will out there with the trailer and sliced cycle. It should be fun.. http://www.bobsbmw.com/community/bobs-events/ There is a tech day at Ken Roth's place this coming Saturday as well. 3896 Banyan Drive Danielsville PA 18038 570-350-9672 The Horizons Unlimited is hosting a gathering in Virginia this weekend- do not have all the details, but Chris Kennedy and Jim McKinna are riding down. http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/events/virginia-2018 The PA Tent Float returns the weekend of May 18-20. The BMWBMW Square Route Rally is the weekend of June 2nd. That same weekend we are hosting our annual pig roast. So if you head to the rally and want to ride down to Westminster out of the mountains on Saturday for a few hours we'd love to have you join us. If you want to pitch a tent in the yard we're open to that as well. I'll send a separate email about that whole thing in the coming days. Hope to see everyone on the road as the weather warms and riding season ramps up. All the Best, Will Andalora Maryland Airmarshal ABC 11737 410.596.0812 www.airheads.org Maryland Airheads Online Calendar: *https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=marylandairheads%40gmail.com &ctz=America/New_York * Google Photos Links to Maryland Airhead Events 2018 TecnhoBarn https://photos.app.goo.gl/mwbNEFZBDM2sAetJ3 2018 Supertech 2.3 https://photos.app.goo.gl/PLn3L34iSenMLnMR2 2018 Supertech 2.3 Museum Tour Day https://photos.app.goo.gl/2cJl3ylJbNaUVG2A3 2017 Last Days of Summer https://photos.app.goo.gl/JEVvywZREED7OptL2 2017 Golden Age of Airheads https://goo.gl/photos/nQkpXFtvxHmwLDek8 2017 Summer Solstice Tech Day https://goo.gl/photos/qN2YsweKParKqvXQ8 2017 Rolling Rally *https://goo.gl/photos/KJT2wXuH6eTM19wU6 * 2017 TechnoBarn https://goo.gl/photos/j1f8tByCfVaBnCUKA 2017 SuperTech 2.2 https://goo.gl/photos/XrckZWXUDRdgJGjk6 2016 Last Days of Summer https://goo.gl/photos/nYfKa6TabUay714h9 2016 Tom's Tech Day https://goo.gl/photos/dmh5pktuHvUuvAwH9 2016 Passing of the Airmarshal Flag https://goo.gl/photos/u429MPzKALcJeuF79 2016 Summer Solstice Tech Day https://goo.gl/photos/SkV19aC4Qc6vJTL78 2016 Rolling Rally https://goo.gl/photos/ZuNcyMc2DMcrghXP6 2016 SuperTech 2.1 https://goo.gl/photos/Tdg86q3VsR87FdCF8 2015 Last Days of Summer https://goo.gl/photos/w1XEMp9EkamucpK19 2015 Rolling Rally https://goo.gl/photos/GKYhLDgV4VC4jUcZ9 2015 SuperTech 2.0 https://goo.gl/photos/oq99m9x492qFFbGR6 2014 Last Days of Summer https://goo.gl/photos/WSmGi4YhUrHjY8Xt7 Note: If you are a Gmail user, you can permanently add these albums to your Google Photo Account. If not, you can simply reference the tag line of emails from Maryland Airheads to access the albums. These albums are shared, so people can add images to them. Some folders are set up, but do not contain images yet. Feel free to add relevant images and if you want to add additional images from another event, we can create albums to support new or past events. _______________________________________________ MDAirheads mailing list MDAirheads at mail.casano.com https://mailman.dudley.nu/mailman/listinfo/mdairheads From ezwicky2 at gmail.com Fri Apr 27 12:08:42 2018 From: ezwicky2 at gmail.com (Zwicky, Eric) Date: Fri, 27 Apr 2018 12:08:42 -0400 Subject: [MDairheads] Dale's tech weekend Message-ID: <4fcefe2b-0b62-5022-2384-64c56b5495d1@gmail.com> Hey all, For Dale's Summer-Solstice tech weekend, is anybody considering making a weekend out of it and doing day rides from Dale's? Or maybe meeting somewhere for camping Thursday evening and heading to Dale's on Friday? Eric Z RVa From will_andalora at hotmail.com Mon Apr 30 11:31:32 2018 From: will_andalora at hotmail.com (Will Andalora) Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2018 15:31:32 +0000 Subject: [MDairheads] Ride Report New XT225 In-Reply-To: References: , Message-ID: ________________________________ Hedz, I thought I'd put together a ride report from my first outing on the new XT225 last weekend for the amusement of all. It's not a beemer but it does have an air cooled head... I was a bachelor last weekend, and it only takes about fifteen minutes for a full reversion on my part after house empties and I am back to my old ways... I had initially planned to spend Friday, Saturday, and Sunday on the new bike- but my riding partner could not get free from obligations before about noon Saturday, so we decided to meet up with another friend for a few beers and some food Friday evening. In typical bachelor fashion happy hour somehow turned into closing down the bar... Sadly and with much personal frustration my riding partner fully bailed on the weekend by about 10:00 PM Friday evening. Great timing eh?.. Saturday morning I was still up fairly early and deciding what to do with the weekend of freedom. I decided to make the initial excursion alone and packed my drybag with a warm sleeping bag, tarp, rope, and some random gear and strapped it to the new rack along with a sleeping pad. Then I checked the oil and since I had no real agenda headed initially south to Bob's BMW for their open house. I was there on the late side of things and missed most airheads, but did spend some time hanging out with Tom Longobardi and Bill Lambert. Kudos to those guys who stepped up and set up a Maryland Airheads tent there along with the trailer and a cutaway bike. I hung out for about an hour and half, had a crab cake from the food truck and talked up the club to passersby... Then I tried to buy a few spare cylinder stud helicoil repair inserts and discovered that BMW is no longer making them according to the parts microfiche. I was surprised by this and will have to do some more research on the subject. Sometime around 3:00 PM or so we packed everything up with the sliced cycle heading to Tom's place for a soon to be announced tech day, and then I hit the road for Western Maryland... I mostly traveled west on RT 144 and RT 40. The bike performed as well as I expected. It is really a 50-60mph back road motorcycle, but anyone who has ridden west on RT 40 knows there a few places it has been swallowed by I70 and I68. With some measure of pucker factor I hit the on ramps to both of these major roads at what I believed was top speed for the venerable 223cc powerplant- approximately 68mph... I rode tight to the white line and managed to hold a respectable 65mph for most the highway runs and even broke 70mph on a downhill on the other side of Sideling Hill! I was pleasantly surprised at how well the bike handled at speed and on 50/50 dirt tires. I made it to Hancock by 6:30 PM and picked up a big NY strip and some liquid refreshment. Then I rode the rest of the way out to Green Ridge State Forest, picked a site off the map at the ranger station and rode south into the forest. I was glad to be off the big road and in a place the bike was built for. A few miles into the forest I found my site and it was well isolated. I built a fire and pitched my tarp low to the ground as the site was on a ridge with steady wind from the west. When the sky grew dark, the full moon rose and was so brilliant that the trees cast shadows onto the clearing. I got into the rum and cut the NY strip into smaller strips and roasted them over the fire on an improvised spit. It was a beautiful night and I really had the place to myself. I could see one distant campfire, but nary a sound from any other campers who may have been there. I slept OK , but not as soundly as I normally would as it is spring and a sign at the ranger station noted the bears have been emerging from their dens. There was also a warning about a food storage and to generally be alert as they are hungry after the long rest. I hung a bear bag before heading to bed, but suspect thoughts of a bear poking it's head under my tarp must have had something to do with the light sleep.... When it grew light my mind eased a bit and I slept in a little later than I normally would. I awoke to sound of yelping Turkeys. I heard them calling from a few directions and remembered that it is Turkey season and there were likely hunters in the woods. When I crawled out of my bag I realized I did not have near enough warm weather gear with me. The morning temperature was in the high 30s according to a waitress at the restaurant I frequented later that morning. I put everything I had on, packed the bike, checked the oil, and headed out for a tour of the forest on the new bike. I found some new roads and realized that the XT225 is absolutely perfect for this type of riding. I even risked a stream crossing which nearly went sideways when the bike found a false neutral and slowed in the middle of the stream. It was close, but I kept the bike moving and rode out of it! Being wet would have really sucked... The ride back was as cold as I can remember being for a long time on a bike. Western Maryland is in bloom now with flowering trees, but the wind chill on the bike had to be in the teens or lower. All I had was my Aerostich Darien jacket and pants, a wool base layer shirt, and an insulated vest. It was not enough really, but I made it. I stopped for an extended lunch to warm up and then kept on all of my riding gear for about forty-five minutes after I got off the bike. It took about an hour to feel warm again... All in all, it was a great short trip and first weekend excursion. I managed to miss all but a little rain Saturday afternoon. Yesterday was overcast, but without rain. If I'd had another base layer or wool sweater with me it still would have been a brisk ride, but a far more enjoyable return trip. Looking forward to warming weather and more riding. All the Best, Will From chrisk224 at comcast.net Mon Apr 30 16:35:04 2018 From: chrisk224 at comcast.net (Chris Kennedy) Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2018 16:35:04 -0400 Subject: [MDairheads] Technobarn Citroen DS Conversation Message-ID: <00cd01d3e0c2$b91ed840$2b5c88c0$@comcast.net> Afternoon All, During the course of Technobarn Bud Dixon (owner of the beautifully restored Citroen Traction Avant) had a conversation with one of the attendees about a non-running Citroen DS. Bud does not remember the name of the individual but would like to make contact with a view to seeing the car. If you remember having that conversation or own a DS please give Bud a shout (email is on the cc line) or let me know and I will pass on the information. Enjoy the weather over the next few days. Cheers Chris