Indiana Tech meeting?

[Earache]

If there's any interest, I'd be happy to host a tech meet at my home. I have loads of tools, pneumatic bike lift and enough knowledge ot get myself into some serious trouble.

Also have a good friend 3 miles away with a pneumatic tire changer - sure he'd change tires for cheap if anyone needs that. He was Service Manager / mechanic at a local Honda dealer for over 10 years, so we could always ask him questions as well.

Good time for oil changes, brake pad replacement and other Spring time repairs.

Anyone????

[STindy05]

Very interested!

[Earache]

If it ends up just being the two of us, feel free to come down any weekend that I'm home and wrench on your scooter.

[STindy05]

Date? You want to let this thread ride for a bit to gauge interest and when others can come? or just set a date and whoever can make it comes? I am free except for April 14(MoonSTOc).

[Earache]

Let's leave it up for a few days to see if anyone else is interested. If not, we'll pick a date that is easy for the both of us.

Need to do it sooner rather than later though.

[PaulF]

Count me in!

[STindy05]

Nice to have you Paul! How come no one wants to come to good ol' Indiana? Oh yeah, straight roads! If anyone wants to come and make a weekend of it I am sure a ride can be planned in the southern part of the state that would take some decent roads. There are some good roads around Nashville, IN in Brown County.

Landon

[George]

Nice to have you Paul! How come no one wants to come to good ol' Indiana? Oh yeah, straight roads! If anyone wants to come and make a weekend of it I am sure a ride can be planned in the southern part of the state that would take some decent roads. There are some good roads around Nashville, IN in Brown County.

Landon

The further south ya go in IN, the better the roads.

[racer1735]

I've got an Audiovox CC unit and vacuum canister sitting on the shelf that I'm hesitant to install mayself. Any chance someone would be willing to lend some guidance during this tech session?

[Earache]

I've got an Audiovox CC unit and vacuum canister sitting on the shelf that I'm hesitant to install mayself. Any chance someone would be willing to lend some guidance during this tech session?


Sure - if we start early enough. I've never done either of those, maybe we can find some who has and invite them.

Any dates in late March good for you guys?

[racer1735]

I'm free any but the final weekend of the month. Eric, If I recall, the last time I rode to your place (last year...you fabbed some lighting mounts for me) it was the coldest weather I'd ever ridden in.....gotta get it warmer before we soldier forth...grin!

[STindy05]

I am free on any of them, which ever one works out best with you guys. I have been thinking of doing a J&M install(just short on money right now). Maybe in the fall. I don't know much about the Audiovox but would like to see how it goes on!

Landon

[Earache]

It could be 75F and sunny within the next 2 weeks (or -10F and snow) - just another benefit of living in the midwest!

[spotz]

I have subscribed to this thread to follow it to see how it shapes up. I also have another audiovox to install, Installed one last fall that was DOA and pretty much lost intrest in the project after stripping the thing off. With more than one to install and have a two data points to compare might help eliminate the HUA factor incase their was heartache. Am about 450 miles southwest in springfield, mo. So if it shapes up I am in, weather & work permitting.

[Earache]

I may be able to get a free hotel room or two for those that need them (wife works for a hotel management firm). Just let me know what you need...

[IndyST]

Eric-

Great idea. Do you remeber making me a spacer for the rear shock spring a while back? I'still need to get it installed. I may have another item or two that I have'nt had time to get to... We've moved twice since last August.
It would be cool to meet some other ST riders from around here.
How much of a crowd do you want? I could mention this to the HSTA guys I ride with. You tell me. I'm in Avon now but I love getting back to Greenwood when I can. Thanks

Mike

[Earache]

Mike - If we had 6-7 guys, that would be manageable. More than that and we might be tripping over each other in my shop (it's not all that big).

But if someone really wants to come, we'll make room for them. Go ahead and see if any of the HSTA ST crew wants to tag along.

[STindy05]

racer-by final weekend do you mean the 24/25 or 31/1?

Eric- Little response on a date. What do you think?

I really don't have much to do. I guess it would not hurt to change the oil after the winter storage. I would like to come and hang out though and see how the other things are done. I am not very mechanical, so maybe I will even learn a thing or two!

Landon

[racer1735]

racer-by final weekend do you mean the 24/25 or 31/1?

Landon

The 24/25 would be preferable... again, my interest would be if someone 'knowledgeable' could assist in the installation of my CC unit. I can attest to Eric's fab skills though...they are well worth the trip in itself!

KJ

[Earache]

Okay then, SATURDAY MARCH 24th it is!

Post or email your email addresses to me and I'll forward my home address and some directions to you.

Does 9:30 AM sound too early?

[Earache]

If anyone needs anything - like oil, filters, etc - let me know ahead of time and I'll get it for you so you don't have to haul it on your bikes.

I get a decent deal on stuff from my local Honda dealer and will get OEM filters, Honda oils or other oils as you require.

Eric

[STindy05]

You can get the stuff for an Oil Change for me. Let me know what it cost and I can get you the money.

Landon

[Earache]

No problem - what oil do you want?
GN4 (regular Honda oil) or HP4 (synthetic)?

[STindy05]

Regular- I am gonna change it agian in about 1500 Miles at the 8,000 mile service mark.

Landon

[Earache]

Gotcha - I'll pick up a case and a couple of oil filters in case anyone else wants to change theirs at the same time.

[Austin city limits]

MIGHT,,, be able to make it... Will know in a few days maybe...

[Putt]

MIGHT,,, be able to make it... Will know in a few days maybe...

Oh great, Earache was gonna fix Sushi for the Honda riders,
now he will have to add sauerkraut und wurst for the
Beemer rider.... :crackup

Putt...

[fredz43]

Sure - if we start early enough. I've never done either of those, maybe we can find some who has and invite them.

Any dates in late March good for you guys?

Eric,

I have installed the Audiovox CC on my 05 ST13 and have a request to assist another 05 owner who lives near you. You probably know him, HSTA member Dave L. In any case, I am 3 hours west of Indy, but could ride over and help with the cruise installations if you want. I will be going to Moab the week of April 15, but otherwise, I should be available.

[Earache]

I PM'd directions to everyone that expressed interest in coming over for the Tech Day. If you did not receive directions and need them, let me know.


Drinks:
Let me know what you'd like to have on hand as far as drinks go and I'll have the garage fridge stocked. Be specific with what you want. Diet, regular, Coke, Pepsi or whatever. We don't drink coffee, but I can have some ready for those that do. Again, let me know what brand you'd like.

Foods:
As above - let me know what you want or else suffer my tastes!


Eric

[Putt]

What the heck, it's only 300 miles or so....
Count me as tentative..
Besides, I want to take a look at your driving light mounts...
Have some hella Optilux 1300's that I would like to get
mounted...


Putt...

[newbluest]

Any experts on hyrdaulic fluid change? I want to do it but am a bit nervous as I am a brake bleed virgin.....

Can we do that at the IN tech day also?

[racer1735]

Putt, I have some Optilux mounted below the mirrors with brackets that Eric (earache) fabricated. You can check them out if you'd like.

As for drinks, if its as cold as some March mornings can be it may be good to have some hot coffee handy. Otherwise, any soft drink works for me. I'm not a beer-and-ride person so no alky necessary.

[Earache]

Racer - hadn't planned on any beers :) If I can borrow a coffee pot someplace, I'll have coffee. Otherwise, there's a Speedway station 1 mile away that has it. I'll drive up in the car and get some.

Newbluest - I have a power bleeder for brake fluid changes. Piece of cake to do - I've done it hundreds of times.

Putt - love to have join in!

Eric

[Austin city limits]

What the heck, it's only 300 miles or so....
Count me as tentative..
Besides, I want to take a look at your driving light mounts...
Have some hella Optilux 1300's that I would like to get
mounted...


Putt...

Putt is a Maybe??? Ok,,, I will see his maybe and raise mine to "Probable... ;)

[Putt]

Putt is a Maybe??? Ok,,, I will see his maybe and raise mine to "Probable... ;)

I'll see your "probable" and raise you a "more-than-likely"....

Motels in the area Eric???

Putt...

[Austin city limits]

I'll see your "probable" and raise you a "more-than-likely"....

Motels in the area Eric???

Putt...

I will go to "Should Be There" which beats a weaker "More than Likely" to take the lead again... :p:

"The Lovely Cindy" has cleared this trip... I am just 1/16 of an inch from saying I will be there... Should know for sure in a day or 2...

[Putt]

I will go to "Should Be There" which beats a weaker "More than Likely" to take the lead again... :p:

"The Lovely Cindy" has cleared this trip... I am just 1/16 of an inch from saying I will be there... Should know for sure in a day or 2...

Ok, I'll pull a Harry Cary on you... "It could be, it might be IT IS!! IT'S A SURE THING!!!" there... Um, depending on the weather....

Putt...

[Earache]

Motels in the area Eric???

Putt...

Which night? I assume you want a room for Friday night - I'll see if I can get a room for cheap.

Eric

[Putt]

Which night? I assume you want a room for Friday night - I'll see if I can get a room for cheap.

Eric

Arrangements are being made... Going to overnight and then ride in
Saturday morning...

Putt...

[STindy05]

Anything will work for drinks. Food, well a burger or hot dog would be ok with me.

[Jamesmx5]

I would really like to attend if there is still room.

I too am needing to do a hydraulic fluid change...especially the clutch. I have not done it before on this bike and my clutch does not feel right to me. Maybe some experienced people can tell me if mine is having issues?

Please send directions if you have space.

Thanks!
James

[racer1735]

I would really like to attend if there is still room.

I too am needing to do a hydraulic fluid change...especially the clutch. I have not done it before on this bike and my clutch does not feel right to me. Maybe some experienced people can tell me if mine is having issues?

Thanks!
James

James, the clutch is probably the easiest fluid to change....will be glad to help. My bike is going over for a cruise control install...hopefully I won't be such a distraction that they run me off!

KJ

[IndyST]

Eric-

I plan on being there too. Not sure what project for my ST but I'll help out wherever I can. Any drink/food is OK with me (I don't drink while riding). Looking forward to seeing/meeting everyone.

Thanks

[B727AV8R]

My bike doesnt need anything done to it, but if space is available, I would like to attend to watch. Thanks.

[Earache]

James and B727 - Of course you're welcome. I'll PM directions to both of you.


Eric

[stfwinn1]

Would also like to attend if it isn't snowing.Just bought the ST in Nov. so really need an excuse to ride,kick tires,tell lies etc.I think we might have meant several years ago on one of the HSTA outings.Is "Moose" still riding the green ST?If there is still room send me the directions and I'll see ya then.

[STindy05]

SNOWING?!? There will be no talk like that on this thread:-| I just checked the 10 day, Looks like the end of next week is shaping up to be nice. Hopefully it will stay that way for Saturday.

[twoworntires]

I would like to attend ,but may not be riding,I am in process of reinstalling carbs and am having difficulty reaching pilot screw ,for setting manometer . made a tool ,but not good enough- anyone have the factory pilot screw tool ?

[Earache]

Would also like to attend if it isn't snowing.Just bought the ST in Nov. so really need an excuse to ride,kick tires,tell lies etc.I think we might have meant several years ago on one of the HSTA outings.Is "Moose" still riding the green ST?If there is still room send me the directions and I'll see ya then.



Directions sent.

Dunno if Moose still has the Pickle Bike or not. He retired it a year or so ago and bought a used white / silver ST and then promptly wadded it up in North Carolina. I saw it several weeks ago at my friend's shop- looked like it was about ready to go.

[Earache]

I would like to attend ,but may not be riding,I am in process of reinstalling carbs and am having difficulty reaching pilot screw ,for setting manometer . made a tool ,but not good enough- anyone have the factory pilot screw tool ?

Directions sent.

If I can help make a tool for you, I certainly will. Have a lathe and a couple of milling machines at home - maybe we can make the tool you need.

[IndyST]

stfwinn1-

I see Moose regularly and he's still riding the "pickle". In fact he rode it to "Friends fo Fredie" last October. The white ST is not quite ready yet, but he's riding alot considering the hard "off" in NC.

Mike

[Earache]

I sent Moose an email and asked him to stop by on the 24th. Hope he does.

[Austin city limits]

Your doing a GREAT job on a short notice Earache!!!

"The Lovely Cindy" has given me a thumbs up to go,,, I have a local friend Toypro/Dan who says he will also ride over,,, and Putt is staying in the Presidential Suite and riding over... Might even pick up another friend too... :)

So,,, I am 97.3% assured of going... :rolleyes:

[Moose]

i just logged on to this list.
I hope to be at Eric's with the old green ST.
Moose

[Earache]

i just logged on to this list.
I hope to be at Eric's with the old green ST.
Moose

Cool! I'll put some Bob F. Seger on the stereo for you...

[Moose]

No need, I'll bring his new album :)
Moose

[mlaneclark]

Are you guys still looking for some people for your meeting. I'm up here in Purdue land but am looking for some learnin' on my 06 ST. Got a little experience working on my BMW's but might be interested.

Mark

[Earache]

Mlaneclark -

Directions sent to your PM box.

Eric

[Earache]

Aside from a small (30%) chance of rain, the weather looks pretty good for this time of year. Still a bit too far off to count on this being very accurate, but better than a forecast of 20F and snow!

[Putt]

It won't be long now.... the countdown begins..

Putt...

[Austin city limits]

It is official,,, I am coming... Can't let Putt have all the fun...:)

:::::this should "thin the herd" on all who are coming:::::

[Earache]

:eat1: :eat1: I hope no one is allergic to low calorie, low fat, high tofu content foods. The wife will be putting together a lunch for us as we toil (eh?) in the shop. It'll be a serve yourself type thing in the garage.

See ya all on Saturday.

[Austin city limits]

Low calorie,,, Low Fat??? I have had that before and liked it... I think it was called water... :)

Beggars can't be chosers I say... If you don't like what is served,,, there is a Krispy Kream donut shop on 38th street in Indy... :rolleyes:

I will be bringing the "ST-Owners" banner with me so any/all can sign it!!!

[Earache]

Low calorie,,, Low Fat??? I have had that before and liked it... I think it was called water... :)

Beggars can't be chosers I say... If you don't like what is served,,, there is a Krispy Kream donut shop on 38th street in Indy... :rolleyes:

I will be bringing the "ST-Owners" banner with me so any/all can sign it!!!


One look at my fat a$$ and you'll quickly figure out how much low fat food there will be ...somewhere around "none". But there should be something for everyone.

[Earache]

I'm really excited now....

My wife bought our first ever coffee pot just for the occassion. Nice one, too (like I'd know).

Some one's gonna have to show me how to use it though as I have no idea.

[Austin city limits]

Well,,, we must have been seperated at birth as I don't know how to make Coffee,,, and have never even tasted it before!!! :eek:

[Earache]

Well,,, we must have been seperated at birth as I don't know how to make Coffee,,, and have never even tasted it before!!! :eek:

Me neither! Anything that smells like burnt a$$ can't be any good. I'm sure one of the coffee drinkers will be able to make the thing work.

[forgitaboutut]

how about if I can make it down and we do valve clearance check on my bike!:crackup
Just kiddin...but I'd sure love to see something like WiTech!!

[Earache]

how about if I can make it down and we do valve clearance check on my bike!:crackup
Just kiddin...but I'd sure love to see something like WiTech!!

Come on down! I have a friend that is a Honda mechanic. Might not do it free, but we could have the bikes all ready to go and have him do the valves. Most of the work in a valve adjustment is getting the crap off the bike - tupperware, valve covers, etc - and then putting it back on.

If there's enough interest, we could line the bikes up and have him run through them all.

Should I ask him how much he'll charge?

[forgitaboutut]

Come on down! I have a friend that is a Honda mechanic. Might not do it free, but we could have the bikes all ready to go and have him do the valves. Most of the work in a valve adjustment is getting the crap off the bike - tupperware, valve covers, etc - and then putting it back on.

If there's enough interest, we could line the bikes up and have him run through them all.

Should I ask him how much he'll charge?

I was just kiddin...actully I really would if it was sceduled toward end april or so... I have 11,000 miles on it...I think shortly after CampSTock I will be ready for 16,000 maintanance!

I wonder if I would have any warranty issues if I had it done early!?
(If I ran into a problem and needed a warranty repair!?....)

[Putt]

Come on down! I have a friend that is a Honda mechanic. Might not do it free, but we could have the bikes all ready to go and have him do the valves. Most of the work in a valve adjustment is getting the crap off the bike - tupperware, valve covers, etc - and then putting it back on.

If there's enough interest, we could line the bikes up and have him run through them all.

Should I ask him how much he'll charge?

I would be interested...

Putt...

[number9]

If I wasn't on-call this weekend I'd run up and hang out with you guys for sure. Gotta be within 1hr distance though :mad:

Eric - I can't believe what I am hearing. I have never seen a machinist without a cup of coffee, cigarette or chewing tabacco nearby. :eek:

[Earache]

Eric - I can't believe what I am hearing. I have never seen a machinist without a cup of coffee, cigarette or chewing tabacco nearby. :eek:

Don't worry, I have plenty of other bad habits...:beer8:

[Earache]

Spoke to my mechanic friend, he'll do valve adjustments for $30 each.

You'll need to strip the plastic off of the bike and unbolt the valve covers, he'll do the valves and you'll have to bolt all of the plastics back on.

Let me know if you want this done or not. If so, he'll show up around noon to do them. He'll also help with anything else and will be available for questions.

He ran the service department at a Honda dealership for 10 years and is quite familiar with the bikes.

Eric

[Putt]

Count me in on the valve check... never have had the plastic off of mine, so
I may need a bit of help..

Putt...

[STindy05]

Just had the plastic off mine a couple of weeks ago. I can help with that!

Landon

[Austin city limits]

BMW bolt on,,, and come off real easy... :)

Course,,, easy access to the engine compartment might be more needed on a BMW than a ST... :(

While Putt is getting his Valves done,,, it might give Toypro and I enough time to slip over to the dealer on that side of town to look at some Tourmaster mesh pants they just came out with... UUUuuuMMMmmm,,, I am just "Looking" of course... :rolleyes:

[Earache]

Count me in on the valve check... never have had the plastic off of mine, so
I may need a bit of help..

Putt...

Gotcha. I'm gonna have mine done as well.

[silverbub]

although i would really enjoy being/participating at this tech meeting & have lurked to just enjoy the development of this tech meet...is the mechanic buddy going to ADJUST valves for $30?...or just inspect?...i would think a bunch of shims in various sizes would have to be on hand for an adjustment?...anyway...wish i could be there...silverbub

[forgitaboutut]

although i would really enjoy being/participating at this tech meeting & have lurked to just enjoy the development of this tech meet...is the mechanic buddy going to ADJUST valves for $30?...or just inspect?...i would think a bunch of shims in various sizes would have to be on hand for an adjustment?...anyway...wish i could be there...silverbub

I'd be willing to bet that 99.9%,if not ALL of the bikes will be within specs anyways, but it has to be done!
now, I wonder (would anyone one know - if I did this early, say ...5,000
miles early would I still be in check for proper maint. procedures for warranty issues!?...

[Earache]

although i would really enjoy being/participating at this tech meeting & have lurked to just enjoy the development of this tech meet...is the mechanic buddy going to ADJUST valves for $30?...or just inspect?...i would think a bunch of shims in various sizes would have to be on hand for an adjustment?...anyway...wish i could be there...silverbub

Don't know what good an "inspection" would do. This is for an adjustment...if needed.

Trays of shims are no big deal, he has plenty. I'm not sure what kind of shims are needed for the ST - but it's not my job to know :) . He's always done mine in the past on all of the bikes I've had. My ST has always been really close to spec, not requiring a lot of work to be done in the 60,000+ miles I've put on it. But if one valve is out, I'd like to have it corrected.

[Putt]

One thing on the valves.... The bike should be COLD when checked... we gonna have enough time to cool the bikes down before he comes over???

Ear,
Whip me up a set of the Hella brackets for the 1300... Will bring the lights along, might as well install them while we are at it :)

Putt...

Putt..

[Earache]

One thing on the valves.... The bike should be COLD when checked... we gonna have enough time to cool the bikes down before he comes over???

Ear,
Whip me up a set of the Hella brackets for the 1300... Will bring the lights along, might as well install them while we are at it :)

Putt...

Putt..

He's coming over around noon, so we'll have time for the bikes to cool (gonna take us 2 hours to get all of the plastic off:rolleyes: )

I have a set of teh Hella mounts sitting on my toolbox - you're welcome to them.

Eric

[Austin city limits]

Can't wait Earache!!! Glad to see Putt getting some stuff done,,, and you having what he needs... :bow1:

Putt is my "Main Man"!!! First ST owner I ever met,,, and so glad we met as he is a great friend for ever now... :)

[Earache]

Kind of last minute, but if anyone has a repair manual, please bring it along with you.

See you all in the morning....

Eric

[Austin city limits]

I have 1,,, I will bring it,,, and it can be for sale too... :rolleyes:

But we might not be there till about 10 am Indiana time...

[Earache]

Thanks Terry- 10:00 AM is fine, we'll save some grub for ya.

[racer1735]

Dang, looks like the weather isn't going to cooperate fully....we are one day off! I'm still hoping to swing by after work, but almost embarrased to say it will probably be on four wheels, not two.

[Earache]

Pah! Bit of drizzle in the morning and then a fine day with 72F after that. What could be better.

Huuuuuuge amount of homemade goodies to chomp on all day thanks to Mrs. Earache ... it'll be good, clean fun.

[Austin city limits]

Putt made it to my house and is now down in the "Presidential Suite" where is a short 6 hours we will awake and head off to Indy!!!

It will be a full 2 hours over,,, and I will not be eating on the way over... I might be light headed on my arrival... Please have some one with something with sugar content ready to hand it to me on my arrivial...:rolleyes:

[Earache]

The weather God's have smiled upon us....


At 0700 this morning, the nearest rain is in Iowa and heading northeast. Unless it develops around here later in the day, we should be mostly dry!

[Austin city limits]

Putt and I are awake,,, 1 of us doesn't smell,,, the other is in the shower,,, and we are scheduled to pick up Toypro along the way at Marshall so,,, you are getting 3 of us at least!!! :)

Thanks Earache for this,,, glad to finally get to meet!!!:bow1:

[racer1735]

It was great seeing a few familiar faces again as well as meeting several new friends (but familiar handles). Although I didn't arrive until nearly 4:45 pm...and on four wheels for cryin' out loud, it was still worth it!! Eric, thanks for the hospitality!

KJ

[Earache]

Glad you could make it Kent - good to see you again!

[PaulF]

Here is a link to the photos I took:

http://followell.net/gallery2/main.php/v/paul/ST1300/indysttech07/

By the way, it rained on me the entire way home even though WTHR's weather radar looked clear. I guess that's what I get for cleaning my bike today and leaving my rain gear at home!

See y'all at the Moonshine thing. :) For those of you in the Indianapolis area that are going over Saturday morning, we should all plan to meet up on the west side of Indianapolis that morning and do a group ride to the event!

Paul

[racer1735]

See y'all at the Moonshine thing. :) For those of you in the Indianapolis area that are going over Saturday morning, we should all plan to meet up on the west side of Indianapolis that morning and do a group ride to the event!

Paul

Dammit...gotta work again! Being briefly unemployed had its advantages....:rolleyes:

[Scooterb]

I was glad to see to that the weatherman was wrong and that you guys had a great day. I would have loved to have made it down. Paul, great job with the photos! Thanks for posting them.

Putt... did you have any valves out of spec?

Terry, that Beemer sure looks pretty!!!

[Earache]

I only took one picture...

[toypro1]

Eric

Many thanks go to your and our wife for your hospitality. You have a beautiful place, fantastic shop and a wife that is a great cook.

:bow1: :bow1:

See you at Moonshine
Dan

[Earache]

Eric

Many thanks go to your and our wife for your hospitality. You have a beautiful place, fantastic shop and a wife that is a great cook.

:bow1: :bow1:

See you at Moonshine
Dan

Thanks Dan - and thanks for coming!

Eric

[Putt]

I was glad to see to that the weatherman was wrong and that you guys had a great day. I would have loved to have made it down. Paul, great job with the photos! Thanks for posting them.

Putt... did you have any valves out of spec?

Terry, that Beemer sure looks pretty!!!

Had one that was a loose 7, tight 8 , so this is not
too much to worry about, the rest were all in the middle
of spec... Not much of a change from the 16k check...


Eric,
Thanks for a great time... Heck of a Tech meeting...
appreciated all the help...

Putt

[number9]

Here is a link to the photos I took:

http://followell.net/gallery2/main.php/v/paul/ST1300/indysttech07/

Paul


Holy smoke - looks like you guys had a Ride-to-Eat and a tech session broke out :)

[Earache]

Ya can't have a tech session on an empty stomach, ya know...

[Austin city limits]

Here is a link to the photos I took:

http://followell.net/gallery2/main.php/v/paul/ST1300/indysttech07/

By the way, it rained on me the entire way home even though WTHR's weather radar looked clear. I guess that's what I get for cleaning my bike today and leaving my rain gear at home!

See y'all at the Moonshine thing. :) For those of you in the Indianapolis area that are going over Saturday morning, we should all plan to meet up on the west side of Indianapolis that morning and do a group ride to the event!

Paul

Good to meet you and all the others over at Tech day!!! It is SO NICE,,, to visit with guys interested in the exact same style of bikes!!! And,,, everyone was really nice too...

I will tell you what,,, the food was worth the trip over alone!!! What a FRIGG'N SPREAD!!! And,,, I ate enough,,, I spread,,, some more!!! :rolleyes:

Thanks Eric... You are a very cool guy,,, and glad to finally meet you in the real world and can't wait to work on our project together!!!

(((ps))) the shifter you made me in 4.7 minutes,,, is FAR better than the shifter that was on it!!! Might take a little different shape but,,, it is REALLY close and FAR better than what was on it!!! Thanks again!!!

[Austin city limits]

Ok,,, I have to ask... Who was the dork in the Black Camo shirt??? The guy looks like they surgically removed his "Arse" and applied it to his belly... :rolleyes:

How can a guy have no arse,,, and a big belly??? I mean,,, really??? :confused:

[STindy05]

Thanks Eric for having us all over. Thanks for the food aslo! I enjoyed the day and the bike runs a lot better with the nest the mice built in the air filter removed. I enjoyed meeting everyone and had a great time!

I even got to take the bike out yesterday for a 325 mile ride to test it out. Saw 6 ST's out and ran into Bill and INDYST down on 135. Thanks agian!

Landon

[racer1735]

Ok,,, I have to ask... Who was the dork in the Black Camo shirt??? The guy looks like they surgically removed his "Arse" and applied it to his belly... :rolleyes:

How can a guy have no arse,,, and a big belly??? I mean,,, really??? :confused:

Too many trips to Moonshine!

[Jamesmx5]

Great Tech Day Eric, thanks for the good times and great food!!! I love your shop...my bike is running better than ever thanks to the help I got from everyone there.

[IndyST]

Thanks for the tech day Eric. I pretty much just got in the way but I don't think anyone noticed. The food was great and you've got a great shop. Real nice meeting the guys from this forum.

Terry and Dan-
Glad I could save you a little on the gear. Great stories Austin...

Landon-
You must have decided to go south on 135 after we turned east on 58... Right?

See ya all at Moonshine

IndyST

[STindy05]

Yeah...I got there and decided it was to nice a day to head back to the house to work. I took 58 over to Bedford then 450 down to Logootte(sp?), then 45 back to Bloomington and 45 on to Bean Blossom and back to Sheridan. Rode 325 miles and it was a good day. Gonna have Spencer do that seat Mod. though. Sorry to just leave you guys like that but I figured you would know I went on the other way.

Landon

[IndyST]

After stoping and asking Bill what happend to ya we figured you went on. It was a great day for riding. If your going to Moonshine maybe we can meet up for the ride over.

Mike

[Earache]

Where are we all gonna meet for the ride to Moonshine? Need to get that figured out soon....

[STindy05]

I am meeting a group from Lafayette in Crawfordsville at 8 AM. If you guys wanted to meet at the Greencastle/Cloverdale exit of 70 around 9ish we could meet you. Otherwise you guys can plan your trip and I will see ya at Moonshine.

Landon

[Earache]

Hey Guys-

Talked to Reuben (the mechanic from Saturday) about how much he charges for various repairs. He'll do stuff cheaper than just about anywhere and is beyond anal about doing it right.

I asked him to put together a little price sheet for us, here it is....

Service Price Labor Parts estimate
Oil change $37 $34
Brake fluid flush $25 $6.00
Clutch fluid $12.50 $3.00
Valve Adjustment $100
Full service $250 $40-$150
Adjust steering head bearings $80
Replace steering head bearings $200 $50
Rear end oil change $12.50 $5.00
Replace barke pads (per caliper) $15 $30-$50
Change fork oil $80 $15.00
Replace fork seals $200 $40
Coolant flush and fill $35.00 $10.00
Tire changes (on bike)
Front $25
Rear $50
Tire changes (off bike) $10 each rim


I know it's kinda spammy to post this, but if you're not able to do this stuff yourself, it can be a good deal. Especially the tire changes. Buy your tires on line for cheap and have him balance and install them for a price that few others will touch.

Reuben lives about 5 miles from me, PM me if you need his cell number to get an appointment.

I'd be happy to help anyone out with anything else, any time that you need it done. If I'm home, feel free to stop by and use my shops area, lift, tools, etc.

Eric

[Earache]

I am meeting a group from Lafayette in Crawfordsville at 8 AM. If you guys wanted to meet at the Greencastle/Cloverdale exit of 70 around 9ish we could meet you. Otherwise you guys can plan your trip and I will see ya at Moonshine.

Landon


Might have to do this. I am supposed to meet a guy from Chicago to ride to KY that weekend, but we could meet at Moonshine and head south from there.

[mbkav2004]

Let me know when and were,I have put 2 cases on my bike at once,(I wonder what the record is) mbkav2004@yahoo.com

[STindy05]

Let me know when and were,I have put 2 cases on my bike at once,(I wonder what the record is) mbkav2004@yahoo.com

What are you wanting to know?

[rkclarke]

Earache, any plans to have another tech day? I am getting an ST this week and am interested in installing one of the Audiovox CC units. It sounds like you guys may have put a few of those in.

[Indy1096]

If you guys do another tech day let me know. I would like to come if nothing else to just meet everyone. Also, I have a friend I could talk into coming. He rides an st1100 hundred.

[Earache]

Earache, any plans to have another tech day? I am getting an ST this week and am interested in installing one of the Audiovox CC units. It sounds like you guys may have put a few of those in.

If anyone else is interested, we can do another one here - no problem.

Anyone wanna do another????

[lesjohns]

If you decide to have one before the snows and I am free need a good excuse to do a couple of 450 mile rides. It looks like a straight shot up the interstate.

[STindy05]

If anyone else is interested, we can do another one here - no problem.

Anyone wanna do another????

I will come if the Applebee's girls will be there! I don't have anything to install...actually, I have a GPS on the way so I could wire it up. The sooner the better for me! Only a couple weeks till farming season. This saturday?

[Lost Dutchman]

If anyone else is interested, we can do another one here - no problem.

Anyone wanna do another????
Earache,
I would be glad to ride down from South Bend.
I have my Audiovox cc and would like to see some already installed to scope out first.

Very interested !!

[Earache]

I can't do it this Saturday, but can the following Saturday (Sept 15th).
Is there anyone with Audiovox Crusie Control experience that can make it?

I'll ask the Applebee's girls if they can attend, but they're not too good with wrenches and they'll just wanna hang all over me like they always do....

[STindy05]

I can't do it this Saturday, but can the following Saturday (Sept 15th).
Is there anyone with Audiovox Crusie Control experience that can make it?

I'll ask the Applebee's girls if they can attend, but they're not too good with wrenches and they'll just wanna hang all over me like they always do....

I have a wedding to attend on the 15th. So I am out for that day. If it works for everyone else though...I say do it then cause I don't really have anything to do. I was just going to come and get in everyones way. Would a Sunday work for you Eric?

[Earache]

Sure, Sunday the 16th works as well. I have a wedding the evening of the 15th also, so Sunday might even work better.

Sunday,Sept 16th anyone???

[STindy05]

Sure, Sunday the 16th works as well. I have a wedding the evening of the 15th also, so Sunday might even work better.

Sunday,Sept 16th anyone???

Works for me!

[Indy1096]

Can't do Sunday, but I was just going to come by and say Hi. Let me know what time and if things free up early I'll try to make it.

[rkclarke]

Sorry guys, I can't make it that weekend.

15th-16th = I am riding to WV along the Ohio river to go visit my folks. but don't let that stop you guys if it works for everyone else.

The 23rd I have to work :mad:

I can catch the next one though. That is if EarAche has another one. I am supposed to pick my bike up this Friday (I HOPE!). I don't have the CC yet so I wouldn't have anything to install. I would still try to come by and say hi, and hang out for a while though if I am available.

[STindy05]

If no one really has anything technical to do, why don't we just to a RTE? It sounds like maybe you guys are interested in seeing a couple different farkles we all have. We could meet...eat...tell lies and look over others farkles. What do you think?

[Earache]

If no one really has anything technical to do, why don't we just to a RTE? It sounds like maybe you guys are interested in seeing a couple different farkles we all have. We could meet...eat...tell lies and look over others farkles. What do you think?



Sounds even better!
Maybe we could do The Story Inn on 135 for breakfast or lunch?

I can help individuals with any tech items they might have ('cept the cruise control -never done one of those before) just about any time they want. Just PM me with what you need to do and we'll set a date.

[STindy05]

Sounds even better!
Maybe we could do The Story Inn on 135 for breakfast or lunch?

I can help individuals with any tech items they might have ('cept the cruise control -never done one of those before) just about any time they want. Just PM me with what you need to do and we'll set a date.

Are you busy this Sunday or just Saturday? I don't really care for the Story Inn that much(cost to much) but I the best roads are there! So it would work for me. I could probably do it the weekend of the 22/23 but that would be getting close to farming time. But you can do it without me or we could even do it closer to Indy one evening after work.

[Earache]

I'm working with an endurance race team at Nelson Ledges, Ohio this weekend and will be gone all weekend.

I hear ya about Story - it ain't 'zactly cheap. Any other ideas for the area? Had some great burgers this past weekend at Upland Brewing Compnay in Bloomington - could do that for a lunch stop.

[rkclarke]

There is an awsome ma and pa place in Norman, IN that serves the biggest pork tenderloin I have ever seen. They won't even fit on the plate. The platter with drink is around $8. It is a must see (eat) if you like tenderloins. If you ride 135 South to 58 West it is at 38.952536, -86.274278. Maybe we could meet somewhere in Nashville around 11am and ride down there for lunch. My availability is 8th, 9th (if bike comes in), 22nd, 29th, and 30th. Of course assuming nothing comes up.

[IndyST]

When you guy get the date and time worked out I'll try to stop by and say hi or get in the way. Sept. 15-16 is out for me too... I'll be on the "River City Ride" w/HSTA guys. I'm subscribed to this thread so I'll stay tunned.

Mike

[Lost Dutchman]

Count me in on a rte -or- a tech meeting altho I am really trying to get some ideas on how to do things. I'm good for the 22nd or 23rd but if you meet in Nashville, IN, which one; Brown County or Hancock County? Both are good, just let me know!

[Earache]

Okay then, how about a RTE on SUnday, September 23, in Nashville area (Brown County)? Sound okay with everyone?

If needed, those that need to do soemthing to their bikes can follow me home and use my shop.

[PaulF]

A friend of mine with a CBR600RR and I are planning on doing some southern Indiana riding on 9/15/07 and I just stumbled across this thread... If anyone else is interesting in riding on 9/15, maybe we can get a small group together.

[Lost Dutchman]

Okay then, how about a RTE on SUnday, September 23, in Nashville area (Brown County)? Sound okay with everyone?

If needed, those that need to do soemthing to their bikes can follow me home and use my shop.

:eat2: Count me in. All I need are some directions coming out of the Indy area.

[rkclarke]

I picked up my NEW '06 ST yesterday! I am having a blast. I got 230 miles on it already.

I will shoot for the 23rd in Nashville. Yes, it is Brown county. Where and when would you all like to meet. If you all want to have lunch at the massive tenderloin place in Norman then I would suggest meeting somewhere like McDonalds parking lot in Nashville around 10:00am - 10:30am. Google maps says it is 28 miles and around 51 minutes from Nashville to Norman.

McDonalds, 501 State Road 46 E # 1, Nashville, IN
(812) 988-4452

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=McDonalds+nashville,+in&sll=39.187163,-86.202335&sspn=0.091806,0.159645&ie=UTF8&view=map

Directions:
from Indy: Take 65 South to Rt46 West. The McDonalds is less than a mile before you get to 135 on the left.

From Bloomington: Take 46 East past 135 to McDonalds on the right.

From the South: Take 65 North to 46 West. The McDonalds is less than a mile before you get to 135 on the left.

[Earache]

Or, if a nyone wants to meet on the south side of Indy, we can take the back roads down to Nashville and skip the interstate. Doesn't add much time to the trip at all.

Could meet at the McDonald's on Route 135 and Stone's Crossing Road and head south from there.

[rkclarke]

That sounds fine to me. What time?

[Lost Dutchman]

Or, if a nyone wants to meet on the south side of Indy, we can take the back roads down to Nashville and skip the interstate. Doesn't add much time to the trip at all.

Could meet at the McDonald's on Route 135 and Stone's Crossing Road and head south from there.

I'm in!! Pick a time and I will meet everyone there.

Earache- thanks for the time and effort on the organizing.:smile:

[IndyST]

Earache-
23rd looks good for me. 9:15 at Mickey D's, 135 & Stones Crossing. That should be enough time to meet the others in Nashville around 10:00. What'a ya think?

[Earache]

Earache-
23rd looks good for me. 9:15 at Mickey D's, 135 & Stones Crossing. That should be enough time to meet the others in Nashville around 10:00. What'a ya think?



There ya have it - 0915 at McDonalds on the 23rd. If anyone needs directions or anything, let me know.

Eric

[Lost Dutchman]

There ya have it - 0915 at McDonalds on the 23rd. If anyone needs directions or anything, let me know.

Eric
Earache,
Is that the McD. in Greenwood? Heck just give me directions coming off 465.

Thanks

[Earache]

Earache,
Is that the McD. in Greenwood? Heck just give me directions coming off 465.

Thanks

Well, it's kinda southwest of Greenwood, near Center Grove High School.

Easy directions:

465 to I-65 South
Exit #99 - Greenwood Main Street exit, head west on Main Street for 4.5 miles
Main dead ends into Route 135, turn south (left)
135 South for 2.5 miles, McDonald's will be on your right at the intersection of 135 and Stones Crossing Road

[PaulF]

Earache-
23rd looks good for me. 9:15 at Mickey D's, 135 & Stones Crossing. That should be enough time to meet the others in Nashville around 10:00. What'a ya think?

Is this still on?

[Earache]

Is this still on?



It is for me - dunno about anyone else.
I'll be at the McDonald's at 0915 - post up if anyone else wants to go.
:biker:

Eric

[Indy1096]

I am still a possibility. Wife has class on Sunday. Might leave the kids at home for a few hour by themselves. What route are you planning on taking. I know we are going to Norman for lunch. Might do that them make a B-line back home.

[Earache]

Probably head down Sweetwater to Nashville, 135 south to 58 west and into Norman. Then maybe 450 to Shoals / French Lick before heading back home.

[Indy1096]

Thanks, I'll let you guys know this weekend. Like I said maybe just lunch then head back to Indy.

[Lost Dutchman]

I'm for the ride ! (as long as it hasn't started snowing up north here)

[rkclarke]

I am still in. I will you at MCD @ Stone Crossing Rd in Greenwood. We don't even need to stop @ MCD in Nashville unless someone else is going to meet us there. If so, please post you will be meeting the group in Nashville. If something comes up I will post to let everyone know I won't be there.

[STindy05]

My weekend plans are still up in the air. I may leave Friday evening for a trip to the Smokes and be back sunday evening, if my uncle says he can go. If not, I will probably be at the McDonalds for a Sunday ride to southern IN.

[rkclarke]

My weekend plans are still up in the air. I may leave Friday evening for a trip to the Smokes and be back sunday evening, if my uncle says he can go. If not, I will probably be at the McDonalds for a Sunday ride to southern IN.

Well, 135 can't compare to a ride through the Smokey Mountains. I love the Cherohalla Skyway, Foothills Parkway and of course the Dragon (that is if Tennessee is done with their little marshall law thing).

If you make it though I would like to see how your drivers seat sets. I just got back from a 660 mile two day trip and the seat was by far the thing most lacking in comfort on the whole bike. Talk about 'Monkey Butt' ... So far everone I have read about loves that Spencer Mod'ed seat but there is nothing like sitting in one yourself to decide. Maybe there are others on the ride that have done the Spencer lowering and comfort mod as well.

[STindy05]

Well, 135 can't compare to a ride through the Smokey Mountains. I love the Cherohalla Skyway, Foothills Parkway and of course the Dragon (that is if Tennessee is done with their little marshall law thing).

If you make it though I would like to see how your drivers seat sets. I just got back from a 660 mile two day trip and the seat was by far the thing most lacking in comfort on the whole bike. Talk about 'Monkey Butt' ... So far everone I have read about loves that Spencer Mod'ed seat but there is nothing like sitting in one yourself to decide. Maybe there are others on the ride that have done the Spencer lowering and comfort mod as well.

If I make it we can switch, I will take you stock seat for a portion of the trip. I did not have him lower my seat any as I am 6'3" and have no trouble with reaching the ground. Keep in mind he modded the seat for my needs also and yours may be different. The more detail you give him when sending him the seat the better he can make it for you.

The trip south is a last minute thing, not even an idea till Sunday evening when he said this would be the first time in 20 years he did not make it down there. I said if he wanted I could go this weekend but after that I would be helping Dad farm. He was going to see how things went at work and let me know if he could get away or not.

[dsteward]

Landon was kind enough to extend an invitation to me for this ride. I could buzz up to Greenwood from Bloomington on Sunday morning for the 0915 start.

I posted a brief intro a few days ago (titled: Bloomington, IN).

Dave S.

[rkclarke]

Sorry guys, I got the news I have to "be available" Sunday morning for any issues that arrise from a systems upgrade at work. :mad: Next time you guys hook up for a ride or tech day shoot me a PM I would love to go.

[Bob Symer]

Hi,

Just joined the membership, and noticed your post from earlier this year, about your tech meeting. Lemme know if you have another one in '08.

Bob Symer
Valparaiso, IN

[IndyST]

Looks like it's a go for me Sunday am. Anyone mind if my brother tags along on his new ST he just got Tuesday? Oh yeah... it's a Triumph ST1050. He's still breaking it in so he should be able to keep up. :) LOL. See ya'll Sunday.

[Indy1096]

Its a go for me. I'll see you guys in a few hours

[Lost Dutchman]

well I made it down, but I was a little late :mad: and everyone had left already.

I did go ahead and ride down 135 and 446. Really a nice ride down that way.

I,m sorry I missed everyone!! I had just bought my 1100 at the beginning of summer and was looking forward to talking and riding with you.

If you're coming up this way (South Bend) give a holler.

[STindy05]

Cannot believe we did not see you. How late were you? I think it was 9:30 when we left the Mcdonalds. I could be wrong about that though. That sounds like the same route that we took, 135 to 58 to 446. We all kind of went our own way at 58 and 446. Sorry we missed you! Long ride down not to catch up with us.

[Lost Dutchman]

I stopped at a station about two miles down the road and asked a local cop if he had seen your group. He said I was about ten minutes behind, but with traffic building up I couldn't catch up.

Still a pretty nice ride tho !!:-D

I had 489 miles when I got home.

[Indy1096]

Sorry we missed you. It was fun and nice to meet a lot of other ST owners. I am sure we will all do it again.

[Tom B.]

Unbelievable!:hat1:

I've been following this thread and wishing I could have gone too.:(

Sorry to hear of your bad luck there Lost Dutchman. I would have ridden with you (wanted to very much) but I had a prior obligation. I used to live down in that area and just love the country side! Doesn't seem like Indiana does it?

Sounds like everyone had a great time!:clap2: Maybe I'll be able to make it the next time!:shrug2:

[dsteward]

Just wanted to say that I really enjoyed the ride and meeting all the other ST riders.

Could the guys who took photos of the bikes lined up post the pictures? I'm sure that others would like to see them as well. Thanks.

Dave S.

[Earache]

I had a blast yesterday - -wish I'd have stayed a bit longer though. I missed the guy that was coming to my house so I really didn't need to leave early after all.

Lost Dutchman - man, so sorry we missed you. I thought for sure we hung around long enough for everyone to get to the McD's. Anytime you wanna come down again, let me know and I'll meet ya someplace. And it's kinda scary that the cop you asked remembered seeing us. Dunno if that's good or not.

Other than waiting for Landon to catch up all day, I had a really good ride. Mike and I blasted Old 37 on the way home and that was pretty good as well. Started to get a bit hot towards the end, but still a good day for a ride.

Eric

[IndyST]

Hey guys,
It was nice getting together to ride with the guys from this forum. Sorry ya missed us Dutch. That was a fair amount of miles you rode there. We'll see ya next time. Your right about the cop thing Eric... I don't think I'm crazy about those guys remembering us. That was a pretty good fly on old 37.
Good ridin' with ya again Landon... a little different than 20 hours straight!
It was really cool riding with a bunch of ST's. I enjoyed having the guy (Brandon I think) on the VFR there too seeing as that may be my next bike. You sure could tell he'd been riding with Eric... no chicken strips. I'll try to get the pictures posted in the next day or two Dave... the camera is out on the bike and I need to hit the sack.

See ya'all on the road,

Mike

[STindy05]

I had a blast yesterday - -wish I'd have stayed a bit longer though. I missed the guy that was coming to my house so I really didn't need to leave early after all.

Lost Dutchman - man, so sorry we missed you. I thought for sure we hung around long enough for everyone to get to the McD's. Anytime you wanna come down again, let me know and I'll meet ya someplace. And it's kinda scary that the cop you asked remembered seeing us. Dunno if that's good or not.

Other than waiting for Landon to catch up all day, I had a really good ride. Mike and I blasted Old 37 on the way home and that was pretty good as well. Started to get a bit hot towards the end, but still a good day for a ride.

Eric

Whew...Sorry for the late reply on this thread. I just got back from the ride! How fast were you guys going? I could not keep up...must be something with the red paint.




:bsflag: :crackup :crackup

[STindy05]

What ever happened to those pictures you guys were going to post?

[bucky123]

Has anyone talked about an Indiana Tech Meeting for 08?
I'd be willing to host if anyone is interested.

I am not 100% technical on the ST yet, I have only had an st for 4 months. But would be willing to host a tech meeting is we can arrange one and some expert are willing to help!

Nick

[STindy05]

Yep!

http://www.st-owners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=35165