2007-06-30 Orange, CA - TURBOCITY TECHSTOC

[Finewest]

:STOC: TURBOCITY TECHSTOC :STOC:
JUNE 30TH (SATURDAY) 2007 - 8AM TO ?
ST-OWNERS.COM AND FRIENDS

:hotpepper FARKLES - REPAIR - TURBOCITY STUFF - PIZZA - SODAS - LAUGHS :hotpepper

I just got off the phone with Turbocity Tom and he has agreed to host another of his famous TURBOCITY TECHSTOC's! Here's your chance to get together with your fellow ST-Owners.com buddies and do some farkling, repairing, buying and installing Tom's great ST stuff and shooting the bull! Not to be missed! Pizza and sodas will be included! A small donation to Tom is optional for the Hard-To-Find-Good-Grub!

PIZZA - SODAS - FARKLES - FRIENDS!
IT'S A NO-BRAINER!
:clap2:

TURBOCITY'S ADDRESS:
1137 W. Katella Avenue, Orange, CA 92867
714-639-4933
http://www.turbocity.com/ (http://www.turbocity.com/)
turbo@turbocity.com (turbo@turbocity.com)

Please post your planned attendance and how many in your party so Turbocity Tom can better plan his event. Even Veronica will be there to show her TurboCity rack!
Hope all of you can make it!
SEE YOU THERE!

:policeST:... . . :03biker: :04biker: :biker: :06biker: :07biker:

[dteel]

Oh yeah, if Tom is having an event, I'll be there. I don't think I need any work done this time, but I'll be there to help anyone that needs it. Always a good time!

[ConqSoft]

When is the East Coast version of the event?

[Finewest]

Oh yeah, if Tom is having an event, I'll be there. I don't think I need any work done this time, but I'll be there to help anyone that needs it. Always a good time!

Great Dana! Let's hook up and ride together! Bring Vicki! Talk to ya soon!

[dougb]

I will be there need a t-stat and maybe more:biker:

[UNTMatt]

We'll be hitting the road to Iowa on that day! Wish I could be there to meet Tom and the West Coast ST'rs. :(

[ChipSTer]

When is the East Coast version of the event?
+1... We need Tom to host an EaSTcoaST techSToc... I need a fuel pressure regulator (and some help installing my audiovox CC.... :D
:cool:

[Computer Nerd]

I will be there! :)

[Finewest]

I will be there! :)

Excellent! :hotpepper

STanley Kubrick is my favorite movie director. Looking forward to meetin' ya!

[SupraSabre]

At this time June 30th looks open for me. I'm planning on being there.

I already have Tom's T-stat, radiator grill and fuel regulator, but just for something to do and get to meet new and see old friends are always a good idea! :D

[sscharf]

Fantastic! I'll be there, even though it has got to be at least three miles from my house.

I bought my new '06 about five weeks ago, so I definitely need more farkles.


steve

[dteel]

When is the East Coast version of the event?

+1... We need Tom to host an EaSTcoaST techSToc... I need a fuel pressure regulator (and some help installing my audiovox CC.... :D
:cool:

I could be mistaken but if Tom has plans to open a shop on the East Coast, I'm unaware of it... Seems there was Tech STOC some where on the North East Coast last year.....


Fantastic! I'll be there, even though it has got to be at least three miles from my house.

I bought my new '06 about five weeks ago, so I definitely need more farkles.


steve

Steve, be careful not to over extend your self getting there. I know the ST is a touring bike and all, but man.....three miles, let's not get carried away!

[AZST]

I'm kicking around the idea of making another run from Phoenix.
Not sure if I can find the time though.

--Bryan
04ST1300A
:04biker:

[Imrubicon]

now if he could just have one in Texas LOL

[Jefro]

I'll be there with a friend that has one of them thar fast black ones. He may be installing the FPR and doing a Throttle Body Sync and possibly buying a top box rack from Tom.
I may install a new thermostat and adjust my counterbalancers again.
Always a great time to see the fellas and the various mods done to their bikes.
Jefro.

[Walrus]

Think I need a FPR and possibly a thermostat. Looks like I am going.

[tommyboy]

I just got back from the DQ ride in Oceanside (hey, that rhymes!). I will try to go, Just bought the headlight protector from Turbo Tom last week. Maybe a radiator guard? (hmm).

[STony G]

Fantastic! I'll be there, even though it has got to be at least three miles from my house.
steve

Steve, remember to drink plenty of water during this ride. I know that the mild weather and that great distance you will be riding will dehydrate you :D .

or

Ride up the 57 to the Via Verde exit. I'll meet you at the 76 station and we can ride back down the 57 to TechSToc together. That way you will get you bike up to temp.

[Finewest]

Just a reminder to those who want to get a FPR installed to remember to run out of gas first before!

[Prometheus4given]

Looking forward to being there.

Is there anyone else doing valve checks.

Anyone having front tire scalloping? solutions? springs, shocks,

[dmulk]

I hope someone does a valve check there... I want to watch and take notes and lots of pictures. I plan to do it myself when it comes due.

<D>

[tommyboy]

I am bringing my camera!

[dmulk]

Byron: Is there any chance that you will be driving down to this event with your tire changer rig?

Lee (my bro) just purchase my VFR and I game him a new set of 020's for it....

Just curious... ;)

<D>

[sscharf]

I have a Stebel horn, and virginal plastics. I would love some help getting it installed.

[STDean]

I may bring some items to sell or barter, Tom says it is OK.

[Finewest]

I was thinking that if any of the San Diegoians want to hook up to ride up to Tom's together we can meet at the Rest Stop on the 5 freeway just north of Oceanside. Say around 8-9am? Let me know.

[dmulk]

Fred,

That sounds like a plan if I decide to go up on Saturday.

I might just cruise up after work on Friday and stay with my brother, though. He is like 5 mins from TCT.

Not sure. I'll confirm next week.

It *would* be nice to play with the new radios on the way up!

<D>

[dteel]

Hummmm..... are you going to hang out at the rest stop for an hour Fred? I'm going up, meeting there is a good idea, not out of the way at all. I guess I could split the difference and meet you at 0830.......

I vote for 0900 though, no reason to get carried away with this.

[Finewest]

I can hang for an hour. I've heard you can find really good times at rest stops! :eek: ;) :D

9am is fine with me Dana. So I'll meet ya there and anyone else who wants to ride up together.

Here's a Google Earth Pic: 9am - Rest Stop - Interstate 5 Northbound from Oceanside.

[turbocity tom]

It has been sugested that we set up a "swap meet" area for everyone to be able to sell or trade some of their un-needed items.

What does everyone think?

Thanks Tom

[dmulk]

It has been sugested that we set up a "swap meet" area for everyone to be able to sell or trade some of their un-needed items.

What does everyone think?

Thanks Tom

This sounds like a great idea... Where do I back the Uhaul up to? :)

[Finewest]

I think it is a great idea Tom, and darn generous of you. I've got a few items I wouldn't mind unloading.

[turbocity tom]

OK I will set up an area for swap meet type items. Let's keep it to motorcycle stuff.


See you all on the 30th Tom

[dmulk]

OK I will set up an area for swap meet type items. Let's keep it to motorcycle stuff.


See you all on the 30th Tom



But I have some really nice used furniture!!.... :rolleyes:


<D>

[Randog]

I'm leaving early Saterday morning straight down the 101. Anybody coming south down thru Santa Barbara and Ventura that wants to hook up and ride to this?

[SupraSabre]

I can hang for an hour. I've heard you can find really good times at rest stops! :eek: ;) :D

9am is fine with me Dana. So I'll meet ya there and anyone else who wants to ride up together.

Here's a Google Earth Pic: 9am - Rest Stop - Interstate 5 Northbound from Oceanside.

I looked, but I didn't see Dana in that picture of the rest stop :confused:

I was planning an Ortega Hwy ride, but just for the fun of it, I just might join up with you boys at the rest stop. :cool:

[Finewest]

I looked, but I didn't see Dana in that picture of the rest stop :confused:

I was planning an Ortega Hwy ride, but just for the fun of it, I just might join up with you boys at the rest stop. :cool:

It's only a little outta your way! LOL. Be great to see ya!

You'll have to go South till a first off and on ramp in Oceanside to turn around and go up to enter the North-bound 5 restsop about 5-7 miles north of Oceanside. C-YA There! :06biker:

[dteel]

I looked, but I didn't see Dana in that picture of the rest stop :confused:

I'm right there, just not seen...hehe

[dmulk]

Anyone planning on having a Tire Changer or can perform a tire change?

I just gave my bro a set of 020's for his VFR and we need to get them mounted.

Cheers!

<D>

[ST1300 Alicia]

If anyone is going from the San Joaquin Valley, Fresno area and would like to ride down together send me a PM and I will set it up. I'm on for 6/30. I don't need any work done, it just sounds like a fun ride. It will be about 500 miles round trip from Fresno.

Alicia form the Left Coast.

[Finewest]

If anyone is going from the San Joaquin Valley, Fresno area and would like to ride down together send me a PM and I will set it up. I'm on for 6/30. I don't need any work done, it just sounds like a fun ride. It will be about 500 miles round trip from Fresno.

Alicia form the Left Coast.

You be careful and hydrated Alicia. It'll be great to meet ya. I've got a bunch of farkle curd to trade and sell, and GIVE-AWAY! :hotpepper

[dmulk]

BYRON: I'll bring your Hitachi crimper with me! (Are you bringing your Tire changer or do you plan to ride? - Probably a dumb question....)

Dana: Please bring that "useless" dent pulling tool....hehe. :)

All: If you plan to do some Quartet Accessory wiring, I'll have some extra Hitachi plug ends with me and can show you how to crimp with Byrons tool!....er....that didn't sound right.... :)

<D>

[Randog]

"Here's your chance to get together with your fellow ST-Owners.com buddies and do some farkling, repairing, buying and installing Tom's great ST stuff and shooting the bull! Not to be missed! Pizza and sodas will be included!"

I’m new here and a little bit curious on how this TECHSTOC works. From what I can gather it appears that Tom sells us some stuff and we install it on our bike there? Sounds good for Tom and bad for my credit card. Are there tools available? What about a lift? What’s a Farkle? Is it contagious and will it clear up with good dose of penicillin? Why are we “shooting a bull”? I’m going to have trouble strapping my bolt action 270 on the bike and I don’t think the CHP is going to like that too much either. Is there going to be a place in yard for a fire pit to grill up the meat from that dead bull? It may be easier to just order out.

[Finewest]

Aye matie! All thy inquiries shall be revealed in good time and the credit card be damned!

It is a STOC group get together at a ST accessories manufacturer's shop. As for tools, and such it is what it is. Tom's has some tools, other guys have some tools. Sometimes somebody shows up with tire changing gear. You never know.

Buying TurboCity STuff is not required, but what the heck... He does make the best ST STuff, and best of all you'll get free shipping for picking it up! And Tom's great experience, not to mention other members, wealth of information and fix-its! Free pizza (with an optional donation) and soda! It's a no-brainer!

So point thy bow to southern climes matey,
and give up all hope ye who sail here...
Farkling is a credit line's tempest,
for monsters dwell far and near!

[dteel]

My attendance at this event has been threatened. Yesterday I dropped my bike off at the stealers (Motoworld of El Cajon) due to scrubbing brakes. I've changed the brake pads, disassembled and cleaned the brake calipers and flushed and bled the brake system trying to resolve the issue myself. Nothing worked.

It's my feeling that my chances of having my baby back before this event is small. I was looking forward to the ride up with you Fred, but unless Murphy is distracted by annoying someone else, I'm probably not going to make it.

I probably should have mentioned that it was leaking radiator fluid too, might as well get that fixed while it’s in the shop.

<heavy sigh> :(

[vossman]

Anyone gonna be there that knows about brakes? Mine are grinding something awful since the HondaBrite incident.

Me thinks it time to suck it up and get new pads.

[dmulk]

Brakes are (on anything - cars and bikes) are usually pretty easy... :)

If you want to actually go through the whole fluid bleeding thing, I can probably bring my bleeder, but it will require someone to have a compressor there.

The other alternative is to do it manually... but we'll need George to ride in from Kingman for that one.... :)


<D>

[Finewest]

My attendance at this event has been threatened. Yesterday I dropped my bike off at the stealers (Motoworld of El Cajon) due to scrubbing brakes. I've changed the brake pads, disassembled and cleaned the brake calipers and flushed and bled the brake system trying to resolve the issue myself. Nothing worked.

It's my feeling that my chances of having my baby back before this event is small. I was looking forward to the ride up with you Fred, but unless Murphy is distracted by annoying someone else, I'm probably not going to make it.

I probably should have mentioned that it was leaking radiator fluid too, might as well get that fixed while it’s in the shop.

<heavy sigh> :(

Well if you're not going, I'm not going!

OK, OK... So I'm going, but it ain't going to be same without you man. You're telling me the dealer needs 5 days! to mend you little ol' issues? My fingers are crossed.

[dteel]

My fingers are crossed too Fred. As you can see from my previous post, I've pretty much covered the easy stuff.

vossman, funny you should chime in here. This issue started right after the ERC that I attended. I don't know if it's connected to all that emergency stopping we did during the course or not.

Actually the brakes work just fine, they brake with good authority and smoothly. What they do is scrub hard enough to get the disk ringing, and that is driving me nuts (go ahead Fred and mention that it's a short drive for me). It's really only noticeable as slow speeds <20mph. I notice it a lot in parking lots and in stop and go traffic.

[vossman]

http://www.st-owners.com/forums/showpost.php?p=253269&postcount=7


Degrease/deglaze the rotors, replace the pads. Costs about $70 when you mail order the pads. Not all of the $70 is a loss because the existing pads have some wear anyway.

I will probably end up doing that. The $70 investment is much better than chanceing it.
The rotors are clean and grease free now. The pads are dry (they no longer leave a residue) but they are probably contaminated as you say. Wife'll be a little cranky that I messed up the brakes but oh well. What do you mean by deglaze?

I noticed the wheels don't spin as free as they used to and the barkes are constanly dragging with a few grabby spots in the front.
Not sure if it's the same issue DTEEL mentioned but it certainly is a far cry from their behavior prior to the washing.
Dana, will you keep me informed of what your dealer says?? DId you try for a warranty claim?

Thanks for the advice folks.

[dmulk]

When you say "grabby spots" is this when you freely spin the wheel with out applying brake?

I guess it's possible that one or both of the rotors are warped....

<D>
PS: How's the computer problem going? Get it cleaned up?

[dteel]

Just got back from the STealer's and no warranty work this time. Seems that when I replaced the rear brake pads that I didn't get the inside pad in properly (not fitted it the c shaped clip up front). According to the tech, it was cocked down and rubbing on the wheel hub. Since it was not in the holder properly it caused the forward puck to extend unevenly. Since the housing is aluminum and the puck is stainless steel it created an oblong wear in the caliper body. This in turn is causing the puck to not retract all the way which is causing the scrubbing. Now to replace the rear brake caliper assembly and brake pads they wanted $650. I thanked them and told them to total up my bill for the diagnoses and rode my bike home. I just finished ordering all the parts from Service Honda (http://www.servicehonda.com/) and my total was $258. That and $9 shipping and about $8 for brake fluid and I'll be good to go.

When Byron and I mounted the rear tire, we had one heck of a time keeping those darn brake parts lined up. Normally you wouldn't need to fiddle with it during tire replacement but one of the clips fell out when we were trying to replace the caliper over the disk. When I replaced the brake pads, I didn't remove the caliper as it isn't necessary for pad replacement. Sure wish Byron would have been around for that.

So there you have it. I've created my very own problem this time. I hope I have better luck with making repairs. I know I will be using my inspection mirror to ensure proper pad placement this time!

[dteel]

Oh, now for the good news, I'll be able to make it this weekend, see you at the rest stop Fred! (per our original plan)

[dmulk]

Oh, now for the good news, I'll be able to make it this weekend, see you at the rest stop Fred! (per our original plan)

Awesome!!

What channel / freq will you guys be running on the radios?



I am hoping to have mine back together on Friday night and working good enough to use on the trip up Sat. morning.

Gonna meet my borther on his VFR in Anaheim for a late breakfast before heading over to TCT's.


And also: Fred, thank you very much for organizing this whole thing and making it happen!! This will be the first time my bro and I have ridden together in like 15 years....

Cheers!

<D>

[dteel]

Well, I can't speak for everyone, only myself I'm on ch 1.

[Finewest]

That is good (and bad) news Dana! Looking forward to riding with ya again!

I'll go for channel 1 too since that is the one Dana has picked.

[Finewest]

I've also put together a bunch of STuff for the Swap-meet at Tom's. A couple of open face helmet shields, a license plate hide-a-box with lock and key, a small DC air compressor with case, a small tubeless tire repair kit, and other crap.

[joeca43]

Fred,
Is the "Other Crap" ST 1300 specific and secondly is it organic or synthetic ?
:crackup
Look forward to Seeing you Saturday hopefully.

[Finewest]

Fred,
Is the "Other Crap" ST 1300 specific and secondly is it organic or synthetic ?
:crackup
Look forward to Seeing you Saturday hopefully.

Yes. ;)

[vossman]

When you say "grabby spots" is this when you freely spin the wheel with out applying brake?

I guess it's possible that one or both of the rotors are warped....

<D>
PS: How's the computer problem going? Get it cleaned up?

Exactly what you said. There has always been a slight grabby spot. I hear it when pushing the bike with out the motor running. Now it's quite a bit louder and it appears to be grabbing harder. I can barely get 1 to 1.5 revolutions on the front if I give it a good manual spin.

Computer is still acting up, just haven't had time to fix it. Someone told me to uninstall the CD in device mgr , disconnect it from the MB and then restart and then let it reinstall itself. I aint that smart to do that.

[Byron]

Sorry for the late chime in about being at the event.

Dan,

Yes, I will be there with my truck and NoMar. I've been driving the truck for the last 3 days because my rear tire is in the "ride only in case of emergency" state. :(

Tire delivery is supposed to be today. :)

I think we should be able to take care of a couple of other tires for you. :D If you are bringing just the tires and wheels instead of riding the bike down with tires, make sure you bring the axles too as my balancer uses the axle. I have a few weights but if you have any it might be a good idea to bring them.

Besides needing the tires changed on my bike I figured there might be some interest to see how they work.

See everyone in the morning.

[SupraSabre]

Hey Turbo Tom, do we need to tell you ahead of time what items we would like to purchase? If so, could to set aside one of the header wrap kits for me? I've decided I need to keep my cool and that would be a good start...:cool:

[Finewest]

Hey Turbo Tom, do we need to tell you ahead of time what items we would like to purchase? If so, could to set aside one of the header wrap kits for me? I've decided I need to keep my cool and that would be a good start...:cool:

Yeah! I think I need another mini-dash shelf for my left side. The one that is more forward then rear so it doesn't interfer with the windshield. I also need a Turbocity Air Cleaner cleaning kit. Thanks!

[turbocity tom]

Hey Turbo Tom, do we need to tell you ahead of time what items we would like to purchase? If so, could to set aside one of the header wrap kits for me? I've decided I need to keep my cool and that would be a good start...:cool:


I STock the parts that I make for the ST. Should be no problem with anything that you like.

Look forward to tomorrow morning, It's always a great time.

See Ya Thanks Tom

[Byron]

According to the time on the first page the party starts at 8:00 AM. :)

[Finewest]

Some of us will probably be there around 10-ish. I'm meeting some of the San Diego Kar Killer Crew at 9am, then ride up. See ya there Bryon with the relay I have for ya.

[vossman]

I will be there around 9, I look forward to seeing the few folks I met already and meeting the many that I have not.

[dmulk]

I'll be having breakfast with my bro and then will follow him over in the car with jack and tires around 10am.

Cheers!

<D>

[turbocity tom]

There is no formal "meet" time. Riders can come in at any time.

pizza at noon. Everyone is welcome.

See you there. Tom

[Finewest]

DID HE SAY PIZZA!!? (...slobber...) :clap2:

[Finewest]

OK, got the bike cleaned up (shoot... just remembered... need gas), got the swap-meet STuff together (some of it is good STuff! Bring CASH! LOL).

I'll be leaving the pad around 8:30am and be at the Interstate 5 reST STop at 9am. The rest stop is about 5-6 miles north bound side of the last Oceanside exit. Looking forward to see you guys and riding up with a bunch of SD ST'ers (that means you Dana!). Hope to be at Tom's around 10am. I'll tune into channel 1 (no privacy code).

[dmulk]

Needless to say, it is 2:21 AM and I just got the bike back together.... had to work late...yada yada...

Anyway, gonna be arriving closer to noon and might not be riding if the bike isn't running right...couldn't really test it tonight...too late.... :(


Cheers!

<D>

[dteel]

.....blah, blah, I'll be there in time to suck down some pizza ...yada yada...

Cheers!

<D>

Dan, did I get you quoted ok? :D :D :D :D

[Finewest]

Originally Posted by dmulk
.....blah, blah, I'll be there in time to suck down some pizza ...yada yada...

Cheers!

<D>


Hey! That's my line! :rolleyes: ;) :D

[dmulk]

Dan, did I get you quoted ok? :D :D :D :D


....but you forgot the part about using Byron's tire changer.... but yeah....you pretty much got me.... :)

See you guys soon!

<D>

[tommyboy]

I had a productive time - installed a headlight guard, radiator guard and Turbo Tom convinced me to do the header wrap (with his help). It was 97F coming home and no real heat issues with my ankles (yay!). Of course, when I was leaving on Katella I had the stop light at Main and the headers were really smoking! I had a few people point at the bike (what smoke? that is normal, this is a really hot bike!).
It was great to meet everybody. In six months it will be time for the throttle body sync and maybe something else I haven't thought of yet.
Thanks again Turbo Tom!

[sscharf]

A big thanks to Tom and organizers. It was a great crowd.

I learned a lot by watching work being done, and had a great time browsing the farkles on display.

I did not even know about the "farkle cable" that Tom sells - I never saw it on the web site. It looks wonderful!

I made the 2.2 mile trip, and it was well worth while :06biker:

Soon I will be placing my orders at Turbo City.


steve

[Finewest]

What a great turn-out! Again you guys and gals showed up for the call! I counted 25 bikes and almost double the folk!

At least ten bikes being worked on at once with Turbo-Tom hopping between them all giving his vast knowledge and experience for free. I never saw him take a break! So a special THANK YOU TO TURBO-CITY AND TURBO-TOM! And pizza and sodas! It's a no-brainer!

Tom said that he would be willing to hold a STOC TECHSTOC every 6 months! I think that would be great and very generous.

I never saw so many ST's in one place before and lots of them torn down with fairings removed and the guys straining over their own bike's innards. All the years models were represented and even a couple of BMW's (GT, RT), VF4, 1 ST1100.

I got photos and will post soon.

So once again a thank you to TURBOCITY
and the wonderful members and friends of
STOC and ST-Owners.com!

A big hand for us!

:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :STOC: :clap2: :clap2::clap2:

[joeca43]

Once a gain a fantastic day meeting new farkleholic's and seeing some old gaurd ( age discrimination not intended ) with their badges of courage so to speak.
I always enjoy spending time with members of this forum and today was no exception.
I also want to say thank you to Tom,his staff and Rhonda for helping all of us and opening the doors of his business to us.
Harness and Exhaust tape next time around Tom.
Have a safe trip to Alaska,

[Finewest]

My Turbocity TechSTOC pics... We also had a small swap-meet too.

[nauliv]

Hello All,


What a great event ! Thanks Tom. You can find my pictures at the following site: http://www.st1300.info/turbocity
Jef, thank you so much for the tips on installing the Stebel and all the electrical cabling !

If you recognize your bike and would like credit for it, or if you want to indicate the model/manufacturer of your farkle, send me a message with the picture number and the description, so i can update it ! High definition pictures also available.

See you all at the next TurboCity event !



Oliver.

[vossman]

Thanks Oliver, I am still considering getting you light bar set-up. Thanks for the info.

[Computer Nerd]

Tom, thanks for hosting!!!

[Rolling Thunder]

To Tom and staff at Turbo City - THANK YOU! :bow1:
What a great show of generosity of Tom for opening his facility and offering his time on a beautiful Saturday in sunny southern California.
It was well worth the trip and I met a lot of nice people, not to menmtion a lot of useful tips!
Thank you Tom - you are a Prince!
Joe,
Houston, Texas
:biker:

[SupraSabre]

Morning all! :hat1:

I had a great time at Turbo City yesterday. I was surprised to see that many bikes there!

Turbo Tom was very generous with the cold drinks, pizza, a helping hand all over the place and with departing me with some of my :money1: I made on the sale of my V65 Sabre...:rolleyes:

It was well worth the trip for me and I have thrown together a little report and pictures here:

http://www.hamptonrpi.com/Sabre/SabMag-Trips/TechSTOC-TurboCity2007.htm

[dteel]

I've finally finished resizing my photos and getting them posted on the gallery (http://www.st-owners.com/pp_gallery/showgallery.php?cat=550). Hope you enjoy the photos.

We had an interesting encounter with a family from India at our meeting spot (rest stop north of Oceanside) who were very taken with our bikes and wanted to get pictures of their wives sitting on the bike. I don't think that pretty black 2006 (John Diego's bike) will ever be the same!

It was good riding with the guys on the way up. I think Fred (finewest) was surprised about the number that showed when he posted a map of the meeting spot! As Mellow so frequently says, post it and they will come! Having the radios sure makes riding with a group work better, it didn't keep us from getting separated, but it sure let each group know what was happening when it happened.

Tom, thank you, your staff and Rhonda so very much for opening your doors to us once again. You guys are the embodiment of hospitality.

And last to Fred, who couldn't give his junk...um...err.... great stuff away! Thanks for giving this event the push it needed to get it off the ground. You're the best friend!

[Jefro]

As always, it was a great event. There were plenty of people there with a wide variety of accessories on their bikes, and were very helpful when questions were asked about the installations.
Since I live close by, I decided to take all the plastic panels off at my house the night before, and rode the bike in naked. This was a good move because it was easier to get right to work on the bike, and with so many bikes being worked on all at once, I didn't have to worry about losing any tiny parts in the busy shop area.
My buddy Dallas installed a new Fuel Pressure Regulator and K&N Air Filter, and Turbo Tom adjusted the throttle body sync while the tank was up. During the sync, you could hear the motor smooth right out.
Dallas took his bike for a test ride, and when he got back, his comment was "Wow".
I was able to track down a broken electrical wire, and adjusted the counter balancers again (they were ok).
Tom and Rhonda, thanks for letting us take over your shop again, and your hospitality is just amazing!
Jefro.

[ST1300 Alicia]

I want to say a special thanks to Tom and all of his Crew for everything they did. Tom installed my top box Rack for me and I really appreciate all of his help. I had a fantastic time and have many Ideas for future purchases. I have Tom's T-Stat, Fuel Pressure Regulator and Top Box Rack. I've found all of his products to be top quality and I especially like the FPR. The FPR made a big difference in how my bike rode, I love it. I had a great time meeting the other members of this Forum and now have some Faces and Smiles to put with the names. Yes George, You were right, I did recognize You. It was good to meet FineWest Fred. On my way home, I took the scenic route up the coast and then back to Clovis. I had a Great Ride and the scenery was fantastic. 650 mile day, not bad huh? I do have one question for you locals. Is there always a 50-60 MPH Oscillating Cross Wind on Hwy 101 along the Ocean? I had to re-tighten my helmet straps twice because the wind was trying to rip it off of my head.

I Just want to say thanks again, to Tom and his Crew, for all they did. I had a GREAT TIME, Thanks

Alicia from the Left Coast

[dmulk]

Thanks Byron for the tire change!

Also thanks to Tom and Fred for organizing!

It was nice seeing everyone!

Cheers!

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[Mark]

I do have one question for you locals. Is there always a 50-60 MPH Oscillating Cross Wind on Hwy 101 along the Ocean? I had to re-tighten my helmet straps twice because the wind was trying to rip it off of my head.

Alicia from the Left Coast

Yeah... when the interior valleys are hot the wind blows on-shore and when the interior cools the wind blows off-shore. The hotter the interior valleys the stronger the winds.
There are 2 time periods (one during daylight, the other at night) when there is no wind; but, I don't remember them being noticeable unless you're on a sailboat.

Mark

[Bashy]

Thanks Tom for letting us all hang out at your business. It was nice to meet a bunch of you and we hope to see you all again sometime soon.


Don & Lisa

[Byron]

What a weekend! Good thing I had to work today because I need the rest. :D

I couldn't believe the GREAT! turn-out. Each time the numbers seem to magically increase. OK, so it's not magic just simply the word getting around of what fun days these are. In fact it's one of few times when you will probably find this many bikes together and everyone is having a good time without the wheels even turning, tiring balancing excluded. :)

I still couldn't talk Fred into stripping off Veronica's ..., sorry Fred I'll stop before it gets to graphic. :crackup We can do it when the rest of the parts get here. Thanks again for ordering that part for me.

Dan, glad Lee's bike is riding better with the new front tire. George, If I don't have some cones when needed next I will get in touch with you.

Lot's of familiar faces, new faces to go with familiar screen names and even more new names and faces. There will be a test later so remember your name so you can tell me when I ask. :oops:

Tom, as has already been said many times, Thanks! to you, your wife and your staff for putting up with us and making this another memorable day.

[wjbertrand]

Yeah... when the interior valleys are hot the wind blows on-shore and when the interior cools the wind blows off-shore. The hotter the interior valleys the stronger the winds.
There are 2 time periods (one during daylight, the other at night) when there is no wind; but, I don't remember them being noticeable unless you're on a sailboat.

Mark

Ah! the famous Santa Barbara Sundowners!

[turbocity tom]

I'm glad everyone had a good time.

Thanks to Fred for taking care of the promotion part of this event. This one has the best.

It is all of the people that attended that maked this such a great time.

I am glad that I could help so many people enjoy something like "working" on the rides.

We will set up to do it again around the first of the year.


Thanks to everyone. Tom