SPANNER EVENING--MECHANICAL TRAINING

[FROSTY]

I finally pulled finger and the basic mechanics training evening is happening.
Wendsday the 26th of May
time will be from 6.30 on.
The location is at my place,
Which is Helena st
Massey -- West Auckland.
To find the place.
From the shore
Get to westyland via Upper Harbour drive
Go over the END of the nor western motorway
Turn left at the roundabout into DON BUCK ROAD
Stay on don buck road for aprox 4 km
You will pass 2 schools and a Mobil gas station
Helena st is on your left

From south or central
On the nor western Motorway take the LINCOLN RD offramp
at the second set of lights turn right into Universal drive
stay on that road till the roundabout
Hard right at roundabout into DON BUCK RD
Don buck road goes uphill steeply and nice and twisty
Top of that hill turn right into HELENA st

I'll park the race bike and the gtr1000 out the front so ya can't miss the place
I think I have enough tools for this
An A grade mechanic has offered his services to run through this stuff
for us. He won't accept cash --Hes a biker himself. But I think its only fair we all bring along a few beers to show our apreciation.
The format will be -basic bike mechanics 101 - How to set up your bike and do the basic maintainence to keep it on the road.-From there we'll move on depending on how we go for time.
If anyone has one of those outdoor gas heaters it'll be apreciated cos its probably gonna get a bit cool .
OH yea and a guy who sells paddock stands/pit stands and work benches has loaned me a couple for the night
Please advise me if you are DEFINITELY attending
cheers guys.

[Quasievil]

And what time is it on, any cost involved ??
Im keen as Im a dumbarse with mechanical stuff. Need improving :spudwhat:

[FROSTY]

dude itll only cost ya a beer or two. and its about 6.30pm

[RiderInBlack]

Got floor space (or Lawn)? I'll bring my bed roll & tent and got back Whangarei Thursday 27th.

[FROSTY]

no worries dude--theres a bed here for ya -- as long as ya dont mind tripping over baby bikie toys :eek:

[FROSTY]

so who's coming along then?

[sparrow_34]

Count me in!

[Antallica]

Well I'm coming :D

Just hope my hopefully soon to be new job doesn't require me before then.

[erik]

I'll be there!

Those paddock stand/pit stands, are they those things that you roll the bike onto and then they raise the bike up? I'd love to have one of them, I've got a bad back and working on my bike all weekend crouched down has left me kinda sore.
'course I'm a student so can't afford one. It'd be interesting to see how they're built though...

[FROSTY]

eric--come along and have a look -but yep thats what they be

[Big Dog]

eric--come along and have a look -but yep thats what they be
I'll let you know closer to the time, but unless some mf does not show up to work. :2thumbsup

[sAsLEX]

Will be there :niceone:

[Shawn]

im in with 6 pack.. :D

[shandawg]

Keen as, what sort of beer do the instructors like to drink? :apint:

[FROSTY]

I'm told he has a preference for ice larger,but I guess if its cold and wet he'll drink it. I

[El Dopa]

Sweet. Sign me up.

And thanks xj for the organisamatoriating.

[Two Smoker]

SHould be along, will let you know on the 20th at carting XJ :niceone:

[6Chris6]

I'll be there.
Have to bring the bloody cage though :no:

[Two Smoker]

I'll be there.
Have to bring the bloody cage though :no:
Hows the bike coming along?? Did you get an assesment of the damage? How about yourself???All recovered???

[FROSTY]

ok 10 definites and a few maybees. looking good so far :scooter:

[RiderInBlack]

no worries dude--theres a bed here for ya -- as long as ya dont mind tripping over baby bikie toys :eek::banana: No tent(= no:cold: ) :2thumbsup Cool:cool: Thanks XJXJXJ (will watch-out for alanisation :Pokey: ).

[jrandom]

Count me in as a deffo. Will bring lollywater lager. All good.

[FROSTY]

:banana: No tent(= no:cold: ) :2thumbsup Cool:cool: Thanks XJXJXJ (will watch-out for alanisation :Pokey: ).
No worries dude.
hey fort hat matter any other out of towners -Ive got lots of floor space and a couple of spare beds if ya need to crash the night

[FROSTY]

Okie dokie so who else is coming along??

[FROSTY]

I was wondering if we have an auto electic expert in our midst?

[Posh Tourer :P]

I did the electrics on the beemer, but that was pretty simple. I can read a wiring diagram but thats about it really. I have never even looked at any of the computer controlled bike systems....

[Big Dog]

I was wondering if we have an auto electic expert in our midst?
Other than the basic mintenance of battery how to replace damaged wires, how to operate a multimeter, diagnose probable faults etc it is a bit specialist to cover in one night.
I guess that is why they are called experts.
Teaching KBers how to burn their own eproms may just be a little outside the scope of your intention.

I know a couple of guy's if anyone in particular wants to learn or pay them for their knowledge.

[pete376403]

Other than the basic mintenance of battery how to replace damaged wires, how to operate a multimeter, diagnose probable faults etc it is a bit specialist to cover in one night.
I guess that is why they are called experts.
Teaching KBers how to burn their own eproms may just be a little outside the scope of your intention.

I know a couple of guy's if anyone in particular wants to learn or pay them for their knowledge.

I have an eprom burner. What spec eproms do bikes use? Assuming you wanted to change the program, where would you get it?

[FROSTY]

Other than the basic mintenance of battery how to replace damaged wires, how to operate a multimeter, diagnose probable faults etc it is a bit specialist to cover in one night.
I guess that is why they are called experts.
Teaching KBers how to burn their own eproms may just be a little outside the scope of your intention.

I know a couple of guy's if anyone in particular wants to learn or pay them for their knowledge.
Im thinking at the basic level--spark coils,cdi unit stuffed --no power to taillights the simple stuff

[Big Dog]

Im thinking at the basic level--spark coils,cdi unit stuffed --no power to taillights the simple stuff
O I C Cool.

[Big Dog]

I have an eprom burner. What spec eproms do bikes use? Assuming you wanted to change the program, where would you get it?
Dunno but the dude that sold me my last bike left his job to burn them full time for cars and bikes.

My understanding is he burns them to replace standard ones when people change pipes etc. Much cheaper than a power commander but you have to start over again if you upgrade again.

He reckons you plug his laptop into the bike and the dyno, tune it, take it to the burner plug it in and it burns the chip according to the specs you selected to give the power curve you chose. or even a couple so you can swap between commuting and going for a blat or track day. Dunno what he chages though.

[Posh Tourer :P]

Im thinking at the basic level--spark coils,cdi unit stuffed --no power to taillights the simple stuff
cdi no idea, can do the simple stuff though, such as coils. If theres an issue I usually reason it out though, so i dont have founts of knowledge straight off...

[FROSTY]

yea but even that is more than some people know
I guess its a matter of seeing what people want to know about

[angle]

xjxjxj, I would like to come, but I'll know for sure if I can (or can't) on the 22nd.

[FROSTY]

xjxjxj, I would like to come, but I'll know for sure if I can (or can't) on the 22nd.
no worries dude --ya will be welcolm if you can make it

[Posh Tourer :P]

I'll try and be there then xj. I can hopefully answer questions and perhaps point things out if need be.

[FROSTY]

I was gonna send pm to all those that said theyre coming along :Punk:
I've put my addy on the first page now :2thumbsup

[R6_kid]

count me in. Took me a while to find the right thread!!! Shouldnt have ne probs finding the street tho? Can u give me a bit of an idea where it is in relation to well known westie landmark? say Triangle Road, Westgate????

btw i need to change my choke cable, so theres another thing for us to try figure out.

I'll try steal some of my dads beers, im still to young to buy it myself :angry2:

cheers,
gareth

[FROSTY]

ok location is posted and celtic sea lily is sending notes from the welly evening to hand out

[Antallica]

Oh true, I went past your road on my way to Mitch's old place when she had the last BBQ. Will be easy peasy to get to :D

[aff-man]

hmmm might come for an hour i have tech and then it's pub quiz night but i suppose i can miss a bit of tech :bleh:

[Devil]

Might try and get along with the missus. Will have to bring the cage though. *cough* LPLATE! *cough*

[Big Dog]

Will try to be there, as stated. Pm me your house number. (I hate going where I not know where) In past looking for the hose with thtre bikes parked out front has been a bit hit and miss.

[FROSTY]

trust me dude --Ive been living there 7 years --it will be the ONLY house with a race bike parked out the front- Just go to the end of the street --its dead end Oh the race bike number is 20 :third:

[Big Dog]

trust me dude --Ive been living there 7 years --it will be the ONLY house with a race bike parked out the front- Just go to the end of the street --its dead end Oh the race bike number is 20 :third:
Should be easy enough to find then, being the pillion (training wheels to this forum) works just up the road.

[angle]

no worries dude --ya will be welcolm if you can make it


Confirming that I'll be there :)

[FROSTY]

Ok guys let it be noted by one and all
I've been busy setting up my little fxr for the 26th.
It feels totally unnatural having everything out of kilter.
But guys --I have done this deliberately OK --so no ribbing about slack chain or anything :bash:
see yaal on the 26th

[babyB]

trust me dude --Ive been living there 7 years --it will be the ONLY house with a race bike parked out the front- Just go to the end of the street --its dead end Oh the race bike number is 20 :third:
lmao hay xj ya think i should confuse them? ill b there

[FROSTY]

well Ya might have to being as my race bike is in20 million pieces--mind you the yellow looks darned good

[RiderInBlack]

Hi everybody. Antallica, his mate and I are planning to do a ride before the AK Spanner Evening tomorrow. We'll be leaving Whangarei about 10am. Should reach Wellsford by 11'ish, for those that want to join in here. Plan is to meet up with XJXJXJ (an any other riders that want to join us) at Owera McD's around 12noon (must ring him to confirm this). I plan to head out to Dairy Flats, then KKK and use to back roads arould Helensville, Waimauku, Kumeu and Waitakere before heading back Via Swason to Don Buck Rd and XJXJXJ's.

My contact Ph No. re: this ride is 027 534350

PS: Could those with up todate info on these areas please advise me on the state of these roads (tarseal only, road works, pea-metal, etc.).

Thanks,

RIB

[FROSTY]

At this stage Ill hafta meet ya furthur down the track--baby bikie finishes school at 1.30 so I gotta pick him up.I can go the other way and meet you guys coming the other way.
Ill go up 16 or summat--that way the road ahead will be scoped out

[RiderInBlack]

Antallica, his mate and I will now be leaving Whangarei Information Centre after 11am and plan to have lunch @ Wellsford McD's around 12:30, for those that want to join in here. Plan is to meet up with XJXJXJ (an any other riders that want to join us) at Owera McD's @ 2pm (so XJXJXJ has time to pick-up son). Rest is still the same.

My contact Ph No. re: this ride is 027 534350

Thanks,

RIB

[FROSTY]

Ok guys --reminder that spanner night is tonight.
ya cant miss the place

[SILVER SUZI]

Only just read the thread, I'm supposed to be working but might be able to put it off. If any of you see a silver Gixxer going the wrong way gimme a sign (a salute is fine, I won't be offended). Will do my best to make it. God knows I need all the help I can get!
:stupid:

[Wonko]

Xj, will be there with a 6 pack for you

[MadDuck]

Me be there xj. Unfortunately not on the bike. Just been to the physio and have torn ligament in lower back...he said to leave the bike in the garage for at least a week. :crybaby:

Dammit! Just got her. Oh well she will look very shiny for next weekend.

[FROSTY]

there are now 4 bikes parked out front so ya cant miss the place

[jrandom]

Well, this sucks. I'm still at work. I don't think I'll be getting there.

Sniff and bugger.

[aff-man]

stuck in tech :confused2 :disapint: have fun guys 'n' gals

[El Dopa]

Thanks for that, guys.

Just what the bike doctor ordered for the newbies. Excellent 10/10.

Cheers!

[Motoracer]

Thanx for organising it Frosty! Thanx BabyB for them yummy sosage rolls too!

I guess a fork rebuild was a bit too much work for tonight huh? :mellow:

[FROSTY]

thanks guys --it was great you all turning up.Im glad you all enjoyed it and I hope everybody got something out of the evening.

[Shawn]

Thanks a lot XJ…and Alex is a really good demonstrator…I think he can be a good lecturer …lol…he has that sorta style…glad to see every1 there and good catching up with some guys I went riding with…….ride home with posh tourer was fun…all in all a great night…thanks again…and im changing my chain asap as it was due month ago…humm…now if only I could manage $150….. :( ...

[Devil]

Thanks XJ. Sorry Lane and I had to run off without saying bye.

Alex did a great job, :niceone:

Nice to meet those of you...that I met. harr!

[erik]

Thanks xj, it seemed like you guys organized it really well. I agree with SpeedDemon, Alex is a really good demonstrator :niceone:
I hope you've got the fxr back together and the brake fluid topped up ;)

[SILVER SUZI]

Hey Frosty thank for organising the spanner evening. Will look out for next one. Thanks also to Alex and Baby B. Nice to meet some of the KBers that were previously just a name on a website. :2thumbsup :niceone:

[Antallica]

Well that was an interesting ride back home at 12am. Truck with a massive Yacht on the back coming down the hill with all the pilot vehicles and whatnot. Had to stop and wait like 5 minutes for him to come down it.

Cheers for the excellent ride down RIB, and the slight detour in our little cruise Frosty ;) Excellent night, I'll certainly be down for the next one.

:rockon:

I'm off to clean my Fixxer, she's damn dirty!

[babyB]

big thanks XJ and Alex :2thumbsup was in interesting evening and well worth in in my books. good turnout KBs, good on ya guys. Are we going for another one?

[angle]

It was certainly a well spent evening, thanks XJ, BabyB and Alex.

[Antallica]

Going to upload those few pics you took?