Any tech days in Illinois?

[fcardoze]

I would like to attend a tech day with my 1150RT so I can learn how to adjust the valves, etc. on my RT.

Any tech days that you know of in Illinois?

Frank

[larrydk]

Ditto that I would like to go to a tech day in Illinois for anything oil head related

[OU812]

That would be cool.:wow
Steve

[Essnowyt]

Yes a tech day in Il or Wi would be nice. If any one knows how, many people would appreciate it.

Snowy.

[cheesewhiz]

Yeah, what everyone else said.......

:bikes

[tgf429]

Me Too.

[stpete]

+1

[beeryboats]

I'm in.

[mad1150]

Would be great - I'm in!

[jdiaz]

If you call the event up in South Elgin, I'm not far from there. I've dabbled in Oilheads before. :laugh

[1Adam12]

Amazing, I am in Elgin!

I would be in for this as well, even though I dont even have an oilhead - lol
I just want to stop by to meet some others :)

If you call the event up in South Elgin, I'm not far from there. I've dabbled in Oilheads before. :laugh

[DERost]

+1 more. (does anyone know what that brings the count to?)

I'm in Woodstock and anything in the North/ Northwest burbs would be GREAT! Oil heads or not, I'd still be there.:bikes

[wezul]

South Elgin works for me! :thumb +1 :nod

[mad1150]

South Elgin works for me as well.

1. fcardoze
2. larrydk
3. OU812 (131145)
4. Essnowyt
5. cheesewhiz
6. tgf429
7. 04r1150
8. beeryboats
9. mad1150
10. jdiaz
11. 1Adam12
12. DERost
13. wezul

13, and counting, as of 7/28/07

[stpete]

Well.... do we have someone with experience to show the rest how to... As far as place, we could meet at someone's garage, like mine. I got all the tools to do maintenance and a drivway to park all the bikes, all we need is a volenteer mechanic.

[Otis]

Hello,

My name is Patrick and this is my first post here....hello to all.

I'd love to be part of this one as well. I'm just about ready for the 18K. Where's that experienced mechanic??

Regards,
Patrick

[DERost]

OK guys, I think we're almost there... I've got a Haynes manual and an oil filter wrench I can bring!:clap

[geoelement]

Add me to the list please. This is a great idea!

[mad1150]

1. fcardoze
2. larrydk
3. OU812 (131145)
4. Essnowyt
5. cheesewhiz
6. tgf429
7. 04r1150
8. beeryboats
9. mad1150
10. jdiaz
11. 1Adam12
12. DERost
13. wezul
14. Otis
15. GeoBeemer

15 and counting, as of 7/31/07

I can bring Feeler Gauges and a TwinMax. Can we get a Date, Time, Place , and Mechanic?

[TEDZEMLICKA]

I'm interested in attending too. I'm in central Illinois, so almost anywhere in the state is good.

[cheesewhiz]

Maybe we need to ply our mechanic with some sort of compensation.

:deal

:D

[OU812]

Well.... do we have someone with experience to show the rest how to... As far as place, we could meet at someone's garage, like mine. I got all the tools to do maintenance and a drivway to park all the bikes, all we need is a volenteer mechanic.
Don't anyone jump right in now.... I have done valve adjustments on my 02, twice. Not fun, but can be done with patience.:violin Oh, yes, I have a Clymer's also.:bottle

[wezul]

My mechanical abilities begin and end at knowing the working end of a screwdriver. Doesn't mean I won't be willing to do what I can and learn all I can. Also I think this would be a great opportunity to meet some fellow BMW riders in the vicinity.
Looking forward to it.

[fcardoze]

Thanks for the interest.

I have even asked our local dealer if they are interested. I got some yah, but upper management said no.

I will keep asking around for a mechanic. I know a real good mechanic, but he does not have BMW experience.

Even though my bike is in the shop for 12K service I would still want to help organize and this event and learn some.

A BMW meeting is held locally on the 2nd Thursday of each month (8/9). I will attend and ask around.

Frank

[wezul]

Bill Kautz said "No"?
Grrrrrrr!

[OU812]

A BMW meeting is held locally on the 2nd Thursday of each month (8/9). I will be there as a 1st time attendee. Hope to see you and many others as well.
Steve

[121247]

I would very much like to have a tech day. I have a 05 RT and I have changed the engine oil, filter & tran. oil,. Put on a new wind screen and muffler. I check the air on the tires once a few weeks. I am will be changing the drive oil in a few weeks. Will be checking the valves and changing brake fluid this fall. I have the BMW CD which is good. In the process of wiring up a hard wire for my new TomTom one.
CW

[121247]

I would very much like to have a tech day. I have a 05 RT and I have changed the engine oil, filter & tran. oil,. Put on a new wind screen and muffler. I check the air on the tires once a few weeks. I am will be changing the drive oil in a few weeks. Will be checking the valves and changing brake fluid this fall. I have the BMW CD which is good. In the process of wiring up a hard wire for my new TomTom one.
CW[/QUOTE]

[stpete]

Seems like there are lots of comments and advises but no concrete places and dates. As most of you know, valve adjustment has to be done when motor is cold. It would have to be done at someone's house. Changing oils, motor, tranny and rear end are not hard and can be done easily. Lets just set the time and place sometime in mid august at someone's house and do it.

[OU812]

I have a one car garage.:violin So, if anyone out there (Mark) with a really big garage can host it, we could all pitch in for some pizza.:eat

[mad1150]

OK?

I do have a big garage, but only a modest set of tools at best and I am by no means a mechanic. Only had my R since last Sept. and only completed one 24K fluid change.

Also I am way out in the middle of no where in a town of 550 people. 60 miles south of Rockford and 15 miles west of IL 39 on Rt.34.

I'll leave it up to you guys, I can host it but it would still be nice to have a mentor to show us the ropes.

Nearest reasonable pizza is Pizza Hut - 8 miles east in Mendota.

My Aug. schedule so far:

Sat Aug 4th - Children's Miracle Network Ride & Gina's BMW Stop
Sun Aug 5th to Wed Aug 8th - In Cincinnati OH on business

I think Aug. 18th or 19th works best.

[OU812]

Do not show fear my young padawon. Fear leads to the dark side.:nono Really, if we have a few books, your computer to look up the threads we need, I think we could bs are way through it.:brow

[stpete]

How about saturday, aug.18, 10am in my garage in Park City, IL. Got all the tools, books and room for all the bikes. Can experiment on my bike first. Who's coming?

[DERost]

A BMW meeting is held locally on the 2nd Thursday of each month (8/9). I will be there as a 1st time attendee. Hope to see you and many others as well.
Steve

I too will be going to the Aug 9th meeting in St. Charles and am really looking forward to it.

I will ask my mechanic up here about a tech day...but I have to wonder...is it good business practice to teach your customers what you know so that they no longer need you?:confused:

[OU812]

I will have to check with the Boss.:fight My bike is done for another 5k miles, so we can wrench yours, and whomever has the nuts to try their own!:lurk

[2BikeMike]

Just my casual observation, but you guys are not going to get anywhere with out the offer of free beer. :nyah

[cheesewhiz]

How about saturday, aug.18, 10am in my garage in Park City, IL. Got all the tools, books and room for all the bikes. Can experiment on my bike first. Who's coming?

Me me me!!!!!!!!

:clap

(Thanks for offering!)

[OU812]

Well, that is three. Any more brave souls?:hungover

[Otis]

Sorry, can't make it that weekend. Have fun and take some pictures if possible.

Regards,
Patrick

[jdiaz]

I'm unavailable on the 18th. Going downtown for the Air and Water Show.

[DERost]

How about saturday, aug.18, 10am in my garage in Park City, IL. Got all the tools, books and room for all the bikes. Can experiment on my bike first. Who's coming?


Cross your fingers and pray to the "Happy Wife Gods", I think I'll be able to make it! :clap

If there is a project bike in need...I need to change my fuel filter and I ain't never done noth'in like that b'fore. While I have your ear...is there a relocation kit for the filter? If so, pros/ cons?

I'll let you know soon on the yeah or not-a-chance-in-...:fight

Think of what I can bring to contribute.

[mad1150]

I'll be there! :clap

Plus my bike needs the valves checked (probably adjusted - got some weird pounding vibrations going on) and of course a TB sync.

OU812 - I will head to your house and we can go from there, I'll be there by 9:00 same as last time! :wave

[OU812]

I'll be there! :clap

Plus my bike needs the valves checked (probably adjusted - got some weird pounding vibrations going on) and of course a TB sync.

OU812 - I will head to your house and we can go from there, I'll be there by 9:00 same as last time! :wave
So, you talked it over with my better half, have you?:fight :brow

[mad1150]

Jeez...do I have to paint the picture 4 U ?

If I just show up and say "Can Steve come out and play?" Please? Pretty-Please? We won't get in trouble, scouts honor, we didn't last time!"

Come on, how can she resist that? :laugh


Just thought by your last post you were going to make it.

[DERost]

It's been confirmed...I can come out and play!!!:twirl


PM me with what I can bring. Food, drink, my hoola skirt (How did that get in there?)

I say PM me because I know that as soon as I post I will cover the drinks, there will be more people there than at the national!

:buds :drink :bottle :bar :hungover :beer :brad :beer :rocker

[OU812]

Mark will come and save me from the dreaded wife!:violin :laugh I must get there now.:thumb

[mad1150]

Out of the original "15 as of 7/31/07 list"

Attending :thumb :

1. OU812 (131145)
2. cheesewhiz
3. 04r1150
4. mad1150
5. DERost
6. wezul


Not Attending :cry :

1. jdiaz (Out of town)
2. Otis (Out of town)
3. GeoBeemer


Have not responded - Where are you guys? :dunno

1. fcardoze
2. larrydk
3. Essnowyt
4. tgf429
5. beeryboats
6. 1Adam12

[wezul]

I will have to check with the Boss.:fight My bike is done for another 5k miles, so we can wrench yours, and whomever has the nuts to try their own!:lurk

Our lives are so similar it's scary! Isn't Park City just SSW of Waukegan around where Lakehurst once was? I will have to check with "THE BOSS" but I think it's doable. I could play gopher or gawker, I'm pretty good at that. I'll let you know if it's a go directly.

Peace.

Wez

[wezul]

Oh gee, oh joy. I will be able to attend. :thumb I'll need something a little more specific than a town, though. I'm sure we can get that straightened out before next weekend.

Cool!

[DERost]

I just got word from GeoBeemer that he unfortunatetly can't make it. Now I won't be able to stand around and envy his GS!

OK, that's only one down. There have got to be more people around Chi-town that can make it, right?

SPEAK UP!

[OU812]

I need rear brakes, so I guess I will have something to do to my bike after all.:hungover

[geoelement]

Out of the original "15 as of 7/31/07 list"

Attending :thumb :

1. OU812 (131145)
2. cheesewhiz
3. 04r1150
4. mad1150
5. DERost
6. wezul


Not Attending :cry :

1. jdiaz (Out of town)
2. Otis (Out of town)
3. GeoBeemer


Have not responded - Where are you guys? :dunno

1. fcardoze
2. larrydk
3. Essnowyt
4. tgf429
5. beeryboats
6. 1Adam12

I was looking forward to this get together but it is time to visit the folks back in Franklin, MA. Hopefully we can have another one of these early in the fall.

For reference the next time I have done my valves a few times, Throttle body synch once and of course all of the oils changed often. The one thing that I want to do this year is change my brake fluid which sounds fairly easy when listening to Paul Glaves. How does a brake fluid tech day sound? I guess I should wait until after this one before I start giving ideas for the next one huh?:rocker It is hard to sit hear and listen to all of you having fun ya know.

[stpete]

I was out of town this week, just got back. So, here it is, aug. 18, 10am, Park City, IL, my e-mail: sznic2@comcast.net, I will respond with address and/or phone #. Whatever you want to do to your bike, being oil change, brakes etc, please supply your own parts/lubricants. It will be interesting. Pete.

[fcardoze]

Hi guys -

I am still tentative.. might going out ot town. Will know for sure by Wed.

If I can make it I will not need any work done at this point. Just had my 12K done two weeks ago. I can bring some $ to contribute to the fun time. I can bring the camera as well.

If we can everyone's bike done early enough and clean up your place... maybe there will some time left for a ride?


Frank

[OU812]

Hi guys -

I am still tentative.. might going out ot town. Will know for sure by Wed.

If I can make it I will not need any work done at this point. Just had my 12K done two weeks ago. I can bring some $ to contribute to the fun time. I can bring the camera as well.

If we can everyone's bike done early enough and clean up your place... maybe there will some time left for a ride?


Frank
Camera is always good, as I forget mine. A ride would be great!

[OU812]

I just told the wife I had plans to do the brakes on the bike Saturday. She said,"at the neighbor's?" I said no. That is where I am now, GOING!:bolt :laugh

[mad1150]

Oh great! - It's a set up, I get it now.

Well guy's if I don't show up Saturday, make sure and call OU812's house to find out how many of his chores I've completed :laugh

[OU812]

No setup Mark. We are going, and you are not doing any of my chores, til we get back to my house.:laugh Chance of rain, so bring your gear riders!:doh

[fcardoze]

Sorry guys, I will be out of town for this one.

Hope there is a good turnout. Wish I could be there.

Please post an update and/or pics of the tech day.



Frank

[OU812]

Sorry guys, I will be out of town for this one.

Hope there is a good turnout. Wish I could be there.

Please post an update and/or pics of the tech day.



Frank
I guess I WILL have to RemembeR to bring my camera. Mark, can you back me up?:bottle On the camera that is?:drink

[mad1150]

Got ya covered Steve!

I'll be at your house around 9:00 with maps to get the rest of the way. Doesn't look to hard, you can probably figure out the best way to get there.

I also packed some extra tools, the Twin-Max, and my Maintenance Manual.

Looking forward to this!

[wezul]

Ok, 9 a.m. we marshall at Steve's, I got a camera, of sorts.
Bring your sense of humor!

[OU812]

Ok, 9 a.m. we marshall at Steve's, I got a camera, of sorts.
Bring your sense of humor!
Yeh, we brought our senses of humor alright! That was a blast!:brad :thumb

[wezul]

http://wezul.smugmug.com/photos/185233866-M.jpg

Mark

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Carl

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Steve after taking a hop on my "F"

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Steve gets started on the rear brakes.

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Pete (our host) pulling the "tupperware"

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Mark and Steve hitting the Clymers.

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Pete pulling a head cover.

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Doug arrives.

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And poses!

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Doug's custom built tank bag, check out the switches!

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Nize!

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Watching Pete work his magic.

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Carl's aftermarket exhaust, had a sweet note!

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Spring clamp on Carl's exhaust.

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Mark pulling the lower plug.

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How's it look?

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Doug sorting out Pete's Autocomm.

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Complete with labels. (Nice job!)

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Mark checking those clearances.

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Our host surprises us with lunch!

[stpete]

Hey,
Thanks to all that came. I don't know about the rest, but I had fun meeting and talking with you all. To bead weather did not cooperate, could of gone for a nice ride, maybe next time, Pete.

[wezul]

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Yum! (How about that, Dave!)

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Mark's cover going back on.

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Don't mess with Joey.

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'Nuf said!

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Pete's tupperware goes on after valve cleance adjustment and new plugs. He's good to go!

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Mark looking empowered after a job well done!

The rest of the pics are here:
http://wezul.smugmug.com/gallery/3327498#185233819

I had a blast! Thanks guys, now next time we ride!

[stpete]

Bruce, nice pictures, now looking at myself I know I have to loose few pounds, thanks.

[OU812]

Thanks so much Pete! You are one Great host! :dance

[fcardoze]

very cool!

nice pictures as well.


Did you ride after the tech day?


Frank

[OU812]

Oh yes, we rode........ home.:violin......... In the rain.:ha

[mad1150]

Pete: Thanks again for hosting and lunch was really over the top!

Bruce: Nice job on the pictures! (But I don't see a picture of you...hmmm)

Doug (Electronic Wizard): I may have some ?'s for you when get my Zumo!

Steve: We always have fun brother!

Carl: Nice meeting you, too bad you had to leave early!


All: Yes, you do feel of empowered after doing these things for the first time.

As Pete said yesterday, "It's good to have some experience with these things if you have a breakdown on the road"

I got caught in a downpour in DeKalb but made it home in time to see:
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[DERost]

That indeed was a great time, and thank you again to our host Pete. Love them Polish Hamburgers!

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OU-PLUMBER-BUTT-2:nyah
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[OU812]

OU-PLUMBER-BUTT-2
Not quite! :nyah

[wezul]

Who's the guy with the gut in the black pants?! :doh :ha :bolt
A serious good time, thanks for hosting, Pete.
Hope to keep in touch with all of you, maybe get in a group ride before our next wrench day!

[cheesewhiz]

Guys,

I'm sorry I committed to attend and did not show.

My furry companion of 17 years (A Manx cat named IMSA) has been battling renal failure for some time now and Friday dawned with him in the worst shape I've seen. I made the decision to end his suffering and made the appointment to let him go. The vet came to my house house did his thing and all of sudden I'm alone.
This was the most difficult thing I have ever done. I have no children and a VERY small family so I feel as though I've lost a son.:cry

I hope there will be other opportunities to meet up in the future.

Glenn (cheesewhiz)
:(

[wezul]

No apologies necessary there. I've been through similar scenarios with various pets through the years, it can be very difficult. Hang in there, time heals.
I'm hoping this little group continues to get together for rides or wrenching. Join us if you can!

[DERost]

Guys,

I'm sorry I committed to attend and did not show.

My furry companion of 17 years (A Manx cat named IMSA) has been battling renal failure for some time now and Friday dawned with him in the worst shape I've seen. I made the decision to end his suffering and made the appointment to let him go. The vet came to my house house did his thing and all of sudden I'm alone.
This was the most difficult thing I have ever done. I have no children and a VERY small family so I feel as though I've lost a son.:cry

I hope there will be other opportunities to meet up in the future.

Glenn (cheesewhiz)
:(


Hey Glenn, I am so sorry to hear that. My wife and I have no kids, 4 dogs, 2 cats, which means there is 8 of us in bed at night. I can't even think of even one of them not being with us forever. It's not the same life as everyone else but it works perfectly for us. I know where you are with this and I am sorry for your loss. We will make sure to have another get together before the end of the season to ensure you are there.
Doug

[OU812]

Our last "pup" made it to 17yrs also. It was a great time, but it is always very hard to say goodbye. We must try to meet some time this season.

[geoelement]

The FIRST thing I did when I got back today was check out this thread and it looks like you guys had a great time!:dance

The food looks great as well as the "few" that seemed to be working:whistle

I sure hope that I am in town the next time one of these events occur. My hats off to the host for braving the event and having it turn out to be a great time held by all.:clap