Central New York Carb Clinic #12 - June 8, 2019

ok, here is the formal announcement --

CNYCC#12 is now scheduled for June 8, 2019.

More specifics will be posted later.

People have requested the following:

- let's see inside a carburetor
- how about a Colortune demonstration

Please send private conversations to me if you are interested/planning to attend.

Dave F

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Links to a few past CNYCC's

http://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/central-new-york-carb-clinic-2016.81604/

http://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/central-new-york-carb-clinic-1-week-away.62651/

http://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/pics-from-the-cnycc-8.63320/

http://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/cnycc-7-is-approaching-fast.46608/

http://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/cnycc-6-results.42996/

 

Was wondering when the announcement was coming.

Hogfiddles the mind reader. If you hadn't said anything, I was going to ask tomorrow...

Tomorrow being the "only 4 four months away" mark!


From last year's trip up.

 

http://www.xj4ever.com/inside your carbs.pdf

 

Exactly

 

Woooohoooo!!!! Can't wait!!! I look forward to this every year! It's like a birthday gift to myself!

 

Only three days from my birthday... may have to try...

 

Hoping for good weather, might ride up there this year.
Maybe this time I get to wash my xsr?!
Still haven't done that since I got her.

We also have to start a "fuel for the tractor" fund.

 

Start charging for tractor rides lol

 

I'll def take an extra day this time and stay longer weather permitting

 

Ok, CNYCC#12 is creeping up fast--I've been buried with work, rehearsals, and performances so I'm a bit behind on things......

ANYWAY--- we are just over 2 months away!! So I need to get things back on track. It's time to start getting listsof what we need to do, who's coming, etc......so please start getting your info to me.

1. Who's coming
2. What you would like done
3. What you would like to learn
4. What tasks are you really good at
5.etc.......

Info for local accommodations, directions, etc..... Will be send out a bit later on.

Dave F

 

But you knew that already didn't you Dave?
No big projects for this trip (for me at least). I'm undecided as to which bike I will bring (weather is a factor), but there will be an oil change on the to-do list. Otherwise I'm willing to pitch in and help with anything.

 

Sounds good

 

Cool, my bike needs some serious detailing....

 

I haven't defined "anything" yet.

 

Quick how-to...



No need to kiss it at the end...

 

Never know what will end up needing done with mine! Crazygnat has been going out of his way to help me get my bike sorted out, waiting on valves now. After that I need a battery and that should get it going. But we have a small list of things we want to try to get done such as clutch cable, replace choke lever, replace speedometer ( if I can find one by then), might be replacing throttle cable, and I think there are a couple of other things I'm probably forgetting again lol. And I'd also like to try to give it a good bath as well!

 

I mean....if you really wanna see me dressed like that I'm sure I can find something in my size! Lol

 

I guess I'll be the one to pick nits: it seems like they spent more time soaping each other up, and that bellybutton jewelery looked like a big scratch hazard. Could we get them to put the coveralls back on, for safety's sake?

 

Dave, I def want to see a carburetor bank taken apart, how and what to clean etc.
Wrenching is more fun but unfortunately bike needs a well cleaned and working carb.
Also, fuel level adjustment. Always good to see a pro do it and learn tips and tricks.

 

Hey, this is a "family-friendly" forum!

 

One month to go...

 

Can't wait...
No children for an entire weekend, just bikes and good people. Oh, and that pizza place in Sherburne.

Let's see if we get to see Dave hump a motorcycle again

 

Whaaa? I was there last year... And I just don't recall being witness to anything like that.

 

Out again, became a BRS instructor this spring and that is my first class weekend. At least I have a motorcycle related excuse this year!

 

I'm sure Dustin's bike remembers it well...

 

Now I remember. It wasn't too awkward.

 

There's a chance I may attend. I have at least 2 options for my bike. I have a complete original exhaust I'd like to fit, but I need a number of gaskets and mounting bits, plus I'd hate to get "stuck" with an exhaust stud that broke. I could also plan to service the front forks, which seems lower risk. I think new fork oil would be enough at 20K miles.
I could always check valve clearance, which is a nice teachable moment, and the shim pool is ooh-so-close!

 

1. If you have all the parts for installation, we can put it on

2. We can replace the fork oil

3. If you come out a day in advance, or if you trailer the bike in, we can do a clearance check. But if you ride out in the morning, we can't do a clearance check... engine needs to be overnight cold.

 

So far I think the only thing I need to do is figure out this hang idle issue.....

 

I look forward to seeing seeing everyone at CNYCCXII!

 

Have fun y'all

 

Me too

 

Only about 2 and a half weeks away!

 

Nuch is starting the countdown again... Means we're getting closer.
Reminds me that I still have to book B&B

 

how early do things get going on Saturday? Mulling options.

 

I think whatever you're comfortable with. I showed up around 9:30 last year, will most likely do the same again this year. Gives me time to get a longer ride in before.
People are there the entire day with bbq until late

 

Some arrive the night before and throw down a tent........and some stay til Sunday morning,

I'll be up early Saturday to get the coffee going, anyway------lol

 

XJ Hauler all Ready! Freshened up... Complete with new wheels and tires.

 

Did you put some sort of anti skid on that ramp? Don't want repeat of last year almost losing your seca!

 

Did you put some sort of anti skid on that ramp? Don't want repeat of last year almost losing your seca!

 

Who needs anti skid when you have @smeagol21b and @TheCrazyGnat to stop the fall? That was scary... I actually blocked that memory... until now, so... thanks!

But no, No anti skid... It's expanded steel (looks like mesh???) I was thinking about rolling on some rhino liner truck bed stuff, but i'm thinking that might be slippery too when wet. Just have to remember to get the bile on the trailer before total nightfall and subsequent dew!

Checked the bearings and sanded/spot painted the trailer as well. Looks good... as good as a trailer can look.

@saftie suggested that adding flames would make it look and perform better.

 

They make spray on anti skid/ slip resistant material, you can get them at Walmart, alternatively they anti skid strips for your steps or even for the tub, just run a strip where you be taking the bike up. Expanded steel can be slick as snot even when dry...

 

Rent one of these to safely place it onto the trailer

 

What if------

 

Should play circus music while watching it.

 

They are going to dip it in Chrome it might go faster

 

Do we have a headcount yet for next weekend?

Started looking at weather forecast. Still hoping to ride up there.

 

Triple faster when you add flames

 

Again with the flames? It didn't make your mini van any faster did it?

 

Right, but I made the mistake if not putting red and yellow ones on.