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Ohio or Lower Michigan Carb Clinic

Discussion in 'Eastern US and Canada' started by brianv, Jan 9, 2010.

  1. brianv

    brianv Member

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    I am in Toledo and wondering if there are any clinics planned for the next month or two.
    I will be cleaning my carbs in the next couple of weeks and am concerned for my ability to sync and fine tune.
    I will attempt with all of the good information but have never worked on carbs and just a little nervous.
    Thanks
    Brian
     
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    schooter Active Member

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    I'd ove to go to one.... though I'd only be able to early march/ early may
     
  3. brent_bastien

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    i have a colortune and a mercury manometer (best gauge ever) and i can teach how to clean them i just dont have room in my garage since there are 4 bikes already in it

    if somebody can offer up a place to do this i can bring my gear

    i live in commerce michigan
     
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    I might be able to open up my garage in Toledo, Ohio.
    I have some basic tools and have a 1.5car garage.
    Who would be interested in making a trip to Toledo ?
     
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    SPRING PARTY AT CARL'S PLACE!!!!
     
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    Much as I'd love to have you guys over the shop is full to bursting.

    Now, if you guys want to carb clinic the bikes that are waiting for service we might be able to work something out :wink:
     
  7. brianv

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    Now that my bike is running I will offer my garage. I am located in Toledo.
    Someone would need to bring some knowlege and the colortune and sync tool. I am making the two bottle sync tube.
    Thanks
    Brian
     
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    I'd probably be able to show up for this. Actually, I will make every effort to show up for this even if I have to trailer up there.
     
  9. Peli

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    Is this still a possibility?
     
  10. brianv

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    I will offer my garage, I currently have my bike up and running but would be nice to verify my sync and colortune is correct, as I have never done this before.
    I also now have a 14MM colortune plug, but no sync tool.
    And again no experience except what I have done on my bike.
    I am located in Toledo, Ohio about 2 miles from the Mich. border and three miles off I-75.
    Brian
     
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    Well, Toledo is about 2 hours from me, so I will plan on going and odds are i can get a buddy of mine to come up there too with his 920. I can bring basic tools and some big fans but nothing too specialized.
     
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    If we get someone with some knowlege and tools Peli we can book.
    I will throw out April 17th or May 8th
    Again I do have the 14MM colortune and some basic hand tools but no sync tool and not enough knowledge to run a clinic.
     
  13. Peli

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    Put up the batsignal and hope someone with some experience responds! If someone is willing to guide us newbies, I will bribe them with pizza or beer, on me. Or maybe a case of Dr. Pepper. Whatever your poison is, I'll cover it. I should be ok with about any weekend in the forseeable future: my bike hasn't been running right so far this year and I'm really hoping to do something about it.
     
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    i have a colortune a mercury stick gauge and i do know how to use them
    may 8th is out for me any other day would be fine
    toledo is a good 1 to 1.5 hrs drive for me which is no big deal except im not a real big fan of transporting mercury gauges (im worried of spilling it)
     
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    Peli
    What other date except May 8th.
    Where are you coming from ?
    Brian
     
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    Whenever should be fine for me. I'm surprised theres not more interest in this :/
     
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    If the date ends up being open for me I wouldnt mind driving up to meet some fellow riders. I have a 4 tube carbtune I could throw in a back pack. Would be the longest ride my bike has taken in 15 years


    Keith
    Huber Heights Ohio
     
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    I'm having some electrical problems with mine...but if I can get it running, I have some carbs that have never really been tuned as nicely as I like. I'm in, if I can swing it. Weekends in May look pretty good for me.

    I don't know if you were serious, Carl, but if you were, I guess I'd gladly clean up an extra set of carbs in exchange for all you've done (and for another crack at your shop).

    Anyway, if a location gets agreed upon I'll try to make it down. I think 5/8 looks pretty good for me.
     
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    Oh good, more activity finally! I'm still in for this if its still a possibility.
     
  20. brianv

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    I can still host at my place in Toledo.
    How about May 8th.
    Do we have a teacher or leader, someone to guide us through the process.
    Thanks
    Brian
     

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