UPDATE! POLL! 4v maintenance tech session POLL!

[RichD]

2v

2V *per cylinder*  -but 4V per bike! 

...so I think it does count!     

To get the concept of checking the lash of the valves -a 2V is easier:
The parts are a little bigger, and there is a little more room to work...
but in the end it is really the same thing.

On the 4v bikes the intakes and exhaust valves are set side-by-side.
There are twice as many to check/adjust but it is done esentially the same.

[bullethead]

So when is this going to happen? If this does is there any chance at bringing the relevant bike and doing our own work with an expert to walk us through? Maybe lay out a tool list and parts needed. or is it better to just watch and do it later on your own time?

Kirk

[sdlrodeo]

OK, UPDATE!!!

I finally got a hold of Stuart on the phone. Emailing back and forth would've taken a month.

Here's what we came up with.

If you're interested in learning about valve checks Stuart will put on a "class" for about 3 hours for $50 a person.
He will have some 2v and 4v heads to tinker with. This way there will be some hands on with the proper equipment and a mentor. Besides, he said it wouldn't be benificial to do it on someones bike because there isn't much room for everyone to 'see' what's going on. He said he has done a 'tech session' before as outlined above and it worked pretty well.

Max of 6 people (me +5)
I'm thinking Saturday Jan 31 from 0900 to 1200.
His shop is in Mansfield.

Now who's with me?!?!?!
So far I think we have:
DLS
Ronr
Caffeine Junkee
cdc
Myself

Steve

[caffeinejunkee]

Now who's with me?!?!?!

Cool, thanks for organizing. I'm still in. 

[sdlrodeo]

Afer I get a group together, and Stuart and I make a solid day and time, I'll pm the address out to those interested (as per Stuart's request).

Steve

[RichD]

...Stuart will put on a "class"...Max of 6 people (me +5)...Saturday Jan 31 from 0900 to 1200...
So far...we have: 1)DLS, 2)Ronr, 3)Caffeine Junkee, 4)Steve...

I don't really "need" the tech session,
but if you need a body to fill a slot (I can't believe I actually just typed that...   )
I'd be willing to show up for general comedic input, probably be able to supply beer, etc...

Hell, it's like three blocks from my house... even if the class is full maybe I'll crash the party "tech-session" anyway!  
   

[sdlrodeo]

...but if you need a body to fill a slot...   

Er, I'll keep you in mind, I think...

Steve

[bullethead]

I'm in.

[cdc]

OK, UPDATE!!!

I finally got a hold of Stuart on the phone. Emailing back and forth would've taken a month.

Here's what we came up with.

If you're interested in learning about valve checks Stuart will put on a "class" for about 3 hours for $50 a person.
He will have some 2v and 4v heads to tinker with. This way there will be some hands on with the proper equipment and a mentor. Besides, he said it wouldn't be benificial to do it on someones bike because there isn't much room for everyone to 'see' what's going on. He said he has done a 'tech session' before as outlined above and it worked pretty well.

Max of 6 people (me +5)
I'm thinking Saturday Jan 31 from 0900 to 1200.
His shop is in Mansfield.

Now who's with me?!?!?!
So far I think we have:
DLS
Ronr
Caffeine Junkee
Myself

Steve

me too.

[sdlrodeo]

me too.

Earlier post modified. Thanks for the reminder.

Steve

[TresGatos]

I'm in if someone drops out.

[Ronr]

I'm in if someone drops out.

Drats!! I'll still be tanning and hunting wild monkeys on 31 January. If it changes though, I'm still interested.

[sdlrodeo]

Ok, looks like we have:
Bullethead
cdc
Tresgatos (so far instead of Ronr)
DLS
CaffeineJunkee
and I

RichD, thanks for the offer!

I'll confirm with Stuart then pm the address to those above.
Steve

[a13bpilot]

If there is another drop out, I will go.

[sdlrodeo]

If there is another drop out, I will go.

No problem, just keep an eye on the thread.
Steve