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4 valve clinic @ Clubhouse Motorsports-WITH PICS!!!

Started by Monstermash, March 21, 2009, 08:01:32 PM

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Monstermash

March 21, 2009, 08:01:32 PM Last Edit: March 21, 2009, 08:05:21 PM by Monstermash
So I got up at the asscrack of dawn today to make the trip up to see Eric (Ducvet) at his shop for the 4 valve clinic. There was a good turnout and a good time was had by all.

We all went away with some interesting and informative info. Even if you never plan on doing your own service, I highly recommend that if you ever have the chance you should attend one. It will give you great insight to what actually goes on when you drop your bike off for service and why it sometimes costs so much.

Here's a few pics.

First off, this is a bike...



This is Ducpainter's track bike. When we arrived this is what it looked like as Eric had already removed most of the body work. It didn't look like this for long.



Along with a detailed discussion on the valve adjustment check and adjust procedure we also were treated to a short discussion on general maintenance including tire pressure, oil changes, and chain adjustment.

Here's Eric with one of the more advanced tools.....  [laugh]



Ducpainter looking thrilled, as always.



Eric is amazing at his job, and don't let anyone ever tell you he can't multitask!



Eric had our undivided attention.



I've seen Ducpainter ride at the track. Forget MLB, we needed to test his bike for steroid use.... fill it to the second line please!



I guess Dr. Desmo had more important things to do....



Find something you love and you'll never work a day in your life... He just looks so happy!



Come on you piece of &*%@! "Usually it comes off easier than this"



"Oh....now I get it...."



If you'll just look right here.....



Why NOT to use an impact gun to get your sidestand off. Apparently the previous owner just didn't get it.



"Oh yeah baby......... how does that feel?" "You want some more?"



"I wish I was just a little taller..." I didn't know Gage was only 5'1" Lol.



Now where did I put that Frakken tool?



Clubhouse Motorsports has it's own Statue of Liberty.






I've been wallowing in my own chaotic and insecure delusions.



"Though I disagree with everything you say, I will defend to the death your right to say it."

DrDesmo

#1
March 21, 2009, 08:08:09 PM
Quote from: Monstermash on March 21, 2009, 08:01:32 PM

I guess Dr. Desmo had more important things to do....




I was actually texting another person at the seminar saying "Tom is taking too many pictures"  ;D

Adam
'95 916
'12 800XC

DucHead

#2
March 21, 2009, 08:10:07 PM
Looks like fun!!   [moto]
I'm jealous!! 
'05 S4R (>47k mi); '04 Bandit 1200 (>92k mi; sold); '02 Bandit 1200 (>11k mi); '97 Bandit 1200 (2k mi); '13 FJR1300 (1k mi); IBA #28454 "45"

ducpainter

#3
March 21, 2009, 08:52:48 PM
Quote from: Monstermash on March 21, 2009, 08:01:32 PM
<snip>
Ducpainter looking thrilled, as always.





I was thrilled on the inside. ;D
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


DucHead

#4
March 22, 2009, 05:31:17 AM
Quote from: ducpainter on March 21, 2009, 08:52:48 PM
I was thrilled on the inside. ;D

[laugh] [laugh]  Be careful none of that leaks out!!   [laugh] [laugh]
'05 S4R (>47k mi); '04 Bandit 1200 (>92k mi; sold); '02 Bandit 1200 (>11k mi); '97 Bandit 1200 (2k mi); '13 FJR1300 (1k mi); IBA #28454 "45"

gage

#5
March 22, 2009, 07:09:05 PM
Quote from: Monstermash on March 21, 2009, 08:01:32 PM

Ducpainter looking thrilled, as always.




New picture caption: Nate looked thrilled as the group counted the number of flaking rockers together... One, Two, Three...

ducpainter

#6
March 22, 2009, 07:13:51 PM
Quote from: gage on March 22, 2009, 07:09:05 PM
New picture caption: Nate looked thrilled as the group counted the number of flaking rockers together... One, Two, Three...
..and that's just the vertical cylinder. [bang] [bang] [bang]
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


Grampa

#7
March 22, 2009, 07:24:17 PM
is that Sam Elliott?
Gaspar, Melchior and Balthasar kicked me out of the band..... they said I didnt fit the image they were trying to project. 

So I went solo.  -Me

Some people call 911..... some people are 911
-Marcus Luttrell

Howie

#8
March 22, 2009, 08:17:58 PM
Wish I was there :(   The shop looks great, Eric.

redial

#9
March 23, 2009, 06:48:37 AM
This looks like a complete blast. Where are you guys located? seminar open to the public? the cost to attend?


I noticed one of you gentlemen wearing a california sweatshirt. :( no east coast love i guess, what else is new!

Howie

#10
March 23, 2009, 06:55:45 AM
Quote from: redial on March 23, 2009, 06:48:37 AM
This looks like a complete blast. Where are you guys located? seminar open to the public? the cost to attend?


I noticed one of you gentlemen wearing a california sweatshirt. :( no east coast love i guess, what else is new!

No shortage of east coast love here.

http://www.clubhousemotorsports.com

Press the "Clubhouse Events" button. 

DrDesmo

#11
March 23, 2009, 07:04:45 AM
Quote from: gage on March 22, 2009, 07:09:05 PM
New picture caption: Nate looked thrilled as the group counted the number of flaking rockers together... One, Two, Three...

[laugh]

Ah, the joys of the 4V ...

Adam
'95 916
'12 800XC

Monstermash

#12
March 23, 2009, 12:52:12 PM Last Edit: March 23, 2009, 12:58:47 PM by Monstermash
Quote from: DrDesmosedici on March 23, 2009, 07:04:45 AM
[laugh]

Ah, the joys of the 4V ...

Adam

You should know. You just bought one......... again!  [roll]

Quote from: redial on March 23, 2009, 06:48:37 AM

I noticed one of you gentlemen wearing a california sweatshirt. :( no east coast love i guess, what else is new!


Not at all. Clubhouse MS is in New Hampshire!  [thumbsup]
I've been wallowing in my own chaotic and insecure delusions.



"Though I disagree with everything you say, I will defend to the death your right to say it."

DrDesmo

#13
March 23, 2009, 01:22:53 PM
Quote from: Monstermash on March 23, 2009, 12:52:12 PM
You should know. You just bought one......... again!  [roll]

Yep! No complaints here  ;D

Adam
'95 916
'12 800XC

ducpainter

#14
March 23, 2009, 07:19:07 PM
Quote from: gage on March 22, 2009, 07:09:05 PM
New picture caption: Nate looked thrilled as the group counted the number of flaking rockers together... One, Two, Three...
..4..5 [bang]
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


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