Tyre changing party / DYO maintenance?

It's going to get complicated.

I can't do the 20/21 at the moment - or if i could, i'd probably go to the Ace Cafe Overland Adventure meeting.

Early or end of Feb is good for me (7th or 28th)

I like Noel's idea of a donation to cover any costs you have and anything over goes to something like the Air Ambulance.
 
GunZenBomZ said:
If mr_magicfingers aka Justin come's,... I demand you wear your mental purple top :]

You look like a movie star :rob you Raver!
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Sadly I won't be able to wear that, it's in my boxes of burning man gear at a friend's place in Vancouver, BC. Haven't been back to the desert for 3 years now and missing it dreadfully. Expensive trip to do and just not enough free cash recently. Did 3 years in a row 2005/6/7 but it'll be another couple of years yet before I get back I think.

I once got asked at a festival by a lovely young lady if I was a first generation raver. Nicest way I've ever been asked if I was old, and yes I'm still raving after all these years.

On topic, can't do any feb weekends except the last one.
 
Id like to come down for this greg if i could? I live half a country away though so it would have to be a weekend for me.

The end of Feb would be fine. I am more than happy to contribute towards any costs incurred mate.

pm Sent.

Cheers, Shad
 
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Ok – there seems to have been a good take-up on this and it looks like there are too many to accommodate on just one occasion, so I’m happy to offer two dates at this stage.

I’ve got commitments for weekends before the 21st , (unless I can sweet talk the SWAMBO) but can do Wednesday 10th Feb for anyone who can make it on a weekday.

There’s a reasonable amount of space outside for work (if the weather’s ok), otherwise the garage – when I’ve tidied it up – is 12x24 so we won’t al be playing a huge manly game of sardines!

The project started off with tyres, so I guess that will be a pretty big part of what we can look at, together with actually getting the wheels off the bike, supporting it etc. While they’re off, we can also look at how to check the wheel bearings and change them if necessary.

Basic maintenance items to cover will include fluids (oil and cooling) brakes and how to check/change pads, chain adjustment, basic electrics, fitting accessories, blabla..

If there’s anything else specifically that peeps want to cover then let me know and I’ll include it.

She Who Must Be Obeyed has offered to do quidge’n’chips for a fiver a head, and the tea will be free if you make it yourself! Donations for the Air Ambulance Fund would be welcome but not mandatory..

All I need now is a list of names and the date you want!

Cheers

Greg
 
Greggers said:
Ok – there seems to have been a good take-up on this and it looks like there are too many to accommodate on just one occasion, so I’m happy to offer two dates at this stage.

I’ve got commitments for weekends before the 21st , (unless I can sweet talk the SWAMBO) but can do Wednesday 10th Feb for anyone who can make it on a weekday.

There’s a reasonable amount of space outside for work (if the weather’s ok), otherwise the garage – when I’ve tidied it up – is 12x24 so we won’t al be playing a huge manly game of sardines!

The project started off with tyres, so I guess that will be a pretty big part of what we can look at, together with actually getting the wheels off the bike, supporting it etc. While they’re off, we can also look at how to check the wheel bearings and change them if necessary.

Basic maintenance items to cover will include fluids (oil and cooling) brakes and how to check/change pads, chain adjustment, basic electrics, fitting accessories, blabla..

If there’s anything else specifically that peeps want to cover then let me know and I’ll include it.

She Who Must Be Obeyed has offered to do quidge’n’chips for a fiver a head, and the tea will be free if you make it yourself! Donations for the Air Ambulance Fund would be welcome but not mandatory..

All I need now is a list of names and the date you want!

Cheers

Greg
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I wont be able to make any these and I wish I could make it:comfort

your a top bloke for organising all this:clap:bow anyway less of the gushing and get to the question......."quidge" :nenau:confused::nenau

Richie
 
Hi Greg, im the same as richie i am commited to do something until Sun 21 Feb 10 :( I cant get out of it, however i am released after that date so could come any weekend after that.

Thanks, Shad
 
Greg,

Due to an invitation by a very nice nurse to have my arm turned into a dartboard (for vaccinations for our Africa trip) on the 10th Feb I and my beloved (yes she did say I should write that) can only do the 21st Feb. If that is the date chosen could you put our names down

Thanks

Adrian & Isabel North
 
Not sure if I can do the 10th, will depend on whether I'm working that day, and won't know for a week or so. Can do last weekend in feb.

Oh and I know this is in the 650/800 but I'm running an 1150, hope no-one minds me jumping in on this.

J.
 
GunZenBomZ said:
The burning-man event is one of those boxes i have yet to tick]
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I'll warn you now, it might change your life. It did mine and led to a very difficult few years while I made those changes but I'm so glad I did. Expensive habit though, and you'll not want to go just the once.
 
divelandy said:
It's going to get complicated.

I can't do the 20/21 at the moment - or if i could, i'd probably go to the Ace Cafe Overland Adventure meeting.

Early or end of Feb is good for me (7th or 28th)

I like Noel's idea of a donation to cover any costs you have and anything over goes to something like the Air Ambulance.
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Hi Gregg,

Sounds like you have a few takers for the 21st Feb.
divelady and I would prefere the 28th if that could be your second date.
Put us 2 down for that.

Cheers, :thumb
Noel
 
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