My gasket has metal between the cylinders?? I think??

I think everyone is showing up sat morning or afternoon... you can use the maps from earlier in the the thread or give me a call for directions 903-388-4984... See you guys then!

 

All this talk of valve adjusting really makes me wish I could make it since I want to do mine.

Oh well, it'll have to be next time. Hopefully I'll get most of the packing done at the apt this weekend after we get back from the wedding, so I won't have to bother with it next weekend and might be able to make the dyno thing.

 

Yeah, I might get my valves adjusted while we are at it. Have 105K miles, it is time.
I need to pack the muffler bearings too

~Rob

 

Have Rowland bring you some of his synthetic blinker fluid as well. And don't forget to hit all the frame joints with a shot of grease.

 

That's.....
Three for valve lash...
Vern's FP & Pyro.....
My Gear Lube....
Install a Quad Box...
Paint some Balancers...
Brian's 35" Tires...
Oil Change on Robs 4 Wheelers...
One muffler Bearing repack....
One Blinker Fluid changeout...
And a Frame Joint Lube (mine is OK for now)!

Oh yeah....and loosing or breaking Robert's Isolater.

Busy weekend.

RJ

 

Would you mind explaining this............?

 

That's what I get for posting quickly while sitting at work.

Saturday I've got a wedding to go to at noon (not my wedding, in case you were wondering).

After that's over, then I'm heading back to my apartment to pack things up as I'm moving out of my apartment. So I'll spend the rest of the weekend packing, then I have to fly back to Atlanta on Monday morning.

Hopefully I'll get most of the packing done this weekend, then I will have some free time next weekend to possibly make it to the dyno in Burleson. Then I'm off the week of Thanksgiving, which is when I'm actually going to move, then head home to Giddings.

I think that covers everything.

 

Where did that isolator go anyway?

My TS MP-8 came in yesterday!!!!! Whoo hoo! (still no CURT gn plate though)

 

Thanks for clearing that up.

 

Well it was a small, but dedicated group for this meet. For those that missed it, you did indeed miss some very SPECIAL treats!!!!!!!

I called Brian on the way down and offered to stop and pick up some fast food for the group. He mentioned Rowland was already there....and that if we wanted we could just meet at Gilberto's Mexican Restaurant on the corner of I45 in Fairfield. I said sure. Then coincidently, I drove up behind Rob about 2 miles north of Fairfield. So the 4 of us join up to eat....and Brian's Parents and grandfather show up too. Before we knew what happened, and could politely decline, they bought the whole meal! Very unexpected and unnecessary! Brian Please give them a HUGE BIG THANK YOU FROM US!

And if that wasn't enough.........later in the evening we had an awesome steak dinner/mashed Taters, green beans, and bread! Again Brian's parents and grandfather really just went above and beyond. That had to be one of the best meals I have had in LONG LONG time! Brian.........again please give them a 2nd HUGE THANK YOU FROM US!!

The shop at the loc was very nice....had every imagineable tool and Diesel truck bomber could need.

Rob thanks letting me take the Polaris 800 for spin! Nice bike.

Brian.....and a BIG BIG THANK YOU to YOU!!!! My gauges are all working great. I can't really tell to much to report on the MP-8 yet...but no problems whatsoever coming home. I am definately looking forward to the Dyno Day next Saturday to see what happens.

I got my Black headlights and smoke 3rd brake light installed....in addition to the MP-8. I think the whole group gave them a thumbs up.

Rob got his ATVs serviced. Rowland and Brian got their truck's valves adjusted. Rowland also go some minor surgery done to his valve cover to make it clear some bolts better........and I think changed his diff fluids. Not sure what else was done.

There will be a few pics forthcoming.

 

Sounds like I missed a lot of good food and a chance to hone my supervisory skills.

Maybe next month ...........

 

Dang it, I had to stay here and work. I hate missing a good meal, let alone 2. Maybe, just maybe, with a wild chance, I might make it to the dyno next weekend. I hate sounding like "I'll be there guys" and the day before, be "I'm not coming".

 

Well guys it was a small, but very productive one...
RJs rear diff oil changed, valves checked and adjusted, bumper polished, TST harness removal, Adrenaline beta install

Rob's valves checked and #4 intake adjusted.. ya that was all... Polaris 800 all fluids changed

Robert got new headlights and a new third brake light in, MP8 installed (not without issues! ), some wiring clean up, gauge lights, gay fuel pressure isolator thingy!

Me got my 35s back on (man those look so so much better), ran a couple wires for some sensors, adjusted valves... ya all 12 were way out of spec to be expected with a valve job...

Had a few good meals and some good campfire time
Hope we can do it again sometime really enjoyed having you guys down!

 

Going to be hard to beat! The bar has definately been lifted for GTG's .
Brian...Thanks you for offering to have us there. Almost wish it had been cold to take full advantage!

Great Work area (indoor shop) and Brian's Parents & Grandfather spoiled us beautifully!
Not to forget best breakfast I've had is a while at Sam's Restaurant (Fairfield's main claim to fame...and well deserved).

Charlie, you were missed!

RJ

 

Yes, it was an excellent time.
Brian, thanks again to your folks and Oscar. They really outdid themselve's with the hospitality. It sure was appreciated. Nothing like working all day in a fully stocked shop and then having someone cook you a steak dinner
Thanks to Brian and Rowland for adjusting my valvle
And my forearms never want to see another barring tool again

Oh, and does antifreeze in your fuel line cause the WIF code to get set?

~Rob