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Minnesota Tech Day

I don't know lets Find out shall we ...................any one have a Idea about thus..:bar
 
A Tech Day needs someone to host it. Do I see any hands up?

And what are we talking about here? Airheads? Oilheads? K's?

The BMWMOCM hasn't had a Tech Day in a couple of years. Why? Because no one has stepped up to host one. Now's your chance. I'm pretty sure that if someone volunteers his/her garage on a Saturday afternoon, the club could probably come up with some snacks and refreshments. :german
-K
 
Yup. Kinda sorta have to be there. :D

I just hope the weather's not like last year's. Riding home through a blizzard isn't on my list of "Fun Things To Do".
-K
 
I could do a tech day on snow blower maintenance and repair. We could also do a short session on ice augers or skate sharpening if there is enough interest.
 
I could do a tech day on snow blower maintenance and repair. We could also do a short session on ice augers or skate sharpening if there is enough interest.

Paul, do you even know how to use an ice auger? And when was the last time you laced up a pair of skates?:stick
 
just subscribed to this thread in the hopes that someone will host.
Wish I could but my garage is not well stocked with tools :blush
I'd like to watch how to change out brake and clutch fluid on my '07 hexhead, and
install aux lighting.
The airhead is just to new to me and I need to learn everything :eat
So a little bump and some hope...
 
AirHead tech day

AIRHEAD TECH DAY
Fifth annual Minnesota spring tech day May 16th, 2009

Double garage with bike lift and a carport opens at 10:00AM. Timing,
setting valves, carb syncing by various methods, fluid and filter
replacements, exhaust nut care and feeding along with anything else
you'd like to try. We've got the moly grease if your bike needs a spline
lube. Tools on hand include various greases and goos, standard hand
tools, steering head wrench, exhaust nut tool, timing lamp, torque
wrenches, swing arm bearing puller, $4 airhead manometer, multi-meter
and anything you bring along.

First come first served and the shop will be closing down at 5:00PM. If
you'd like to try something daring let us know before hand and get there
early. We're ready to go after a transmission spline lube but only if we
can get started early in the day. Parts are scarce in the area so bring
what you think you'll need to do the job beyond the tools and lubricants
listed above. We have Dowguard Moly additive at $1 per dose for those
who would like to change their transmission oil (non-synthetic only).

Unfortunately, Jeff Saline won't be able to make it over from the
Dakotas to our event this year. Thanks for all the help in past years
Jeff!

We'll have brats, burgers, sodas, water and other picnic type foods on
hand for the day. We'll pass the hat after for donations to cover the
food cost.

Ernie Swihart has offered to host one more time: 15729 Woodgate Road
South, Minnetonka, Minnesota, 55345

* Hwy 7 west of 494 to Woodland Road. Turn left on Woodland.
* Take Woodland Road to Woodgate Road (about 3/4 mile going south) Turn
left on Woodgate Rd
* Take the next 2 rights
* Immediately look for a long uphill drive on the right with airhead
banner flying.

Please RSVP if you plan to stop by so we know how much food to have on
hand or if we should prep for major bike surgery
. For RSVPs, personal
directions or questions contact the host, Ernie Swihart, at
ernie.swihart@gmail.com or 952-934-4975 or the other guy helping
organize, Aric Czarnowski, at aczarnowski@unimax.com or 612-718-0392.
 
Arrrggh!

Was hoping to attend one of these, but I'm committed to the Soldiers Grove Rally on that weekend. To bad for me, as I've a lot to learn about this Airhead. Thanks for posting up.
Is the tech day usually always on this weekend in Spring?
Are there any others in the works?

Thanks
JSanders - Hastings
 
tech days

We have tech-day sometime in the spring not always the same weekend as the soldiers grove rally.
What is it you want to learn?
What does your bike need?
Have you joined the airheads?
Are you on the airhead list on Mica peak?
One idea is to host a tech day at your house and see who shows up.
The MN airheads have a google group. Go to google and search the groups if you want to join it. We post up coming events there.
If you have questions about any of this I will try to answer them.
I will try to remember to check this thread if you reply.
Steve
 
airhead tech day

Can an oilhead owner show up and see how things are done on an Airhead?

Sure, I think you would find yourself welcome. If your contemplating an Airhead purchase this would be a good way to look at a variety of models and and talk with the owners. Just make sure to rsvp to Aric or Ernie so that we have enough food.
Steve
 
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