[ST] Tech Days

["Riordan , John" <John.Riordan@xxxxxx>]

Mike,
Excellent idea. As a former BMW owner (my last 5 bikes have been BMWs) I can
tell you that you are absolutely spot on about the tech days. Not only do
you become more confident in the bike by doing the work yourself, you save a
ton of money as well. BTW I have been lurking here for a few months - in May
I bought a 99st with about 4500 miles on it. Just got back from the BMW
national rally in Charleston WV. Did about 1500 miles in 2 days (Chicago to
WV and back)and this bike rocks!!!!
Thanks,
John Riordan

- - ----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Benzon" <fast87@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, July 14, 2003 10:05 PM
Subject: [ST] Feels like a new bike, continued


> I think one of the major benefits of my decisions to do my head repair 
> myself, is the overcoming of the fear of taking my bike apart. It was 
> not nearly as complicated as I thought and in fact, I enjoyed the 
> experience. While there are lots of wires and tubes to deal with, the 
> design of the
bike
> is fascinating and fun to work with. I feel proud to own such a work 
> of
art.
> I also feel much more in touch with the bike having a deeper knowledge 
> of its inner workings. I am looking forward to performing more work, 
> such as the throttle sync, rebuilding the front forks, taking apart 
> the rear swing arm assembly to lube the pivot points. This brings up 
> an idea I think
needs
> mentioning on this site. The BMW crowd organizes what they call tech 
> days. At these events they find mechanical experts (mostly just 
> regular riders
who
> do their own maintenance) and gather at some volunteer's house teach 
> each other how to do mostly routine maintenance. This includes valve
adjustments,
> throttle synchronizing, zero-to-zero synchronizing, body panel 
> removal, cable lube and replacement, tire changing. Many times the 
> riders perform their scheduled maintenance at these events. I am 
> wondering if this could work for this group. Typically the beemer guys 
> will travel a days ride to attend one of these, such as from the SF 
> area to southern CA. I was
thinking
> there could be a SF bay area tech day if there was any interest, or 
> maybe Sacramento? Mike Benzon
> Burney CA

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