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Re: 2013 Tech Days

Postby BMWGirl » Tue Jan 01, 2013 4:01 pm

eap wrote:
BMWGirl wrote:Okay - I updated the first post with dates, tentative dates and places. I need to confirm a couple of dates.

Also - Please send me some ideas for "themes" The first tech day at Mortons will be the Suspension theme - Keep in mind, you can do any work you want (with reasonable time of course) but if you have any suspension concerns, this is the time to bring your bike down!

I will also have....

1) How to change your oil...

2) Tire changing - tips and tricks...

3) Reading the GS911

Any other suggestions for themes of the tech days???

Thanks!
Tech Tina


good themes Tina - you might be able to double up on some themes: e.g.) Include transmission oil with oil change
Here are some other reoccurring needs:
-Tire Changing (with side bar on tire plugging and ‘pick up your bike)
-Valve-adjustments
-F-series overview (oil and valves, chain adjust)
-Break shoe replace/caliper rebuild
-Clutch and Brake fluid flush/change
-throttle body sync


EXCELLENT SUGGESTIONS, ED!!!! Wow - I needed help with ideas - thank you!!
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Re: 2013 Tech Days

Postby slvrblt » Tue Jan 01, 2013 4:55 pm

Tina put me down for hosting a tech day in July.
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Re: 2013 Tech Days

Postby BMWGirl » Wed Jan 02, 2013 4:47 pm

slvrblt wrote:Tina put me down for hosting a tech day in July.



Got it! I have you for July 27th! THANKS!!
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Re: 2013 Tech Days

Postby Maria V » Thu Jan 03, 2013 8:47 am

Our 2013 Tech Days are shaping up to be GREAT! Kudos to Tina for the pronto organization and finding terrific hosts. =D>
And thanks to all who stepped up to host, or who offered as well. Great way to help out the club!
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Re: 2013 Tech Days

Postby eap » Thu Jan 03, 2013 8:09 pm

ANother idea might be to add a flea mkt - this has probably been considered before :?: I know someone with an alternator belt for sale :wink:
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Re: 2013 Tech Days

Postby eap » Thu Jan 03, 2013 8:09 pm

ANother idea might be to add a flea mkt - this has probably been considered before :?: I know someone with an alternator belt for sale :wink:
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Re: 2013 Tech Days

Postby Chiba » Fri Jan 04, 2013 9:15 am

Planning a swap meet/flea market for July, not in association with a tech day though.
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Re: 2013 Tech Days

Postby BMWGirl » Fri Jan 04, 2013 9:17 am

eap wrote:ANother idea might be to add a flea mkt - this has probably been considered before :?: I know someone with an alternator belt for sale :wink:



We usually do a flea market at Beemers Uber Alles and I think George is going to do that again this year. I also think you can take things to the rally if you want to sell anything there too. Good suggestion, Ed - thanks!
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Re: 2013 Tech Days

Postby Paul Mihalka » Fri Jan 04, 2013 4:46 pm

Tech/flea market suggestion: Put a ad in buy/sell for what you are going to bring for sale to tech day and a one line pointer to the ad here in tech. This way even those who might not otherwise go to tech might go to check out the items they may be interested in. This is specially convenient with clothing items you want to try on before committing.
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Re: 2013 Tech Days

Postby ERC Scott » Fri Jan 04, 2013 6:06 pm

BMWGirl wrote: I also think you can take things to the rally if you want to sell anything there too. Good suggestion, Ed - thanks!


Good idea T. Let's be sure to bring it up at the SRR planning mtg (TBD). Scott
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Re: 2013 Tech Days

Postby BeamerDreamer » Wed Jun 05, 2013 6:45 am

First time caller here..

Perhaps during the tire session we might include a brief discussion of tire hydro planning speeds..

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