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This has been talked about, so I thought I'd host the event, if there is interest. I bounced the idea off my Mom today, and she was all for it. Her house has a 2-car garage, and a large driveway. I've got lots of tools(hand,power,and air), a compressor, a Harbour Freight lift table, and a Sears jack. There is a bunch of things I want to do to my bike that I could use a hand with. I figure if a bunch of us get together, we could help each other out, and get alot done quick. I'll put out a nice lunch spread, then a 1&1/2 to 2 hr ride. The location is: 175 Ponus Av. Norwalk, CT 06850. Three blocks from exit 38 of the Merritt Parkway(RT15). Also close to 95. If you're interested in making this a gala event, please post here, or pm me so we can work out a date for the most attendees. Let's have a mini-rally every weekend! Homesick for the mountains, and Triumph folks, Uncle Charlie 
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Sweet! That could be a day ride for me easy. As for a date, not entirely sure, but I know the weekend of June 9th I'll be in Vermont. So not then. 
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so how about wknd of 6/2 or 6/16?
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Sure! Maybe one could be the rain day for the other...
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even if it rains...2 car garage, man.
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Charlie,
Sounds great, just bought a set of floor boards and I'm think of relacing the fork springs with those progressive springs pete was telling me about at the rally.
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The floorboard swap is easy. I've got 2 sets of progressives
1 for me, 1 for Martin. They were only $60 a pair, cheap.
Let's make this happen,
Uncle Charlie
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even if it rains...2 car garage, man.
Yeah but ya gotta get there... 
We need a little smiley face with a skirt on it for these occasions!
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the weekend of June 9th I'll be in Vermont. So not then.
Not to mention a great show that weekend in
Rhinebeck, NY
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Charlie,
Who did you get the progressives from. I will order a set and we can do all three.
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Charlie,
Whats the part number for our bikes ??
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This is what I ordered based on info from this site.
Item name: prog fork springs pair mfg #111145
Item number: 07039 $49.99/pair + shipping. Cheap!
I can't wait to try these, as the fork dive is the one thing
that really bothers me about my bike.
Uncle Charlie
Oh yeah, the rear shocks bug me too! 440's in the near future.
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I'd love to change my fork oil...
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I'd love to change my fork oil...
And my brake fluid! And pads!
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I have a brake bleeder I can bring.
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I still haven't tried the lazer pointer thingy.
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Nor I... I count threads. I need to adjust my chain too. I need a new chain... But adjusting it will be fine for now.
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Hhmmm...Road trip?  
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I have a brake bleeder-a piece of hose and a plastic container. I did my brakes like Pat and it worked great. You just have to lean over a bit to do the rears! I would also like to do the progressives up front.
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Charlie, mapquest says only 125 miles, my door to yours...
I'll work on the t-100's...what, there are none?
I'll drink then
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I just wanted to ride.
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charlie, I took your advice and checked map quest it says only 92 miles, Shoot! we're neighbors! 
if life gives you lemons keep them because hey,free lemons.
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I will bring my carb balancer.
I just replaced my pads before GA. would love to change the brake fluid.
Got the boards in the mail today and ordered the springs.
What day are we looking at.
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PS
I have the sprocket if any one wants to change their primary gear.
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What day are we looking at.
I'm open....was hoping interested parties would chime in
with possible dates that would work for them.
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so how about wknd of 6/2 or 6/16?
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that would work, I think. either the weekend before or the weekend after Triumph Come Home
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I just wanted to ride.
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OK, here's the plan:
CT Tech Day
Saturday 6/2/2007, Spillover/Raindate 6/3
Location: Mom's Place
175 Ponus Ave., Norwalk, CT 06850
2-car garage, Sears jack, lift table, and tools supplied.
Lunch will be provided, give me ideas please.
Also I'll try to have on hand any supplies needed.
Again, let me know what you'll need.
Arrival time: 8am on
Lunch: 1-2pm
Ride: 3-4pm for a couple of hours
Man, I'm not as good at this as Chy!
Back to Mom's for goodbye's.
Or, if anyone wants to have a Sat evening bbq, I can
arrange this as well. There is plenty of room for camping,
and I can probably put up a few in the house.
Come experience some "Northern Hospitality"
Uncle Charlie
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Charlie, The 2nd. will work for me.  Fork oil Brake Fluid I have a couple of pints of DOT 4 Budwiser  I will, bring my carb balance, gear scocket, RTV gasket red, blue, black, maker and tread sealer. I will have my 155 jets and TBS needles, progressive fork springs and floor boards.  For lunch we could do burgers, dogs, brats p\salada and chips.  We also will need some good southern rock played at extreme levels. 
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We also will need some good southern rock played at extreme levels.
That I can do! But I might slip some funk in there too 
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go on with your bad self, Benny! I cant see ridin home after all that, I may have to rely on northern hostility to get me thru G
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I guess I will order those fork springs. Do they just slip in? Do I have to add any oil?
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I don't believe I can make it that day. Matt, why don't you buy the extra front springs Charlie has.
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I guess I will order those fork springs. Do they just slip in? Do I have to add any oil?
Yup, nope.
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UC, do you have a torque wrench?
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How big?
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If I remember, it's 3/8 drive Husky Click-type that reads
metric and fractional. I also have a deflection type.
Can't recall the ranges, I'll check tomorrow when I'm at Mom's.
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I don't believe I can make it that day. Matt, why don't you buy the extra front springs Charlie has.
Martin: No way man! My idea for this event started with us
getting together to do the springs. 
Matt: Hope you'll make it. Looks like there's a pair of
springs available. 
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Can I bring my Tiger for a show and tell?
I won't be able to stay a super long time (****** kids)...but it gives me an excuse to get some diapers...in Norwalk.
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