BOONE 2015

[TRoy]

well fuck. i cancelled my vacation days today.. gave up on making plans for the rally, got 27 different forces workin against me and i just dont see it happenin

[mst3kguy]

sweet, it'll be like the old days, where there were almost as many canadians as the rest of us cool people.  anyone remember old canadian members?  hugh plaxton?  pierre?  bob?  i know i'm forgetting a few others...

Well, now you'vever got a couple of Canadians that are going to make the pilgrimage down to Boone for the first time; myself and zwartie. Because May weather can be unpredictable up our way, we will trailer our bikes down (NEVER trailered the bikes before as we've always ridden to our destination). If we get a break with the weather we'll ride down. We rode the Dragon last June.

Planning to arrive the afternoon of the 14th and leave the 18th. Really looking forward to the Rally !

Rob 

[rlucas]

sweet, it'll be like the old days, where there were almost as many canadians as the rest of us cool people.  anyone remember old canadian members?  hugh plaxton?  pierre?  bob?  i know i'm forgetting a few others...

Other Canuckleheads: Mojo Mike, Al Beaton...

[FJ Flyer]

Looks like Boone will be an every other year event, if Im lucky.  I really enjoy the ride down and back with Danny, not to mention riding and shooting the bull around the fire with you knuckleheads.  But this year is a no go.

The wife has started a business and works every weekend.  Still have one kid that cant legally be left alone and the others arent old enough to legally babysit. 

Plus my son will be prepping for his black belt test, and that adds to the already busy schedule of sports, scouts, work, etc.

[Motofun]

I've just about decided to pull the plug (on working, that is...).  I'm thinking of taking the track bike to Summit Point (WV) on Friday the 8th and working my way down to Boone for the Spring rally.  I may get there as early as the 9th if the stars align.  If not, Monday the 11th or the 12th...latest. 
Finally got rid of all the snow a few days ago and took the '89 out for a test ride.  I kinda forgot just how awesome the old FJ's were....135 across the top of red rock mountain.  Now if only the brakes were to work.

[ddlewis]

Chris, sorry to hear it.  I enjoy that ride too.

I am all but in.  Until recently thought I was screwed due to work but now it's looking good.

My  kwakasaki has been a big POS since about Dec.  Can't figure it out.  Runs like crap.  Surgey at mid rpms, cuts off at idle.  Flashes a code re: vacuum sensor but I've checked and rechecked every vacuum line and replaced the sensor.  checked all the wiring connections, drained the tank, pulled the fuel pump, coils checked, new plugs, every filter..  I'm to the point that even if I figure it out soon it's in real danger of finding itself sitting in somebody elses garage. 

If I wanted to deal with a bunch of FI-computer nonsense like this I'd have kept the bmw. 

Luckily old trusty-dusty with it's gravity fed carb is sitting in the corner good to go. 

[TRoy]

dang Danny that sounds just like a wrong vac hose to the sensor. damhik put a vac gauge on the hose at the sensor make sure its got hi vac ~ 15 in,  at idle... and low vac when open the throttle.

pillage, then burn

[ddlewis]

dang Danny that sounds just like a wrong vac hose to the sensor. damhik put a vac gauge on the hose at the sensor make sure its got hi vac ~ 15 in,  at idle... and low vac when open the throttle.

pillage, then burn

Hey thanks Troy!   I'm pretty sure it's plumbed up right.  Its a twin, and the two throttle bodies only have 3 vac ports between them.  two are plugged (used for synch) and the third goes to this sensor.  Now have new rubber lines, plugs, an ebay'd sensor and the same problem.  I don't have gauges that will measure low pressures like that, but maybe I'll find one and check.  From what I've read on the web, starting to think it might have to do with throttle position sensor.  Have the factory service manual so I'm going to try and test that out this weekend.  all words of wisdom greatly appreciated. 

[FJ Flyer]

Danny, so you have the DR waiting as a backup? 

Probably better if you have to follow Dean over the mountain on a dirt road (it was Dean, right?)

[ddlewis]

Yup, DR running fine and perfect for a Dean shortcut.

[racerman_27410]

I agree i hate all the emissions crap Danny,

how about plugged gas cap vent or gas saturated charcoal canister?

[gearheadstu]

Well, dang. Plans change, and I'm now looking like I will only be able to do a Saturday evening drive-by. If that.

[ddlewis]

I agree i hate all the emissions crap Danny,

how about plugged gas cap vent or gas saturated charcoal canister?

Me too Frank.. and when this problem first started happening, that evaporative/cannister and plumbing all went.  Ugly, useless and it the way.  Gone now, and my tank vent goes to ground as god intended.. think I'm good there. 

[CodyNKR]

Our plans are still up in the air. I'll know more tomorrow.....
Just had some small set backs here in FL.
Nancy K

[NYFJR13]

Like some others here I won't be able to make this years rally.My youngest son is graduating college. So we are going to Vermont for his graduation. I hope you all have a safe and fun Rally.

Eric