West Seattle Grubfest

[Mrs. DantesDame]

Wednesday, December 6th
Elliot Bay Brewery (http://elliottbaybrewing.com/map.shtml)
6pm???

 
Come one, come all!

[Req]

Check.  As long as I'm not still on the bus next week, I'm in.

[TalkingHead]

I'll be there.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
I think.

[GypsyCat]

I will be there... After lurking for 6 months, I'd like to meet some folks.  And I actually know where the brewery is!
 
GypsyCat

[RexRider]

With reminders, and if I don't have a soccer game that night, I might even be there!  

[mcoyote]

There.

[Gaolee]

Everything is happening on the 6th.  It must be the dreaded convergence zone.

[jerome_oneil]

Wednesdays is little kids days.

[Captain Obvious]

I can't make it home and then out there by 6. Hell, I can't even make it home by 6.  

[mcoyote]

It's going to be tough for me, I confess, but I was going to leave early. Would it be more acceptable to try 7pm? Or is that getting late?

[Tigercat]

I'm new to the forum. I'd like to come.
 
Cheers,;)

[Tritium]

Any time on Wednesday night works for me!

[Mrs. DantesDame]

We can shoot for any time. Hell, the way this crew talks we could meet at 6 and still be gabbing away four hours later!

Randy - why go home? Don't you still work in downtown??

[Uncle Bob]

Geez, can you make it any more convienant for me?  

Since thats when I get off work, and its less than a block from my work, I guess I could poke in and say "hi".

[Mrs. DantesDame]

daily reminder

[TalkingHead]

I'm still planning on being there.

[RexRider]

Me, too, if no soccer game.

[Captain Obvious]

We can shoot for any time. Hell, the way this crew talks we could meet at 6 and still be gabbing away four hours later!
 
Randy - why go home? Don't you still work in downtown??

Yep. It's the whole bus scene. There is no way to get from west Seattle to my place. I *could* drive or ride though. We'll see.

[TalkingHead]

If it's any consolation I'll be driving..........

[mcoyote]

If it's any consolation I'll be driving..........

So....can you give cap up there a ride ?

[HoebSTer]

Hey Everyone!! I might try to make it. If i leave Everett by 5:30 or so i can make it hopefully. See you all then.

Oh yeah, i was Formerly logged in as Hobie7305!!!

[bluesurf]

I despise traffic....otherwise known as: I have class on Wednesday evening.  Have fun!

[Tritium]

There's a bus that stops in front of my house that runs right by the brewery, so I'll be there and happily imbibing heavily.

[Mrs. DantesDame]

Daily bump! (for those who need to be reminded of such a great event)

[Req]

still in.  woo!

[Mrs. DantesDame]

Hey Everyone!! I might try to make it. If i leave Everett by 5:30 or so i can make it hopefully. See you all then.
 
Oh yeah, i was Formerly logged in as Hobie7305!!!

You are SO dedicated!   Braving Everett/Seattle traffic just to see a bunch of loonie bikers?? Good for you!!

[TalkingHead]

On the reverse it shouldn't be tooooooo bad. Famous last words of course.

[MuddDawg]

I am planning on showing up.. Please be gentle. I am a STN Function Virgin.
 
I will be on a Silverish Bandit 1200s with Givi bags.

[Mr Sunshine]

Aplejax and I are tenative on being there.  Aplejax wouldn't be ther euntil about 6:30 if we come.

[Mrs. DantesDame]

No worries - it sounds like a few people won't be there 'til 7 or so. Uncle Bob, prompt gentleman that he is, will be there by 6:10

[Tritium]

I'll try to be there shortly after 6 - Maybe we can ask for a decent size table up top? We're going to have too many people to fit down below.

[TalkingHead]

I will most likely be there, but I'll probably be in bad shape. Had a good gig tonight and have a bass lesson tomorrow after work so I'm going to be tiiiiiiiiiiiiiired.

[Mrs. DantesDame]

I will most likely be there, but I'll probably be in bad shape. Had a good gig tonight and have a bass lesson tomorrow after work so I'm going to be tiiiiiiiiiiiiiired.

I'll wake you if you start to snore...
 
 
**Daily Bump!**
Good call on securing a table up top. Of course we'll just have to see who really shows up from this thread.

[RexRider]

See y'all at 6:00 (maybe a tad later...).  Let's try to fill up the rock star parking right in front!  

[GypsyCat]

I'm planning on being there, sometime around 6. Like MuddDawg this is my first ST.N gig, so I won't know the secret handshake. See ya'll this evening!

[Req]

I'll most likely be there at 6, and bail again at 7 - got Hot Plans later tonight.  Hopefully I'll catch at least some of ya.

[mcoyote]

I'm still gonna be there .

[RexRider]

Like MuddDawg this is my first ST.N gig, so I won't know the secret handshake.

There's a secret handshake?   Where was I for that meeting, and why didn't anybody tell me about it when I joined this crazy ride?

[TalkingHead]

Well, it was great to see everyone again and to meet some new faces!

[Mr Sunshine]

Well, it was great to see everyone again and to meet some new faces!

 
holy shit you posted already  

[TalkingHead]

My brain has WiFi.

[Mrs. DantesDame]

Its the Miata - he's got it wired. Actually, Dave probably wired it up. Geeks (where's the little "rolleyes" dude???)

Great seeing everyone tonight!!! A nice crowd, too. Let's see if I can get everyone who was there:
Mudd Dawg
Tritium
Uncle Bob
DantesDame
Req
Mr Sunshine
Aplejax
mcoyote
GypsyKat
TalkingHead
Slowbrother

Did I miss anyone??

mcoyote - welcome to the PNW  Feel free to post up for a meeting anytime, anyplace. We're a pretty social crew.

[mcoyote]

holy shit you posted already  

(...And you looked already...)

[mcoyote]

...mcoyote - welcome to the PNW  Feel free to post up for a meeting anytime, anyplace. We're a pretty social crew.

You're very kind, and it was great to meet everyone. I'm sorry I was so late -- had an impromptu meeting at 5pm, no less. Actually left Bellevue at 5:30pm, arrived about 6:30pm. Not too bad, given that I405 was at a complete standstill through Bellevue.

[TalkingHead]

That's the best sig line I've seen yet!

[Req]

Dantesdame didn't appreciate my secret handshake.  It'll catch on, you'll see...

Great to see everyone, even if only for the half hour before I had to bail.

[Mrs. DantesDame]

HA! Adam didn't even know you were there!
 
And my secret handshake, even though it isn't really a handshake, is much cooler

[MuddDawg]

It was great to finally meet some STNers.  Is that a word? And to put some faces to the names on the board.

[Dr Gil]

Doesn't anyone bring a camera to these events anymore?  

Photos!  We need photos!

It would be nice if the rest of us in Region 1 who don't actually live in the greater Seattle area would get to share in some of the fun.  

[Uncle Bob]

ah, just imagine a bunch of bikers in a rainbow of colored 'stitches, in a crowded bar drinking and having a good time.  

[mcoyote]

ah, just imagine a bunch of bikers in a rainbow of colored 'stitches, in a crowded bar drinking and having a good time.  

Ummmm...my 'Stich ain't rainbow colored (twinkle-toes).

(... Hi-Viz: A color not found in nature -- at least on the *outside* of anything...)

[RexRider]

It was indeed good to see some known, and meet new, S-Tn faces.  Good food, good folks!  
 
By the way, Dante, I've moved on from being the tortois-like male sibling...
 
And Uncle Bob, I may be calling on you for assistance with some intake mods pretty soon!  Mmmm...  Pods, Ivan's and airbox removal...  More power!!!!  

[Uncle Bob]

my cancerous infuence has spread a little further in the bike community

Good meeting yah, along with all the other rabble.

[Mr Sunshine]

(...And you looked already...)

alright you got me there.

[Mr Sunshine]

my cancerous infuence has spread a little further in the bike community
 
Good meeting yah, along with all the other rabble.

 
you'll know when it has really spread when I contact you to turbo my SV744. :P
 
I just checked WMRRA's rules. I was mistaken.  There are a couple of classes one can run a turboed motor.   ahhhhhhhh...seeing an SV650 beat a R1 down the front straight would be awesome!

[Uncle Bob]

you'll know when it has really spread when I contact you to turbo my SV744. :P
 
I just checked WMRRA's rules. I was mistaken. There are a couple of classes one can run a turboed motor. ahhhhhhhh...seeing an SV650 beat a R1 down the front straight would be awesome!

hehe, let me know when you want to start that project...I'd love to turbo one of dem!

[RexRider]

Can I watch?  

[Req]

HA! Adam didn't even know you were there!

that's because I'm stealthy like a ninja.
 

And my secret handshake, even though it isn't really a handshake, is much cooler

next time I see you I'll demonstrate the secret Rifleman Handshake.  That's sure to catch on.

[Tritium]

that's because I'm stealthy like a ninja.
 

Also because I'm stupid like a rock. Thatman and I took note of your bike outside, I just didn't take note of you inside.

[GypsyCat]

Was I at the wrong table?  I don't remember having dinner with a ninja or a rock.
 
It was cool getting to meet folks!
 
GypsyCat
aka Diana

[mcoyote]

hehe, let me know when you want to start that project...I'd love to turbo one of dem!

I have a bike you could turbo...

...that's right, the Ural .

I've heard airheads could be turbo-ed, FWIW, but the thought of its performance characteristics past 70-odd MPH sends shivers down my spine. Still, the warranty is up in February...

[HoebSTer]

STn'ers,

nope didn't make the din-din the other night. damn job!!! anyway, i am ready for a weekend gathering again. just holler and i will get there!!!!

[Uncle Bob]

I have a bike you could turbo...
 
...that's right, the Ural .
 
I've heard airheads could be turbo-ed, FWIW, but the thought of its performance characteristics past 70-odd MPH sends shivers down my spine. Still, the warranty is up in February...

heh.  That'll increase its dependability!  

[mcoyote]

heh.  That'll increase its dependability!  

No.

But I would have soooo much cred with the Ural crowd. If they were all hot supermodels instead of crippled, half-blind aging nerds (such as myself) I'd be set...

[Uncle Bob]

No.
 
But I would have soooo much cred with the Ural crowd. If they were all hot supermodels instead of crippled, half-blind aging nerds (such as myself) I'd be set...

 
lol!  Much like the DRZ crowd.  (sexier guys I'm sure, but it works out about the same)
 
oil pressure would be the biggest problem on that motor. I assume its roller bearing crank?  
 
Either way, if you're serious....I'm always up for a challenge!  But I make no promises

[mcoyote]

lol!  Much like the DRZ crowd.  (sexier guys I'm sure, but it works out about the same)
 
oil pressure would be the biggest problem on that motor. I assume its roller bearing crank?  
 
Either way, if you're serious....I'm always up for a challenge!  But I make no promises

I have no idea. It's whatever the original R71 was back in '39.

But "wikipedia*, of all places, seems to think so:

"...Whilst the outward appearance of the engine is the same as before, quality control techniques have use of better alloying and casting, better engineering tolerances, better paint and chrome whilst retaining the advantage of continuity with the inherently balanced design of a horizontally opposed flat twin engine with roller bearings in a solid frame..."

Linky:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IMZ-Ural


...I have the maintenance video DVD -- it's great fun, lots of bitter Euro dance music on the soundtrack while the serious-looking russians change the oil, adjust the valves, etc.


So, um, er...how much would a turbo for a Ural cost? This would be my best guess at a similar design:
http://www.rbracing-rsr.com/bmwturbos.htm#r100

...which, at least, is not an oilhead.

[mcoyote]

Heh...I just emailed rbr racing. I'll see if they can contain themselves and recommend a kit.

[mcoyote]

A little, turbo-charged birdie said to me:

...We absolutely do not want to get involved
on either an advice or any other basis.

Use a Garrett GT12 turbo for about 60 hp.
The rest is up to you and your associate...

...I think this would have to move to the "manly things"
thread if I even tried it. Which I probably won't. But
it's fun to think about...I think .

[Uncle Bob]

I assume that little note came from mr. turbo?

I agree with their assessment on turbo choice.  The GT12 is whats on my DRZ, and its basically the perfect turbo for anything that makes up to 60 or so HP naturally asperated.  
The problem is its spendy, but there's no way around it.  There are no alternatives really.  The turbo alone runs around $700

I would take a guess of $2500 or so for such a project.  But depending on some important things, such as mounting options, oil pressure, it might not even be feasible.

[MuddDawg]

Unclebob, I would love to come check out that DRZ-SM sometime. Or any of your Turbo set ups. Maybe the next Grubfest or whenever. Heck I still trippin out over your underseat storage.
 

[GypsyCat]

A nice crowd, too. Let's see if I can get everyone who was there:
Mudd Dawg
Tritium
Uncle Bob
DantesDame
Req
Mr Sunshine
Aplejax
mcoyote
GypsyKat
TalkingHead
Slowbrother
 
Did I miss anyone??

Randy, the guy that found ST.N the night before. Did he ever join up?
 
GypsyCat

[TalkingHead]

I never heard what you thought of your welcome to Seattle from the Pussy Palace poster!