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Title: Coal Creek July 22-24
Post by: ludedude on June 21, 2005, 06:54:39 PM

Dates: Thurs, July 21, 22, 23. Riding Friday, Saturday, and maybe Sunday.

For the planned trip to Coal Creek, this is the hotel Vrroom, Bucked, and I have selected.

This hotel is only a few miles from the trailhead. It has an outdoor pool and continental breakfast.

Special Rate: $70 Ask for the Wind Rock Rate

Comfort Inn
433 S. Rutgers Ave. , Oak Ridge, TN, US, 37830
Phone: (865) 481-8200 Fax: (865) 483-6142

I called around and asked. I talked to the Hampton Inn, but they have no parking for trucks and trailers. Used to be able to park in the pawnshop parking lot next door, but can't anymore.

After a long day's ride, we can hang by the pool and relax. Looking forward to a great trip. Who's in

Posted by Throttle on P-O.com

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Title: Coal Creek July 22-24
Post by: Moskito on June 22, 2005, 08:00:16 AM

Lude,
You gonna make the CC ride???
You NEED to.
It's a great place and you need to come out of the Great White North (eh) and see what real heat and humidity is. 8)

Title: Coal Creek July 22-24
Post by: betel on June 26, 2005, 09:48:06 AM

Lude, Glad to hear you're going to make the CC ride.  That is an awful long way though.  How long is it going to take you to get here?   Are you coming by your self?  

I'm having a really hard time getting my cv hubs out.  If I hadn't damaged the output shaft seals to get PB blaster past them I'd leave them in.  I built a tool to pull on them with a lot of force.  Maybe there free up in a couple of days.  I'm pretty much dead in the water with this project until I can get the tranny back in.  I have attached a pic of the tool.

Title: Coal Creek July 22-24
Post by: ludedude on June 26, 2005, 12:13:29 PM

I've had at least one..I think both of ine out last year or the year before...so I'm hoping I can pop them fairly easily.

As far as me making CC....just say I'm working on it :) If someone can line a basket case up for me (chassis and tranny) and a buyer for mine that would make it a lot easier  :roll:  It'll be ~26hrs of driving...I'm not sure if Tman's up for the trip now or not....haven't heard fro mhim in awhile.....

Title: Coal Creek July 22-24
Post by: ludedude on June 29, 2005, 10:21:09 PM

So.....who's all going? Sound off!

Title: Coal Creek July 22-24
Post by: Bucked on June 29, 2005, 11:32:55 PM

So far - the confirmed are.....
Bucked
Betel
Rocketman
Vrroom
Throttle
PilotHawk
Moskito

Title: Coal Creek July 22-24
Post by: ludedude on June 29, 2005, 11:57:47 PM

That's it?! I give up trying to make it if that's all there is! 7?!

Title: Coal Creek
Post by: hoodlum on June 30, 2005, 08:50:18 AM

DON'T FORGET ME!!!!!
Rooky

Title: Coal Creek July 22-24
Post by: Ozpilot on June 30, 2005, 05:36:40 PM

Lude, 7 may not be that many - but what a group!  I was actually thinking that if you and Ramjet were also going I'd even try to get there (I'd have to try to organise a hire ride but would like to go even just to meet the guys in person).  Throw in Sniper, Big Tom, Red and Kiowa and I'd definitely be there!

Title: Coal Creek July 22-24
Post by: dhjunkie on June 30, 2005, 08:58:09 PM

you forgot stoneman, PH's brother (the special guest)

Title: LUDE
Post by: dhjunkie on June 30, 2005, 08:59:24 PM

you need to go and take a breather with some riding buddies. tell some jokes, pound a few back and then relax!!!

Title: Coal Creek July 22-24
Post by: Bucked on July 01, 2005, 10:34:48 PM

Bucked
Betel
Rocketman
Vrroom & Tyler
Throttle & Austin
PilotHawk
Moskito
RedRider
ET
Rooky
Niles
Stoneman
Stoneman's son
Moskito's friend (??)
PH's  Brother (maybe)
Ride Red (maybe - needs a little help after reassembly)
350Maniac (if he gets it running)

If you have updates, add it to this list!

Title: Coal Creek July 22-24
Post by: ludedude on July 02, 2005, 01:20:25 AM

Bucked
Betel
Rocketman
Vrroom & Tyler
Throttle & Austin
PilotHawk
Moskito
RedRider
ET
Rooky
Niles
Stoneman
Stoneman's son
Moskito's friend (??)
PH's Brother (maybe)
Ride Red (maybe - needs a little help after reassembly)
350Maniac (if he gets it running)

add

Tman
ludedude - if I can find a +2 tie rod after doing stupid human tricks in a pilot for Canada (July 1st) celebrations! I know it was supposed to be a surprise...but I'm buzzed and told too many people already  :P  :P  :P

Title: Coal Creek July 22-24
Post by: bigtom on July 02, 2005, 02:25:10 PM

I may be able to make this ride also. An old friend called today saying he was going out there so I am interested in this ride. 1000 miles each way, ouch.

Title: Coal Creek July 22-24
Post by: ludedude on July 02, 2005, 03:57:17 PM

Yeah Baby! What a trip this is gonna be!!!

Title: Coal Creek July 22-24
Post by: Ozpilot on July 02, 2005, 10:29:29 PM

I'm trying to get there - it's sort of late to make arrangements but looks like it may come together!!!  

Does anybody know of (or have) anything I could hire to ride? (I'll be gentle!)

Hey Ramjet and Kiowa, this may be a big enough event for you guys to pull out the stops and get there?

Title: Coal Creek July 22-24
Post by: Aussie Duner on July 03, 2005, 06:44:29 AM

Hey Oz if you have a spare ticket i would be right into that !! maybe just hide in your luggage LOL

Aussieduner

PS
Did Stockton today,it was packed !

Title: Coal Creek July 22-24
Post by: PilotHawK on July 03, 2005, 12:07:43 PM

Thre may be a ride here for you, but won't know until everyone shows up. If we can't find you somehting. Here is a link that might help.
Chris
http://www.coalcreekohv.com/local_atv_rental_companies.htm

Title: Coal Creek July 22-24
Post by: Moskito on July 03, 2005, 04:40:55 PM

Hey Oz - you any good on an XR50?  I can bring a couple of them for you...

Wish I had something or knew someone that had something for you to play on.  I'll do a bit of searching.

Would you consider throwing a leg over an old YZ250?

Title: Coal Creek July 22-24
Post by: ludedude on July 03, 2005, 06:47:50 PM

I'll play on an XR and/or the YZ and share my pilot  :P

Title: Coal Creek July 22-24
Post by: stoneman on July 03, 2005, 06:58:50 PM

Can you ride a kx500? You can ride mine all weekend.
I will even offer up my pilot for a ride. :twisted:

Title: Coal Creek July 22-24
Post by: Ozpilot on July 03, 2005, 07:23:27 PM

Thanks for those offers guys - I'm happy I'll have a ride if I can get there.  I'm mainly keen to meet people in person anyhow.  

Now to lock in some time off work and flights (they look long at this stage - will have stops both ways between Aus and LA - yuk - unlucky - it'll be worth it!)  Will probably get to LA on 13th and leave on 25th. Got to work the rest out now.

Stone, at home I ride a WR 360 (Husky not Yamaha) and a Cagiva WMX500.  I haven't ridden a KX500 but I figure if I can hang on to the Cagiva I should find the KX civilised!

Title: Coal Creek July 22-24
Post by: stoneman on July 03, 2005, 07:41:08 PM

Bring some Fosters Lager with you

Title: Coal Creek July 22-24
Post by: Aussie Duner on July 03, 2005, 08:46:29 PM

Stone WE dont even drink Fosters ! You need some VB(Victoria Bitter) or a Tooheys New,thats the go !

Aussieduner

Title: Coal Creek July 22-24
Post by: Ozpilot on July 03, 2005, 08:52:41 PM

ahem,  if I were given the choice (between those 3) I'd go Fosters (not that I drink any of those 3 - I normally go Mexican)

Title: Coal Creek July 22-24
Post by: Bucked on July 04, 2005, 01:59:32 AM

I'll be bringing 2 Pilots and a bike. One of the Pilots has been offered up already to "a special guest". (just cause he walks funny is no excuse to call him that) Anyway, I too am willing to share with anyone who is coming a long distance or has acquired "special guest" status. So if you guys want to fly in, I'm sure we can accommodate you!

Title: Coal Creek July 22-24
Post by: bigtom on July 04, 2005, 12:26:58 PM

I got a Kawasaki V-Force 700 as a back up ride anyone is welcome to...

Just don't wheely over backwards like I like to do.  :oops:

Title: Coal Creek July 22-24
Post by: ludedude on July 04, 2005, 08:22:28 PM

Trailer is now 95, little more welding, add a second set of tail/brake lights and the modifcations done. The gate has hard links to extend the deck so I can fit the two pilots on one behind the other. Then to pack the wheel bearings for the trip.

Title: People count....
Post by: ludedude on July 07, 2005, 04:48:12 PM

Bucked
Betel
Rocketman
Vrroom & Tyler
Throttle & Austin
PilotHawk
Moskito
RedRider
ET
Rooky
Niles
Stoneman
Stoneman's son
Moskito's friend (??)
PH's Brother (maybe)
Ride Red (maybe - needs a little help after reassembly)
350Maniac (if he gets it running)
Tman
ludedude


Who's up for some prizes? Cleanest, most add-ons, roughest...any interest? Will see if I can scrounge some prizes....no promises

Title: Prize
Post by: betel on July 07, 2005, 05:30:34 PM

If those guys make it to Coal Creek all the way from Australia, they definately deserve a prize.

Title: Coal Creek July 22-24
Post by: stoneman on July 08, 2005, 02:33:17 PM

What is going to happen after riding?
Anyone camping out?
Cookout or restaurant?
Our hotel has a pool ( Double Tree)

I dont wanna bring Stoneman grill if not needed.

Title: Coal Creek July 22-24
Post by: betel on July 09, 2005, 04:24:18 PM

Hallelujah!  I finally got one of the Pilot hubs out.  I feel a lot closer to being able to make this ride now.  If you look a few post back I posted a a jig I made to put a lot of force on the hub while soaking it in PB blaster.  Well as best I can tell the jig didn't do shit.  I went to Harbor freight tools yesterday and bought their 13 lb slide hammer.  After making an adapter to fit on my jig's 5/8" all thread rod, I slammed that slide hammer about 10 times and the hub finally popped out.  You could tell the PD Blaster had soaked into the yoke by the smell.  Here's an image of the hub.

Title: Coal Creek July 22-24
Post by: ludedude on July 09, 2005, 04:31:19 PM

Awesome! Glad you got that damn thing out! Can't tell from the picture...my splines were wore fairly bad, are yours? My main shaft looks A-1 though. Glad I changed then out now. Next is to do Ted's and Sinclair's  :roll:  I'll be needing the slide hammer for those, where as mine popped out by hand....they had been out 2 years ago and never-seized heavily ;)

Title: Coal Creek July 22-24
Post by: Moskito on July 09, 2005, 08:52:04 PM

Make sure you take a good stainless brush to those spines.  The type that fits on the end of a drill works pretty good.   Get it as clean as you can.

Same goes for the hole it came out of.   Once again - stainless brush.  If you can find something like a bottle washer in metal that would be killer.  I used one of those little wooden brushes you find at the autoparts store.   Trim the handle so it goes in farter/easier.  Consider it a one shot use brush too..

Slop anti-sieze all over the ends of the joint and inside the hole also.  You can't use too much in this case.

Title: Coal Creek July 22-24
Post by: Aussie Duner on July 11, 2005, 06:34:49 AM

I wont be going but take care of Ozpilot for me,don't let him get to drunk LOL,maybe Oz can bring a jar of Vegemite for your toast in the morning,hey Oz !

Have heaps of fun and take care !

Cheers
Aussieduner

Title: Stainless brush
Post by: betel on July 11, 2005, 08:13:48 AM

I found probably about as good a brush as you could use to clean the receiver part of the shaft.  Plumbers use a round stainless bristle brush to clean fittings.  THe 1" brush is a tight fit inside the receiver.  Theyr'e about $3 at home depot.

Title: Coal Creek July 22-24
Post by: Moskito on July 11, 2005, 08:33:02 AM

Quote from: "Aussie Duner"

maybe Oz can bring a jar of Vegemite for your toast in the morning

EGAD!  I tried Vegemite long ago when I was in Melbourne.
Just what the hell is that stuff?  :huh:

YUCK!

Title: Coal Creek July 22-24
Post by: ludedude on July 18, 2005, 09:03:53 PM

PH and Moskito, can you PM me your phone numbers please. Thanks ;)