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Providing classes and tool loans to Portlanders who enjoy working with their hands (with a special focus on motorcyclists)!
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Motorcycle Carburetion Fundamentals class - Wednesday, May 27th - 6 to 9 p.m. Demystify carburetion and carburetors ... shoot, we even ran one through a bandsaw so you can see the guts! $50 and includes refreshments after class! Join us, have fun, and learn some stuff! See link in bio or DM us here to sign up. With @sfrcpdx
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7 days ago
Great class this week for our Motorcycle Mechanical Fundamentals class! Brake fluid and oil changes, spark plug swaps, new chains ... we did it all! BIG thanks to @true_enthusiast and @neckbelly for the instruction and wrenching help, plus @gutmann.h for spiritual guidance! with @sfrcpdx
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2 months ago
Motorcycle Mechanical Fundamentals class - 5 & 7 March (Thursday & Saturday) "Theory" on Thursday (6 to 9 p.m.), "Practice" on Saturday (9 a.m. to noon) $60 and includes lunch & refreshments Saturday. Big ideas and lots of hands-on time! DM here or hit link in bio to sign up! #stilllifewithMT250 with @sfrcpdx
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2 months ago
Thank you to all the folks who joined in the Motorcycle Electrical Fundamentals class yesterday, and to @callanmoto and @true_enthusiast for the terrific instruction! Check the website (link in bio) for our Motorcycle Mechanical Fundamentals class in March, or DM us here! with @sfrcpdx
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2 months ago
Thanks to another great group of students willing to learn about stoichiometry (GASP!) and what makes carbs magical (hint: it's just shapes and hole sizes ...) Thanks to @callanmoto and @sfrcpdx for the instruction, plus @queenofthevans and @carkrush for the air support! Electrical Fundamentals class the morning of Saturday, 21 February - DM us here or visit our website (link in bio) to sign up! #Ervyouthinkyoushouldgoacoupleuponthemain
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3 months ago
Learning (& relearning) how to use all these gizmos ... My hair: 0.003" My cat's hair: 0.005" Thanks to @gftpmoto for the Triumph 500 cylinder to practice boring, honing, and measurement! #stilllifewithmicrometer
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4 months ago
Saturday, 21 February - Motorcycle Electrical Fundamentals class! Class runs 9 a.m. to noon. $50, includes lunch and refreshments! Hit link in the bios for details, or DM us here. Ace instruction from @callanmoto and @sfrcpdx
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4 months ago
Layin' it on! Another great Basic Fiberglass Repair class. Big ups to all our students, plus @gftpmoto @gftpvintagevanparts and @queenofthevans for the ace instruction. Stay tuned for upcoming classes; calendar updates soon (see link in bio). With @sfrcpdx
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4 months ago
Still spots available for this Saturday's Basic Fiberglass Repair class! January 10th, Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Just show up and learn, yo! $50, includes refreshments after class. With @sfrcpdx @gftpmoto @shmenjamin
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4 months ago
Saturday 10 January - Basic Fiberglass Repair class! 1-4 p.m., and includes refreshments after the class. Sliding scale - $50-$60. All materials etc. supplied ... all you need to do is show up! Link in bio to sign up, or DM us here. Expert instruction from @gftpmoto @gftpvintagevanparts and @shmenjamin Fun fact: did you know that Santa's sleigh is made of fiberglass? With the skills you pick up in this class, you might be able to save Xmas one day! 😍 With @sfrcpdx
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4 months ago
Shout-outs to everyone who made it to today's Basic Fiberglass Repair class!! Great mix of motorcyclists and sailors (with a few crossover folks). Big thanks to @gftpmoto @shmenjamin @queenofthevans @carkrush @sfrcpdx and Tomac from the @willamettesailingclub for all the help!! Thanks to Travis and Gillian for getting the word out. Next Basic Fiberglass Repair class is Saturday, 10 January. Check link in bio or DM us here to sign up. Sliding scale ... 8 or more folks and the price drops to $50, so tell your friends!
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5 months ago
Learn how to perform basic fiberglass repairs in this three-hour class. We'll provide everything you need: a nice piece of boat hull with a hole in it, fiberglass cloth, resin, tools, protective equipment, etc. Expert instruction provided by @gftpmoto @gftpvintagevanparts and @shmenjamin All you need to do is show up and be ready to learn! Roughly an hour of classroom instruction on theory, then a couple hours of hands-on making repairs. SATURDAY, December 6th, 1 to 4 p.m. Grind / prep / glass / cure ... this class runs three hours, and is $60 (refreshments provided). DM or link in bio to sign up. Miscellaneous but important details: 0. sailors, motorcyclists, hobbyists, etc. all welcome! 1. this class is for fiberglass repair, not the ABS plastic common on many modern motorcycles 2. students are welcome to bring their own part(s) for repair, with prior OK from the instructor. Please contact us if you're interested in bringing your own stuff for repair. Photos with members of @willamettesailingclub and @sfrcpdx from this summer's class!
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5 months ago