Personal mechanical tutoring

**HDTboy** · 19th June 2007, 15:22

As a mechanic I find myself spending a bit of time working on other peoples bikes. This got me thinking, it's a much better use of my time to teach people how to do work on their own bikes.

It doesn't matter how much or how little you know about mechanical things, between us I'm sure we can give you the knowledge you seek. From checking tyre pressures and chain tension, through to full engine rebuilds, electrical gremlins, brake overhauls, and everything in between.

I'm offering this to anyone who wants it and can get to my house, all I ask is a contribution into my race account if you gain the knowledge you seek.

I'd prefer one on one sessions to make sure it is specific

**Firefight** · 19th June 2007, 15:36

Originally Posted by HDTboy

As a mechanic I find myself spending a bit of time working on other peoples bikes. This got me thinking, it's a much better use of my time to teach people how to do work on their own bikes.

great idea Gav,

so I guess your more recent fundraising scheme is not going all that well ?

shame ,I thought you were onto a winner with the escort thing.

F/F

**Sanx** · 19th June 2007, 16:02

Sounds interesting ... I know just enough to truly balls something up if I try it. Luckily, I've also learned enough to pay someone else to do the work for me. However, I'm always keen to pick up new skills and learn how to do stuff properly.

Problem is, I have a new bike that's still got 18 months of warranty left. My little CBR250 is a little older, but in perfect working condition ... other than a slightly sticky choke cable. Have you got stuff that needs fixing yourself, or would you prefer to teach people on their own borked bikes?

**HDTboy** · 19th June 2007, 16:46

I'd rather teach people on their own bikes, as then the knowledge I am giving is specific to each individual.
I'd rather not touch anything which is still under warranty, as I do not want any legal grief should anything untoward happen.
My first bike was a CBR250RR so I have quite an intimate knowledge of them

**surfer** · 19th June 2007, 16:51

Will you travel if the bike needing TLC is not functioning?

**Mental Trousers** · 19th June 2007, 18:31

Originally Posted by Firefight

great idea Gav,

so I guess your more recent fundraising scheme is not going all that well ?

shame ,I thought you were onto a winner with the escort thing.

F/F

It was women only so yeah ....

**Sanx** · 19th June 2007, 18:49

Originally Posted by HDTboy

My first bike was a CBR250RR so I have quite an intimate knowledge of them

I know it's a cute little bike, but it ain't that cute ...

PM sent about mechanical tutoring though...

**HDTboy** · 19th June 2007, 22:54

Originally Posted by surfer

Will you travel if the bike needing TLC is not functioning?

How much TLC? Where are you? What does the bike need?

**Macktheknife** · 19th June 2007, 23:33

Originally Posted by HDTboy

How much TLC? Where are you? What does the bike need?

He's in Auckland (north), and engine needs a rebuild. XS650.

**surfer** · 20th June 2007, 11:08

Originally Posted by Macktheknife

He's in Auckland (north), and engine needs a rebuild. XS650.

Yeah, that's about the sum of it.

I'm after a bit of hands on come and check what I've done advice when and if I should get stuck. I want to ensure it all goes back together nicely.

**psyguy** · 20th June 2007, 11:32

Originally Posted by surfer

I'm after a bit of hands on come and check what I've done advice when and if I should get stuck. I want to ensure it all goes back together nicely.

hi surfer
nice to hear you're rebuilding your beast
i'd leave the advice giving to more knowleadgable but i'm quite happy to contribute physical work and keep company sometime if you like

had an xs750 myself so should evoke a few memories i imagine...
cheers

**surfer** · 20th June 2007, 12:53

Originally Posted by psyguy

hi surfer
nice to hear you're rebuilding your beast
i'd leave the advice giving to more knowleadgable but i'm quite happy to contribute physical work and keep company sometime if you like

had an xs750 myself so should evoke a few memories i imagine...
cheers

Wow, you bet Ivor. I'll give you a call when I get stuck into it. Cheers. I also imagine (hopes) Mack will be round sometime once I get going on it as well.

**HDTboy** · 20th June 2007, 15:10

Let me know if you need me to come around Surfer, it sounds like you've got it under control though.

I'd appreciate it if others didn't hijack this thread to offer themselves though please