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racingtothecafe
11th July 2013, 09:34
Is there any hobby mechanic in DUNEDIN who can help me work on my bike? In return: Beer. Maybe lots of it.

I want to work on my bike but need an experienced guide/mentor because I haven't worked a lot with bikes.

I understand the basics but if my experience of working with cars is anything to go by, first time's always a bitch, especially if you're trying to remove and work on the engine.

Any takers?
unstuck
11th July 2013, 09:37
Too far south for ya sorry. Plus I dont drink. But hey, good luck.:2thumbsup



P.S. http://www.dansmc.com/mc_repaircourse.htm
russd7
13th July 2013, 20:40
what the sticky one said cept i dont drink beer and i dont necessarily fix motors, but i do run on rum:clap:
DrunkenMistake
13th July 2013, 20:44
What do you need to do?
or get done?
russd7
13th July 2013, 20:49
What do you need to do?
or get done?

do ya still run on milk DM :rolleyes:
DrunkenMistake
13th July 2013, 20:59
do ya still run on milk DM :rolleyes:

Hahahaha :laugh:
tigertim20
14th July 2013, 00:34
what exactly are you looking to do exactly, you starting with general maintenance, or starting a ground up build/rebuild?
mansell
14th July 2013, 09:09
Too far south for ya sorry. Plus I dont drink. But hey, good luck.:2thumbsup



P.S. http://www.dansmc.com/mc_repaircourse.htm

Just had a quick look at the site, he makes a lot of sense. My advice buy a manual and start with the basics first - if you are comfortable with car engines, bike are similar but smaller. It's easy to make fuck ups so take your time and it should all be okay in the end. BTW I would work for beer or bourbon but am a tad far away.
Good Luck
Flip
14th July 2013, 09:09
For what its worth, I can help, you can use my workshop in Oamaru if you want.
racingtothecafe
17th July 2013, 09:10
P.S. http://www.dansmc.com/mc_repaircourse.htm

I've had a look at that site many times before. Unfortunately......


if you are comfortable with car engines, bike are similar but smaller. It's easy to make fuck ups

That's my biggest fear. And since it's my daily commuter, I can't afford to have it sidelined.

The other problem being, I'm not very comfortable with cars either. In fact I'm fairly mechanically challenged. It just to happens that due to sheer necessity, I've had to do bit of this and that work on cars. So I kinda sorta maybe know my way around a car (as long as it's an 80s honda) :baby:.

Btw, thanks for all the offers guys. Currently talking to Tim trying to sort something out. Cheers