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hdus001
15th January 2007, 12:19
Is there anyplace in Auckland where I can learn basic maintanence on my bike? Things like lubing the chain, topping up oil/water, fiddling with the carbs etc
or is it easier to just buy a workshop manual and get going..problem is i really dont want to tow it to a mechanic if (when) i stuff up :)
LilSel
15th January 2007, 12:25
Is there anyplace in Auckland where I can learn maintanence? Things like lubing, fiddling etc
is it easier to just pay?..

:gob: :shutup:
...... You could always try K rd..... :dodge:
Or PM PF, I hear shes pretty good at lubing/fiddling etc :dodge:
Macktheknife
15th January 2007, 12:32
Is there anyplace in Auckland where I can learn basic maintanence on my bike? Things like lubing the chain, topping up oil/water, fiddling with the carbs etc
or is it easier to just buy a workshop manual and get going..problem is i really dont want to tow it to a mechanic if (when) i stuff up :)

The stuff you mention is pretty basic and simple, get yourself a manual and give it a go, if you need help send me a PM and I can give you some direction/help, I am in your area.
Mack
Chisanga
15th January 2007, 12:35
In addition: Is there anywhere/one in Auckland that offers a Motorcycle Maintenance Course that includes the 'basics' mentioned above plus more advanced stuff?

Although I guess 'fiddling' with things other than the basics on a bike would void the warranty.
RC1
15th January 2007, 12:36
try ringing all the bike shops on barrys pt rd, one of them was doing a thursday nite fix and ride session, using there expertise and there tools but you pay for parts etc they show you how to do the work, cant remember the name of shop but it was opposite side of road from cyclespot,hope this helps
Ixion
15th January 2007, 12:38
Some while ago Mr Frosty organised a couple of KB maintainance nights, to show peeps some basic wrenchery. Might be worth running another session or two ?
RC1
15th January 2007, 12:39
they also do do a bbq and ride on the same nite, dont know if this is still going though,it was a couple of years ago
placidfemme
15th January 2007, 12:43
:gob: :shutup:
...... You could always try K rd..... :dodge:
Or PM PF, I hear shes pretty good at lubing/fiddling etc :dodge:

oi... behave yourself...
LilSel
15th January 2007, 12:45
oi... behave yourself...

:shit: :innocent: .... yes ma'm!! :spanking:
Dodgyiti
16th January 2007, 17:03
Is there anyplace in Auckland where I can learn basic maintanence on my bike? Things like lubing the chain, topping up oil/water, fiddling with the carbs etc
or is it easier to just buy a workshop manual and get going..problem is i really dont want to tow it to a mechanic if (when) i stuff up :)

Apart from 'fiddling with the carbs' the rest is easy. I have been fiddling with the carbs for more than 20 years and still sometimes have to have a second go after a test ride (on worn out Dellorto's only), plus the proper tool for the job is $200+, depends on how keen you are, and look after your mercury guage and it's a one off lifetime tool. Or you could make a water vacume balancer, search the web for a 'how-to'

Kiwi's can do anything, it's just a matter of how keen you are.
I was never keen, just poor...
surfer
22nd January 2007, 18:14
Some while ago Mr Frosty organised a couple of KB maintainance nights, to show peeps some basic wrenchery. Might be worth running another session or two ?

I'd be interested in learning a few more spanner skills. Any chance that this might be happening?
El Dopa
22nd January 2007, 18:38
Some while ago Mr Frosty organised a couple of KB maintainance nights, to show peeps some basic wrenchery. Might be worth running another session or two ?

He's supposed to be organising another one using my old 250 POS which has been sitting round at his place for a few months.......
Lteejay
23rd January 2007, 07:11
I'd be up for this to
Phurrball
23rd January 2007, 15:58
He's supposed to be organising another one using my old 250 POS which has been sitting round at his place for a few months.......

Is it still lurking about...just as well it didn't like us...

hdus001 - I have a digital copy of the Bandit 250 owner's manual if you need it (NB - NOT a workshop manual) Useful for specifications, capacities, service intervals etc.

Drop me a PM if you're interested.
placidfemme
24th January 2007, 07:45
Is there anyplace in Auckland where I can learn basic maintanence on my bike? Things like lubing the chain, topping up oil/water, fiddling with the carbs etc
or is it easier to just buy a workshop manual and get going..problem is i really dont want to tow it to a mechanic if (when) i stuff up :)

Hey...

Check out the Club 250 section. I'm currently planning to organise a Spanner Night of sorts for ZXR's. I know you don't ride a ZXR however, we will be covering some basic maintainence and other bike universal topics... check it out:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=42596
surfer
25th January 2007, 08:16
Hey...

Check out the Club 250 section. I'm currently planning to organise a Spanner Night of sorts for ZXR's. I know you don't ride a ZXR however, we will be covering some basic maintainence and other bike universal topics... check it out:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=42596

Cheers for this placidfemme, put me down I'd love to learn a bit more spannering skills.