Personal mechanical tutoring

[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.

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

[Mental Trousers]

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]

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]

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

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

[Macktheknife]

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

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

[surfer]

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]

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

[surfer]

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 :yes:
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]

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

[surfer]

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

Cheers, will do.

[Static]

hey what size donations would you be looking for

[HDTboy]

Whatever you think is appropriate, I'm happy to teach people for nothing, but if a contribution could be made it would be used

[El Dopa]

Give a man a fish, teach a man to fish?

I'm up for this, and happy to pay. I will PM when my spare parts have arrived.

[aff-man]

All I get paid is a bowl of frikken rice......

Good luck gav.

[HDTboy]

Give a man a fish, teach a man to fish?
In a nutshell, yes.

I'm up for this, and happy to pay. I will PM when my spare parts have arrived.
Awesome

[cowpoos]

All I get paid is a bowl of frikken rice......

Good luck gav.
I'll give you a soggy biscut if you prep my bike?

[sisterecho]

If I pay for petrol to the Tron this weekend would you try to fix the heater in my beat up old crappy VW? Pretty please? :scooter:

[ozrobo]

im having dramas figurin out the puzzle which is my trx 850 i always had trail bikes b4 this one and i cant even figure out how to get off the spark plugs id be glad to contribute if u can help me decipher my probs

[HDTboy]

I can have a look at it, but will most likely need to get parts to fix it properly

[ozrobo]

its running all good but the timings off and i just cant figure what all the bits are but are you talkin about the vw shiela or me :Punk:

[cowpoos]

I can have a look at it, but will most likely need to get parts to fix it properly
its a VW gav...all you need is a coat hanger and some womens stockings to fix anything on them!!!! you should have them...if you don't have a coat hanger borrow one off buggie ;)

[HDTboy]

im having dramas figurin out the puzzle which is my trx 850 i always had trail bikes b4 this one and i cant even figure out how to get off the spark plugs id be glad to contribute if u can help me decipher my probs
No worries mate, can take a look, pretty busy this week, hope you're not in too much of a hurry.

if you don't have a coat hanger borrow one off buggie ;)
Borrowed Bits Racing at work

[aff-man]

I'll give you a soggy biscut if you prep my bike?

that thing... it's gonna take a week to get all the dirt out of it.... Nevermind fixing all the shit..

BTW if you're looking at getting that rim fixed, give death a pm he did a cracker job on eddies rear :dodge: for very little $$$

[cowpoos]

BTW if you're looking at getting that rim fixed, give death a pm he did a cracker job on eddies rear :dodge: for very little $$$

huh :shit: ....... I have a bent rim :shutup: ??????? WTF??

[Static]

well i think my bike a cbr250r needs a servace (not that u fully know what that consists of other than oil and filter) and i wana change the plugs but everyone keeps telling me how hard it is on my bike so im not too keen to try on my own

[HDTboy]

Plugs aren't obscenely hard to do on those, when one has the right tools.
How many KMs does it say it has?

[Static]

to be honest i dont really know it had 61,000is ks when i got it but iv since put it into a concrete post at 100ks :mellow: and had to repace instruments so currently reads 50,000something ks but i dont think it was looked after too well before i had it

[HDTboy]

If you like, I can show you how to do all of the service items. There's a workshop manual on here somewhere with service shedules in it. Won't be this weekend though.

[scracha]

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

It's funny you should mention this.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1105727

[HDTboy]

Beat you to it big boy

[Two Smoker]

Beat you to it big boy

Get stuffed!!! You can rebuild my engine for free!!! It is a privledge remember!!!

Anyone would be foolish not to take up Gav on this offer... He does good work, and actually knows what he is doing... DId a stella job on my race bike motor :niceone:

[ozrobo]

never in a hurry mate whenever you get the time is fine cheers

[Leong]

So is this a long term thing Gav? I've been enjoying fiddling around with my bike as well as riding it. I'd be keen to have a bit of supervision / tricks n tips / things to watch out for in doing oil n filter changes, brake pads and bleeding brakes etc at some stage. Bike is still under warranty but not for much longer.....

[aff-man]

you gonna return my power commander cable biatch....

[HDTboy]

never in a hurry mate whenever you get the time is fine cheers
Let me know when's best for you, and I'll make the time

So is this a long term thing Gav? I've been enjoying fiddling around with my bike as well as riding it. I'd be keen to have a bit of supervision / tricks n tips / things to watch out for in doing oil n filter changes, brake pads and bleeding brakes etc at some stage. Bike is still under warranty but not for much longer.....
It's absolutely long term, I'm always happy to help others out.

you gonna return my power commander cable biatch....
When and where? I need to dyno my bike anyway.

[Static]

well im always more than keen to learn if your willing to show me how and i dont mind donating what little i can.
just whenever suits you

[ozrobo]

i got that same drama i know where they are but not a clue how to get to them do you know of a good place to get my plastics welded ?

[HDTboy]

Bump... I'm surprised the overzealous mods haven't moved this to PD yet

[Lion]

dont know if your offer applies to off road bikes but I have a suzuki 2 stroke rm250 that needs a rejet. I have been told this is rather easy to cock up, and can easily destroy the motor. would you be able to help me out? thanks

[slopster]

have you had much to do with zxr 250's. I've got one that I'm working on and it is having some high rpm running issues would be great if someone experienced could point me in the right direction instead of testing every possible cause.

[HDTboy]

dont know if your offer applies to off road bikes but I have a suzuki 2 stroke rm250 that needs a rejet. I have been told this is rather easy to cock up, and can easily destroy the motor. would you be able to help me out? thanks

I'd rather not rejet it for the very reasons you have described

[HDTboy]

have you had much to do with zxr 250's. I've got one that I'm working on and it is having some high rpm running issues would be great if someone experienced could point me in the right direction instead of testing every possible cause.

I can have a look at it for you, and point you in the right direction

[HungusMaximist]

Bro, that is mean that you offering people mechanical tutoring.

I am all up for that offer. I am at east Auckland, 5 mins from the city and really need a good mentor to give me pointers. I'll be in touch!

On the other note, KB should start a sticky thread for mechanically sound KB'ers who are happy to offer tutoring skills.

Cheers.

[HDTboy]

I did ask to have this thread made sticky, but it hasn't happened