Christchurch maintenance evening(s)

[JMemonic]

Ok folks it looks like out regular Wednesday night ride schedule has been rudely interrupted by the onset of winter :(

However we have an opportunity to have at least one if not more maintenance evenings in a fully equipped workshop, but before this happens we need expressions of interest and an idea of what topics folks want to cover

Please be practical with suggestions, ie chain tension and lubrication, basic suspensions set up etc. We might even be able to look at perhaps valve clearances if we have the right type of bike and time who knows.

Updated 05/05/08

First night will be held at Gloucester Motor Company, Wed 07/05/08 time 6pm (1800 for those of use who use 24 hour time), we will look at covering some of the basics like pre ride checks and post ride maintenance, actual topics will depend on who turns up.

I will try and have something in the way of a handout printed up so we can give folks info to take away (note if I manage to get this it might not be specific to your bike but will give you an idea).

[Romeo]

So I can just turn up and be schooled by the professionals? Sounds like a good night out to me!

[awayatc]

The idea is great....maybe not every wednesday for me though....
have got an old xr honda engine lying around for valve clearance practice if you want....

[karla]

I'd like to know how to fix a flat tyre, and how to use the tyre cans. And how to put a kill switch on my bike, and install heated handlebars, and adjust the suspension/height of the bike, and adjust the handlebar/clutch/brake.

Mostly would just like to watch the boys. I'll bring popcorn. :jerry:

[headlesschicken]

I'd be really interested. Things I'd like to see would be suspension adjustment (not that there's much on my bike:rolleyes:), oil changes, brakes etc

[phoenixgtr]

I'll definately be there. I'm more interested in the really technical stuff but I think we need to start fairly basic (oil changes, chain tightening, checking things like brake pads). Maybe if it continues we can get more technical (carbs - I'd love to know how to tune carbs)

[The Lone Rider]

I'd be down for any and all of that. If your going to do it at 6pm or so like usual and there be no ride, shouldn't clash with my eary bed time for getting to work on time the next day.

[200BUSA]

Where will this be held?

[chubby]

I'm keen... always good to learn a little more than what I know now.

[fireliv]

You know I'm keen J so count me in!

I'm happy to start with the basics! Phoenix looks after Jessie and he just gets me to hold "things" (like spanners-keep mind out of gutter)

[Mr Triple]

Yeah I'll come along to some of these, it be interesting:banana:

[skidMark]

If i move down i may come along, some stuff i do not know, but can teach oil changes how to clean a carb, chain tension/wheel alignment, brake pads, clutches, adjustment of cables etc etc. blah blah

[Kakapo]

Yeah this sounds great, name the place and date....

[T.W.R]

Please be practical with suggestions, ie chain tension and lubrication, basic suspensions set up etc. We might even be able to look at perhaps valve clearances if we have the right type of bike and time who knows.

1) Drive Chains: tension, lubrication, condition (including sprockets)
2) Suspension: condition (general & linkages), preload, rebound, sag
3) Cables(throttle, clutch, & brake): lubrication, freeplay, condition
4) Brakes: condition (pads & discs), changing pads, bleeding systems etc
5) Bearings(wheel, steering, swingarm): condition, tension (steering & swingarm)
6) Fittings: frame mountings, auxiliary items etc
7) Basic service: oil(checking, changing), oil filter(changing), air filter(checking, cleaning etc)
8) Tyres: condition, checking etc
9) Electrics: system checking, bulbs, fuses, basic repairs

Getting into doing valve clearances would be too involved for an evening unless it was done of a couple of evenings, particularly if a multi was involved. Also as the majority of bikes use bucket & shim adjustment having the relevant shim charts and a ready supply of shims for particular bikes it would be too involved for a simple basics styled evening. Also if done wrong who would be held responsible if it lead to engine damage.
The XR donor engine would be OK for showing how to check clearances but being screw & locknut adjustment means it'd only be relevant to a minimal amount of current bikes.

[JMemonic]

Getting into doing valve clearances would be too involved for an evening unless it was done of a couple of evenings, particularly if a multi was involved. Also as the majority of bikes use bucket & shim adjustment having the relevant shim charts and a ready supply of shims for particular bikes it would be too involved for a simple basics styled evening. Also if done wrong who would be held responsible if it lead to engine damage.
The XR donor engine would be OK for showing how to check clearances but being screw & locknut adjustment means it'd only be relevant to a minimal amount of current bikes.

Thanks TWR that was the kind of thing I wanted to see, and you are right it would be a bit difficult to do bucket shim adjustment but the XR engine might give an idea of the processes involved, means that when folks do have to get it done at the shop the understand better what is going on.

[JMemonic]

Where will this be held?

All going well in a fully appointed motorcycle workshop,at dealers, but I do not wish to give to many details away as it might ruin the whole thing.

[LittleAngel]

Im new to KB - and yet to go on a ride with you all (bloody winter interrupted that idea!!) but me and my husband would both be in to garage nights.. We'd be keen on all the basics eg. oil changes etc.

Look forward to meeting some new like minded peeps :2thumbsup

[skidMark]

I dont think it need to go into valves etc, just basic adjustments oil changes, knowing when to change sprockets etc as others have said.

Then if people want to go beyond that maybe a couple of advanced nights for cam chains, clutches etc etc.

[Spuds1234]

I have a front and rear brake pads that need changing. Also my clutch and brakes could do with a bleed.

I have the fluid and can easily get the pads, so I'll happily volenteer my bike to be used as a demonstration bike.

It sucks bleeding brakes and clutches when you have to do it by yourself.

[skidMark]

I have a front and rear brake pads that need changing. Also my clutch and brakes could do with a bleed.

I have the fluid and can easily get the pads, so I'll happily volenteer my bike to be used as a demonstration bike.

It sucks bleeding brakes and clutches when you have to do it by yourself.


Bring your bike + beer and sureeee lol

No beer means we give it to the n00bs unsupervised ;)

(P/T)

[JMemonic]

I have a front and rear brake pads that need changing. Also my clutch and brakes could do with a bleed.

I have the fluid and can easily get the pads, so I'll happily volenteer my bike to be used as a demonstration bike.

It sucks bleeding brakes and clutches when you have to do it by yourself.

Easy to do it yourself, when you know how, hmm I think that would be a good thing to be taught. How urgent do you feel you need to do the brakes ? because if its before we get an evening sorted just do them, I have a couple of callipers here we can use just on the bench if need be.

[Spuds1234]

To be honest its not urgent at all. I just feel like putting in new brake fluid.

The pads will be getting a bit lean though. I just figured that it would be way easier to do these things in a full workshop than to piss around with my limited set of tools.

[JMemonic]

To be honest its not urgent at all. I just feel like putting in new brake fluid.

lol its a good idea to change it at least every 2 years, so yeap a good inclusion to the programme


The pads will be getting a bit lean though. I just figured that it would be way easier to do these things in a full workshop than to piss around with my limited set of tools.

Just give me a yell if needed, the offer is there mate.

[SVboy]

If i move down i may come along, some stuff i do not know, but can teach oil changes how to clean a carb, chain tension/wheel alignment, brake pads, clutches, adjustment of cables etc etc. blah blah

Dont want to go off thread or be alarmist, but should we all feel a little scared by this umm "threat"?!

[Rashika]

Dont want to go off thread or be alarmist, but should we all feel a little scared by this umm "threat"?!

Should we??

ummmm no I dont think so :lol:

[dangerous]

Yeah I'll come along to some of these, it be interesting:banana:hahaha... yip interesting :sunny:

Heres my mish from today... Guzzi box is sorted, RD top end is next, who can see the problem in the 3rd pic and the 4th pic shows were it should be.

[Rashika]

4th pic: chain looks a bit loose, but what would I know, I've got a belt drive :cool:

[skidMark]

Dont want to go off thread or be alarmist, but should we all feel a little scared by this umm "threat"?!


Plane lands on 10th of may, let me know if you guys want me to come along to offer advice... if not fine by me, but the offer is there.

[SVboy]

Should we??

ummmm no I dont think so :lol:

You are a nicer person than I am Rashika, but I guess there was never any debate about that!! Personally I hope skiddy stays in Auckland. I get enough of him on KB!!

[P/T]

[Mr Triple]

hahaha... yip interesting :sunny:

Heres my mish from today... Guzzi box is sorted, RD top end is next, who can see the problem in the 3rd pic and the 4th pic shows were it should be.


By the look of the third picture you need to stay off the piss and get your arse into gear and put it back together.

Glad to hear you got the Guzzi goin, so was it what you thought it was?

[skidMark]

You are a nicer person than I am Rashika, but I guess there was never any debate about that!! Personally I hope skiddy stays in Auckland. I get enough of him on KB!!

[P/T]

To late bro

Went to see this dude today.

http://www.theage.com.au/ffximage/2007/03/29/svFLCENTRE_wideweb__470x327,0.jpg

[dangerous]

By the look of the third picture you need to stay off the piss and get your arse into gear and put it back together.

Glad to hear you got the Guzzi goin, so was it what you thought it was?

haha.... NO

yip it was http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1538236#post1538236

[skidMark]

4th pic: chain looks a bit loose, but what would I know, I've got a belt drive :cool:


I think he means more the problem of the heads are off thus the engine aint in ze bike where it's meant to be lol

[dangerous]

I think he means more the problem of the heads are off thus the engine aint in ze bike where it's meant to be lol

umm well not quite for a start theres only ONE head and theres a green thing there that isent part of the engine, funny thing is the green thing seems to be mulitiplying, and yes the chain is very loose... sorry best you dont read to the class :rolleyes:

[cruza]

Plane lands on 10th of may, let me know if you guys want me to come along to offer advice... if not fine by me, but the offer is there.

oh great :rolleyes:

[Rashika]

I think he means more the problem of the heads are off thus the engine aint in ze bike where it's meant to be lol

shit REALLY?? Geepers... *shakes head* I was taking the p...i....s....s musta been a little much for you eh Skiddy boy :rolleyes:

Is it too late to cut that nth/sth cable SVboy?

[SVboy]

He's flying down[not riding!!!!!]. I'll get guns. You load, I'll shoot. No jury in the land would convict us!!!

[Rashika]

just as well... I'm a lousy shot ;)

[Oakie]

He's flying down[not riding!!!!!]. I'll get guns. You load, I'll shoot. No jury in the land would convict us!!!

Queue suspenseful music indicating deep foreboding ... then a haunting slow voice-over in a 'Vincent Price with a touch of Hannibal Lecter' voice ..... " and so friends, Skidmark went to the South Island .... and he was never seen again..... mwa ha ha ha ha ....." (although traces of his knees were found on several 55kph corners)

[Mr Triple]

Skidmark went to the South Island .... and he was never seen again..... mwa ha ha ha ha ....." (although traces of his knees were found on several 55kph corners)


I like I like:rofl:

[skidMark]

Queue suspenseful music indicating deep foreboding ... then a haunting slow voice-over in a 'Vincent Price with a touch of Hannibal Lecter' voice ..... " and so friends, Skidmark went to the South Island .... and he was never seen again..... mwa ha ha ha ha ....." (although traces of his knees were found on several 55kph corners)

I like you, when the world is mine, your death shall be quick and painless.
:clap:

[homer]

heres a thought
"in a quiet wisper"
What if he changes his user name .

oops
:zzzz:

[Oakie]

I like you, when the world is mine, your death shall be quick and painless.
:clap:

Thanks Mark. I appreciate your thoughtfullness.

[karla]

umm well not quite for a start theres only ONE head and theres a green thing there that isent part of the engine, funny thing is the green thing seems to be mulitiplying, and yes the chain is very loose... sorry best you dont read to the class :rolleyes:

Don't know much about bikes but I looked closely and thought that the bottle looked like it was empty ...

[dangerous]

Don't know much about bikes but I looked closely and thought that the bottle looked like it was empty ...

thats it.. I knew something wasnt right, how the hell did that happen?

right, forget me forget the skid kid and lets get back on topic...:scooter:

[helenoftroy]

Myself and Casualty would be very keen to learn anything.

Can only do basic stuff at mo...

[cruza]

just as well... I'm a lousy shot ;)

Don't worry its hard to with a 12g and buckshot:laugh:

[JMemonic]

Don't worry its hard to with a 12g and buckshot:laugh:

These (http://www.barrettrifles.com/rifle_82.aspx) seem reasonably priced and effective (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWJp14tkBlU)

[dangerous]

These (http://www.barrettrifles.com/rifle_82.aspx) seem reasonably priced and effective (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWJp14tkBlU)

Blardy hell man... ya Hijacking ya own thread :rockon:


farking hell you se the size of that shell...

[JMemonic]

Blardy hell man... ya Hijacking ya own thread :rockon:


farking hell you se the size of that shell...:eek5::gob:

You are right it has gotten a tad off topic and skidMark might well be a nice bloke, to be honest I take less than half what I read here with a pinch of salt.

Ok folks just trying to sort out a night we can get into the shop now, and I do not want to take credit for that, another KB'er is working that end, so applause goes to wofman
(http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php?u=15381)

[cruza]

These (http://www.barrettrifles.com/rifle_82.aspx) seem reasonably priced and effective (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWJp14tkBlU)

You try getting a import permit for a barrett.........several have tried and turned down,also major issues getting them out of the states . All asides they are bl**dy awesome.

Anyways shouldn't let this be another S/M thread.......

Garage nites sound a good idea..... had a quad in surgery at my place this afternoon, come down with the "im not starting" you can walk up the hill yourself illness.......sure a few more heads would have speed up the 3 hour recovery it took to sort out.

[SVboy]

Mmmmmmm....nothing like a bit of good head.....you got that right Cruza!!

[munterk6]

this is my attempt at bike maintenance...I got the engine apart but now its replicated itself..and Im stuck! wot the fuck do I do??? HELP!!!!!!

Seriously folks, a maintenance evening is a great idea, but has to be a BYO beer
n pizza k, and numbers restricted to 6 or so...sound ok?

[cruza]

Mmmmmmm....nothing like a bit of good head.....you got that right Cruza!!

go back to ya shed and work on that wizz bang 400:shutup:

[cruza]

this is my attempt at bike maintenance...I got the engine apart but now its replicated itself..and Im stuck! wot the fuck do I do??? HELP!!!!!!

Seriously folks, a maintenance evening is a great idea, but has to be a BYO beer
n pizza k, and numbers restricted to 6 or so...sound ok?

sounds about right.... and a planned job/repair to do for that evening sorted before hand.

[karla]

this is my attempt at bike maintenance...I got the engine apart but now its replicated itself..and Im stuck! wot the fuck do I do??? HELP!!!!!!

Seriously folks, a maintenance evening is a great idea, but has to be a BYO beer
n pizza k, and numbers restricted to 6 or so...sound ok?

6 or so .... that's not a lot. Why restrict it so much? Also, how would you decide who would be restricted, eg having learners only could eliminate those who could help most.

Just a suggestion - perhaps people could make a donation for attending these nights, which could be put towards a charity (eg. these guys (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=1620)).

[JMemonic]

6 or so .... that's not a lot. Why restrict it so much? Also, how would you decide who would be restricted, eg having learners only could eliminate those who could help most.

Don't worry Karla I think that refers just to that specific project, it certainly is not what being planned for the main event as such.

[KingJackaL]

Hmm, I'd be very keen to come along and learn. I know about bugger all on bike maintenance, so anything would be an improvement :).

[munterk6]

Reason I suggestes 6 ish was if ya get too many in one small area like a double garage sized w/shop, it becomes too chaotic with people asking questions all at once etc. Ive been there done that. Better to keep it smaller and more intimate,and have a few evenings so lots of folk can join in the learning experience, agreed?

[Spuds1234]

Hmm, I'd be very keen to come along and learn. I know about bugger all on bike maintenance, so anything would be an improvement :).

Did you ever get your charging circuit working right?

Im pretty sure it was you who told me that your bike lost power when you had the lights on.

[dangerous]

Hmm, I'd be very keen to come along and learn. I know about bugger all on bike maintenance, so anything would be an improvement :).

So Ill use you as an example here, do you reguley check oils, fluids, filters, drive cain tension etc?
Or are you more wanting to know oil/filter changes and valve clearances?

[JMemonic]

Ok folks down to nuts an bolts time.

We will not be doing engine rebuilds and such, these are basic maintenance evenings, however should a few of you guys want to use the thread to meet up and do a larger project go for it, I enjoy the fact this seems to have kicked something off.

The plan for the first night is pre ride checks, and hopefully post ride maintenance, we are looking at no more than 2 hour sessions, and possibly starting either next week on the 7th or the week after on the 14th.

Wayne (aka wofman) has gained access to the Street and Sport workshop, for those of you who don't know this is the local Triumph dealership, and it looks like Glenn (World record holder) and perhaps one of their mechanics will be there to help us out so if anyone wants to shout Wayne a beer sometime I am sure he wont refuse.:apint:

Still keep the ideas coming, if you have anything specific you want to see or ask, who knows we might be able to cover it in another night, and yes suspension setup is in the plan :yes:

[Spuds1234]

Can I sugest that anyone who would like something done on their bike, to clean their bike. I hate working on dirty bikes.

[phoenixgtr]

Yes Mrs Spuds

[JMemonic]

Can I sugest that anyone who would like something done on their bike, to clean their bike. I hate working on dirty bikes.

I was wondering if we could have a training night where Spuds can show folks how to clean their bike, I have a bike that can be used for this :lol:


But the does have a point.

[Spuds1234]

Jmenonic I will clean your Ducati any day you want, you supply the soap and the hot girls wearing white tops.

[fireliv]

Dreams are free spud. It a little to cold for those hot girls to come out and play dont you think! :cold:

[phoenixgtr]

So are we making a start this week? I'm keen as a bean on a trampoline :wacko:


If so I'll amend the first post on the Wed night thread and put up a post saying theres no ride too

[JMemonic]

So are we making a start this week? I'm keen as a bean on a trampoline :wacko:

We can do so however unfortunately we will not have access to the Street and Sport workshop :(, Wayne will allow us to use his workshop (Gloucester Motor Company) on the cnr of Gloucester and Fitzgerald to get us under way. I will try and get a better post up tonight after I get home from work but start time is 6 o'clock.


If so I'll amend the first post on the Wed night thread and put up a post saying theres no ride too

That would be great.

[Deviant Esq]

So are we making a start this week? I'm keen as a bean on a trampoline :wacko:
:lol: Unfortunately for that little gem, I must spread myself around, so I can't give you bling :(

I'm pretty keen as well, having said that. If it's not happening until next week I'll still be keen, and will hopefully come along. :niceone:

[The Lone Rider]

Working evenings this week (on my break at the mo')

But next week I'm there dude :P

Can you make sure you edit the first post on this thread when details are finialized. Bit easier to find when and where without going through all the posts :)

[KingJackaL]

Sorry about the slow replies :).


Did you ever get your charging circuit working right?

Im pretty sure it was you who told me that your bike lost power when you had the lights on.

Yeah, twas I. That problem was solved when I got a new battery ;). Heh, the bike's half-dead again though, so I'll be getting it looked at again. If only it was as reliable as the van...


So Ill use you as an example here, do you reguley check oils, fluids, filters, drive cain tension etc?
Or are you more wanting to know oil/filter changes and valve clearances?

Alas no, I don't know how to do anything much other than checking the battery, air filter, spark plugs and oil level. Chain tension etc would be useful to know :).

Oh and as for the important questions: what beer should I be bringing for the show-and-tell-er's? :clap:

[JMemonic]

Can you make sure you edit the first post on this thread when details are finialized. Bit easier to find when and where without going through all the posts :)

Done.

Ok folks we are all set for a start date of 07/05/08 at Gloucester Motor Company, at 6pm, this is wofman's business address and he will be on site so we have a mechanic to answer questions.

Intended coverage is pre ride checks and post ride maintenance, if we have time we might get a little coverage of basic suspension setup, I am going to try and limit the time a bit to a maximum of 2 hours (gotta have time to get a beer).

I hope to see a decent turn out for this, even if you are experienced enough to know how to do these basics yourself it would be nice if you could lend a hand to those who are just beginning.

[dangerous]

at Gloucester Motor Company, ummm, some might want an address?

[Kakapo]

Sounds awesome I'll be there....

[wofman]

address is 332 gloucester st
corner gloucester st and fitzgearald ave

[karla]

address is 332 gloucester st
corner gloucester st and fitzgearald ave

You mean here? (http://www.gloucestermotors.co.nz/find.htm)

:) I'll bring popcorn :jerry:

[helenoftroy]

Sorry guys Casualty & I cant make tonight but will definitely be along to the next one:soon:

Delphinus is arriving for the night on Chanceys new bike,a beautiful Bandit1200.Hes riding up north to deliver the Bandit to a very excited lady,and picking up his TT600 and then riding back to Dunedin

The garage is going to be lookin goood tonite!!with 4 hot bikes in it(well ok,the DR has"nt got looks but...):wari:

[JMemonic]

Well that is the first evening of I hope many to come, many thanks to wofman for providing facility's and even a BBQ.

I think we managed to cover off the topic well and I hope you all got something out of it (aside from a bunch of print outs).

Unfortunately next week will be a miss for me :(, I have no doubt it will be a good one.

[fireliv]

Well that was really great. I knew nothing and now I know a little bit of something!!! Thanks so much JM and Wofman!!!

Look forward to next week!!! :banana:

[KingJackaL]

Yeah, was good. Thanks for taking the time out to do that JMemonic :). Hope the meeting with the doc goes well, good luck getting the back sorted.

I'll be running most of those checks over my bike while it's all still fresh in my mind. A couple of things in there I actually really NEEDED to know, like chain tensioning - which a quick check tonight shows does need a wee bit of adjustment on my bike. So all in all I'm pretty stoked!

:clap:

[karla]

Thanks heaps Wofman and JMemonic, and everyone who turned up. Great to listen - you guys are awesome teachers ... :2thumbsup.

I'll be checking my tyres now, esp that back one! Loved the tools and I see a small shopping trip coming up - tyre pressure gauge at top of the list, but I really liked the torque wrench for keeping behind the front door. And now thinking about engineering a bike lift in the garage. KingJackel very handy with the measuring tape (ops, picks self up out of the gutter). And that chain had sure been around the block a few times, hope I can get as much milage from mine ;).

All in all a great night ... arrived home just in time to be thrown into some work so putting these up a little late but better than never :)

Hope your back recovers soon Jm ~ ouch.

Pics - Jm showing off his new tool, Fireliv checking tyre pressure, battery, fuse maintenance, Phoenix testing the suspension, group hug goodnight. :hug:

[wofman]

there will be no maintenance night next week
on thusday the 15th at 6pm street and sport motor cycles
are holding a promo night on bike gear and accessories
with specials on the night for the brass monkey rally.
on the 21st we will be in the bike shop going over suspension
set up and ajustments.

[fireliv]

Cheers W

Will diary that date! :2thumbsup

[The Lone Rider]

there will be no maintenance night next week
on thusday the 15th at 6pm street and sport motor cycles
are holding a promo night on bike gear and accessories
with specials on the night for the brass monkey rally.
on the 21st we will be in the bike shop going over suspension
set up and ajustments.

Damn wayne.. picked the week I work in the evenings again

[wofman]

change of plan for the bike maintaince night it will be at gloucester motor co
332 gloucester st.as we still have some stock to move and put away at the bike shop.

[fireliv]

Sweet, will be there!

Hey JM/Wofman, any chance we can replace Jessies chain there?? Brought a new one last week but havent been able to hook up with JM to sort it yet

[JMemonic]

Sweet, will be there!

Hey JM/Wofman, any chance we can replace Jessies chain there?? Brought a new one last week but havent been able to hook up with JM to sort it yet

We will see how we go, its not on the programme but if needs be and its ok with Wayne I will just sit in a corner and change it over.

If this can be added to the programme we need to remove a couple of links from memory, if so it may be a good topic, especially as I don't have the tool to remove links the "nice" way :crazy:

I will try and get around and see Wayne sometime on Monday.

[JMemonic]

Sweet, will be there!

Hey JM/Wofman, any chance we can replace Jessies chain there?? Brought a new one last week but havent been able to hook up with JM to sort it yet

Ok I went in and saw Wayne, we are set to do Jessies chain as part of the evenings events, also if someone wants to do an oil an filter change we will add that in (please supply your own oil and filter), we can look at other basic maintenance, and for those who were not at the first one I will bring along the notes from that.

If you anything you would like to see please don't forget to ask so we can add it the agenda for a night. So far we have the following.


I'd like to know how to fix a flat tyre, and how to use the tyre cans. And how to put a kill switch on my bike, and install heated handlebars, and adjust the suspension/height of the bike, and adjust the handlebar/clutch/brake.

I will try and cover tyre repairs one night I am sure I can rake up an old tyre and rim to show on and off bike repairs just need to get a on road kit.

The heated handle bars is an easy job on some bikes we just need access to the battery so if you want to get a set we can do that one night, please let me know in advance as we might need to add a relay in and a couple of other things.


1) Drive Chains: tension, lubrication, condition (including sprockets)
2) Suspension: condition (general & linkages), preload, rebound, sag
3) Cables(throttle, clutch, & brake): lubrication, freeplay, condition
4) Brakes: condition (pads & discs), changing pads, bleeding systems etc
5) Bearings(wheel, steering, swingarm): condition, tension (steering & swingarm)
6) Fittings: frame mountings, auxiliary items etc
7) Basic service: oil(checking, changing), oil filter(changing), air filter(checking, cleaning etc)
8) Tyres: condition, checking etc
9) Electrics: system checking, bulbs, fuses, basic repairs


Mostly covered on the first night, with the exclusion of 4 and 9, if we have time we might get to 9 this week. See the following


I have a front and rear brake pads that need changing. Also my clutch and brakes could do with a bleed.

I have the fluid and can easily get the pads, so I'll happily volenteer my bike to be used as a demonstration bike.


You available this week for this ? It might be a little short on notice for you if you don't have the pads I know.

JM

[T.W.R]

Mostly covered on the first night, with the exclusion of 4 and 9, if we have time we might get to 9 this week.


JM

Even with the addition of notes you couldn't teach that to a group of people properly in a couple of hours :nono: Not to the extent of having ALL the group competent enough to manage doing those jobs unaided and to a safe level.

[Spuds1234]

You available this week for this ? It might be a little short on notice for you if you don't have the pads I know.

I'll pop into Budget and see what they can come up with tomorrow. Might have to make it another week though Im afraid.

You could always replace my clutch plates if you want. I have them sitting in a box here ready to go.

[JMemonic]

Even with the addition of notes you couldn't teach that to a group of people properly in a couple of hours :nono: Not to the extent of having ALL the group competent enough to manage doing those jobs unaided and to a safe level.

With only 4 people on the first night covering the topics was easy, certainly not to a professional level but enough to give starting points and the knowledge to ask the important questions when and if needed. Especially when of the 4, 2 where familiar with the tasks :msn-wink:, so really we were only teaching 2.

But I do appreciate where you are coming from had we had a larger group well we might have been able to cover just chain tension and not a lot else.

I realise after a re look we did not cover off number 7) Basic service: oil(checking, changing), oil filter(changing), air filter(checking, cleaning etc)
but we will see if we cant get to that this week or per haps next.

[JMemonic]

I'll pop into Budget and see what they can come up with tomorrow. Might have to make it another week though Im afraid.

You could always replace my clutch plates if you want. I have them sitting in a box here ready to go.

Bring them along, and we can see if we have time or want to add that one other night as a whole night, if we do a session just on that way we can include measurement etc.

[stevewederell]

Are there going to be more of these? Looks like a may have missed a few.

I'd be totally keen as I'm pretty green about this stuff only have doing basic things myself.

[JMemonic]

Are there going to be more of these? Looks like a may have missed a few.

I'd be totally keen as I'm pretty green about this stuff only have doing basic things myself.

Yes over the winter, until we resume the Wednesday night rides we will endeavour to hold more of these dependant on interest.

Come along and be ready to ask questions. :niceone:

BTW welcome

[Spuds1234]

I'll pick up the pads from Budget tomorrow after work. So should be all good.

[Deviant Esq]

also if someone wants to do an oil an filter change we will add that in (please supply your own oil and filter)
Mine's in need of a change, so I'll volunteer it. Only thing is that it may or may not be ideal as an example bike as it's fully faired. Advantage: people with faired bikes get to see how they go on and off, and where things are located behind the fairings. Disadvantage: takes longer, more farting around. But I'm happy to supply my own oil and filter and leave it to the teachers to show how it's done step by step :)

[phoenixgtr]

Mine's in need of a change, so I'll volunteer it. Only thing is that it may or may not be ideal as an example bike as it's fully faired. Advantage: people with faired bikes get to see how they go on and off, and where things are located behind the fairings. Disadvantage: takes longer, more farting around. But I'm happy to supply my own oil and filter and leave it to the teachers to show how it's done step by step :)

It's a piece of piss. You don't need to take the fairings off. The filter's easy to get at, the sump bung's easy to get at. It would take 5 minutes!!

[stevewederell]

So tomorrow night? Where, when? Hope somebody can answer lots of dumb questions about 600 Hornets

Cheers
Steve

[Deviant Esq]

It's a piece of piss. You don't need to take the fairings off. The filter's easy to get at, the sump bung's easy to get at. It would take 5 minutes!!
Oh that's good then - was wondering that but hadn't gotten around to looking yet. Sounds like it'd be good as an example bike! What oil do you put in yours? If I've gotta go buy oil I'd rather use good stuff. :)

[karla]

So tomorrow night? Where, when? Hope somebody can answer lots of dumb questions about 600 Hornets

Cheers
Steve

click here for a Map :
332 Gloucester Street (http://www.gloucestermotors.co.nz/find.htm)

I have a s****Y cold, don't want to inflict this on anyone and can hardly breathe at the moment (yuck!). Eating lots of garlic to combat it :).

So will give tomorrow a miss, but looking forward to the rest of them. Good luck with the chain replacing, will be a good one, bummer to miss out!

[phoenixgtr]

I'm cheap so I didn't buy fully synthetic stuff (its about $100), but I put semi synthetic 10W40 in it. I got it from SuperCheap. Make sure you get the Motorcycle specific stuff (it says on the bottle). I think what I got was about $50 for 4 litres.

[Deviant Esq]

I'm cheap so I didn't buy fully synthetic stuff (its about $100), but I put semi synthetic 10W40 in it. I got it from SuperCheap. Make sure you get the Motorcycle specific stuff (it says on the bottle). I think what I got was about $50 for 4 litres.
Cool, I'll have a look in there after work tomorrow. Or maybe at lunchtime might be a better bet, so I don't have to battle traffic at the end of the day... either way I'll try to make sure I've got new oil and a filter for tomorrow night. Will it be at the same place as it was a couple of weeks ago, where we had the first one? Ta.

[phoenixgtr]

Same bat time, same bat place

[JMemonic]

Might not make it tonight, see this post (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1572641&postcount=130) for why :(

[Deviant Esq]

I got reminded by my diary (girlfriends are good for that ;)) that I can't attend the maintenance night tonight - pre arranged plans I'd forgotten about. So unless you've got another option for doing an oil and filter change I'll just bring mine along next time instead. Gutted :(

[MyGSXF]

Hi guys & girls..

Sorry to go :Offtopic: here.. :innocent:

Just putting the word out there.. if there are any other people you know that might be interested in the rider training course this weekend..

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=62082&page=9


Please let them know (don't have to be kb'rs!!!) :yes: we still have space for a few more people!! & that this stage.. this weekend is a oncer!!!! ie: not happening next year!! :no:

Cheers :banana:

ps: looking forward to catching up with all the people already booked in :grouphug:

.....as you were.... :whistle:

Jen :rockon:

[helenoftroy]

A good night was had - Thanks Wayne !!

New chain on the Bandit - well....Just another joining link and she'll be right:niceone:

Spuds brake pads were next,front only half worn and backs were fine.Oh well-New pads awaiting when they are needed ah Alex!!new brake fluid a better colour than the old

Cool to meet some new faces guys-think there were 8 of us:scooter:

Time to go -ya know when you have those conversations bout stupid things you do on your bike when people are watching?

:Oops:starting the Duc in gear on on incline is NOT good-phew:doh:

I blame Spuds1234.....:spanking:

[karla]

A good night was had - Thanks Wayne !!

New chain on the Bandit - well....Just another joining link and she'll be right:niceone:

Spuds brake pads were next,front only half worn and backs were fine.Oh well-New pads awaiting when they are needed ah Alex!!new brake fluid a better colour than the old

Cool to meet some new faces guys-think there were 8 of us:scooter:

Time to go -ya know when you have those conversations bout stupid things you do on your bike when people are watching?

:Oops:starting the Duc in gear on on incline is NOT good-phew:doh:

I blame Spuds1234.....:spanking:

LOL - I blame him too, he reminded us all to watch you :spanking:.

Relieved that I didn't have my bike - I don't do the taking off thing well from there either :sweatdrop ~

Hope you have the chain on now Fireliv - well done Wayne, you are a KB hero :clap:.

BTW, I have a T-shirt for you ... next week .... :laugh: ....

[phoenixgtr]

Hope you have the chain on now Fireliv - well done Wayne, you are a KB hero :clap:.



Chain is on. Cheers Wayne

[JMemonic]

Good to hear you guys got through so much, annoyed I could not be there but was not feeling too good surprisingly.

Sounds like I missed a good night.

[Spuds1234]

I blame Spuds1234.....:spanking:

I take full responsibility for all of Helen's mishaps last night.

I was obviously distracting her to much with my rugged good looks (its either that or she was looking at the back of my neck to much).

I'll wear a scarf next time.

Cheers

Spuds1234

[helenoftroy]

I take full responsibility for all of Helen's mishaps last night.

I was obviously distracting her to much with my rugged good looks (its either that or she was looking at the back of my neck to much).

I'll wear a scarf next time.

Cheers

Spuds1234

:Oi:mishaps!! thought there was only one!:Oops:

Yeah it was all that exposed young flesh under where the mullet used to be that distracted me.........:sweatdrop

[wofman]

same time same place next week .if there is some thing to be done on a bike bring it along with parts and we will show you what to do

[Deviant Esq]

same time same place next week .if there is some thing to be done on a bike bring it along with parts and we will show you what to do
I should be able to provide mine for an oil change demonstration this time. :yes:

[The Lone Rider]

Should be there this time, but bike getting an engine overhaul so coming in the car

Edit --

Might be late, forgot I teach on Wednesday evenings.

[Mr Triple]

Is this still happening this week?:)

[helenoftroy]

Think so.Do we get to see the Tiger??:clap:

[phoenixgtr]

I'll be a bit late tonight. I've got a stupid meeting to go to. I'll be there eventually though. Liv will be there at 6

[wofman]

yep still on same place same time

[karla]

Hope to get along but depends, I will try :)

[_Shrek_]

Myself would be very keen to learn anything.

Can only do basic stuff at mo...

so you now have soft & hard luggage :devil2: into piggy tails in a big way when would you like to start on the real kinky stuff :baby:

[helenoftroy]

so you now have soft & hard luggage :devil2: into piggy tails in a big way when would you like to start on the real kinky stuff :baby:
Behave yourself and stop giving the young ones ideas:spanking:

Always a need to get the basics right before ya move on.......:devil2:

[karla]

Made it along, boy it's getting cold out there at night now! Wrapped up little boy well and plodded along, really glad I did! Thankful that I didn't have to travel as far as one of our esteemed guests!

Thanks all for the laughter, everyone was firing on all cylinders tonight.
Never knew doing an oil change could be so much fun. Nice gloves, anatomy lesson rocked, bit of difficulty with the screwing initially but got it finally and hardly any mess afterwards.

Was almost scared to leave with everyone watching.

Thanks Wayne for staying around after work and providing a place to get together - great pizza - thank you also to whoever got that ~

Have a good week all, and stay warm! :niceone:

[phoenixgtr]

bit of difficulty with the screwing initially but got it finally and hardly any mess afterwards.



hehehehehe ;)

[Subike]

Nice gloves, anatomy lesson rocked, bit of difficulty with the screwing initially but got it finally and hardly any mess afterwards.

:Oi: And this happened in Jims Garage! :banana:

[Deviant Esq]

All went pretty well I thought! Didn't get m'self slapped - must try harder! :whistle:

Oil change went pretty smoothly, no hiccups, apart from the pesky oil filter being very tight of course. Still, once I got it off (that's a handy tool you've got there wofman ;)), no other hitches, so it's all good :) I reckon weshould maybe do another oil change demo on a naked bike sometime - I think it wasn't very easy for people to see what I was doing when I was down there, unscrewing things and doing then back up again... heck, hard enough to see things myself!

Still, all around good evening, good pizza, bit of talking crap... :niceone:

[_Shrek_]

Nice gloves, anatomy lesson rocked, bit of difficulty with the screwing initially but got it finally and hardly any mess afterwards.

Was almost scared to leave with everyone watching.


yes i thought you & helen would have done quite whell if you had worn gloves :whistle:

[The Lone Rider]

Ta for the pizza and beer

[Dave-]

oops, i forgot all about it....went for a ride up the northern motorway to visit the grands when my engine started losing power (OH FUCK NOT ANOTHER DROPPED PISTON!) then i realized i was out of gas..an hour and a half later and my mum rocks up with 5L of juice :D

[phoenixgtr]

Dave, you're a genius!! Just super :bleh:

[CookMySock]

if you guys are really bored, try fitting a H.I.D fullbeam to someones bike. If you have a Hyo, I can give you full instructions and pics on how to do it. You will spend $75 per bike (H1 fullbeam only - all you need) kit available on trademe ($150 - does two bikes). A very interesting and rewarding mod. Takes about an hour, maybe 2 if you fudge something up.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=3BSkXhivSsA

DB

[skidMark]

My not so shiny Katana could do with some maintenaince :sweatdrop

[karla]

My not so shiny Katana could do with some maintenaince :sweatdrop

Only an hour or so away from Greta valley ~

[JMemonic]

Sorry I missed posting that I would not attend, going to miss the next one to I think unfortunately, re doing the kitchen at home so its keeping me very busy.

On another note still waiting to hear from the insurance company re the Duke but... things are not looking good by all counts, seems the head tubing was torn not a pretty thing to have and makes me wonder if this could happen should the bike have fallen off the stand.

[Spuds1234]

Got a good one for you guys to nut out on wednesday night.

I chewed out the top of a screw on my rear brake resivior. It needs to come out so I can have rear brakes again.

Is this something that can easily be done?

[headlesschicken]

nope :rofl:

not on a reservoir anyway, id imagine you'd have to be extremely careful?
usual fix is a reverse thread drill bit.

[Spuds1234]

The res can come off the bike if need be without to many problems. It think my whole rear brake system needs an over haul as to get it to work I have to pump the rear brake, the fluid level drops down in the res, and 1 minute later there is no pressure on the lever and the fluid level is way back up high again.

:(

[CookMySock]

suggestion: drill the top off the screw, remove the cover, grab the nub with vice grips and remove it ?

Don't cry to me if it dunt work tho 8-o

DB

[wofman]

bring it along we can get the screw out no big problem!
you will need to get a new screw as we might not have one here

[karla]

bring it along we can get the screw out no big problem!
you will need to get a new screw as we might not have one here

Imagine not having a screw there ! LOL. If not there than where? :bleh:

[Wet]

I was wondering if your bike maintenance evenings were still going on wednesdays at the same place, as I would love to come along and listen and learn.

Cheers

[karla]

I was wondering if your bike maintenance evenings were still going on wednesdays at the same place, as I would love to come along and listen and learn.

Cheers

Wednesday same time, same place, right Wofman? Been a lot of fun so far, and the more the merrier. :)

[helenoftroy]

Imagine not having a screw there ! LOL. If not there than where? :bleh:

Anywhere!! :Oops: sorry family show.Karla!! stop it!!:spanking:

Karla & i have plans for Wednesday:calm:

And ......I've sorted the sticking throttle on the DR( yeah OK a mere male told me wot to do-thanks Buddy:hug:) so shes all sorted

Now theres just the problem of a temporarily dead Duc:crybaby:

[karla]

Anywhere!! :Oops: sorry family show.Karla!! stop it!!:spanking:

LMAO - true, true ..



Karla & i have plans for Wednesday:calm:


That's right, we do, don't we. I have the rope, did you get the cake?

Wayne - better wear that t-shirt tomorrow night ... :devil2:

[Deviant Esq]

better wear that t-shirt tomorrow night ... :devil2:
Uh oh. Bad news for the 'family show' - I read that as 'wet t-shirt'... :Oops:

[skidMark]

Only an hour or so away from Greta valley ~


But but but, it's cold LOL:cold:

[phoenixgtr]

Unfortunately neither Liv nor I will make it this week so don't have too much fun without us!!!

[SDU]

LMAO - true, true ..



That's right, we do, don't we. I have the rope, did you get the cake?

Wayne - better wear that t-shirt tomorrow night ... :devil2:

Might have to come along tonight to see the entertainment:apint:

[Dave-]

thanks all, was good fun, gotta bleed my brakes now (alex is all "dude...your brakes are really spongey")

thanks for the pizza too!

[_Shrek_]

Now theres just the problem of a temporarily dead Duc :crybaby:

:shifty: you could always trade it for a Beamer :laugh:

[karla]

Unfortunately neither Liv nor I will make it this week so don't have too much fun without us!!!

It was quiet without you both :laugh:

A good night, with newcomer, Kerry coming along on her new GN. Looking a little dirty I thought, :bleh: but you can tell she loves her as much as I did. And was that you Wet? Welcome :-)

Thanks Wayne for the flat tyre fixer-uppper, and everyone for supporting the soccer raffle. Hope one of us wins! :niceone: And we managed to get the screw out - I didn't see, I only heard about it, lol.

Nooooice bike Rick!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Baby whoo hoo :ride:

See you all next week ~

[Spuds1234]

Yip the screw came out and so did the black (looked like old engine oil) black fluid.

My rear brakes are now completly different.

To be honest, Im not sure what I would do without this maintainance evening to get all my mistakes fixed up properly.

Hell it only took like less that 30 seconds to get the screw out with the right tools for the job.

Good times.

[phoenixgtr]

Great to see people are benefiting from them!!! I hope to be back for the next one

[helenoftroy]

:shifty: you could always trade it for a Beamer :laugh:
Wot one thats spends as much time in the bike shop as yours!!!:blip::killingme:clap::lol:

It was quiet without you both :laugh:
Nooooice bike Rick!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Baby whoo hoo :ride:
See you all next week ~

Twas soo quiet without you guys -we tried to keep it restrained but Rik couldnt help himself:spanking:

SDU & lemans have a gorgeous pair of bikes,the new Triumph(not a tiger!!) is a very nice machine:devil2:

One of the Ashvegas Kbers-Homer, is planning to come along next week

[Mr Triple]

I'll do my very best to get there next week:msn-wink:

[fireliv]

Nice to know we were missed!!
If Wayne will have us next week we will be there! YAY.

Sounds like we missed a good night though :niceone:

[Deviant Esq]

Anyone miss me? :bleh:

[helenoftroy]

Anyone miss me? :bleh:

No glove work.....so nah we didnt miss you:Oops:

[laRIKin]

Nooooice bike Rick!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Baby whoo hoo :ride:



SDU & lemans have a gorgeous pair of bikes,the new Triumph(not a tiger!!) is a very nice machine:devil2:

Thankyou very much.
We took it out for a ride tonight.


Twas soo quiet without you guys -we tried to keep it restrained but Rik couldnt help himself:spanking:
What did I do??

[Deviant Esq]

No glove work.....so nah we didnt miss you:Oops:
Right! The gloves are off now... :bleh: :shifty:

[Wet]

Yep that was me. I enjoyed the night. Hope to come along next wednesday and tune in again. Very welcoming people.

[SDU]

It was good to get along & meet new people & catch up with a few of the old faces.

[Mr Triple]

What did I do??


Obversly you didn't buy the TIGER!!!! :bash:

[laRIKin]

Obversly you didn't buy the TIGER!!!! :bash:

But it's BLUE doesn't that count?

[helenoftroy]

Obversly you didn't buy the TIGER!!!! :bash:
I do like Tigers - puurrr:love:

But it's BLUE doesn't that count?
And yes its a VERY sexy blue.....
but its just the way he goes about describing rear suspension adjustments....:spanking:
Sal!!sort the boy:oi-grr:

[wofman]

BAD NEWS i cant make this wednesday night so stay home and keep warm.
back to normal on the 18th next week.

[SDU]

BAD NEWS i cant make this wednesday night so stay home and keep warm.
back to normal on the 18th next week.

Are you going to be too busy picking up your new bike?:dodge:
It's seems to be all the rage:innocent:

[_Shrek_]

I do like Tigers - puurrr :love:

& most of the boys on here like pussy's :drool: :Oops:

[karla]

I was coming along to keep warm. :weep:

[laRIKin]

Are you going to be too busy picking up your new bike?:dodge:
It's seems to be all the rage:innocent:

What you want a new bike to?
Could have told me before I put the Hot Grips on.:msn-wink:

[stevewederell]

As long as I don't capsize the kayak tomorrow, I'll be keen for tomorrow night if it's still on.

6pm yes?

Cheers
Steve

Be gentle, I'm just a newbie:devil2:

[Spuds1234]

BAD NEWS i cant make this wednesday night so stay home and keep warm.
back to normal on the 18th next week.

see above quote.

Unfortunatly it wont be on tomorrow night.

[Transalper]

You'll just have to go for a ride instead :laugh:

[laRIKin]

You'll just have to go for a ride instead :laugh:

Where to?
I'm slow as running in, short hop I could be in have to check what SDU is up to.

[karla]

& most of the boys on here like pussy's :drool: :Oops:

I no longer have my pussy. :crybaby:

Bloody cagers grrrrrr ~

So - we are going kayaking tomorrow, is that the story? :eek5:

[_Shrek_]

I no longer have my pussy. :crybaby:

Bloody cagers grrrrrr ~

this not looking good wot happened does it need a :doctor:

[stevewederell]

Kayaking for sure, just meet me at Cass Bay and we'll head to Quail Is for lunch.:chase:

BYO nose and nipple warmers!:cold:

[karla]

this not looking good wot happened does it need a :doctor:

Wasn't disciplined enough when he was a kitten, about staying away from dangerous places. :spanking:

[karla]

Kayaking for sure, just meet me at Cass Bay and we'll head to Quail Is for lunch.:chase:

BYO nose and nipple warmers!:cold:

Great idea - shall we meet at the Irish Bar in Lyttleton to discuss it first? :lol:

[KingJackaL]

You'll just have to go for a ride instead :laugh:

:D

Got my Across back yesterday after over a month out of action, so I did a couple hours last night and another couple hours tonight. Couldn't resist :).

Fuel economy's about doubled back to where it should be (17-18 km/L), and performance is a whole lot better in the low and mid range. Top speed's even up about 10-15 km/h, not that I'd know ;).

See you all next week!

[Dave-]

i went for a flick out to wood end, saw the grands

[wofman]

we will be in the same place at the same time this week
if there is some thing you want done bring it along and
we will see what we can do

[Mr Triple]

Should be along this week unless I don't finish in time:wacko: Guess what finished in time last week but it wasn't on. :bash: so here's to hoping be good to catch up.:headbang:

[Dave-]

need my throttle and choke cables looked at...mikkel thinks they're too tight

[The Lone Rider]

I'm on evening shift again Wayne!!!

Hey on that note, what time do the activities actually start? I went a few weeks ago and nothing much got underway until about 7:30 I think. Not complaining - just easier for me to work out what I'm doing if I know when people are showing up as compared to when people are starting work on a bike. Every second week I'm available to come, but I teach in the evening after work until about 7pm on that 2nd week wednesday.

Picking up the bike in an hour.. Whooo hooo.. 3 weeks without the v4 is like a kick in the nuts.

[Spuds1234]

Sorry guys, I wont be there this week.

I blame work.

Does anyone know of a 9-5 job that pays a decent wage (ie above minimum wage)? I really want a new job at the moment.

[The Lone Rider]

There are about 4 jobs going at my place, but it aint 9 to 5

And... quite a bit better than minimal wage.

[Spuds1234]

So long as I have Saturday off to go to archery I'll be happy.

What are the hours, whats the job?

[stevewederell]

Is this still at the GMC at 332 Gloucester St? 6pm?

I don't have any skills to add but keen for some help or tips with my chain and brake pads. Otherwise I'll just try to absorb to the other info...

[The Lone Rider]

So long as I have Saturday off to go to archery I'll be happy.

What are the hours, whats the job?

Some work on Saturdays, but it's usually training stuff and weekend work is either x1.5 pay or x2 pay

Depending on what job you apply for, you could be either on a rotating shift going from 7am til 3pm one week and rotating to 3pm til 11pm next week - rotates every week. That would be as a process technician - what I do.

I believe there will also be a job in the stock yard as a logistics/forklift operator

And a tooling technician job going shortly

Tooling tech you work to get the machinery ready and together, process tech you work with machinery to get it to produce to specification, logistics/fork you work on schedule for in and out products and production materials.

[Spuds1234]

Tooling tech you work to get the machinery ready and together, process tech you work with machinery to get it to produce to specification, logistics/fork you work on schedule for in and out products and production materials.

This bit sounds fun, is it a challenging job with bugger all down time during the day? Im used to working on my feet for 9 hours at a time with 30 minutes to sit down, the rest is about 40% stress and 70% hard sweaty farking work.

[The Lone Rider]

Depends on the day and your experience level.

[The Lone Rider]

I'm bringing along some custom grips to have fitted, if anyone wants to assist/teach me to do it.

Not sure if they will fit - my other bike took standard harley grips but without the harley sleeve and the grips I had on it had a sleeve that was slip in. The grips I have for the v4 have the cable points (sleeve) as part of the actual grip.

I will bring along anyway. Should make it as I have taken the day off work

[wofman]

Is this still at the GMC at 332 Gloucester St? 6pm?

I don't have any skills to add but keen for some help or tips with my chain and brake pads. Otherwise I'll just try to absorb to the other info...

yes same place same time

[phoenixgtr]

Liv and I aren't going to make it again. I'm going to be busy studying

[Mikkel]

What was the address again? I might show up and try to inflict my disease on somebody else :devil2:

[wofman]

next week the 25th will be at street and sport on manchester st
entry is up the aley on dundas st.6pm meet 6.30 start.
we will go over suspension set up & and ajustments.we want to know
numbers going to know if we need 2 lifts for the bikes and how much space
we need in the work shop

[Spuds1234]

I'll be there for this one.

[phoenixgtr]

So will I. Bugger study

[Mr Triple]

Enjoyed last night catching up and meeting new faces. I'll be there next week Wofman.:niceone:

[The Lone Rider]

I'm hoping to come, but I'll be returning the shiny grips so that won't be a project on the table anymore. Two days off work and no sick leave = no added shiny bits on the bike.

[SDU]

Yay! I'm on morning shift so Lemans & I will probably be there.

[helenoftroy]

Enjoyed last night catching up and meeting new faces. I'll be there next week Wofman.:niceone:

Sorry I missed you & the Tiger....... purrrrrr:devil2:
Got something on next Wednesday too-bummer:headbang:

[fireliv]

Should be there 2

[Mr Triple]

Sorry I missed you & the Tiger....... purrrrrr:devil2:
Got something on next Wednesday too-bummer:headbang:


Sweet as, there will be heaps of time I wont ware it out too much before you can see it.:yes: After these :cold: nights have finish and the :sunny: is back out we can go :scooter: again.:woohoo:

[Dave-]

i am there

[KingJackaL]

I should be there - bike's back in working order and my new job's working out, so I can poke my head up for a nosey occasionally again :D.

[Ragingrob]

Hey guys just wondering whether anyone is keen to check out a bike for me please?

Link - http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=76337

Thanks!

[MIZXR]

If I can manage I will be there. ?? motorbike stands to do S setup thought only Dukes with week side stands needed them?:stupid:

So it will be
setting static and rider sag?
Explaination of setting types?
test ride with loose and tight settings?

or do you have a better plan?:chase:

[karla]

I'll be there, sorry I missed the last one.

[Wet]

I am keen to head along. Discovered suspension on the front end was a little unusual so would be keen for some advice.

[Mikkel]

I'll be there!

Especially since Glen convinced me to bring in my 750 to use as a model bike, so I expect to take it there later today. :D

[karla]

I'll be there!

Especially since Glen convinced me to bring in my 750 to use as a model bike, so I expect to take it there later today. :D

Strange things happening there - I think maybe they put something in their coffee. You go to look at a bike and before you know it you're riding out on a high. :whistle:

:hug: Gotta love 'em!

[Mikkel]

Strange things happening there - I think maybe they put something in their coffee. You go to look at a bike and before you know it you're riding out on a high. :whistle:

:hug: Gotta love 'em!

Street & Sport is a very friendly place! :yes:

[JMemonic]

I hope to make it along, been a very busy time for me getting this kitchen in but that's nearly done :).

[fireliv]

Thought I could make it, but no luck!!!

However Tris will still be there

[Papa Bear]

So long as we get home from work early enough, me and her would love to come for a look. Need to learn how to adjust the RF so therefor would be a good 1st night for us to come along ah. :niceone: Cost for the night ?? :rolleyes:

[karla]

So long as we get home from work early enough, me and her would love to come for a look. Need to learn how to adjust the RF so therefor would be a good 1st night for us to come along ah. :niceone: Cost for the night ?? :rolleyes:

You can pay me, we can negotiate :mobile:.



Nah, just kidding - there is no charge (correct me if I'm wrong), but I don't think the 'mechanics' would turn down a few beers if you feel like making a donation :)

[karla]

I hope to make it along, been a very busy time for me getting this kitchen in but that's nearly done :).

LMAO, are you going to cook, or is this for your fiancée?

Will be good to see you back :)

[JMemonic]

LMAO, are you going to cook, or is this for your fiancée?

Will be good to see you back :)

Hey I can cook and fix a carburettor, well does baked beans count :)

Actually might be a flying visit now, we will see.

[The Lone Rider]

Hoping to come, but it is a toss up between staying home and watching scrubs etc...

Wouldn't make it until 7:30 unless I don't end up having to teach tonight.

[Mikkel]

Hoping to come, but it is a toss up between staying home and watching scrubs etc...

Yeah, that's a dilemma that one :rolleyes:

See you no later than 7.30pm then ;)

[Dave-]

i have to go have a beer with my now ex-work mates then ill be over, probably be there 6:30ish? maybe 7?

what time are we starting?

[The Lone Rider]

Yeah, that's a dilemma that one :rolleyes:

See you no later than 7.30pm then ;)

I was leaning more towards scrubs actually :cool:

Might see some of you at the ride this Saturday - may or may not go on the ride but at least going to meeting spot to chat to Kram.

[phoenixgtr]

i have to go have a beer with my now ex-work mates then ill be over, probably be there 6:30ish? maybe 7?

what time are we starting?

Starting at 6.30

[helenoftroy]

Sorry Wayne prolly too late to be letting you know but I will be coming tonite:rockon:work has obliged:Punk:

Homer and his partner are riding up from Ashvegas to come too

[Papa Bear]

Sorry we didnt make it tonight.. bloody work. trust it was a great night. hope to make it to the next one.

[skidMark]

my bike needs new rings and gasket kit.

Who wants to play?

LOL

**has to order ghaskets etc from germany**

DOH

[fireliv]

Must be going well Tris aint home yet!!

[JMemonic]

Well time did not allow me to make it, had to play with the carbs on the Yamaha, its been an interesting experience, seems 80's bikes and cages are having issues with the newer fuels and it is destroying older O'rings, which might be why my throttle has been jamming on. Time will tell if I have managed to solve the issues, but in the process it has meant I need to counter the tension of the new seal I had to tighten the tension on a few springs, thus the throttle is rather stiff to wind on, in such that now its going to be part of my exercise programme.:crazy:

Hope you all had a good night, all going well I might make it next Wednesday.

[Mikkel]

Must be going well Tris aint home yet!!

He should be home now. But it certainly was a good night - and some of us went off to the Twisted Hop for a beer afterwards.


Well time did not allow me to make it, had to play with the carbs on the Yamaha, its been an interesting experience, seems 80's bikes and cages are having issues with the newer fuels and it is destroying older O'rings, which might be why my throttle has been jamming on. Time will tell if I have managed to solve the issues, but in the process it has meant I need to counter the tension of the new seal I had to tighten the tension on a few springs, thus the throttle is rather stiff to wind on, in such that now its going to be part of my exercise programme.:crazy:

Hope you all had a good night, all going well I might make it next Wednesday.

Funny you should say that. Digby (the spares guy at Norjo's) told me that in his time working in spares (6-9 months IIRC) he has sold heaps of fuel-taps since the O-rings and membranes just shit themselves like crazy.

[karla]

Must be going well Tris aint home yet!!


Well time did not allow me to make it


We missed you both (and others who didn't make it)

Great turn out tonight!

Glen is an absolute professional. His talk tonight about suspension was really interesting, and you can just tell that he knows his stuff inside out. It was easy to see the improvement in Mikel's bike after he'd had a twiddle with it. :2thumbsup.

He covered/explained about springs, dampening, preload and rebound, trial (plus diagram), steering bearings wearing out, fork oil and how temperature affects it, carrying passengers, suspension on the track, a bit about tyres and rubber, and a whole lot more but that's the limit of my very non-mechanical contribution/memory.

Thank you Glen :clap::clap:

[Rashika]

one day I am DETERMINED to make it!
But in Auckland at the moment visiting my new nephew... its wet, and we had a huge thunderstorm last night, very impressive!
I hope you are all planning on making it to the Westpac fundraising run on saturday, great cause guys! :niceone:
I will be there in thought, and may make it to the Auckland end instead.

[helenoftroy]

Must be going well Tris aint home yet!!
He got thirst:beer::But he didnt get lost!!
Never follow me on a ride people I could lead you astray......:innocent::devil2:

We missed you both (and others who didn't make it)

Great turn out tonight!

Glen is an absolute professional. His talk tonight about suspension was really interesting, and you can just tell that he knows his stuff inside out. It was easy to see the improvement in Mikel's bike after he'd had a twiddle with it. :2thumbsup.

He covered/explained about springs, dampening, preload and rebound, trial (plus diagram), steering bearings wearing out, fork oil and how temperature affects it, carrying passengers, suspension on the track, a bit about tyres and rubber, and a whole lot more but that's the limit of my very non-mechanical contribution/memory.

Thank you Glen :clap::clap:
An excellent night guys.I learnt heaps - just have to remember stuff:2thumbsup

[Mikkel]

Never follow me on a ride people I could lead you astray......:innocent::devil2:

Well, being led astray is a goal in and of itself - if you can achieve it while enjoying the view no-one should be able to complain :shifty:

[Dave-]

solstice passed last week...must be time to start the WNR again!....oorrr not.

[phoenixgtr]

Hey guys. Great night last night. I learnt a thing or two. Where I lack is the experience to diagnose problens. Glen explained it all so well. I just quickly whipped up this template which I'll use to set up my bike when I eventually get it back. It's important to record the current settings before you make any changes, because then if you manage to make it worse you can always revert back to what you had.

[Mr Triple]

Good night, Glen does know his stuff which is good cos I've forgotten most of it already. :niceone:

[SDU]

Great to see a big turn out!
:2thumbsup Thanks Glen for sharing your knowledge & shop. Awesome

Wayne thanks for arranging this stuff for us.:rockon:

[homer]

We missed you both (and others who didn't make it)

Great turn out tonight!

Glen is an absolute professional. His talk tonight about suspension was really interesting, and you can just tell that he knows his stuff inside out. It was easy to see the improvement in Mikel's bike after he'd had a twiddle with it. :2thumbsup.

He covered/explained about springs, dampening, preload and rebound, trial (plus diagram), steering bearings wearing out, fork oil and how temperature affects it, carrying passengers, suspension on the track, a bit about tyres and rubber, and a whole lot more but that's the limit of my very non-mechanical contribution/memory.

Thank you Glen :clap::clap:

Oh and you forgot to mention , its easier to get up when is warm and its harder when its cold .......
wasnt that what you were laughing about , lmao :nya:

[karla]

Oh and you forgot to mention , its easier to get up when is warm and its harder when its cold .......
wasnt that what you were laughing about , lmao :nya:

Fork oil :) the spring slag isn't as quick to rise when it is cold. Just like me ...

and probably just like you! :bash:

Had me almost in tears :crazy:

[TuonoTom]

I'm keen as to come to these maintenance evenings.... When's the next one?

[fireliv]

Not sure, maybe this wed..... Wayne???

[wofman]

this week back at gmc same time . what do you want to look at this week.
glen is going to have another night in the bike shop soon and will cover suspension set ups for racing and tuneing injected bikes using the computor to its best advantage

[helenoftroy]

I'm keen as to come to these maintenance evenings.... When's the next one?

Be good to say hi Tom,going to crack the whip and make Casualty make an appearance this week too

[Dave-]

Be good to say hi Tom,going to crack the whip and make Casualty make an appearance this week too

haha

oh owned by your mum bro...

[JMemonic]

haha

oh owned by your mum bro...

Not so long ago I heard these words at a 21st I visited.
....

Dave can you move that ......

Dave can you help you Auntie ......

Enough said :)

[fireliv]

LOL! Go Brent! (Sorry dave...)

Again I wont make it. Attendance by me has been poor recently, off to the headmasters I go....:buggerd:

Tris wont make it either

[TuonoTom]

Glad I came along tonight guys! Was good to put more names to faces. Thanks to Wayne for lending me his knowledge, am looking forward to doing my brakes next week. Great to learn a little more about bike maintenance, and have a bit of a social time. :rockon: