Basic servicing and repairs

[nosebleed]

Looking more and more economical to wizz your bike into a workshop, huh.
Put it this way, a 1/4" torque wrench alone is gonna be about $250.00 plus all the other tools mentioned here.
No-ones mentioned a tool box yet either.

[Gremlin]

No-ones mentioned a tool box yet either.

'scuse me sir... but the special from Repco included toolbox... 'spose its not the highest quality you'd come across given that you buy toolboxes empty for more... but hey, gotta start somewhere.

As for oil... very tricky. Ask your local shop. They dump all my old oil... because they also service it

[MSTRS:Me]

Maybe all he wants to do is keep his chain at the correct adjustment...
A Crescent spanner and a single ring spanner for the adjusters might suffice.
What would a shop charge for doing a chain? $30? Then again next month, and so on.
The price of tools is not that bad if you get reasonable quality and use them often enough.

[nosebleed]

Sure he may only want to do basic chain adjustments and stuff, and thats how I read the intial post.
I was commenting more on the observation that even "simple" maintenance can require a myriad of tools, which aren't cheap, and the stalwarts that insist shops are ripoff merchants forget the investment it takes to perform some rudimentary tasks.

'scuse me sir... but the special from Repco included toolbox... 'spose its not the highest quality you'd come across given that you buy toolboxes empty for more... but hey, gotta start somewhere.

Apologies, didnt see that.

[Gremlin]

This was the toolkit I bought: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...cycle-mechanic

[Mom]

Copious quantities of beer,always need beer when working on bike,makes swinging the big hammer easier.

Dont be silly! Wine is the only essence you need to work on your bike

[blackdog]

Also there is an oil filter "tool" (sorry don't know the name of it) that goes around the oil filter and attaches to a socket or torque wrench to allow the easy removal of the oil filter (Cycletreads sell these).

A pair of offset slipjoint pliers will work just as effectively
http://www.jhwilliamstoolgroup.com/D...mb1_000067.jpg

[Fatt Max]

Sure he may only want to do basic chain adjustments and stuff, and thats how I read the intial post.
I was commenting more on the observation that even "simple" maintenance can require a myriad of tools, which aren't cheap, and the stalwarts that insist shops are ripoff merchants forget the investment it takes to perform some rudimentary tasks.


Apologies, didnt see that.

Thats right mate, just basic stuff. I have a certain amountof tools and can get some more, home life wise it can be a bit of a pain getting the bike to shop so the more I can do at home the better.

Plus its a money saver in the long run and learning new stuff all at the same time.

Anyone got any suggestions for a good book on the subject that I could look at

Thanks all for the education, Mom, a cold beer and a warm pie beats any wine you care to mention

[tri boy]

Re book.
Just buy the service manual, (clymer, or similar) for a 2008 FBF (whatever that is).
You'll learn extra as you go.
Torque wrench is a very good idea as mentioned earlier.
(correct torgue values are in the manual). A 3/8'' drive would be most suitable. ie about 12ft/lb-50ft/lb approx.
Enjoy the frustration

[dogsnbikes]

Also there is an oil filter "tool" (sorry don't know the name of it) that goes around the oil filter and attaches to a socket or torque wrench to allow the easy removal of the oil filter (Cycletreads sell these).

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Oil filter cup

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=344013553

[p.dath]

Plus its a money saver in the long run and learning new stuff all at the same time.

Just FYI, I am yet to break even on doing it myself when comparing the cost of the tools I had to buy versus the cost of just getting the bike serviced ... However I am very happy with the knowledge I have gained.

[Flip]

Well here is Dans on line motorcycle repair course.............

This page is brillant, I wasted a whole day at work reading all this stuff......

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

This is my basic metric tool kit, it lives in the back of my old CJ (BMW) side car, what is not shown here is I also carry a tow rope, spare parts, oil's, torch, water and a first aid kit. The large 7/8th spanner is to remove the axle nuts.



This is my basic imperial Harley tool kit, I carry a slightly bigger socket set, there is no feeler gages, more puncher gear incl some tubless plugs, I should add some wire to this kit as well. The wee tool bag lives in one saddle bag, the socket set is in the other.



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[far queue]

... Anyone got any suggestions for a good book on the subject that I could look at...

Here you go this lot should get you going. Also available to download for free if you have a hunt around

[far queue]

This is my basic metric tool kit...

I carry that same wee Bahco socket set with me too, a neat wee set, although I had to swap the 13mm socket for 12mm to suit the bike.

[Flip]

This is the spanner wall at home: