Bike mechanic training.

**FROSTY:Me** · 19th April 2004, 00:37

Having read a few threads here I wondered if maybee a KB spanner night might be a good idea.
The idea being for more experienced guys to show new bikers how to do a few basic mechanical setups and repairs.
Fairing repairs,brake bleeding,brake pad replacement that sort of thing.
What do you guys think ?

**Shawn** · 19th April 2004, 01:03

Originally Posted by xjxjxj

Having read a few threads here I wondered if maybee a KB spanner night might be a good idea.
The idea being for more experienced guys to show new bikers how to do a few basic mechanical setups and repairs.
Fairing repairs,brake bleeding,brake pad replacement that sort of thing.
What do you guys think ?

real good idea

**babyB** · 19th April 2004, 01:11

sounds good to me lol being a gal and all it could b usfull :sly: who supplies the babysitters

**FROSTY:Me** · 19th April 2004, 01:24

baby biker sitters you mean??

**Big Dog** · 19th April 2004, 18:44

Originally Posted by xjxjxj

Having read a few threads here I wondered if maybee a KB spanner night might be a good idea.
The idea being for more experienced guys to show new bikers how to do a few basic mechanical setups and repairs.
Fairing repairs,brake bleeding,brake pad replacement that sort of thing.
What do you guys think ?

IT would take a couple of months to do it in one sitting. What you need to do is find someone with a big shed, prefferably a bike stand and some tools that we can all use once or twice a month. Then each month pick a topic and get a volunteer to research it and provide a presentation. Start off with basic pre ride inspections (most people have a checklist but don't know what they are actually looking for). Move on to a more specialist topic like proper weekly maitenance. Monthly maintenance . And so on.

As you want everyone to have the same level of understanding it may pay to even have a session on naming the tools we all use and the various parts of a bike, as some riders have little or no mechanical knowledge... I have met a rider who did not know you had to lube your chain.

**Big Dog** · 19th April 2004, 18:46

Doing it this way you could post each weeks topics and those who care can come along as well as the core class.

**Antallica** · 19th April 2004, 18:59

Yeah a KB Basic Bike Mechanics manual sort of thing.

A thread with a writeup & pics would be sweet as for those who cannot attend. I'll make sure I would attend though if it's in Aucks.

**El Dopa** · 19th April 2004, 19:59

Would bloody love something like this.

Only problem is, whose got a big shed?

And who supplies the tools and the time?

I'd be quite happy to kick in cash/beer in return for learning.

**Antallica** · 19th April 2004, 21:21

Yep, I'll certainly pay something.

**FROSTY:Me** · 20th April 2004, 03:09

well Ive got a double workshop/garage -if thats feasable as a venue

**Big Dog** · 20th April 2004, 16:56

Originally Posted by El Dopa

And who supplies the tools and the time?

I would have been happy to supply the tools, before mine were stolen. 3yrs and I still have been unable to replace them.

I would be quite happy to do something about basic maintenance and pre ride etc but I aint a real mechanic so your more spec questions would need some other volunteer.

Originally Posted by xjxjxj

well Ive got a double workshop/garage -if thats feasable as a venue

Depending on numbers, a double would be good for around 10-20 depending how much is not in use, remembering you will need to get a bike in there as well.

**FROSTY:Me** · 20th April 2004, 22:57

well Ive got a fullish type workshop with compresser , air tools, spray gun and all the normal sockets spanners and stuff Only problem is its a bit of a mess--thanks to being "helped" by baby bikie .
I also may have an A grade mechanic that might offer to be head tutor if he getts offered enough beer

**Shawn** · 20th April 2004, 23:17

Originally Posted by xjxjxj

well Ive got a fullish type workshop with compresser , air tools, spray gun and all the normal sockets spanners and stuff Only problem is its a bit of a mess--thanks to being "helped" by baby bikie .
I also may have an A grade mechanic that might offer to be head tutor if he getts offered enough beer

like i said before im totally up for this and won't mind at all to bring in some beers/money if needed.....as i need this more then any1...no...i know that i have to lube my chain...but im close to that though...

so really hope this thing gets arranged