Wellington basic maintenance night

**Shaun** · 11th April 2007, 15:27

umm, but who is going to teach you to teach this

Seriously though, good on ya for doing this

**Trudes** · 11th April 2007, 15:29

Can you add Mr Kendog to that list too please Bistard. Maybe he can bring along his new bike and you can show him all the things that are likely to break on his Suzuki (damn, there's no tongue in cheek smiley!)

**Paul in NZ** · 11th April 2007, 16:02

Originally Posted by bistard

Hey paul,you are missing the point a little bit,

You flatter me, I think I missed the point by MILES....

Sorry - I was being a bit economical with words. Absolutely, Basic mtce at your place and I'd still be interested if I can get there because you are never too old to learn something and really I don't know much about new bikes...

BUT - later - If anyone is keen, I have a big ole Honda 450 that needs it's engine pulling apart (gently - I may use it if the crank is OK) and if someone wants to come help haul it out of the frame etc - we can make a day of it. fascinating engines.. always wanted to pull one to bits...

**bistard** · 11th April 2007, 16:06

Originally Posted by Paul in NZ

You flatter me, I think I missed the point by MILES....

Sorry - I was being a bit economical with words. Absolutely, Basic mtce at your place and I'd still be interested if I can get there because you are never too old to learn something and really I don't know much about new bikes...

BUT - later - If anyone is keen, I have a big ole Honda 450 that needs it's engine pulling apart (gently - I may use it if the crank is OK) and if someone wants to come help haul it out of the frame etc - we can make a day of it. fascinating engines.. always wanted to pull one to bits...

Yeah cool,can you still get gaskets etc to put the thing back together??

**merv** · 11th April 2007, 17:00

I sent you a PM but if its tomorrow I won't be there.

**quallman1234** · 11th April 2007, 17:04

Im keen *goes back a couple pages and reads up*

**bistard** · 11th April 2007, 17:31

Hey everybody,huge response to this event,I have closed it off,as we have enough numbers,but will let everybody know when the next one is on

**Colapop** · 11th April 2007, 17:37

Nooooo!!!!!

I am on the list....?

**Paul in NZ** · 11th April 2007, 17:48

Originally Posted by bistard

Yeah cool,can you still get gaskets etc to put the thing back together??

Apparently.... But Malcolm at EcoHonda told me if the crank is pooed - biff it out... all of it... (I'm not sure he is a fan of CB450's)

But thats for later eh?

**centaurus** · 18th April 2007, 09:55

Bling awarded Bistard. Really good session last night.

**Scooby Mike** · 18th April 2007, 10:41

Just wanted to say a huge thanks for the tips and advice yesterday. It's amazing how scary sounding things like adjusting the chain and removing the rear wheel become so much less frightening once you've actually watched it being done.

The only down side to last night is that it's going to cost me a fortune! On the list at the moment....

Rear (paddock?) stand
Chain lube (wax)
Engine oil
Oil filter
Brake fluid
Fog City visor strip
Decent tyre pressure gauge

And the most important of the lot.....a nice new tool box!!!! I've got most of the tools but being a typical bloke I so want a garage like yours Barry!!!!

Thanks once again
Mike