What sort of work do you do on your bike at home? (Road riders only)

**GSVR** · 5th February 2008, 15:36

Easy just select jobs that you have done. Just want to get an idea of how many people do home maintenance. This is not an exhaustive list just a few common jobs to get an idea. Expecting over 50% to check first option.

The final option in this was meant to be "change fork seals or fit emulators" but I was in such a hurry to cut and paste the stuff as people reply before they see the poll.

**mitchilin** · 5th February 2008, 15:52

I do the work.I only have half a brick and a crowbar which limits me to working on Harley Davidsons.Shame really....

**Ixion** · 5th February 2008, 15:56

I'll do anything except tyre fitting. I *can* if I have to but its a dirty painful hassle, and the tyre machines at the dealers make it so much easier.

Other limitation is computer thingies that need the dealer diagnostic gear.

**HornetBoy** · 5th February 2008, 15:57

Yep me do most things except changing tyres,haven't quite mastered that yet ,and my suspension setting skills have alot to be desired.

ps: technically cant change a filter at home as i dont have a oil filter remover either so yes

**Conquiztador** · 5th February 2008, 15:58

All and everything. Don't use others apart from for Chroming, anodizing, crack testing and dyno work (cant afford one yet...). I try to stay away from bikes with too much electronics and fuel injection as that is where my knowledge stops.

Edit: Yes, fitting tyres on alloy rims. As I do not have the machine I tend to leave marks in the rims, so leave this up to pro's.

**boostin** · 5th February 2008, 15:59

If I can't do it then it can't be done.

**Subike** · 5th February 2008, 16:03

Change my tyres and balance,
strip and rekit Brake calipers & master cylinders
Strip and modify clutch pack, replace clutch pack, renew clutch pack ( in that order)
Remove face and repace discs,
Drain all oils, motor, gearbox, forks, and replace.
Strip, clean and repair switch blocks,
ummmmmmm
Set plugs, points yes points, timing, adjust cam chain, rockers,
Remove and repair exhaust.
Remove, strip, rekit, reset carburettors,
Set idle, midrange & upper range jets on carbs,

Refuse to do any work for anybody else!

**HornetBoy** · 5th February 2008, 16:06

Originally Posted by Subike

Change my tyres and balance,
strip and rekit Brake calipers & master cylinders
Strip and modify clutch pack, replace clutch pack, renew clutch pack ( in that order)
Remove face and repace discs,
Drain all oils, motor, gearbox, forks, and replace.
Strip, clean and repair switch blocks,
ummmmmmm
Set plugs, points yes points, timing, adjust cam chain, rockers,
Remove and repair exhaust.
Remove, strip, rekit, reset carburettors,
Set idle, midrange & upper range jets on carbs,

Refuse to do any work for anybody else!

could've used ur expertise a couple weeks ago then

**dipshit** · 5th February 2008, 16:08

Originally Posted by GSVR

Expecting over 50% to check first option.

I doubt you will get that many. It is very hard finding a workshop that can do a half decent job on relatively straightforward maintenance.

Having to put my bike in for the first few compulsory services was a crapshoot. Bike comes back with scratches on the bodywork, near cross threaded bolts into the alloy frame from someone forcing a bolt straight in with a rattle gun, way overfilled oil sump and so on.

Even a dipshit like me could do a much better job than the useless cowboy drug-fucked kids that pass for mechanics these days.

**Mikkel** · 5th February 2008, 16:11

I lube the chain, wash and polish it... Oh, I fill the tank as well and put air in the tyres.

For everything else I go to the professionals.

Why? Well, I haven't got much in the way of tools and our current tenancy agreement states I can't work on motor vehicles on the promises and also I'm not allowed to spill oil in the garage or driveway.

**HornetBoy** · 5th February 2008, 16:13

Originally Posted by Mikkel

our current tenancy agreement states I can't work on motor vehicles on the promises and also I'm not allowed to spill oil in the garage or driveway.

man,thats gotta suck ,what do you do all day lol

**Mikkel** · 5th February 2008, 16:17

Originally Posted by Hornet250Boy

man,thats gotta suck ,what do you do all day lol

Post on KB of course.

**Trouser** · 5th February 2008, 16:18

I do everything that doesn't involve tyres. I used to part time at Cycletreads in Christchurch and can do it but for a few extra dollars I'd rather save myself the hassle.