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

**DEATH_INC.** · 5th February 2008, 21:18

Pretty much nothing I don't do......I don't worry too much about warranty, the 12 lasted about 3 months before I voided it by modifying shit....

**Subike** · 5th February 2008, 21:26

Decided tonight to do a lubricant change on the gear box and diff
330cc in the gearbox
300cc in the diff
Drained them both and had a liter of new oil ready to go in
Problem, how do I mesure 330cc gearbox oil, 300cc diff oil?
Have a beer
Wander around workshop looking for "clean " container for oil
Have a beer
Getting frustrated, nearly went inside for the kitchen measureing jug
THE BEER!
bottle is 330 mills or 1 std drink!
Drink bottle beer, clean with a little petrol, refill with oil!
Perfect!, didnt even need a funnel to get to the filler hole!
Beer is good in the workshop
Especially when it comes to filling the gearbox and diff .
Yes diff shaft drive

**Badger8** · 5th February 2008, 21:37

Oil, chain lube and tension, air in tyres, adjustments of brake / clutch / gearshift etc.
That's about all i've done, and that's about all that needs doin on dirty ol ginny!

**FROSTY:Me** · 5th February 2008, 21:38

why pay uvvers to feck up wot I can perfectly feck up meself?

**BBzz** · 5th February 2008, 21:42

Had new tire fitted fitted it to bike, Had a go at tuning up suspension , took her for a run around the gorge a few times(lots), Scrub in new tire and test adjustments better but? Hummmm ?!! This may be a process

**Toaster** · 6th February 2008, 11:30

I leave it to the mechanics, especially when under warranty.

**fLaThEaD FreD** · 6th February 2008, 16:20

As a first time biker who has all his life built and raced cars I follow my workshop manual and will attempt most stuff except engine internals at this stage.

**AllanB** · 6th February 2008, 16:37

Me - a common theme.

I used to do everything to my old 750, now I have a new Hornet the shop will do all scheduled services for 2 years to cover the warranty period.

Still 'fiddle' and bits are a changing as new bling can be afforded!

I had a interesting conversation with the dealer re modifying the end caps on the stock pipes - will this void my warranty I asked. Hmmm depends on what goes wrong I was told. I asked what they do to Hornet owners bikes that desire more 'volume' - just slot on aftermarket pipes, I was told. Does this void the warranty I ask. No of course not was the answer.

So in that case how would making the stock outlet pipes a bit larger possibly void a warranty? The pipes would be 95% stock!

**jade** · 6th February 2008, 18:23

I do as much as I can, a top end rebuild is about the biggest ive done, im currently looking for someone to teach me how to do my carbs properly, so if anyone can help... pm me, im told all you need is a clean work bench, and a box of piss supplied by me ?
ive fixed 10-11 crashed bikes back to new tho..
bodyworks more where my talent lies

**seens** · 6th February 2008, 18:55

yep most things an if unsure always some round that knows how too
bikers are great with this sort off thing

**roadracingoldfart** · 6th February 2008, 21:09

Ummmm, whats a bike shop lol.
I do it all and if i cant do it i just cash in a favour to someone that can as im always owed favours by folks.
Boring and a few machining jobs is all i cant do at home or at work. Although i admit to loathing crank work for some reason

But so what -------- i race a HONDA so i donat have to do anything to my bike now its built lol.

**more_fasterer** · 7th February 2008, 09:15

Originally Posted by madmal64

I really do enjoy having time in the shed with the radio loud, a cold beer and mucking around with my toys

Hear hear!

I do everything up to:
- Tyre fitting & balancing (6 pack of beers sorts this)
- Machining
- 2-stroke crank dis/assembly
- Plastic welding
- Painting

**Speedracer** · 7th February 2008, 18:45

I was initally averse to tinkering with my CBR250 engine because it had lots of smaller parts... Until I spent $3000 on it in the shop and got nowhere.

Got about 500-1000ks between rebuilds (something different every time) until I realised "F

it.. if you want something done, do it yourself!"...

It did take me a year to get the engine working though. The final reason the engine didn't work was because my torque wrench was over tightening! The engine turned over but would stick

went through a few head bolts too!

Now it's done over 3000kms no probs. And I know it's going to last because I rebuilt the entire friggin thing, top to bottom.. several times

**Bonez** · 8th February 2008, 16:07

There's no selection for "As much as I fucken well can without specialist tooling".

**kinger** · 8th February 2008, 17:34

Originally Posted by jade

... im currently looking for someone to teach me how to do my carbs properly

Did mine last week, and usually do them every couple of months. I'm sure people nearer can help, but if you get this way, I can help. Best buy I ever made, the guages.
Also changed everything on my bike apart from the frame, a couple of bits of loom, and never done tyres, need the whirly machine from the shop..