Nelson Rideouts - Where next?

[MyGSXF:Me]

BTW went into bike shop I visited on Fri this morn & saw poster for bike show - I wasn't paying enough attention

ooohhh.. you're such a male...

[warewolf]

Perhaps one of the older experienced knowledgeable nelson crew want to help out the young buck? You know mentoring & stuff.

If it happens I'd be very keen to come along and have a watch and learn!

So... is it time we started having 'shed night'?

Casual congregation at someone's shed, for show'n'tell on the bikes? Bring your bike if you have jobs that need doing that you'd like help with. eg basic tuning & maintenance, tyre changes, anything that needs some borrowed tools. Even just giving the old girl a clean while having a chin wag with the rest of us? Or just come along and ... chill.

Bring beer, too, for after the hard work is done.

What say you? Happy to volunteer my time & shed to get things started. Has a heater, and at the moment a massive beer fridge: all the space outside the shed.

[CrazyFrog]

Great idea Colin, but done under goodwill and an unwritten "all care, no liability" clause attached.
Perhaps an idea to start a separate sticky under maintenance section.
This would be a big help for many on the path to self sufficiency, learning the ability to repair or troubleshoot minor problems whether it's in the workshop or on the side of the road. It's always good to learn this stuff as it can save lots of $$ in the long run and most basic maintenance is relatively easy with the right tools. Some guidance on basic tools for each job would be handy as well, and I'm sure the Nelson locals can pool resources to get things started. Good on ya!

[Padmei]

Yep I'm in for that. I've slowly been building up my bike specific tools & it would be good to pool resources. The no1 thing I want to do is check my valve clearances however do you need to do this cold?

There are a lot of small maintenance issues that are good to get opinions on.

I can share my sparky knowledge - however I have no knowledge of 12vdc

The best thing I've bought in the last couple of weeks is a small red seat on wheels with tool tray & drawer underneath from supercheap auto. $35ish - brilliant!

I'd offer my place but my wkshop is the size of a morris minor. it would be a good time to swap dvds books as well. I have a growing pile of kiwirider & TBAM mags I've read that can be lent out.

[JATZ]

So... is it time we started having 'shed night'?

Casual congregation at someone's shed, for show'n'tell on the bikes? Bring your bike if you have jobs that need doing that you'd like help with. eg basic tuning & maintenance, tyre changes, anything that needs some borrowed tools. Even just giving the old girl a clean while having a chin wag with the rest of us? Or just come along and ... chill.

Bring beer, too, for after the hard work is done.

What say you? Happy to volunteer my time & shed to get things started. Has a heater, and at the moment a massive beer fridge: all the space outside the shed.

Sounds like a great idea
I've got a 750 motor in bits that will need some attention, or I could bring the CT along for folks to practice on
Can supply a welder, both arc and mig if required and a plasma cutter too if you've got a compressor

[ZK-Awesome]

I could bring my A100 if it hasn't sold (going in the buy-sell next thursday), there's always plenty of things to fix on it!

[warewolf]

Great idea Colin, but done under goodwill and an unwritten "all care, no liability" clause attached.

it would be a good time to swap dvds books as well. I have a growing pile of kiwirider & TBAM mags I've read that can be lent out.

Think of it as a social night with some bike tech thrown in...

The no1 thing I want to do is check my valve clearances however do you need to do this cold?

Was thinking about that; trailer faggot time, I reckon. I've got a trailer etc but no tow bar.

[warewolf]

Can supply a welder, both arc and mig if required and a plasma cutter too if you've got a compressor

I don't have a compressor, but do have a couple of small welding jobs that need doing.

[NordieBoy]

I could bring my A100 if it hasn't sold (going in the buy-sell next thursday), there's always plenty of things to fix on it!

How much $$$
Would it last 1000km of gravel riding?

[NordieBoy]

I can supply a plasma clutter.
It's like a plasma cutter but takes up more room on the floor of the shed and dosn't cut.

[Woodman]

Bloody brilliant idea.

padmei , I did my tappets last Sunday and its easy peasy, mind you the shims do not need to be replaced as clearance is in spec, but looking at it it is easy peasy too. hardest part is getting all the shit out of the way.

maybe we could have tyre changing races if anyone has a spare rim and tyre.

We could alternate sheds, mines ok and has a fridge and tea and coffe facilities etc.

[ZK-Awesome]

How much $$$
Would it last 1000km of gravel riding?

$450 ono (I ask for $450 they say $400 I say deal )

Its been all good on the seal but you would be a better judge than be about its gravel capabilities. Don't see why it wouldn't. PM me if you're keen.

[CrazyFrog]

Bloody brilliant idea.
Maybe we could have tyre changing races if anyone has a spare rim and tyre.

Yeah, then we can all stand back and admire the number of pinches in the tubes!

[Willdat?]

Just changed my first tyre today, I just know that I've pinched it, ah well...

I've got a corolla wagon with a towbar (but no trailer) + the DR250 which will need to be trailered anywhere, happy to pick up bikes that need it if I can steal a trailer?!

[warewolf]

We could alternate sheds, mines ok and has a fridge and tea and coffe facilities etc.

That was the plan.

I've got a corolla wagon with a towbar (but no trailer) + the DR250 which will need to be trailered anywhere, happy to pick up bikes that need it if I can steal a trailer?!

My trailer is there for anyone that wants to use it.