Bike maintenance?

[R6_kid:Me]

In defence of my man card, I've had my GSXR totally striped, the only thing I havent disassembled on a bike is USD suspension and a rear shock. Other than that i've done most everything inside the engine, and put together an R6 and a GSXR1000K3 from a bare frame back to safe and road legal. Heck I even got paid to be a pit bitch on GSXR1000K6.

There isn't really much you can do wrong if you think logically about what you are looking at, and it always helps to have a manual to refer to when going indepth.

Changing tyres - yep it's easy enough, sure. Fixing a tyre puncture - easy enough.

Changing oil and filter, air filter, chain lube and adjustment, and checking brake pad thickness is all pretty rudimentary - good on PB for wanting to get in and learn it. After that it pays to have a good idea as to what you are doing otherwise get someone who knows to help/show you.

The best way to learn is by doing.



can I keep it?

[Number One]

In defence of my man card......

There isn't really much you can do wrong if you think logically about what you are looking at, and it always helps to have a manual to refer to when going indepth. EXACTLY!

The best way to learn is by doing. Indeed it is!



can I keep it?

Who'd have thought the fellas would be so defensive about that wee comment of mine anyway...r6...since you in fact have tried and can do those things and you are actually asking...sure, keep your man card

Context: I was a little disappointed to see so many people so readily comment that they would never even try to do their own and that they would rather just pay money for someone else to do it. As I said it isn't rocket science and unless you are really time poor, just generally can't be arsed, don't have the tools or interest lack the know how or someone available to show you...why the hell not give it a go. Shit if I can do it anyone can! I am not that special...it's just an attitude really. AND I've seen the boys out back of shops changing tyres and, watching some of them...it ain't that pretty to be honest! ALSO I have never had a puncture due to a handfull of paperclips being inside my newly installed tyre either

[Nasty]

I have never fixed a puncture! Only had one and that was well before my tyre changing days. I must get one of those kits actually...

I haven't needed to either .. but I have watched others use my kit to fix theirs ... and was really glad I had the kit!!!

[davebullet]

You have to have a gentle temperament and be prepared to think a few steps in advance. If you are the sort who, when using a computer, will swear, curse and get to the point of contemplating smashing the thing, then mechanical fiddling might not be for you. Tanks dent easy with hammers...

I can understand also someone not servicing a new bike or bike under warranty themselves.

[Chocky]

If you are anywhere out west (blockhouse bay,gleneden,new lynn,henderson,etc) and need help give me a a txt,ring,PM 25 years on bikes so I can deal with most anything (and I have a compressor!) 0277337543
24/7 I am ALWAYS happy to help fellow bikers.
this goes for anybody on KB or their friends
unfortunatly I dont have a trailer