Fix-it this Sunday

[motorbyclist]

This Sunday I can be found in my shed workin' on bikes.

Got any basic maintenance to be done? Bike making a funny noise? Got nothing better to do? I've got the tools and experience, you bring your fluids/parts and be prepared to get your hands dirty.

I'm out west, in Henderson Valley so if you don't know where I am, txt me 0274054213

If you can, bring/find a manual for more "surgical" jobs



jobs planned so far:
brake pads x1 (dirtbike)
clean/unsieze brakes x1 (roadbike, 2x4 pistons)
oil change x1
chain tension
welding/repair x1
front wheel bearings (remove wheel, order bearings) x1 (dirtbike)
complete clean (remove plastics and use a toothbrush) x2 (dirtbikes)
chain/sprocket change x1 (dirtbike)
air filter clean/replace x2 (dirtbikes)

possible 'If I have time' jobs:
repack muffler x1 (dirtbike)
cam chain tensioner (check) x3 (dirtbike)

[Ragingrob]

Sounds like you're all booked out for the day already mate haha! Might just go for a ride instead

[macros87]

actually i was thinking you know how my rocker cover thing leaks a bit of oil?
(if its not called that, you know what im talking about anyway!) is that something that can be easily sealed? you have mentioned silicon sealant before? do you have some? do i buy some? any in particular? how much is it? and can you be fucked giving me a hand seeing as you seem to have alot of work on your hands already?

[Slyer]

I want to you have a look at the funny noise that my bike makes when engine braking. It's becoming increasingly concerning.

[PirateJafa]

It's going to explode; you cannot prevent this.

[xwhatsit]

I want to you have a look at the funny noise that my bike makes when engine braking. It's becoming increasingly concerning.

Exhaust leak.

[Slyer]

It's more of an metal on metal gnashing sound.

[Ragingrob]

It's more of an metal on metal gnashing sound.

Do you have titanium knee sliders? Prob best not to engine brake toooo much on corners with ya knee down ay.

Pro tip!

[R6_kid:Me]

What are you doing on Saturday? I have a 125 that needs the crank replaced

[R6_kid:Me]

I want to you have a look at the funny noise that my bike makes when engine braking. It's becoming increasingly concerning.

Braking or Breaking?

[Slyer]

Hopefully just braking.

[motorbyclist]

actually i was thinking you know how my rocker cover thing leaks a bit of oil?
(if its not called that, you know what im talking about anyway!) is that something that can be easily sealed? you have mentioned silicon sealant before? do you have some? do i buy some? any in particular? how much is it? and can you be fucked giving me a hand seeing as you seem to have alot of work on your hands already?

yep it can/should be sealed with some silicone "gasket goo"

i've run out/lost mine - so maybe you could go halves with chris on a tube?

I want to you have a look at the funny noise that my bike makes when engine braking. It's becoming increasingly concerning.

yep, i expect to rage quit a few times so thrashing a kawasaki would be a welcome reprieve

It's going to explode; you cannot prevent this.

+1

buy a honda

What are you doing on Saturday? I have a 125 that needs the crank replaced

lol yeah i'm working saturday, but i'm keen if you flick me a txt after 4pm

[motorbyclist]

Sounds like you're all booked out for the day already mate haha! Might just go for a ride instead

don't worry, i'm used to late nights in the shed

it's not like i hoestly expect to get half of my dirtbike stuff done anyway - and this will be the 4th time i've planned to fix the riffer's brakes; they're getting dangerous now

[Slyer]

I have spare gasket stuff that some friendly ex-flatmate left behind.

[Real_Wolf]

oooh, I have a bike, that needs some repairs......

it seems to be running fine then it breaks, and ends up in stevens bushes hiding in shame.