megawatt Posted April 24, 2011 Posted April 24, 2011 Well, now that I am deffo attending the Rally, I was thinking, if enough people interested, of doing a Bike Maintenance Class ! Hoping to show those a bit nervous of doing their own, how to ;tension chain and check alignment,clean and lubricate chainchange and check engine oil adjust, replace cablestighten bolts without stripping threadsremove and replace brake padscarry out electrical fault findingcarry out fork oil replacement set up suspension to suit youfitting lowering links and setting upIf you can think of any jobs you were thinking of doing, but were too afraid to do yerself, add to this list and I'll bring spare parts and tools with me to show you how to do it? It really is a lot easier than you think to do your own maintenance. Quote
Guest Posted April 24, 2011 Posted April 24, 2011 Top Man Megawatt And no, before anyone suggests, my bike doesn't need a respray of streetfightering.... Quote
Guest Posted April 24, 2011 Posted April 24, 2011 thats very kind of you mega. I ll bring the stuff i need for a service and you could show me how its done Quote
Decor58 Posted April 24, 2011 Posted April 24, 2011 Pretty cool idea!Would be pretty good if anyone is unsure about this sort of stuff, however I've always learnt by taking it to bits and then spending a day trying to put it back together with only half the tools i most cases Quote
Ingah Posted April 24, 2011 Posted April 24, 2011 Well, now that I am deffo attending the Rally, I was thinking, if enough people interested, of doing a Bike Maintenance Class ! Hoping to show those a bit nervous of doing their own, how to ;tension chain and check alignment,clean and lubricate chainchange and check engine oil adjust, replace cablestighten bolts without stripping threadsremove and replace brake padscarry out electrical fault findingcarry out fork oil replacement set up suspension to suit youfitting lowering links and setting upIf you can think of any jobs you were thinking of doing, but were too afraid to do yerself, add to this list and I'll bring spare parts and tools with me to show you how to do it? It really is a lot easier than you think to do your own maintenance. A really good idea imo - I'd definitely be interested (even on stuff i think i know, a reminder/alternative method wouldn't go amiss!).Suggestions: Valve clearances, carburettor balancing. Quote
eastanglianbiker Posted April 24, 2011 Posted April 24, 2011 yeh +1 for valve clearences theres the weekend fully booked by gt now............ Quote
rennie Posted April 24, 2011 Posted April 24, 2011 how about 23 year old campervans?or 48 and a lot year old knees?It's a good idea! I'll help out with electricsif I'm sober,ok that's down to megawatt then Quote
megawatt Posted April 24, 2011 Author Posted April 24, 2011 I have a mechanical 52 year old knee? Quote
Guest Posted April 24, 2011 Posted April 24, 2011 yeh +1 for valve clearences theres the weekend fully booked by gt now............ LOL Quote
Susieque Posted April 24, 2011 Posted April 24, 2011 yeh +1 for valve clearences Are you coming to the Rally then? Havent seen anything in the thread? Quote
Susieque Posted April 24, 2011 Posted April 24, 2011 Need to get your name on the 'maybe' section of the attendee list if you are! Quote
megawatt Posted April 24, 2011 Author Posted April 24, 2011 Thought I ought to add a disclaimer to this thread;Any advice I give is purely my opinion and is how I would carry out a maintenance task. Not necessarily the right or best way to do it, just my way. If you damage your bike or body after taking my advice, I am not taking any responsibility for it!!!!!There , I've said it , for legal reasons, but I will feel a bit guilty and may help you fix it if you buy me beer, bacon or show me rude things(girls only) Quote
bullet5 Posted April 24, 2011 Posted April 24, 2011 Which day/s would you run this on? (or is this too far in advance to know?) I'd be intrested in the valves and carb's if you'd spare a few mins. (Even though I can't stay, I still plan on popping down to see y'all ) Thanks. Quote
Stu Posted April 24, 2011 Posted April 24, 2011 Thought I ought to add a disclaimer to this thread;Any advice I give is purely my opinion and is how I would carry out a maintenance task. Not necessarily the right or best way to do it, just my way. If you damage your bike or body after taking my advice, I am not taking any responsibility for it!!!!!There , I've said it , for legal reasons, but I will feel a bit guilty and may help you fix it if you buy me beer, bacon or show me rude things(girls only) and to add to this the forum will not accept any liability eitherany work carried out on your bike is your responsibility if you arent confident in carrying out tasks leave to a tranined mechanic Quote
megawatt Posted April 24, 2011 Author Posted April 24, 2011 Gonna try to get there on Friday evening, should be there all weekend, apart from rideouts, and total incapacity caused by alcohol! Quote
bullet5 Posted April 24, 2011 Posted April 24, 2011 Gonna try to get there on Friday evening, should be there all weekend, apart from rideouts, and total incapacity caused by alcohol! Excellent And i'm pretty sure you'll be kept sober with this lot asking you every question under the moon. Quote
megawatt Posted April 24, 2011 Author Posted April 24, 2011 Really lookin forward to meetin all the nice people on this Forum Quote
Decor58 Posted April 24, 2011 Posted April 24, 2011 Gonna try to get there on Friday evening, should be there all weekend, apart from rideouts, and total incapacity caused by alcohol! Excellent And i'm pretty sure you'll be kept sober with this lot asking you every question under the moon. Surely that's more likely to make him want a drink? Quote
bullet5 Posted April 24, 2011 Posted April 24, 2011 Gonna try to get there on Friday evening, should be there all weekend, apart from rideouts, and total incapacity caused by alcohol! Excellent And i'm pretty sure you'll be kept sober with this lot asking you every question under the moon. Surely that's more likely to make him want a drink? It shall indeed, but for him to answer your torrent of questions, he'll need his hands and mouth free, to demonstrate. Mega, you've dropped yourself into a pit here matey. Quote
megawatt Posted April 25, 2011 Author Posted April 25, 2011 You guys have never met me! I can talk bikes for England. If you have anymore subjects to talk/ask about can you please copy and paste it to this list. Also hoping I can get some help from other experience bikers. I don't profess to know everything!!! tension chain and check alignment,clean and lubricate chainchange and check engine oiladjust, replace cablestighten bolts without stripping threadsremove and replace brake padscarry out electrical fault findingcarry out fork oil replacementset up suspension to suit youfitting lowering links and setting upcheck and adjust valve clearancesbalance carbs Quote
iiisecondcreep Posted April 25, 2011 Posted April 25, 2011 It would almost be worth me going to the rally JUST to attend the 'class'!! Quote
megawatt Posted April 25, 2011 Author Posted April 25, 2011 Would be nice to meet up with you and Eddie, Gayle. I expect he'll have your bike sorted pretty soon Quote
megawatt Posted July 11, 2011 Author Posted July 11, 2011 Just wondered if people are still interested in this. If enough interest in engine maintenance, I will bring my spare GSXR750 engine and do valve clearance and timing checks. Let me know what you want to learn or see and I will bring the tools. Don,t mind working on your bikes, but I,m disclaiming any responsibility if anything goes wrong. Not that I expect it to? Quote
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