Motorbike Maintenance Courses

[NE150N80]

Hi All.

 

So I'm completely new to motorbikes (got my CBT coming in a couple of weeks), and I've read that it's worth taking a motorbike maintenance course.

 

I know there's load of helpful YouTube videos out there but can anybody recommend a maintenance course in the Peterborough/ Grantham/ Nottingham/ Bourne/ Sleaford etc.

 

Thanks!

[onesea]

Depends how you are mechanically before you start and if your buying a new bike.  I knew nothing about bike mechanics 6 years ago.
I have:

• Removed wheels,
• Adjusted chain tensions,
• Changed chain sprockets
• Replaced a loom,
• Fault found electric problem,
• Changed brake pads,
• Changed fork seals & serviced forks,
• Serviced brake cylinders,
• Completed all fluid changes,
• Fitted heated grips & USB Charging with relays,
• Change headlight bulbs,
• Replaced a Timing sensor,
• Replaced coils HT Leads,
• Adjusted suspension,
• Fitted automatic chain lubes

And probably more.
All with no courses, however I was not unfamiliar with mechanics before if never trained.
I Have had good advice from this forum and various other bike specific forums and FB Groups.  Most information is available on U tube.

It depends upon what knowledge and tools you started with.  Bikes are simple machines if you take the time to learn how they work.

If you want to push button and ride well I suggest you buy a good bike and pay a mechanic.  If you enjoy mechanics, buy a less new good bike and enjoy.

[Steve_M]

8 hours ago, NE150N80 said:

Hi All.

 

So I'm completely new to motorbikes (got my CBT coming in a couple of weeks), and I've read that it's worth taking a motorbike maintenance course.

 

I know there's load of helpful YouTube videos out there but can anybody recommend a maintenance course in the Peterborough/ Grantham/ Nottingham/ Bourne/ Sleaford etc.

 

Thanks!

Basic maintenance for POWDERS checks is so simple even I can do it. Servicing the bike yourself can save money, but I’ve always left the greasy stuff to a professional.
 

In summary, being handy with a spanner isn’t vital, though cost effective. 

[dynax]

One of the best ways is to get yourself a project, it doesn't have to be expensive or big, pick up a little moped and do a restoration, usually plenty of spares around for little cost, and the simplicity makes it the perfect beginners starting point

[Stu]

There is plenty of free help out there online. 

 

Doing research is the way forward in my opinion