Before I ask this... I do NOT want any smart arsed comments.... And if you are thinking about posting one.... Just remember.... Never underestimate the power of an extremely pissed off red head! All jokes aside... I want to learn a bit more about maintenance of my bike & minor mechanic skills...I want to be able to be a bit independent if you can understand that... So, what I am looking for is a bit of tuition...I'm not adverse to getting my hands dirty or breaking nails etc Anyone willing to help? Before anyone says that there are courses out there... I really don't want to do the large group situation, I want to learn from someone who has a bit of patience...
Don't know where your from Indi, but there aint much carl(bloke) don't know, but I suppose you have to weigh up the risks of ending up under the patio............... I can do the basics, chain,service,pads ect ect but I find it easier just to give it to carl, but im a Lazy B*****D
Am just up on the edge of the Ribble Valley... Under the patio? <shudder> What has made me ask is yesterday when I got back from my run, I washed dried n polished my bike... Relubed the chain, and I noticed it is a little slack, so could probably do with adjusting... I bought a Haynes manual for my bike, but I find it is better to watch someone do things or have someone oversee me initially so I know that it's done correctly. I know I need to slacken off the holding bolts on the swing arms and then adjust each side the same amount of turns.... But I'm bothered I may screw it up...
I know there was a bike maintenance course at Ashton college, I looked into in when I first started so maybe there's one local to you
I don't mind discussing anything with you But the most important tool you need to buy is a torque wrench as bolts and alley engines don't make a good relationship if you tighten to far as they are like couples they break up lol or worse the engine threads go may want to get a tap n dye set also just incase 8mm 10mm 11mm 12mm 13mm spanners set of Alan keys 22-25mm sockets is really all you should need and plenty of rags and degrease. My approach is know what I want to do if I'm unsure I will watch around 10-15 YouTube videos to get a bloody good idea then do it.
Indi, the single most important thing I could teach you is ffs do not ! and I mean EVER listen to smudge about your bike maintenance.:ban: I can fully understand where your coming from, I hope you can find someone close to you to give you some pointers. good luck
I like to use my own tools,no offence but If ever you want to come over to warrington give me a shout got all the tools to do servicing etc you can do the work i will make the tea and point you in the right direction
XJR1300 raises a good point. Your tool box. The bikes tool kit is normally basic and cheap and design for use by those with Grizzers statue. You're first exercise might be a ladies favourite. Going shopping for a lady friendly tool box. But then, I have not worked out what's in the rucksack.
The ruck sack contains a full first aid... Plus kit.. A multitool, a set of tengtools Allen keys, aspirin/GTN spray, paracetamol, spare neck tube, small can chain lube, disc lock, cargo net/bungees, road atlas... In fact, it might be better to ask, what's not in the ruck sack Oh and I hate shopping..... I have tools galore, some inherited from my grandfather (whose old tool box I still have..) and new editions from me over the years.
I agree with you getting soneone to supervise you working on the bike.I fid that with my disc chain and sprocket swap...then found I had four hours inA&E with severe back and groin pain because of not healing after the operation. SO now much as I would love to strip off the bits and fix them I can't. Chain tension in your case is easy fir a woman of your talent. SLACKEN off the spindle bolts and turn the adjuster locking nuts very slightly so the adjusters will turn then turn each one exactly the same amount about 1/8th of a turn at a time untill the slack is right. Tighten the locking nuts then tighten the spindle nuts. Its just like a recipe.... you read it..you cook it...you manage that with with confidencen and no one to hold your hand...... remember the bike was right before you started so if you turn the adjusters exactly the same amount it will remain straight and in line...... nothing to stop you asking someone to check the spindle is tight enough after if you have any doubts....
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