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Anyone know of a Bike Maintenance class around??? oil changes, filters, tires, clutch, etc.
Thanks!
"B"
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We were thinking of running a brake / hydrolic clutch fluid flushing day to start off a series of self maintenance seminars.
We'd charge a flat fee of $25 to attend and you'll get RBF600 race fluid and be able to use our tools and dispose of your old fluid on site.
Other riders and home grown mechanics would be on site to help you get the job done.
Does this sound like something you may be interested in?
Honeslty, the more I know the better! LOL... Im a big DIYer.... sooo... ya it would.. How often do you do something like that??
do you know of any other seminars for oil changes and stuff???
"B"
"The greatest barrier to success is the fear of failure"
We USED TO do this up at my place. We did some at the beginning of the season and ran a couple of 'em toward the end. It kinda got to be a clusterfuck though, having to dispose of all the waste oil & in some cases coolant & hydro fluid. In some rare instances, people expected ME to go out & get THEIR oil & filters specific to their machines. The first couple ran great & we all pitched in for lunch and fluid disposal. After a few though, things got messy...
Honestly, I had fun doing it. We tried to gear it more toward the relative newby DIY'er, but in the end ended up with more 'seasoned' DIY'ers that kind of convoluted things a bit. I'd be happy to start these up again, but we'd need to get strict on some stipulations so it doesn't get all fucked up again. Like I said, I seriously had a good time doing them. Well, until things started getting outta hand...
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I would love this as well.
I'm always willing to do/ show some one how to do an oil change or give a hand with some sort of maintenance. People have shown me how to do things over the years and passing the knowledge on is the least i could do
For the most part the main things you'll need to do yourself will be chain cleaning/lube/adjustment and oil changes
Air filters, spark plugs and brakes pads/ fluid are also easy DIY jobs that i know how to do but you don't do them all that often
This is also depending on the location, for instance my spark plugs are behind the radiator and in the middle of my bike under the airbox gas tank ect. changing them is easy, getting to them is not.
Valve clearances I would go to someone with right knowledge to do them since the tools required and the little nuances of the job are better suited for a pro.
As for tires, i'd just go to Tricky Mike who is close to you in chelmsford and does tire changing for a great price. There is a thread on here "Tire Changing in Chelmsford" and thats him.
Last edited by scubasteveRR; 05-11-11 at 06:02 PM.
^^Same.
If anyone wants to know HOW to do anything. Feel free to ask me.
Everything from:
Changing Tires
Changing Oil/Filter
Changing Brakes
Bleeding hydraulic lines
Clutch change
Clutch adjust
Fork oil change/adjustment
Suspension tuning
Air filter changing.
Accessory installation.
Motor repair.
Valve checks.
Timing adjustments.
Changing chains and sprockets.
Cable adjustment...
yadda-yadda.
I'm pretty good with all of it. I was actually thinking of doing up some vids on basic mechanical maintenance on bikes and scooters this summer.
Step by step kinda stuff... but, I too would be interested in taking a class here or there on some more advanced things.
I'm good at keeping a bike stock, or modifying little bits here and there when needed. I'm all about preventative maintenance.
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I'd love to learn to change my radiator fluid. Well actually, changing the fluid is the easy part, getting the plastics off are a chore.
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I'd be willing to help people with this stuff as well. If we do get a class together, I'll be there to help out if I can. If no class gets together, hit me up with any questions, and maybe we can even hook up and I'll help you through it and teach you how. I'm in Reading.
I am thinking of doing this up in the Northern Vermont area as well.
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I would defintely be interested in a class or a group session in the eastern mass/southern NH region. I'm defintely a DIY newb and always up for learning new stuff.
ahhhh... memories.
Our first "maintenance day" was in 1998!!!! Can't believe that was 13 years ago. Here's photos from our 1999 maintenance day
http://www.sportriders.com/maintenan...0999/index.cfm
Last edited by TTD; 05-11-11 at 06:06 PM.
I could potentially see doing small "how to" workshops at TTD events(night in between days) being a good idea.
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I sadly pull the girl card when it comes to fixing or upgrades..
I need to learn ... OR ... Hire![]()
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You might also want to look into getting the service manual for your bike. Not the owners manual...the service manual will literally show you how to strip the thing and put it all back together. They definitely cover everything you listed above and then some.
Sometimes you can find them in *.pdf format, sometimes you can find them on cd (ebay) for around 10 bucks, or you can go to the dealership and buy them...usually around $70 I think...or try ebay, most likely cheaper there.
I think I had the service manual for my bike before I even had my bike.
Greater Lowell Tech in tyngsboro will be offering a "Girls Night Out " beginner automotive course in september, alot of info could translate over. If you need more info you can try 978-441-4874
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"B"
"The greatest barrier to success is the fear of failure"
Ted,
I'd be interested in something like that.
--Pat
I'd love to do it all myself... But I work 80+ hours/ week and don't have time to sit and learn something new that's not work related.
I decided to strip the plastics off my bike last year for a super thorough cleaning... Ended up taking a picture, numbering all the bolts and screws and putting them in their itemized individual bags so they remained organized. What should have taken an hour, took 2 days ...
I'd be interested in possibly taking time off to focus and learn about general maintenance
Oh, and I have a new chain, sprockets, bar ends, and more.. Just sitting in my basement awaiting installation... ... Greg?
Last edited by cbr_chick_nh; 05-13-11 at 12:20 PM.
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