Motorcycle Repair Course

[pontifex]

I want to learn how to do more work on my bike.

Are there any classes in the area like this one?

[ilikenapalm]

$1,500 for a class? Fuck that.

Buy something broken, get a repair manual, and dive in.

Youtube has great content on it for almost everything you would need to do to a bike.

[imstuner]

Spend that money on tools and a repair manual.

[Pigman]

I know Seacoast does seminars.....

[Dip Dungles]

I know Seacoast does seminars.....

That they do. Very informative although within 20 minutes into the suspension course I figured out that if any work needs to be done to my bike I would be calling PK

[Degsy]

Wirelessly posted

I could run a basic maintenance ( up to valve adjustments) course at my house for 5-10 people for short money (for refreshments, materials etc). Any interest?

[fineout]

Wirelessly posted

I could run a basic maintenance ( up to valve adjustments) course at my house for 5-10 people for short money (for refreshments, materials etc). Any interest?

In

[pontifex]

I know Seacoast does seminars.....

Yes, I've done the seacoast seminars. very helpful but am looking for something more hands on now.

- - - Updated - - -

Wirelessly posted

I could run a basic maintenance ( up to valve adjustments) course at my house for 5-10 people for short money (for refreshments, materials etc). Any interest?

Yes, count me in Degsy.

[pontifex]

Spend that money on tools and a repair manual.

I have done that. I don't have much of a mechanical background and have found that having someone to help when I'm stuck or showing me tricks that are not in the manual make everything easier.

I feel much better working through issues on my car but I want to make sure I don't make any mistakes on my track bike as hurting myself, or worse others, because of something I missed is my concern.

[SwiftTone]

Wirelessly posted

I could run a basic maintenance ( up to valve adjustments) course at my house for 5-10 people for short money (for refreshments, materials etc). Any interest?

In also.

I've think I know what I'm doing but next have a lot of confidence. My wheel or suspension hasn't fallen off so far though

[nt650hawk]

http://daytonafl.wyotech.edu/motorcy...4%252E&wm_sd=1

http://www.yti.edu/programs/Motorcyc...FdKj4AodIUsAjw

http://www.uti.edu/programs/motorcycle

[Billy]

Like others have said buy a repair manual, tools and have a computer to search youtube/forums. I have yet to need a dealership for repairs. Only things I dont do is tire replacements and suspension work.

Perfect recent example was the drive shaft (shaft the front sprocket goes on) oil seal started leaking on my 06 GSXR. I had no freaking clue on what I needed to do. Couple hours of research (repair manual, youtube, forums) and had the bad one out, and the new one in.

[pontifex]

http://daytonafl.wyotech.edu/motorcy...4%252E&wm_sd=1

http://www.yti.edu/programs/Motorcyc...FdKj4AodIUsAjw

http://www.uti.edu/programs/motorcycle

Thanks Gino, but I'm looking for an inexpensive community college course not a professional mechanics school.

Maybe you can do a workshop like Degsy...I know you have the skills

[Degsy]

Wirelessly posted

I was hoping Geno and a couple of others might come over and help instruct :-) geno doesnt live far away.

[daisha]

Wirelessly posted

I could run a basic maintenance ( up to valve adjustments) course at my house for 5-10 people for short money (for refreshments, materials etc). Any interest?

I'd be interested.

[Dip Dungles]

I am in as long as I can release the Kraken

[nt650hawk]

if it is other than a Hawk forget about it.


i'm pretty good at taking things apart. Putting them back together takes a lil longer


but will work for


or

[Jim]

Wirelessly posted

I could run a basic maintenance ( up to valve adjustments) course at my house for 5-10 people for short money (for refreshments, materials etc). Any interest?

sweet. i have a bike that needs the valves checked

[pontifex]

if it is other than a Hawk forget about it.


i'm pretty good at taking things apart. Putting them back together takes a lil longer


but will work for


or

I'll get you a bottle of this...


much better than that cheap stuff you drink

[Degsy]

Wirelessly posted

Wirelessly posted

I could run a basic maintenance ( up to valve adjustments) course at my house for 5-10 people for short money (for refreshments, materials etc). Any interest?

sweet. i have a bike that needs the valves checked

Perfect. An inline 4 is the most common bike and it would have to be a bike that was not ridden in, as it needs to be at ambient temp for valves adjustments.

[nt650hawk]

Wirelessly posted



Perfect. An inline 4 is the most common bike and it would have to be a bike that was not ridden in, as it needs to be at ambient temp for valves adjustments.

I could be in for this! To learn that is... I need to get into my 929..

[Degsy]

Wirelessly posted

List of topics. Add anything you would specifically like to learn.

Oil/filter change
Air filter check
Chain and sprocket install
Wheel removal
Fork removal (no fork internal stuff, ill leave that to PK)
Valve check/adjustment
Clutch replacement
FI code diagnosis
Carb removal/clean
Brake pad/line change and brake bleed
Coolant drain and flush/fill.
Exhaust removal/install.
Shock removal/install
Swingarm removal/install.
Tire swap
Basic charging system.


Onviously, getting to all of that in one day would be impossible, even with 3 "instructors" so we would have to decide what to focus on.

[Dip Dungles]

Valve check/adjustment
Shock removal/install
Swingarm removal/install.
Fork removal (no fork internal stuff, ill leave that to PK)

This is what I am looking for. You the man Degs.

[RandyO]

might I suggest a lesson on

stuck fastener removal, what tool to use for the job, when to stop before you bugger stuff worse, when to used hand impact, heat, etc

[7UPyours]

I would also be interested in this, specially
Chain and sprocket install
Wheel removal
Fork removal (no fork internal stuff, ill leave that to PK)
Valve check/adjustment
Clutch replacement
Coolant drain and flush/fill.
Shock removal/install


Did you have time/day of the week in mind?

Wirelessly posted

List of topics. Add anything you would specifically like to learn.

Oil/filter change
Air filter check
Chain and sprocket install
Wheel removal
Fork removal (no fork internal stuff, ill leave that to PK)
Valve check/adjustment
Clutch replacement
FI code diagnosis
Carb removal/clean
Brake pad/line change and brake bleed
Coolant drain and flush/fill.
Exhaust removal/install.
Shock removal/install
Swingarm removal/install.
Tire swap
Basic charging system.


Onviously, getting to all of that in one day would be impossible, even with 3 "instructors" so we would have to decide what to focus on.