Motorcycle Repair Course

[reks95]

I'm in for this. I don't think I've actually met most of the people talking about it and that'd be worth the time right there .

[Degsy]

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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?

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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.

I think a saturday or sunday. Start at 9am.

[StrayNut]

I'm definitely interested! And can pay with alcohols or gift certificates or cash.

Particularly:

Fork removal
Valve check/adjustment
Clutch replacement
Brake pad/line change and brake bleed
Basic charging system.

[scottieducati]

To the OP... give it a couple of months and you'll have to swing by the garage in Waltham once it's done. Usually have a few bikes apart at any given time, and only the worst situations require the Degsy bat signal (huge bottle of rum).

[Degsy]

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Safety wiring?

[dontpanic]

Blinker fluid?

[StrayNut]

Slowness removal?

[Eric Baker]

I'd be down to help out.

[nhbubba]

Please demonstrate the difference between a Craftsman 'phillips' driver and a JIS driver.

[Degsy]

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The inside edge between the tangs on a JIS screw bit is a more square shape. The tangs are also fatter and uniform from top to bottom on a JIS. On a phillips, they are thinner and taper down.

[Tunertype]

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

^^This. It is the only mechanical skill that still sometimes escapes me. I have spent hours on a single bolt. I have no issue rebuilding an engine or transmission in a bike or car or boat though.

To the OP the best mechanical skill is confidance. Get a bike for $500 and rebuild it from the ground up. By the time ur done you will probably be into it for $1000-$1500 and have a more valueable bike and probably be an expert on that bike at least. And if you screw something ip rember it was only a $500 bike.

[CEO]

My R6 probably needs a valve check... I'll come down and drink / watch you do it

[Degsy]

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My R6 probably needs a valve check... I'll come down and drink / watch you do it

Cool.

[CEO]

Yeah no use doing jim's he'll just chuck it through a fence or into a wall...

[nhbubba]

...a JIS screw bit is a more square shape.

Right. Show everyone the dot on the screw heads. Shake the right driver in their faces and tell 'em to invest in a set of the right drivers.

Tired of buying used motorcycles with rounded out screw heads.

[Degsy]

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...a JIS screw bit is a more square shape.

Right. Show everyone the dot on the screw heads. Shake the right driver in their faces and tell 'em to invest in a set of the right drivers.

Tired of buying used motorcycles with rounded out screw heads.

Haha. The bottom of carbs?

Ill do one better. Everyone who attends will get a set of JIS drivers.

[Jim]

Yeah no use doing jim's he'll just chuck it through a fence or into a wall...

No, it's for my street bike. It's got 33k on the speedo and never have checked the valves.

[nhbubba]

Haha. The bottom of carbs?

Carb boot retainers on my current wreck.. but yeah, pretty much you name it.

Ill do one better. Everyone who attends will get a set of JIS drivers.

Hey now...

Fer serious though. Where do you source your drivers? I finally broke down and mail ordered a nice set off the 'net. Now I need some for my 'track day' kit.. and so on.

[Drewski]

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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?

very interested.....

[Degsy]

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Haha. The bottom of carbs?

Carb boot retainers on my current wreck.. but yeah, pretty much you name it.

Ill do one better. Everyone who attends will get a set of JIS drivers.

Hey now...

Fer serious though. Where do you source your drivers? I finally broke down and mail ordered a nice set off the 'net. Now I need some for my 'track day' kit.. and so on.

Shhhhh


Harbor freight.

Scratch that. They dont carry them any more.

Amazon.com.

[Hardcore]

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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.

how do u swap out the winter air for summer air without tire removal?

[nhbubba]

Amazon.com.

You know, I never thought to look there. Turns out the best option is the place I bought direct from just advertising on Amazon.

[lord1234]

In for learning how to do a valve check...

Would be fun to do it all as a practical lesson on our own bikes...

And yes I know that doing all this requires a) tools b) materials.

Perhaps a materials and tools list for us?

[AVI8_636]

This actually sounds pretty awesome. If I'm not working I would def be down for a repair workshop.

[Sheppo]

I could use a course in FI codes and trouble shooting that. I'm in for that portion.