Attn Ladies - do you do your own maintenance? - Page 3

Cass · 07-06-2010, 02:49 PM

With the time/tools/guidance (either from a book or a human), I don't mind it at all... and kinda enjoy it. Without the time, I just take it to a shop, and realize that I am paying for the time/convenience factor.

Amber Lamps · 07-06-2010, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by HokieDNA01

I do my own basics, oil, removing wheels for tire swaps etc. Hoping to learn more and gain more confidence tackling things.

Hey are you losing weight? I noticed that you looked pretty good in your avy and again here... BTW they sell chain breakers for $12...

I know a lot of people grind them but imho it's easier and safer to use a breaking tool.

Amber Lamps · 07-06-2010, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

Kawi toolkits come incomplete? The 954's kit is excellent though I've added hemostats and a razor boxcutter to it

We don't need to know about your roach clip and coke cutter buddy!

the chi · 07-06-2010, 05:21 PM

If I have the spare time, I do my own. I dont mind using the internet, utilizing friends knowledge and getting the wrench time and I really enjoy getting my hands dirty. I've got my own tools, and learned to fabricate at least one (to use on the engine mount bolt).

If I dont have time, I have a Father in Law that can fix anything. And if I have to take it to the shop, I try to do a thorough once over as they always seem to tweak things they shouldnt. Like brakes. And levers. And chains.

racedoll · 07-06-2010, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

Kawi toolkits come incomplete? The 954's kit is excellent though I've added hemostats and a razor boxcutter to it

Apparently so because there was nothing in there that would even come close to working. I've added the necessarily nail file to my kit

dReWpY · 07-06-2010, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by newB45

Good book just kinda hard to get through. I own it and it took forever for me to read. But I also have both twist of the wrists and another one that i for some reason I can't remember.

Oh and I can change oil and do a few other simple things. But I think I'm going to find a friend to teach me other stuff once I get my bike.

what part of Tn Region dO you Live in? Like the plateau region?

Dave · 07-06-2010, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Amber Lamps

We don't need to know about your roach clip and coke cutter buddy!

What? Never accidentally drop a screw down a velocity stack? Or needed smaller fingers to grip something? Hemostats are a great addition to any toolkit lol

Sixxxxer · 07-06-2010, 07:41 PM

Am I the only one who thought about Maintenance not related to Bikes??

Trip · 07-06-2010, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Sixxxxer

Am I the only one who thought about Maintenance not related to Bikes??

Yes, because you are a soulless ginger.

Tsunami · 07-06-2010, 09:14 PM

I haven't had to do too much, so I can do very basic maintenance on my own with a manual and some borrowed muscle if needed and lots and lots of time since it takes me a while to figure it out. Mostly just oil changes, clean/lube chain, basic mods likes lights, fenders etc. I'm sure as I have the SV longer, more will need to be done to it, such as suspension etc, but I am sure I can get friends to help. I just have a basic tool/socket set from walmart but will purchase tools as needed.

When I was going to put on my frame sliders, my friend offered to help. So he came over and he realized that I don't have the tools for it. He gave me the tools that he had and I couldn't loosen the bolts

I haven't needed to bring my bike yet into a shop.

07-06-2010, 02:49 PM	#21
Cass Cassolicious! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, TX Moto: SV Posts: 1,377	With the time/tools/guidance (either from a book or a human), I don't mind it at all... and kinda enjoy it. Without the time, I just take it to a shop, and realize that I am paying for the time/convenience factor. __________________ Begin at the beginning and go on till you come to the end: then stop.

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Sixxxxer Like Gixxxxer But Not Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dirty Jersey Moto: 2008 ZX6R Posts: 4,891	Am I the only one who thought about Maintenance not related to Bikes?? __________________ [FRSH] Candy Plasma Blue

07-06-2010, 09:14 PM	#30
Tsunami Pug Queen Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Moto: DR200, SV650 Posts: 2,486	I haven't had to do too much, so I can do very basic maintenance on my own with a manual and some borrowed muscle if needed and lots and lots of time since it takes me a while to figure it out. Mostly just oil changes, clean/lube chain, basic mods likes lights, fenders etc. I'm sure as I have the SV longer, more will need to be done to it, such as suspension etc, but I am sure I can get friends to help. I just have a basic tool/socket set from walmart but will purchase tools as needed. When I was going to put on my frame sliders, my friend offered to help. So he came over and he realized that I don't have the tools for it. He gave me the tools that he had and I couldn't loosen the bolts I haven't needed to bring my bike yet into a shop.