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

CrazyKell · 07-06-2010, 09:48 AM

Thanks for the insight everyone.

I'm one of those people that has never really worked on my own bike. Of course there are a variety of reasons (no garage and no tools), but I'm slowly rectifying it and doing things little by little. Hell it was a big accomplishment for me to change my coolant out!

Not sure which way I'm going to go with this article yet but I appreciate the help!

derf · 07-06-2010, 09:52 AM

Got any more pictures of your wife?

marko138 · 07-06-2010, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by drewpy

Every mc owner should read zen and the art of motorcycle maintence

That books SUCKS.

derf · 07-06-2010, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by marko138

That books SUCKS.

Yeh, some of us cant read the small print

marko138 · 07-06-2010, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by derf

Yeh, some of us cant read the small print

It's not even about MC maintenance.

lauralynne · 07-06-2010, 11:07 AM

mostly. I CAN do all of it - down to building from frame up - but Louie is there to help with questions (and google is if he's not). I'm fortunate to have the space, time, and tools.

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.

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

Sixxxxer · 07-06-2010, 07:41 PM

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

07-06-2010, 11:07 AM	#6
lauralynne 667:Neighbor of the Beast Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Everett WA Moto: VTR1000, SV650, FZR400, CRF150 Posts: 1,403	mostly. I CAN do all of it - down to building from frame up - but Louie is there to help with questions (and google is if he's not). I'm fortunate to have the space, time, and tools. __________________ WMRRA's slowest Expert! triathalete, mom, racer, rider, friend, sister, wife - all in one tidy package! Married my best friend 8/30/09

07-06-2010, 02:49 PM	#7
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.

07-06-2010, 07:41 PM	#10
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, 09:48 AM	#1
CrazyKell Vrooom Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: 06 ZX6R Posts: 4,427	Thanks for the insight everyone. I'm one of those people that has never really worked on my own bike. Of course there are a variety of reasons (no garage and no tools), but I'm slowly rectifying it and doing things little by little. Hell it was a big accomplishment for me to change my coolant out! Not sure which way I'm going to go with this article yet but I appreciate the help!

07-06-2010, 09:52 AM	#2
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	Got any more pictures of your wife?