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Cass 07-06-2010 01:49 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 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by HokieDNA01 (Post 390455)
I do my own basics, oil, removing wheels for tire swaps etc. Hoping to learn more and gain more confidence tackling things.
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/d...1/P3290280.jpg
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...:lol: 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 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Dave (Post 390687)
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!:lol:

the chi 07-06-2010 04:21 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. :lol:

racedoll 07-06-2010 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Dave (Post 390687)
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 :lol:

dReWpY 07-06-2010 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by newB45 (Post 390685)
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 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Amber Lamps (Post 390836)
We don't need to know about your roach clip and coke cutter buddy!:lol:
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 06:41 PM
Am I the only one who thought about Maintenance not related to Bikes?? ;)

Trip 07-06-2010 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Sixxxxer (Post 390880)
Am I the only one who thought about Maintenance not related to Bikes?? ;)
Yes, because you are a soulless ginger.

Tsunami 07-06-2010 08:14 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 :lol:

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


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