Attn Ladies - do you do your own maintenance?

[derf]

Originally Posted by Gas Man

I may but the better question is... Do you?

Hold on, let me check

[Cutty72]

The gf does her own, with my supervision and muscle as needed.

It was a lot harder for me to slow down and TEACH than it was for her to learn it!

[racedoll]

Originally Posted by Cutty72

The gf does her own, with my supervision and muscle as needed.

Same here - I do the work but Erik supervises and helps with those stubborn bolts. I also have a service manual, from Kawasaki (not an "aftermarket" one).

I had to buy one special tool, a 22mm hex head socket for my front axle. I could only get from Snap On so it was an arm and a leg, but is better than rigging up something like we did the first time I took the front wheel off.

A lot of people (I work with) are surprised that I work on my own bike (car too). I take pride in knowing about the bike or car that I'm operating. I may not know as much as someone else, but I know more than some.

[Gas Man]

Same goes for Uma as Cutty said...

Here's Uma puttin on her highway bar


Puttin on her windshield and hardware


proper work attire for winter time mods


Buttoning up the wiring up for her new tach


Hell she changed the oil in the TBSS the other month because she wanted to.

[Gas Man]

There is no reason why it can't be done. I generally just explain what to do and why. She goes along and does it.

[Dave]

Originally Posted by racedoll

Same here - I do the work but Erik supervises and helps with those stubborn bolts. I also have a service manual, from Kawasaki (not an "aftermarket" one).

I had to buy one special tool, a 22mm hex head socket for my front axle. I could only get from Snap On so it was an arm and a leg, but is better than rigging up something like we did the first time I took the front wheel off.

A lot of people (I work with) are surprised that I work on my own bike (car too). I take pride in knowing about the bike or car that I'm operating. I may not know as much as someone else, but I know more than some.

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

[Amber Lamps]

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!

[Dave]

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

[HokieDNA01]

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

[Amber Lamps]

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.