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Wuby The Wabbit · 05-17-2007, 08:30 PM

I guess workin on a dirt bike is alot easier than a street bike though.

XoZe · 06-17-2007, 01:43 PM

Granted, I've only had the bike for a week, but other than the initial 600 mile service, I will be doing all the work myself. I do it for my truck, why not the bike!?

GIXXER-Mike · 06-19-2007, 11:33 AM

I lube my chain and change the oil (recently started). Other items are done by my stealer...I mean dealer!

Kodatech · 06-19-2007, 08:00 PM

I do it all but tires.

DragonRider · 06-23-2007, 04:05 AM

Yes,everything but tires and machining.

parabians · 06-23-2007, 07:06 PM

'specially at 75/hour at the stealer.

Blade · 06-30-2007, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 87gsxrnut

I let mechanics work on all of my bikes.

- Nut

I do too! Oh wait I am my mechanic as well as a mechanic for many others.

omegajim · 07-01-2007, 11:30 PM

You have to do a fair amount of work on your own bike otherwise you'll spend more $ maintaining the bike than what you paid for it.

palanon · 07-02-2007, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by omegajim

You have to do a fair amount of work on your own bike otherwise you'll spend more $ maintaining the bike than what you paid for it.

Yup.

braddahmarv · 07-10-2007, 07:05 PM

I'm still learning all that needs to be done with my bike, so far it's been pretty easy to do. Maybe when I have enough karma to do so, I'll work on my engine's insides and clear out any bad cholesterol that may be stuck in there... not very good with carbs though... did it once and failed.

650Doug · 07-12-2007, 03:53 AM

Yep. Git yer hands off it, thank you very much.

Seriously, the biggest problem I have is finding someone who is good, AND that I can trust. So I just do it myself, or with the help of a fellow rider if it's something I haven't done before, and I'm unsure of it going in....

mendo · 07-25-2007, 03:58 AM

Do everything but major enjine work, oil changes, valve adjust, install accessories, etc. If I ain't got the tools then I got an excuse to buy them. Won't do tires though, hell to bust offa rims, rather pay the $25 bucks and let the shop do it.

SheRidesABeemer · 08-24-2007, 06:12 PM

I change the fluids on mine...what's a chain??

brdetty · 12-17-2008, 04:40 PM

I buy basket cases. Work before you ride. i would rebuld the top end but if it came to splitting a case there are just too many little things that go boiiing.

falcon · 12-17-2008, 06:03 PM

Cant wait till she hits 24,000km, (7,000km to go) then I can play. The dealer here is very good, when I bought her new I also prepaid the services upto 24,000km saving 30% with a loan bike during servicing. Always done all the repairs services etc to cars and bikes. Hopefully I will be still able to ride when she hits the big 30. So I have to tick the 4th one for now.

ednjacks · 01-26-2009, 12:11 AM

I've been a mechanic all my life.(well the parts I remember anyway) Why pay someone to do something so easy?

teufulhunden07 · 01-28-2009, 08:24 PM

I'm no bike mechanic, but I've done everything from oil changes, cable replacement, light leveling... I've recently debaffled the pipes, removed the pair valve, and as soon as I get my powercommander I'm removing the air box on my C50 and going tot he uni filter under the tank. I may not know alot but my bike is my hobby. Its become an important part of my life, however strange that may sound. letting someone else work on my bike is like letting someone else fix my life... It won't fly. If it needs to be fixed, I'll research it and do it myself

bonesnews · 04-12-2009, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by St0nkingByte

I voted for Yes, everything but engine rebuild because I'm just too darn cheap to pay someone to do anything that I think I might be able to pull off myself and on the motorcycle, so far at least, that seems to be just about everything.

Don't think of it as being cheap, it just saves you money so you can do more rides...

View Poll Results: Do you wrench your own bike
Yes, but only for oil changes and chain lube	52	24.53%
Yes, everything but engine rebuild	89	41.98%
Yes, no one touches my baby	46	21.70%
No, only mechanics work on my bike	23	10.85%
What's wrenching?	2	0.94%
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05-17-2007, 08:30 PM	#41 (permalink)
Wuby The Wabbit Fourth gear and illegal Join Date: Feb 2007 Bike: 2008 sv650 KZ has SOLD Location: Locust Grove GA. Posts: 750	I guess workin on a dirt bike is alot easier than a street bike though. __________________ Wuby the Wabbit Wan Down the WailWoad Twacks in the Wain EHHH WHATS UP DOC?

06-19-2007, 11:33 AM	#43 (permalink)
GIXXER-Mike U.B's LoveChild Join Date: Aug 2004 Bike: 2004 GSX-R600 (Blue/White) Location: ALABAMA Posts: 1,113	I lube my chain and change the oil (recently started). Other items are done by my stealer...I mean dealer! __________________ "I'm here to fight for truth, and justice, and the American way."

06-23-2007, 07:06 PM	#46 (permalink)
parabians Seat Tester Join Date: May 2007 Bike: 2005 VTX 1300R Location: Boyd, TX Posts: 78	'specially at 75/hour at the stealer. __________________

07-10-2007, 07:05 PM	#50 (permalink)
braddahmarv Ditch Magnet Join Date: Jul 2007 Bike: Was... a 1982 Yamaha Virago XV920J Location: Hilo, Hawaii Posts: 153	I'm still learning all that needs to be done with my bike, so far it's been pretty easy to do. Maybe when I have enough karma to do so, I'll work on my engine's insides and clear out any bad cholesterol that may be stuck in there... not very good with carbs though... did it once and failed. __________________ Hawaii... Paradise with lots of blue skies and an ocean of HOT LAVA!

06-17-2007, 01:43 PM	#42 (permalink)
XoZe Third gear and cruising Join Date: May 2007 Bike: 2007 M50 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 527	Granted, I've only had the bike for a week, but other than the initial 600 mile service, I will be doing all the work myself. I do it for my truck, why not the bike!?

06-19-2007, 08:00 PM	#44 (permalink)
Kodatech Handlebar Consultant Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 617	I do it all but tires.

06-23-2007, 04:05 AM	#45 (permalink)
DragonRider Clutch Cadet Join Date: Jul 2006 Bike: 2006 Suzuki M50 Candy Grand Blue with 46,550 miles since May 18th 2006 Location: Tacoma ,Washington Posts: 918	Yes,everything but tires and machining.

07-01-2007, 11:30 PM	#48 (permalink)
omegajim M-J Lifetime Achievement Award Join Date: Jan 2007 Bike: 1980 Yamaha XS850 Location: Washington County, WI Posts: 10,389	You have to do a fair amount of work on your own bike otherwise you'll spend more $ maintaining the bike than what you paid for it.

07-12-2007, 03:53 AM	#51 (permalink)
650Doug Third gear and cruising Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 459	Yep. Git yer hands off it, thank you very much. Seriously, the biggest problem I have is finding someone who is good, AND that I can trust. So I just do it myself, or with the help of a fellow rider if it's something I haven't done before, and I'm unsure of it going in....

07-25-2007, 03:58 AM	#52 (permalink)
mendo Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Bike: 1300cc Location: Yuba City, Ca Posts: 7	Do everything but major enjine work, oil changes, valve adjust, install accessories, etc. If I ain't got the tools then I got an excuse to buy them. Won't do tires though, hell to bust offa rims, rather pay the $25 bucks and let the shop do it.

08-24-2007, 06:12 PM	#53 (permalink)
SheRidesABeemer Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Bike: BMW K1200GT & K75 Location: NH Posts: 5	I change the fluids on mine...what's a chain?? __________________ Gail Hatch SheRidesABeemer's Blog

12-17-2008, 04:40 PM	#54 (permalink)
brdetty Newbie Join Date: Dec 2008 Bike: 95 suzuki RF 900R Location: Rutland, OH (southeastern) Posts: 18	I buy basket cases. Work before you ride. i would rebuld the top end but if it came to splitting a case there are just too many little things that go boiiing.

12-17-2008, 06:03 PM	#55 (permalink)
falcon Ditch Magnet Join Date: Dec 2007 Bike: 07 Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Brisbane Australia Posts: 164	Cant wait till she hits 24,000km, (7,000km to go) then I can play. The dealer here is very good, when I bought her new I also prepaid the services upto 24,000km saving 30% with a loan bike during servicing. Always done all the repairs services etc to cars and bikes. Hopefully I will be still able to ride when she hits the big 30. So I have to tick the 4th one for now. __________________ Growing OLD is Mandatory, Growing UP is Optional I'm the most responsible person around......anything goes wrong I'm responsible.

01-26-2009, 12:11 AM	#56 (permalink)
ednjacks Where Am I ? Join Date: Jan 2009 Bike: 05 Suzuki C90 Location: NEPA Posts: 47	I've been a mechanic all my life.(well the parts I remember anyway) Why pay someone to do something so easy? __________________ If it dont go, chrome it!!

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