basic maintanence skills

[sean]

ok, speaking with Ros at Rykas and there was a suggestion of having a day of teaching some of the newer/less confident riders (+ vader - a lost cause!!!!) some basic maintanence skills - chain adjustment, oil and filter changes, checking of brakes, light changes etc. maybe a bit of a fettling day like chad hosted for last years longest day. I can do most of the basic stuff and would be willing to help. can probably get the use of a large warehouse in silvertown london at a weekend- any interest? suggestions?

sean

[StumpyFingers]

Sounds like a great idea.
Strange thing is when I learned to ride we were taught basic maintenance now it is missing from the courses and I think it should be included.

[alpslapper]

I'm in - but only if I'm paired up with Vader, so I don't look so bad

[Whealie]

Make it a full-on Working Bee too if you can get the warehouse for the whole weekend.

What I mean is as well as showing the basics we actually get some other jobs done too. We did this once before and it was great.

[Meesh]

Make it a full-on Working Bee too if you can get the warehouse for the whole weekend.

What I mean is as well as showing the basics we actually get some other jobs done too. We did this once before and it was great.

This sounds like a great idea! Again, depending on dates I'm interested in this.

[DoctorLaw]

Hooray. I've been trying to work out how to start a thread since we chatted Sean.....

Thanks Whealie for pointing out it had already been done. I'm in.
R

[Lord Vader]

[quote=sean;388928]s (+ vader - a lost cause!!!!)

sean[/QUOTE
How very dare you

I'm in - but only if I'm paired up with Vader, so I don't look so bad

and you


But i am in as well

[DoctorLaw]

ok, speaking with Ros at Rykas and there was a suggestion of having a day of teaching some of the newer/less confident riders (+ vader - a lost cause!!!!) some basic maintanence skills - chain adjustment, oil and filter changes, checking of brakes, light changes etc. maybe a bit of a fettling day like chad hosted for last years longest day. I can do most of the basic stuff and would be willing to help. can probably get the use of a large warehouse in silvertown london at a weekend- any interest? suggestions?

sean

Meesh and I were chatting this morning at the Ace and we are both still keen for the basic maintenance day to happen. Are we waiting for more names, dates when the warehouse is available or has the thread just been forgotten?

[sean]

ok,had the ok from our consolidation centre manager. just waiting for final confirmation from my MD (but I'm sure it wont be a problem) - but we are looking at the weekend of the 8th/9th of August for the basic bike maintanance day, to be held at our company consolidation centre (warehouse!) in silvertown London, there will be an area put aside for us inside the unit to try to teach people some basic skills.
the unit is just off the A13, past the Excel centre right next to the city airport.I will post the address when i can remember it, I just drive there.........
there will be tea/coffee provided, a secure room to put jackets lids etc and toilet facilities. obviously it is an old warehouse and quite dusty so everyone would be advised to buy some overalls for the working on the bikes.
i'm sure we have a jetwash available so we can give bikes a clean over if required - eh Tom??(only a fiver to you mate....)

things i would suggest covering are -

• daily checks - idiots guide
• tyre checks - both pressure and condition
• oil and filters / oil levels
• how to adjust & lube chains - something even big dealers cant always get right
• brake checks - condition/changing pads/ cleaning calipers
• changing bulbs
• clutch adjustment
• basic roadside repairs/fault finding

these are only a rough guide, if anyone has any other suggestions please feel free to chip in.

everyone to bring snacks/cake to share - although there is a KFC/ MICKY D's about 5 mins away. tom has kindly offered to cook everyone a sunday roast at his house.....

I have limited tools, grease and stuff which i will bring, i would suggest everyone brings oil/filters/pads etc if we can help show them how to fit them we will although i do draw the line at turbos and nitros kits.....

Vader - just bring yourself and your usual good humour......

ok, as a suggestion from Whealie how about a evening on the piss ahem..... sorry an evening together for a meal and quiet drink before hand?? (obviously just me, doc law, meesh and any other ladies - the rest of you can bugger off!!!!) there is a hotel almost opposite the unit, if anyone does fancy a night in london. (i will stay as my company will pay for me.....)

ok any interest - just add your names.....

[alpslapper]

I'm in Well done sean for organising this