dynax Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 Just curious if anyone does mock repairs, basically just practising if the unfortunate happens, and maybe try alternative solutions to problems instead of a more conventional approach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raesewell Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 If it ain't broke don't fix it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted May 30, 2019 Author Share Posted May 30, 2019 If it ain't broke don't fix it. That is true, and i myself take that approach, but surely being able to do a repair is all part of owning and maintaining a bike, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 What ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xMachina Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 I own an aging Suzuki, it provides me with plenty of actual repairs to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raesewell Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 Repairs will come soon enough without going looking foe them. Haynes manuals and Youtube will give you an insight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted May 30, 2019 Author Share Posted May 30, 2019 Repairs will come soon enough without going looking foe them. Haynes manuals and Youtube will give you an insight. Totally agree, but what if your bike has none of the above, no manual available, nothing online, even putting your reg number, into places like Halford's come up blank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithers Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 [mention]dynax[/mention] Good for you for not being frightened of getting your hands dirty. As mentioned above though, don't go looking for problems as they will manifest themselves in time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raesewell Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 If pulling a good bike apart and putting it back together again is your thing, then feel free to enjoy yourself. I'll stick to riding mine and repair it when it breaks down, however having an FJR it could be a long time coming. I'm all in favour of preventative maintenance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted May 30, 2019 Author Share Posted May 30, 2019 My biggest fear is getting a puncture, mainly because it has tubed tyres, tubeless no problem, i was thinking about having a go, and see if it would be possible to repair a tube without removing the wheel, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 One good way to learn and gain confidence is to buy a project and tinker with that. The only downside is the silly money projects go for these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted May 30, 2019 Author Share Posted May 30, 2019 One good way to learn and gain confidence is to buy a project and tinker with that. The only downside is the silly money projects go for these days. I am looking for one as a winter project, keeping an eye on ebay for what they go for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 Repairs will come soon enough without going looking foe them. Haynes manuals and Youtube will give you an insight. Totally agree, but what if your bike has none of the above, no manual available, nothing online, even putting your reg number, into places like Halford's come up blank Then buy a cheap wreck and fix it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Richzx6r Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 When I was younger I cut my teeth on an old mg metro that I did just that with....it was my dads old one just sat on the drive so being 13 or so and he wasn't using it again I asked if I could learn on it.....I took that car almost completely apart and put back together quite a few times and every time it ran once being put back together so I'd say if you are lucky enough to have some disposable income get yourself something that doesn't really matter and cut your teeth on that and leave working on your pride and joy to when things go wrong with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 pqMy biggest fear is getting a puncture, mainly because it has tubed tyres, tubeless no problem, i was thinking about having a go, and see if it would be possible to repair a tube without removing the wheel, Yes it is , I've done it . So there you go , no need ! I only did it because I had to . I had to beg a lift into the nearest Halfords to buy tyre levers and nick the soap out if the nearest pub bogs to get the tyre back on . You only need two spanners to take most wheels out anyway. But why bother when breakdown cover is obtainable for a modest addition to your insurance fee? What you need is a PROJECT BIKE or a Motorcycle Mechanics Course . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raesewell Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 The main problem with "Mock Maintenance" is once you have put it all back together again you don't know if you fixed it because it wasn't broke in the first place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Richzx6r Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 The main problem with "Mock Maintenance" is once you have put it all back together again you don't know if you fixed it because it wasn't broke in the first place. Very true, I'd say get something you know doesn't run and take it apart that way 1: you find out how it all goes together and 2: you may once taking it apart find what went wrong and then fix it and get it running Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungleaio Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 If it ain't broke, keep fixing it until it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 Totally pointless, try and fix it when it breaks , or by a Chinese bike your get plenty of practise fixing things . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted May 30, 2019 Author Share Posted May 30, 2019 Totally pointless, try and fix it when it breaks , or by a Chinese bike your get plenty of practise fixing things . It is a Chinese bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 Totally pointless, try and fix it when it breaks , or by a Chinese bike your get plenty of practise fixing things . It is a Chinese bike , you'll be busy soon enough . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted May 30, 2019 Author Share Posted May 30, 2019 Totally pointless, try and fix it when it breaks , or by a Chinese bike your get plenty of practise fixing things . It is a Chinese bike , you'll be busy soon enough . Gonna be busy anyway fitting some extra goodies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 It is a Chinese bike , you'll be busy soon enough . Gonna be busy anyway fitting some extra goodies What extra goodies would those be may I enquire ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggie Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 I have been mocked for some of my repairs if that counts Clutch cable snapped so this was my solution until I got a new one p.s. and all done with things I carried in the bikes tool kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted May 31, 2019 Author Share Posted May 31, 2019 , you'll be busy soon enough . Gonna be busy anyway fitting some extra goodies What extra goodies would those be may I enquire ? When all the bit's arrive, will be fitting a handlebar extender, which will have a camera mount, and a dual 12v/usb power socket, but the best bit, on the brackets for the extender, i will make a panel so i can fit the alarm led, a nice clock ( still looking for a nice one ), and a volt meter, happy day's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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