Saturday Bike maintenance workshop

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Hi all,following on from another thread I was reading,it would appear that there is some demand for a bit of tuition to service and maintain bikes.
So here is what I propose.
I would like to host a Saturday morning service workshop.the aim would be that after the workshop participants will have the confidence to tackle basic servicing at home.
The workshop will focus on the r1200gs ,
Included will be bacon butties and drinks .
Content will include ;
Daily/weekly checks
Workshop safety
Use of tools
Oil/filter change
Gearbox oil change
Fuel tank removal
Air filters
Spark plugs
Rocker end float /valve clearance checks/adjustments
Servicing /checking the final drive
Driveshaft removal/checks
Alternator belt check/change
Brake pads/calipers
Safety checks
Hints and tips
Dates 9TH AUGUST,6TH SEPTEMBER
Cost will be £20 per person to include breakfast,drinks and technical print outs.
Numbers will be limited to 6 per session.
Over to you,waddayathink
9TH AUGUST
the bear(steve) PAID
newboy(peter) PAID
going home(asgoo) PAID
Keith bouncer PAID
Keith bouncer +1 (andrew)PAID
Slimpickings( Stuart) PAID
bucephalus(john) PAID
6TH SEPTEMBER
rallye ripper (trevor)
andrewgsadv(andrew)PAID
astro(paul)PAID
Brynn PAID
Brynn+1 (reyno)PAID
Laser173(graham)PAID
 
Wow, sounds brill, this is just the kind of advice I need so Id love to attend.

What dates you thinking? I work shifts so don't get every Saturday off, but id happily book the day off work if needed.:thumb2
 
Very generous of you,that,s a great idea. Anything that can instil a bit of confidence has to be good. Just knowing there is someone who knows what they are doing if starts to go wrong , makes a big difference.
 
Rethink mikeyboy or have a poll

newboy said:
Bugger - I need an idiots guide to the 1150
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Yea, with you on that. Can't be arsed to learn the hard way like I've done in the past. C'mon mikeyboy, fook the 1200 lot, they don't need shit like this. ( bacon butties sounds just fine too)

:augie
 
newboy said:
Bugger - I need an idiots guide to the 1150
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Go along to the session about the 1200 and whatever tool he shows you to use, use a hammer instead and ignore anything about electrics. :beerjug:

Could be very tempted to pop along to this even though it's a couple of hours ride away. Is it a necessity to be on a 1200 or are you using one bike to demonstrate on?
 
metropolis2k said:
Is it a necessity to be on a 1200 or are you using one bike to demonstrate on?
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i was going to use my 1200 for demonstration purposes,my reasons for this are;
i can prepare prior to the session to save time,and to concentrate on the jobs that need more time.
i dont want to service the bike but to demonstrate methods and techniques etc.
no one will be catching the train home if something gets broken:blast
 
Ide be interested in this as well,date dependant:thumb2
 
Put me down for a place Mike

Date dependant :thumb
 
mikeyboy said:
my man cave:D

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Im very jealous. But wheres the fridge & TV? :D
 
Nippy Normans supply Touratech, Wunderlich, Desert Fox and many other makes of accessories.
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