First time mechanical work
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First time mechanical work
I will be the first to admit that I am not the most mechanically inclined. I bought a Heavy Breather Kit today (already had a Stage 1). Anyone who has bought one can attest that those things are pricey.
Well, I decided to do it myself. Before I started I told myself I will take my time and enjoy the process. Really happy, because I did it myself. Sure, it probably took alot longer than probably everyone on this forum but I am pretty pleased. Instead of dropping more coin at the dealership, got to do it myself. Stupid mistakes? You bet (wrong tools, lossing that damn battery box screw, spending ten minutes cursing because I swore up and down I was missing a piece, when in fact it was right at my feet.)
I do feel more confident now, and am looking forward to doing my own oil changes, etc. A big plus is the Auto Hobby shop on base. Not sure if I can do a 10000 mile service, but the other option is dropping 640.00 at the local HD Dealership. I took the advice on here and got a service manual a couple of weeks ago.
This forum is great!
Well, I decided to do it myself. Before I started I told myself I will take my time and enjoy the process. Really happy, because I did it myself. Sure, it probably took alot longer than probably everyone on this forum but I am pretty pleased. Instead of dropping more coin at the dealership, got to do it myself. Stupid mistakes? You bet (wrong tools, lossing that damn battery box screw, spending ten minutes cursing because I swore up and down I was missing a piece, when in fact it was right at my feet.)
I do feel more confident now, and am looking forward to doing my own oil changes, etc. A big plus is the Auto Hobby shop on base. Not sure if I can do a 10000 mile service, but the other option is dropping 640.00 at the local HD Dealership. I took the advice on here and got a service manual a couple of weeks ago.
This forum is great!
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And remember, nobody does mechanical work without making mistakes. In fact, they really aren't mistakes. They are simply training sessions which accumulate along the way to becoming an experienced mechanic. Learn from each one, and you will be the one answering questions later on...
And remember, nobody does mechanical work without making mistakes. In fact, they really aren't mistakes. They are simply training sessions which accumulate along the way to becoming an experienced mechanic. Learn from each one, and you will be the one answering questions later on...
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