What's your problem?
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2011
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From: Sacramento, CA.
Been ridin for 48yrs & done 90% of my work. Now I take mine in to the dealership because "I CAN" & don't want to mess with it anynmore!!! Just like Texas Fat Boy I have someone mow my yard. I also take my care to the car wash. But thanks for your message. Ride Safe.
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 1,167
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From: Belgium
As long as my bike is under warranty, I'll go to my little indy to do the maintenance jobs. After that, we'll see. If I can afford the maintenance jobs as for now, he will work further on my bike.
I'm a mechanic myself, but feel too old/too tired to get laid under my bike to do my maintenance myself...
Just like getting to a restaurant, why would you do that while you can stay comfy at home and cooking stuff?
Last stuff I did was a cylinder head maintenance on my 1975 Chevelle 250ci engine. I ended up with a sore back after heaving that SOB:
https://picasaweb.google.com/1175696...NXm09PJlty-mAE#
I was so tired of that car and the TLC it continuously needed, that I sold it...
I'm a mechanic myself, but feel too old/too tired to get laid under my bike to do my maintenance myself...
Just like getting to a restaurant, why would you do that while you can stay comfy at home and cooking stuff?
Last stuff I did was a cylinder head maintenance on my 1975 Chevelle 250ci engine. I ended up with a sore back after heaving that SOB:
https://picasaweb.google.com/1175696...NXm09PJlty-mAE#
I was so tired of that car and the TLC it continuously needed, that I sold it...
Last edited by Proteus; Jun 15, 2012 at 05:29 AM.
I do my own routine maintenance and adjustments and install accessories. I do most everything but tire changes. I DON'T consider myself a wrench but do have decent garage, a lift and the right tools... oh, and a manual!
BTW, I can also hang my own pictures too.
BTW, I can also hang my own pictures too.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 1,783
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From: Oh
Everyone here does not have the same experience as other's when it comes to working on these bikes. My point was to say, you don't have to be intimidated because you have never worked on a bike. It WAS NOT to question how some spend their money. I think we all want to spend our hard earned money wisely and I wanted to point out how just maybe some here could do that with a little encouragement.
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 267
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From: Virginia
Yup Live Free, Ride Free,..just ensure you have a garage to store the 17 Pages worth of Tools, Listed in the Service Manuals "Appendix A" (which does not include the jack nor stands or common hand tools) which you are going to buy to ***"attempt"*** to fix your bike?
Ya spending $$$ on property taxes and every tool beneath the sun to (maybe?) fix a bike. Sounds like a great $$$ spending idea to me.
May I remind/fore warn you though the word *Tool* would imply you are going to attempt to do the (W) word. Before you do though,... read the definition of the (W) word below.
WORK---Most commonly a futile endeavour, often involving sweat, & toil, and occasionally the loss of ones own bodily fluids. (and on rare occasions bodily parts!)
Or if done correctly! The loss of the bodily fluids/parts of the one foolish enough to ASSist you in the endeavor.
Ya spending $$$ on property taxes and every tool beneath the sun to (maybe?) fix a bike. Sounds like a great $$$ spending idea to me.
May I remind/fore warn you though the word *Tool* would imply you are going to attempt to do the (W) word. Before you do though,... read the definition of the (W) word below.
WORK---Most commonly a futile endeavour, often involving sweat, & toil, and occasionally the loss of ones own bodily fluids. (and on rare occasions bodily parts!)
Or if done correctly! The loss of the bodily fluids/parts of the one foolish enough to ASSist you in the endeavor.
Last edited by Theatan; Jun 15, 2012 at 06:54 AM. Reason: Additional Thoughts
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 248
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From: Redhill New Zealand
Not everyone is a mechanic, but maintaining your bike is part of the relationship with your machine. If you can't change oils ( if you don't want to or choose not to that's different ) on your bike, you are a moron and should not be in charge of any kind of machinery.
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 903
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From: California
Not everyone is a mechanic, but maintaining your bike is part of the relationship with your machine. If you can't change oils ( if you don't want to or choose not to that's different ) on your bike, you are a moron and should not be in charge of any kind of machinery.
As Lincoln said, " Better to be thought of as a fool than to speak and remove all doubt"
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: PA
Not everyone is a mechanic, but maintaining your bike is part of the relationship with your machine. If you can't change oils ( if you don't want to or choose not to that's different ) on your bike, you are a moron and should not be in charge of any kind of machinery.
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Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2009
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This is not rocket science. People that don't do maintenance on their vehicles are either lazy, don't want to ruin their manicure or scared to try something new. To the person thinking people need every tool listed in their service manual, I replaced a blown head gasket in a state park with the tools I had with me.