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Old 07-06-2010, 01:49 PM   #21
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With the time/tools/guidance (either from a book or a human), I don't mind it at all... and kinda enjoy it. Without the time, I just take it to a shop, and realize that I am paying for the time/convenience factor.
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Old 07-06-2010, 04:05 PM   #22
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I do my own basics, oil, removing wheels for tire swaps etc. Hoping to learn more and gain more confidence tackling things.
Hey are you losing weight? I noticed that you looked pretty good in your avy and again here... BTW they sell chain breakers for $12... I know a lot of people grind them but imho it's easier and safer to use a breaking tool.
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Old 07-06-2010, 04:08 PM   #23
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Kawi toolkits come incomplete? The 954's kit is excellent though I've added hemostats and a razor boxcutter to it
We don't need to know about your roach clip and coke cutter buddy!
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Old 07-06-2010, 04:21 PM   #24
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If I have the spare time, I do my own. I dont mind using the internet, utilizing friends knowledge and getting the wrench time and I really enjoy getting my hands dirty. I've got my own tools, and learned to fabricate at least one (to use on the engine mount bolt).

If I dont have time, I have a Father in Law that can fix anything. And if I have to take it to the shop, I try to do a thorough once over as they always seem to tweak things they shouldnt. Like brakes. And levers. And chains.
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Old 07-06-2010, 05:31 PM   #25
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Kawi toolkits come incomplete? The 954's kit is excellent though I've added hemostats and a razor boxcutter to it
Apparently so because there was nothing in there that would even come close to working. I've added the necessarily nail file to my kit
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Old 07-06-2010, 05:34 PM   #26
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Good book just kinda hard to get through. I own it and it took forever for me to read. But I also have both twist of the wrists and another one that i for some reason I can't remember.

Oh and I can change oil and do a few other simple things. But I think I'm going to find a friend to teach me other stuff once I get my bike.
what part of Tn Region dO you Live in? Like the plateau region?
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Old 07-06-2010, 05:45 PM   #27
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We don't need to know about your roach clip and coke cutter buddy!
What? Never accidentally drop a screw down a velocity stack? Or needed smaller fingers to grip something? Hemostats are a great addition to any toolkit lol
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Old 07-06-2010, 06:41 PM   #28
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Am I the only one who thought about Maintenance not related to Bikes??
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Old 07-06-2010, 07:39 PM   #29
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Am I the only one who thought about Maintenance not related to Bikes??
Yes, because you are a soulless ginger.
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Old 07-06-2010, 08:14 PM   #30
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I haven't had to do too much, so I can do very basic maintenance on my own with a manual and some borrowed muscle if needed and lots and lots of time since it takes me a while to figure it out. Mostly just oil changes, clean/lube chain, basic mods likes lights, fenders etc. I'm sure as I have the SV longer, more will need to be done to it, such as suspension etc, but I am sure I can get friends to help. I just have a basic tool/socket set from walmart but will purchase tools as needed.

When I was going to put on my frame sliders, my friend offered to help. So he came over and he realized that I don't have the tools for it. He gave me the tools that he had and I couldn't loosen the bolts

I haven't needed to bring my bike yet into a shop.
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