daveajj
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Reged: 24/03/2007
Posts: 126
Loc: Durham
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Can anyone help here,
total virgin when it comes to motorcycle maintenence, i'm looking to do my own servicing on the track bike to begin with.
Q's
What size socket do i need to get the rear wheel off? 2002 zx6, i don't have the original manual but have a Haynes, can't find anything in here with sizes.
Will this socket be the same size for the 08 R1?
Where can i get one???
I know i can get the Front wheel spindal key from halfords but the socket???
Lastly any other tips you may have regarding self servicing.
cheers Dave...
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thetony
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Reged: 12/02/2009
Posts: 164
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You wanna download a factory workshop manual, they are much more conclusive and detailed. Also really cheap on ebay (you get a cd rom).
Front end wise, Just get a 14mm nut+bolt as it has a 22mm hex head which does the job perfectly, you don't need to buy a key or anything special like that! I THINK the rear spindle is 32mm, check the original toolkit, the quality is completely shite but should let you get a size...Then get down to halfords (bet the store plebs would take a couple of sockets out for a look at the bike to check the sizes were good)
I've mentioned Halfords before...Here's a good tip everyone: They do a professional trade discount card. It gives a really good discount on own brand stuff and a decent discount on everything else, They seem pretty happy to dish them out if you ask and have a reasonable story about 'your profession' being obviously mechanically based (ahem). I bet even a letterhead from your work due to your pool-car maintenance duties (?) would suffice... brass neck away folks...
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daveajj
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Reged: 24/03/2007
Posts: 126
Loc: Durham
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sorted....
should have got off my arse and gone to Halfords before i posted...
cheers anyway.
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thetony
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Reged: 12/02/2009
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Y'know, You should get yerself aquainted with the inevitable young, keen, motorcycle mechanic that is bound to work in a dealer near you!? They all tend to be bike mad and a trip for them to a track day with you,to change/adjust/explain to you what they are doing is a totally realistic option if you cross their hands with a couple of quid and buy them lunch! Again it's worth a try, Cheekily asking for a 'homer' has seldom let me down over the years. These blokes ain't on great money and love a bit of extra work for cash in hand. Even if you are just prepping the bike at home- get a mech round and watch them do it, twenty questions later you will know shit loads more. Is there a college near you with a mech' engineering relative course? Either get on it or ask a lecturer to ask the star pupil if they would be interested in a bit of weekend work (DO explain you wanna learn, so they are prepared for the questions). This goes on all the time in engineering, the kids need a bit of experience, take advantage. Win, win situation i say.
I do hope this doesn't come accross all paedo-innuendo-ish! It's a serious point. lol Best join the AA in the meantime.
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daveajj
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Reged: 24/03/2007
Posts: 126
Loc: Durham
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ha ha, good advice although AA won't be required as it's only the track bike i'm gonna service.
the dealer can do the other..
cheers
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