DeepBlueRider
Junior Member
Last week I've spent some times on maintaining bikes in my garage. As I've spent there long hours I started thinking why (I mean what is main reason) I'm doing it all by myself.
Since first day on motorcycle (in 2010) I've realized it's going to be love for lifetime. Just after getting bike I've thought I won't be able to feel real bond with machine until I will understand how it works and how to take care of it.
At this point I've made decision I will learn how to fix bikes and progressively expanded my knowledge by reading and asking questions on forums . I still feel I don't know even half of what I need and want to know but any job around bike doesn’t scare me. I know I will be able to do it (with help of service manual) - it’s only matter how much time and frustration it will take
I still use external shop from time to time but very rarely. Mainly because every time I’ve dropped by there and ask stupid question or quick check if bike runs as it should they were helping me without charge and hassle. By using their services I'm trying to support them and thanks for sharing knowledge.
Anyway, what's your main reason to do all the work by yourself ? Money issues ? Hobby ? Need to expand knowledge ? No mechanic around ?
Let's hear your stories !
Since first day on motorcycle (in 2010) I've realized it's going to be love for lifetime. Just after getting bike I've thought I won't be able to feel real bond with machine until I will understand how it works and how to take care of it.
At this point I've made decision I will learn how to fix bikes and progressively expanded my knowledge by reading and asking questions on forums . I still feel I don't know even half of what I need and want to know but any job around bike doesn’t scare me. I know I will be able to do it (with help of service manual) - it’s only matter how much time and frustration it will take
I still use external shop from time to time but very rarely. Mainly because every time I’ve dropped by there and ask stupid question or quick check if bike runs as it should they were helping me without charge and hassle. By using their services I'm trying to support them and thanks for sharing knowledge.
Anyway, what's your main reason to do all the work by yourself ? Money issues ? Hobby ? Need to expand knowledge ? No mechanic around ?
Let's hear your stories !