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KTMsm said:
I've seen someone lose a finger when someone else rotated the rear wheel by hand... and the same on the front wheel when helping someone out of a ditch !
Everyone has their own level, I'm happy using angle grinders, circular saws, chain saws etc riding motorcycles is probably the most dangerous thing I do
I too often use angle grinders, timber thicknesser machine, telehandlers, chain saws & so on, but I do tend to wear appropriate gloves, eye protection, ear defenders etc. Still wouldn't oil my bike chain like that though!Everyone has their own level, I'm happy using angle grinders, circular saws, chain saws etc riding motorcycles is probably the most dangerous thing I do
RazerSauber said:
Sycamore said:
How do I know when my chain is sufficiently oiled? Taste?
I have a feeling I'd put too little or too much on.
I use some snazzy brand of chain wax in a spray can. I think there's a picture of a gorilla on it. Clean it off with some degreaser and one of those chain brushes I got conned into buying, flush with water then a medium speed push round of the rear wheel while I spray the chain does me. Once the chain has done a full lap, I call it good. I'll check the inside and outside of the chain to make sure it's all covered, quick check for any binding links and straight back into the garage because it'll probably be raining. I have a feeling I'd put too little or too much on.
I need to fit a new rear shock to my Ducati scrambler. It has the shock offset to the left with no requirement to remove bodywork.
I want to do this myself as for the cost of paying someone to fit it, I can invest in tools.
I have all the hand tools including torque wrench. I have. A rear paddock stand but that’s no use this time. I have a jack I can use to lower and raise the rear wheel.
What else do I need to safely execute? I’m thinking a front paddock stand, or probably a front wheel chock? And a manual platform to raise the bike up under the engine (exhaust will be removed).
Cheers!
I want to do this myself as for the cost of paying someone to fit it, I can invest in tools.
I have all the hand tools including torque wrench. I have. A rear paddock stand but that’s no use this time. I have a jack I can use to lower and raise the rear wheel.
What else do I need to safely execute? I’m thinking a front paddock stand, or probably a front wheel chock? And a manual platform to raise the bike up under the engine (exhaust will be removed).
Cheers!
Edited by PT1984 on Tuesday 14th May 15:03
NNH said:
airsafari87 said:
tvrolet said:
The old maxim of never stick your finger anywhere where you wouldn't dare stick your cock remains good advice.
You f*ck the insides of your gloves?They have a notionally breathable waterproof membrane, but they feel kind of "slimy" if I wear them for any length of time and make my hands stink.
I would discard them but they are very comfortable and a good spring/autumn insulation compromise.
PT1984 said:
I need to fit a new rear shock to my Ducati scrambler. It has the shock offset to the left with no requirement to remove bodywork.
I want to do this myself as for the cost of paying someone to fit it, I can invest in tools.
I have all the hand tools including torque wrench. I have. A rear paddock stand but that’s no use this time. I have a jack I can use to lower and raise the rear wheel.
What else do I need to safely execute? I’m thinking a front paddock stand, or probably a front wheel chock? And a manual platform to raise the bike up under the engine (exhaust will be removed).
Cheers!
You’ll be wanting something like this then I want to do this myself as for the cost of paying someone to fit it, I can invest in tools.
I have all the hand tools including torque wrench. I have. A rear paddock stand but that’s no use this time. I have a jack I can use to lower and raise the rear wheel.
What else do I need to safely execute? I’m thinking a front paddock stand, or probably a front wheel chock? And a manual platform to raise the bike up under the engine (exhaust will be removed).
Cheers!
Edited by PT1984 on Tuesday 14th May 15:03
Tyre change day…and with the big valanced mudguards you have to lift the bike and disconnect the mono-shock to drop the swing arm down low enough to get the axle out and wheel out.This is just a Clarke/Machine Mart lift, and no problems even with the lardy Chief.
PT1984 said:
I need to fit a new rear shock to my Ducati scrambler. It has the shock offset to the left with no requirement to remove bodywork.
I want to do this myself as for the cost of paying someone to fit it, I can invest in tools.
I have all the hand tools including torque wrench. I have. A rear paddock stand but that’s no use this time. I have a jack I can use to lower and raise the rear wheel.
What else do I need to safely execute? I’m thinking a front paddock stand, or probably a front wheel chock? And a manual platform to raise the bike up under the engine (exhaust will be removed).
Cheers!
Whilst you can use a jack / stands, I prefer a big ratchet strap around a roof truss or similar - I've seen bikes fall off all manner of standsI want to do this myself as for the cost of paying someone to fit it, I can invest in tools.
I have all the hand tools including torque wrench. I have. A rear paddock stand but that’s no use this time. I have a jack I can use to lower and raise the rear wheel.
What else do I need to safely execute? I’m thinking a front paddock stand, or probably a front wheel chock? And a manual platform to raise the bike up under the engine (exhaust will be removed).
Cheers!
KTMsm said:
99.9% of cheap things on Marketplace are a scam - usually to steal a deposit
Always have a look at their other items and profile
It's virtually unusable these days
Scams are easy to spot though - missing or terrible description, generic photos, locations right in the centre of major cities. And of course being too cheap.Always have a look at their other items and profile
It's virtually unusable these days
Krikkit said:
Scams are easy to spot though - missing or terrible description, generic photos, locations right in the centre of major cities. And of course being too cheap.
If that was the case (for everyone) they wouldn't keep advertising on thereI regularly see people posting they've been scammed on all my FB groups
PT1984 said:
I have taken the easy option and Cornerspeed Ducati are fitting the shock. The service is sooner than I thought so it’s all getting done. Only an extra hour labour.
The shock is a quality piece of kit. Very impressed with Nitron and TW Suspension Tech.
You don't need any extra stands, just rear paddock stand then a basic scissor jack from a car on top of the rear wheel supporting the rear of the bike, piece of cake and safe as houses and makes lining the bolts up really easy as you can wind it up or down to suit.The shock is a quality piece of kit. Very impressed with Nitron and TW Suspension Tech.
Done both my bikes like that, although with the twin shocks on the Thruxton i can just remove one at a time on the sidestand.
tinhead said:
You don't need any extra stands, just rear paddock stand then a basic scissor jack from a car on top of the rear wheel supporting the rear of the bike, piece of cake and safe as houses and makes lining the bolts up really easy as you can wind it up or down to suit.
Done both my bikes like that, although with the twin shocks on the Thruxton i can just remove one at a time on the sidestand.
That's a great idea, my rubbish brain didn't even think of it!Done both my bikes like that, although with the twin shocks on the Thruxton i can just remove one at a time on the sidestand.
Krikkit said:
tinhead said:
You don't need any extra stands, just rear paddock stand then a basic scissor jack from a car on top of the rear wheel supporting the rear of the bike, piece of cake and safe as houses and makes lining the bolts up really easy as you can wind it up or down to suit.
Done both my bikes like that, although with the twin shocks on the Thruxton i can just remove one at a time on the sidestand.
That's a great idea, my rubbish brain didn't even think of it!Done both my bikes like that, although with the twin shocks on the Thruxton i can just remove one at a time on the sidestand.
Cheers.
PT1984 said:
Krikkit said:
tinhead said:
You don't need any extra stands, just rear paddock stand then a basic scissor jack from a car on top of the rear wheel supporting the rear of the bike, piece of cake and safe as houses and makes lining the bolts up really easy as you can wind it up or down to suit.
Done both my bikes like that, although with the twin shocks on the Thruxton i can just remove one at a time on the sidestand.
That's a great idea, my rubbish brain didn't even think of it!Done both my bikes like that, although with the twin shocks on the Thruxton i can just remove one at a time on the sidestand.
Cheers.
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