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At Clydebank College. Any of the westies fancy it?
They MAY not do it this year due to lack of interest, so please 'phone to enquire about it mid-August and register your interest.
Think it costs around fifty quid for an evening course
Thanks guys
Dx
on yer bike
14-06-09, 02:05 PM
I did similar in edinburgh last year with a couple of others from the forum. It was informative, although basic stuff (ajusting chain, changing oil, measuring tyre pressure, sparkies, servicing etc) but we were playing around with suspension and small engines towards the end.
I'd say it was worth it as I got a massive discount, not sure if I would have paid full price for it as I'd done most of it before. In saying that I think it is probably well worth it for people starting out in biking or people wanting to learn to do a basic service on thier own bike
TheRamJam
14-06-09, 03:02 PM
sounds cool
is it a day thing?
DarrenSV650S
14-06-09, 03:07 PM
There's one at Dundee college too if anyone is interested. It's a good course
I really want to do one, Dundees too far..
Unless its a day course or that?
on yer bike
14-06-09, 03:11 PM
The 1 in edinburgh was 2 hours a week in the evening for 10 weeks
DarrenSV650S
14-06-09, 03:19 PM
I really want to do one, Dundees too far..
Unless its a day course or that?
No it was a series of evening classes. Have you tried local colleges?
Mhm, tried the Broch to no luck.
*Fraserburgh.
appollo1
14-06-09, 09:41 PM
There's one at Dundee college too if anyone is interested. It's a good course
Is there?? may have to look into that one.
DarrenSV650S
14-06-09, 09:57 PM
Is there?? may have to look into that one.
Yeh I did it last year. I think they are in the middle of a course just now.
Are you on taysidebikers.co.uk ? If you are then pm Towbar (Kris) He runs the course.
this is something I really should do despite the OH being a mechanic...
there is currently a debate on whether my chain needs oiled and tightened. One biker says aye the other says naw. *confused*
Jamiebridges123
15-06-09, 04:26 AM
this is something I really should do despite the OH being a mechanic...
there is currently a debate on whether my chain needs oiled and tightened. One biker says aye the other says naw. *confused*
Should be 25-35mm of free play up and down. Never can have enough oil on your chain.. get a scottoiler or have fun on your hands and knees every 150 miles or so in all weathers.. ;)
It definitely needs done then...
Off to the garage with me this week... or home with the oil!
@ fenjer. get a scottoiler. once fitted all you do is top the bottle up... i havent adjusted my chain in 3000 miles and its still the same tightness it was then.
sephy666
16-06-09, 09:27 AM
my chain need tightened constantly, then again I do tend to be harsh with the throttle :P. I also have a scottoiler
my chain need tightened constantly, then again I do tend to be harsh with the throttle :P. I also have a scottoiler
yer chain is on the way out then m8... or the scottoiler is not feeding enough oil to the chain (blocked nozzle at sprocket) the chain should be 'wet' if it looks dry its not right...
Just noticed the college has published the course details on their website:
http://www.clydebank.ac.uk/courses.aspx?coursetypeid=3&coursecatid=9&courseid=208 (http://www.clydebank.ac.uk/courses.aspx?coursetypeid=3&coursecatid=9&courseid=208)
General Information
Are you a biker or a motorcycle enthusiast but have no idea about maintaining your wheels? For beginners, this class will provide you with the skills to service, maintain and replace components on a motorcycle. The College will provide motorcycles to work on or you can bring own.
Programme Duration
Location: Clydebank College Queens Quay
Day: Tuesday
Duration: 8 weeks
Time: 6.30pm-8.30pm
Starts: 15th September 2009
Finance
Cost: £60.00 or Reduced Rate £45.00
Thanks Holly! I'm up for that! Nice one:smt023
shonadoll
02-08-09, 08:31 PM
Yes, thankyou. I'm going to do that I think.
I'll like to do it too, I'm trying to get some people from work roped into it as well :)
Fancied doing this, but OH beat me to it!
Remember to wind up big Hovis for me, fellow orgers! Don't be fooled by his size, he's a big softy! Cheers m'dears Dx
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