thank god for that,,, the one I have is fecking massive and will do up to about 150 N.m which is about as much as I can push/pull/jump up and down on it anyway! :lol:

rear axel nuts tend to be around 100 N.m (all I know is that 125N.m is approx 90 ft.lb, as this is how much I have to torque mine)

I have a selection of front and rear stands.. but as I have no drivers lisence.... thats buggerd that up anyway! :lol: might not need stands, all depends..
Does the Thundercat have a centre stand ?? just might have to have the heaviest of us sit on the front wheel while the work is being carried out.....

Ive lost weight, and now sit at a respectible 14.5 stone! will loose more weight to make sure Im not heaviest..... :lol:

Well then. I suggest a meet up at approx 08:30 a two hour ride which ends at Dr Richs place and approx 20 of us who have never done this before can then commence pulling my bike to bits to try and change the chain and sprokets.

Oh, I MAY need a lift home by the end of the day..ring my little tools kit and socket set...

And in response to Anna's question. Yeah, I still want to do it... Where there's no sense there's no feeling... I.E.. I'm stoopid and I want to try :D

Dont learn if you dont try

:thumbsup:


I take bits off my bike at regular intervals... :lol:

...talk about stitching your mates up :roll: :wink:

bike maintenaince
 

chain chainging is a doddle :D

got the tools, easy peasy, chain breaker, socket set , spanners , torque wrench , bike stand and some space if you need to borrow anything I"m JUST down the road in STOKE GIFFORD !

REMEMBER THE SOONER YOU START TO MAINTAIN YOUR OWN BIKE YOU THEN WILL KNOW ITS DONE PROPERLY AND HELL OF A LOT CHEAPER!

Re: bike maintenaince
 

Stretchie, take up this man's offer. You know it makes sense.
Hi, John!

Re: bike maintenaince
 

Bloody hell mate, I just checked Multimap and you are but a stones throw away. If that's alright with you I'd like to rip your arm off at that offer. I need to buy the chain first.

I'll PM you to say hi


Stretchie

P.S. You up for a wee drink tomorrow (or Thursday) in the Rhubarb in Clifton

You'll probably have to email or PM him Stretchie..he is the elusive Pimpernell of the Surfers :wink: 8)

He doesn't drink at 'The Pimpernickel' does he?

Right, I've just ordered the required items. Should be delivered on Friday to work, out with you lot on Saturday and hopefully do it on Sunday

Johnd
Could you give us a bell or drop me a PM with your number and I'll ring you. I might need to borrow your things... :D And maybe you, if you are free on Sunday, but if not then it's not a problem, I have destructions......... Errr, I mean INSTRUCTIONS

Dr Rich / Anna
If I borrow Johns tools and do it at mine then you are both more than welcome to come and laugh at me while drinking tea (well coffee, I don't have any tea, I don't drink it. But all the coffee you can drink is there for you) and then hopefully a pootle out on the bike to test it :D
John, you are OBVIOUSLY also most welcome to come laugh/help/take the pi$$. Unless you'd prefer me to do it at yours as they would be your tools



Stretchie