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rictus01 · 16-08-09, 11:04 PM

I was asked how much to fit a chain & sprocket kit to an SV, I answered it was easy enough to do it yourself.

"Oh you'll do it for me then" came the reply.

"No, but I'll help and lend the tools"

The day came (last Friday), I think the roll of "helper" was expected for a while, but it soon became clear, they were doing it and not me.

With patients and a clear order of business they set about the task, following my instructions; ordered progress was made with out any problems (a few tool handling tips thrown in here and there) along the way, each step was explained and then done, the end result being as good as I could have done myself, and an enjoyable couple of hours were spend.

I believe it was the first time this person had done anything like that and I was impressed with how they listened and worked, so congratulations on a job well done.

Cheers Mark.

appollo1 · 16-08-09, 11:07 PM

Nice one.

As a complete technical idiot I think it is great to have help when needed and also for the knowledgeable person to supervise. The only way to learn is to do it yourself but to have help there to guide you in the right direction is great.

rictus01 · 16-08-09, 11:13 PM

Most I find can actually do it themselves quite well, having someone they trust to look over their shoulder merely gives them the confidence to try, also knowing they'll be stopped if it's going wrong helps to.

And of course the satisfaction of having done it yourself, is always good to see.

Cheers Mark.

Spiderman · 16-08-09, 11:17 PM

so who was this person...just so we can all ask them for help with this task in the future knowing they know it now.

rictus01 · 16-08-09, 11:52 PM

Does it matter Zig

It's no secret, perhaps the one wth nice new chain and sprockets at Soho last week...

Spiderman · 17-08-09, 12:01 AM

you know me, always curious. And now i know

Stu · 17-08-09, 12:07 AM

was it a purple chain?

17-08-09, 09:55 PM

hands on learning is always the best

17-08-09, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rictus01

Most I find can actually do it themselves quite well, having someone they trust to look over their shoulder merely gives them the confidence to try, also knowing they'll be stopped if it's going wrong helps to.

And of course the satisfaction of having done it yourself, is always good to see.

Cheers Mark.

hi rictus, fancy a trip up north, i seem to have ridden too many miles on my bike cos dealers said it wouldn't need sevicing till next year but it needs doing now, lol.

Richie · 17-08-09, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stu

was it a purple chain?

is that the new single by...

Prince ?

16-08-09, 11:04 PM	#1
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Learning is fun. I was asked how much to fit a chain & sprocket kit to an SV, I answered it was easy enough to do it yourself. "Oh you'll do it for me then" came the reply. "No, but I'll help and lend the tools" The day came (last Friday), I think the roll of "helper" was expected for a while, but it soon became clear, they were doing it and not me. With patients and a clear order of business they set about the task, following my instructions; ordered progress was made with out any problems (a few tool handling tips thrown in here and there) along the way, each step was explained and then done, the end result being as good as I could have done myself, and an enjoyable couple of hours were spend. I believe it was the first time this person had done anything like that and I was impressed with how they listened and worked, so congratulations on a job well done. Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

16-08-09, 11:07 PM	#2
appollo1 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Newport on Tay Posts: 1,017	Re: Learning is fun. Nice one. As a complete technical idiot I think it is great to have help when needed and also for the knowledgeable person to supervise. The only way to learn is to do it yourself but to have help there to guide you in the right direction is great. __________________ i'm not old i'm experienced!! http://www.german-shepherd-rescue-scotland.org.uk/ everyone deserves a second chance RIP Appollo miss you and will always love you x x x x

16-08-09, 11:13 PM	#3
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: Learning is fun. Most I find can actually do it themselves quite well, having someone they trust to look over their shoulder merely gives them the confidence to try, also knowing they'll be stopped if it's going wrong helps to. And of course the satisfaction of having done it yourself, is always good to see. Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

16-08-09, 11:17 PM	#4
Spiderman Where the hell am I? Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Swingin' thru the urban jungle Posts: 7,451	Re: Learning is fun. so who was this person...just so we can all ask them for help with this task in the future knowing they know it now. __________________ . "Computers are great! Not for communicating tho. They have one fundamental flaw ... they don't have eyebrows." AlpineCarStereo: you win ....... eeerrr ..... ummm ..... my undying support of you, the greatest Mod this forum has ever known. My Leige. davepreston: i bow to your modding godliness. vixis: He's this really cute Persian tea-boy, Im so not giving you his number :P

16-08-09, 11:52 PM	#5
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: Learning is fun. Does it matter Zig It's no secret, perhaps the one wth nice new chain and sprockets at Soho last week... __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

17-08-09, 12:01 AM	#6
Spiderman Where the hell am I? Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Swingin' thru the urban jungle Posts: 7,451	Re: Learning is fun. you know me, always curious. And now i know __________________ . "Computers are great! Not for communicating tho. They have one fundamental flaw ... they don't have eyebrows." AlpineCarStereo: you win ....... eeerrr ..... ummm ..... my undying support of you, the greatest Mod this forum has ever known. My Leige. davepreston: i bow to your modding godliness. vixis: He's this really cute Persian tea-boy, Im so not giving you his number :P

17-08-09, 12:07 AM	#7
Stu Trinity Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Guildford Posts: 8,027	Re: Learning is fun. was it a purple chain?

17-08-09, 09:55 PM	#8
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