Job offer to fit manual ccts

[shahwales]

Hi. I seen the work through to fit the manuals. Even though it's sworn to be easy I'm still a bit nervous about doing it myself. Would anyone like to take this job on for me? Happy to pay a couple of hours rate? I am in newport, South Wales. My local indies are booked up for weeks and the honda dealer dealer don't want to even do them.

The biggest job I have ever done is to change a rocker cover gasket on a bmw e46. I managed to rip off the heads of 3 bolts whilst tightening. So not a good idea for me to try on my bike.

[MacV2]

I'm sure someone local to you will put their hands up soon to offer help. Even if it is just to stand over your shoulder offering advice/laughing/taking the piss or whatever. If your offering to pay them to do it that's a different matter.

Whilst it does seem a daunting task if you follow the instructions posted on here it is a fairly simple & straightforward job.

I'd come over but it's a good 400 miles or so round trip...

I'm hosting a workshop day next weekend your more than welcome to come along, bring a tent with you & stay over...

http://www.vtr1000.org/phpBB3/viewtopic ... 14&t=36154

http://www.vtr1000.org/phpBB3/viewtopic ... 14&t=24044

North Kent...


So anyone out there not to far from Newport can help...???

[BrianC]

Hello Mate

I have done this and I was similarly apprehensive, but I just took my time, checked everything time and time again. Even when I found that some numpty had previously not set up the cam position/timing correctly when the replacement autos had been fitted, all was not lost. Lots of advice, information and guidance from the forum and off we went. I still need to refit carbs and newly painted tank etc, but all the 'skilled' work is done.

Brian

[bazzashadow]

I have change gearboxes in cars
points, plugs and oil changes
prop shafts,springs
I have had carbs off bike
but still I feel the same about cct`s and valve clearances
I think its because it`s my pride and joy
and I`m getting old

[lloydie]

It's a easy job after you've done it once .
I'm happy to do it with you if you fancy a ride over


Lube, no lube, it's your choice .

[bazzashadow]

thanks for the offer lloydie

[VTRDark]

There's a fair few forum members in Cymru. I'm sure there will be help on hand.

It's the timing and confidence issue that puts people off having a go at doing cct's. It's like a mental wall that some people hit and makes things sound more complicated than what it is. And then there is that nervous push of the starter button at the end. I can understand for people that are not mechanical minded it seems rather challenging going into the unknown and all that.

shahwales have you considered a stopper mod instead of manuals. It require less work with less stripping down of the bike.
http://www.vtr1000.org/phpBB3/viewtopic ... 31&t=19416

More links in the read me below.

(:-})

[darkember]

I would be happy to lend a hand if you need it based near Abergavenny. PM me

[adyf]

Superhero darkember to the rescue,top man.

[BrianC]

Thats what is great about this forum - always help available - fantastic !!!!

[shahwales]

Thanks everyone for the replies. Appreciate the offers too

[shahwales]

There's a fair few forum members in Cymru. I'm sure there will be help on hand.

It's the timing and confidence issue that puts people off having a go at doing cct's. It's like a mental wall that some people hit and makes things sound more complicated than what it is. And then there is that nervous push of the starter button at the end. I can understand for people that are not mechanical minded it seems rather challenging going into the unknown and all that.

shahwales have you considered a stopper mod instead of manuals. It require less work with less stripping down of the bike.
http://www.vtr1000.org/phpBB3/viewtopic ... 31&t=19416

More links in the read me below.

(:-})

I thought the stopped mod was the same as in stripping down and taking out the ccts:|

[MacV2]

I would be happy to lend a hand if you need it based near Abergavenny. PM me

He can't PM yet Darkie...PM him with an e-mail addy or a phone no.to reply to.

[tony.mon]

Alternatively turn up at the Wales meetup weekend and we'll do it in the bar Friday night.

[shahwales]

Thanks mac v
I would need a pm with a email please 8-)