(03-06-12, 06:40 AM)Falcon 269 link Wrote: [size=1em]
Like everyone has said, Rusty, it's a DIY job if you are reasonably competent with the toolkit, can follow instructions and are patient.[/size]
[size=1em]Mike this is like one of those 'Alchoholics anonymous' type introduction moments. [/size]
[size=1em]"My name is Rusty and I am mechanically incompetent, I own no decent tools, and lack patience to the point of throwing things and turning the air blue in frustration" :lol Admitting to being rubbish at spannering - especially among motorcyclists, is often viewed as tantamount to saying you have a very small whatsit, but rather than bluff and muddle through, breaking/overtightening things as I go, I'm quite happy to say so.[/size]
[size=1em]I agree with your analysis of many dealers. Having no mechanical ability myself I've always relied on dealers [/size]to work on my car and bikes, and some of the tales I could tell would turn your hair white. Having no mechanical aptitude doesn't make you stupid, but apparently things like old oil filters that have just been wiped with a rag to appear new are supposed to fool me.
[size=1em]If the November trip looks like it might be on then I'll just have my carbs balanced for now to hopefully rid me of the horrible 4-5k vibration I'm suffering, because to be honest if I can't get rid of those vibes then I'll get rid of the bike, they're that intrusive![/size]