Is it possible to learn how to maintain,repair and mod yourself?

[yoshino305]

I have a very keen interest on doing bikes myself,

not as a career but a hobby.

Really would like opinions thanks!

[ticks]

Or course u can. Just that do u have the facilities?

[yoshino305]

Don't have the facilities but intending to get the basic tools, just not sure what the basic tool kit consists of .

My plan is to :

1ST>Knowing every part of the bike, in and out so that i can maintain it properly .

2ND>Repairing the bike, changing parts .

3RD> Modifications of bike .

Was wondering about mechanics in certain shops, heard that some tend to screw up even on maintainance and repair.

So how would a person learning by himself fair? :/ Really very curious.

[Raptor]

Search youtube on how to do anything.

[yoshino305]

Youtube? Is there any bike manual i need to purchase , tool kit guide , engine guide etc?

Was hoping for a bike enthusiasts group down here . hahaha.

[Jehuty]

You can try doing what the angmohs do but they have garages and tools, most of us don't. So we do on carparks

[haoKR]

nothing is impossible

whats your ride

[motordude]

we can start by changing Engine oil ourselves

You guys know where to buy Motul Engine OIl?

[Phang]

Why not?

[simon87]

Don't have the facilities but intending to get the basic tools, just not sure what the basic tool kit consists of .

My plan is to :

1ST>Knowing every part of the bike, in and out so that i can maintain it properly .

2ND>Repairing the bike, changing parts .

3RD> Modifications of bike .

Was wondering about mechanics in certain shops, heard that some tend to screw up even on maintainance and repair.

So how would a person learning by himself fair? :/ Really very curious.

 

Hi, Some tools for your bike use

1: 1 full set of bolt Ratchet Spanner (8mm - 40mm)

2: 2-3 pcs different size adjustable spanner

3: Few Screw driver ( from long to short )

4: Allan keys

5: Star Keys

6: Some m6 - m10 allan key bolt & nut as spares

7: Battery handdrill 18v should be enough( best is those adjustable impact type for gasket & rims )

8: Tools (wirecutter , cable lugs , fuse etc ) & spare wires for electrical modification ( like installing extra components onto bike eg(voltmeter)

9: Normal handdrill ( for drill hole & when hands are tired )

 

I have all the above items . In fact i can strip the whole bike except the engine.

[ludacris10]

Make sure to be responsible when doing it at the carpark. Go to highest floor/bring newspaper/cardboard to cover the ground. Dont be an a-hole!

[zalk]

Start with getting a manual for your bike. The rest should come naturally from there.

[ticks]

Ya. Start with servicing. But please mind where u dump your used oil. There are designated ways to dispose them.. Do up some reading. Or you can look up Eric the car guy vids on YouTube. Although it deals with cars but the 4 stroke internal combustion engine works on the same principle. Main difference is there are more auxiliaries on a car engine than a bike one.

[magnitude]

Can just dispose engine oil at carshop/motor shop? they wont say anything?

[dawnrome]

no, but don't be an ass, dump and walk off like your daddy shop. respect abit. they are paid to sell old engine oil back to oil refinery station.

[Tachnicolour]

Yea, most times when you go to the car/mcycle shops, they will collect and sell for recycling etc, as noted by dawnrome. Also, yep, don't just go there and dump. Ask the shop guys, rather unlikely they'll say no.

 

And as what the rest have mentioned, get a bike manual, you may be able to find it FOC online. Youtube for anything else. Additionally, diff kinds of bikes will require diff knowledge/tools. A scooter / old-school mechanical-only / electronic-laden machine will have diff procedures.

[S750WP]

Check ITE website, they have motorcycle repair course, part time. The course will cover everything for motorcycle from electrical to engine overhaul.

 

If you are bold enough, just get the service manual for your bike (can download for free) follow the step by step instruction and start wrenching.

[S750WP]

Check ITE website, they have motorcycle repair course, part time. The course will cover everything for motorcycle from electrical to engine overhaul.

 

If you are bold enough, just get the service manual for your bike (can download for free) follow the step by step instruction and start wrenching.

[yoshino305]

Thanks everyone for the suggestions on what to do ! Gonna get license soon wanna know abit before getting Into it:D

[Aalex82]

approach some of the DIYes in the forum or your biking friends who like DIY..

meet up with them when they having DIY session so u can have some ideas on DIY..

[neojava]

Go planet motor DIY

[boyan061283]

Start with getting a manual for your bike. The rest should come naturally from there.

 

where to get the manual for bike? go hong leong can ah?

[Jehuty]

Beware of certain neighbours, they hear you knock2 on the bike, they call police and claim noise pollution but never complain about mahjong.

[attap chee]

Youtube is your best friend!