Ladies of the forum...

[5ft2]

Originally Posted by SuperiorKolours

No, I agree. But maintenance is one thing, rebuilding a gearbox is another.

Yes they are different things and it irritates me that it is assumed that a woman cannot do the latter because she is...well, a woman.

I sir, have not rebuilt a gearbox, but I have performed many a top overhaul and I shall assure you that I can not only grind and lap my own valves but adjust my own ring gaps unassisted.

And I'm pretty sure that there are quite a few men out there who not only cannot do that, but also have no idea what I just said.

Ok. Getting down off my soap box now.




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[KelKel]

Originally Posted by 5ft2

...have no idea what I just said.

I totally agree with that last past. I have absolutely no idea what you just said. LOL

[Shadowhoss]

Respect! Tons of it for you ladies!

[Tcspencer211]

I know lots of women who can work on their own cars and bike. I also know men who like to cook. The shop I work in a a few women that run circles around the men. Also my wife can turn a wrench as well has the guys. The only difference with my wife is she doesn't have too, cause I do it. Another note I like to cook, nothing like coming home from work and seeing that my wife (stay at home mom) has had a rough day and cooking dinner so she can relax for a bit. Hell my 4 year old son cooks with me and is in the garage with working on the vehicles. Sex doesn't matter when it comes to abilities in the garage or kitchen..

Tcspencer211

[SuperiorKolours]

Originally Posted by 5ft2

Yes they are different things and it irritates me that it is assumed that a woman cannot do the latter because she is...well, a woman.

I sir, have not rebuilt a gearbox, but I have performed many a top overhaul and I shall assure you that I can not only grind and lap my own valves but adjust my own ring gaps unassisted.

And I'm pretty sure that there are quite a few men out there who not only cannot do that, but also have no idea what I just said.

Ok. Getting down off my soap box now.




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Well that's impressive for a woman. I say for a woman because it is uncommon that women take an interest in mechanics.

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[5ft2]

Originally Posted by SuperiorKolours

Well that's impressive for a woman. I say for a woman because it is uncommon that women take an interest in mechanics.

Why can't it just be impressive? Why does it matter the gender?
::sigh

Perhaps this will explain my frustration:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Backhanded_compliment


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[Hondaguy]

Originally Posted by KelKel

I totally agree with that last past. I have absolutely no idea what you just said. LOL

Me neither.Nor do I. The Dealer service Center is my friend. I let the pros do what they do. I don't do my own root canals either. Mechanical work is synonymous in my life.
When I "fix" electronics there are ALWAYS screws left over. Not a good thing with a bike.

[Dauntae]

Originally Posted by 5ft2

Why can't it just be impressive? Why does it matter the gender?
::sigh

Perhaps this will explain my frustration:
Backhanded compliment - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


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I think it's just down right impressive, what I think he meant was it was impressive that you don't follow the normal mode many women seem to think is the norm, and getting dirty is a mans job. Personally I would love to have a partner that could do that kind of work, I can do most of it but so don't like to. So you being a woman AND knowing how to do that simply makes you double impressive.

Dauntae

[5ft2]

Originally Posted by Dauntae

So you being a woman AND knowing how to do that simply makes you double impressive.

Thank you. Now THAT is a compliment



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[CrazyDave]

Originally Posted by 5ft2

Yes they are different things and it irritates me that it is assumed that a woman cannot do the latter because she is...well, a woman.

I sir, have not rebuilt a gearbox, but I have performed many a top overhaul and I shall assure you that I can not only grind and lap my own valves but adjust my own ring gaps unassisted.

And I'm pretty sure that there are quite a few men out there who not only cannot do that, but also have no idea what I just said.

Ok. Getting down off my soap box now.




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mmm , as stated...

Truthfully folks, male or female if you ride you should know at least the basics. Many of you grew up gear heads and that is good, some of you however have no experience with anything other than a keyboard or cell phone.. nothing wrong with that but it ain't gonna get you far on a dark road with no cell phone reception and not a living soul in sight..being stranded isn't fun and in many cases there is simply no reason for it. Most roadside maladies are easily self fixable if you know what to look for and have a basic understanding of mechanics ( electrical wouldn't hurt either )

So.. Go, take a course, buy some tools tinker.. if you don't want to experiment on your primary ride and if you have the cash, buy a running basket.. something where the engine and tranny work reasonably well, but could use tuning or a top end rebuild.
Pace yourself at you current skill but be eager to grow. Back in my day tearing off cylinder heads, adjusting points, getting the distributor "right"..were all a matter of necessity.. we owned clunkers and clunkers needed to be kept running cheaply, which means learning to do because mechanics cost $$$$$ that we did not have.. pretty much sums up today too. I think women wrenching there own bespeaks independence far more them shouting feminist slogans. I shows me a sense of self determination and self worth rather then a demand for unearned respect simply because one is a female.

women can, women can't
men can, men can't..nothing to do with gender, just ability and desire.