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KelKel · 11-20-2012, 10:28 PM

I am just curious to know of all the ladies on the forum, who all does their own work on the bike? I do everything on my bike and actually quite enjoy it but most of my friends and acquaintances think I am somewhat of an anomaly. Am I just weird or are there other likeminded ladies out there?

robandmichele · 11-21-2012, 02:17 AM

i do the fun stuff (mods/upgrades). i let others do maintenance...... lol

5ft2 · 11-21-2012, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by KelKel

...are there other likeminded ladies out there?

Yes there are

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joe in calif · 11-21-2012, 08:06 AM

I think everyone, man or women should know a little about what makes their bike run, you never know when something is going to happen, some knowledge is better than none.

Coop · 11-21-2012, 08:39 AM

I will speak for my wife here... She does all of the cleaning and polishing. She helps with everything else that is done UNLESS I do it for a surprise! She has the knowledge and talent to do most of the work, but I just do it for her.
Coop

03AceReno · 11-21-2012, 04:15 PM

I have done things on my car. But, not so far on my bike. I don't have anyone locally to show me so I haven't delved in yet. Once I'm done with school next month, I'll have more time to read up and dive in.

jennm · 11-21-2012, 05:23 PM

I do some things and am capable of doing it all, question is... is it an efficient use of my time? Between work and free time, I'd rather be riding when not at work!

DvlsAngel · 11-21-2012, 05:38 PM

This is my first bike, so other than washing and waxing it I have no idea what to do with it. I will watch and learn when it is time for maintenance.

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CrazyDave · 11-21-2012, 05:58 PM

I see talk about women bout I ain't see no pictures.. without pictures you might as well be guys!

KelKel · 11-21-2012, 06:59 PM

Well speaking of knowing a bit about the bike you ride, I had an interesting occurrence happen on the way to work the other morning. I pulled away from a stop light and when I went to shift into second the shifter lifted up with no resistance whatsoever. After pulling over into a side street, I ascertained what had happened. Apparently a bolt had worked its way loose that held my shifter to the connecting rod. After a little brainstorming, I found some wire on the side of the road which I used to hold everything together enough to make it a little ways down the road to the nearest gas station. Once there, I was able to fashion a better temporary fix that would get to work and back home out of a car battery terminal. (gas stations are somewhat limited on their selection of possible fixing agents) all of this and I STILL made it to work on time

Excuse the ratty nature of my bike ... It is not a beauty queen by any means.

11-20-2012, 10:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
KelKel Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 77	Ladies of the forum... I am just curious to know of all the ladies on the forum, who all does their own work on the bike? I do everything on my bike and actually quite enjoy it but most of my friends and acquaintances think I am somewhat of an anomaly. Am I just weird or are there other likeminded ladies out there? __________________

11-21-2012, 08:06 AM	#4 (permalink)
joe in calif Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: San Jacinto, Calif Posts: 645	I think everyone, man or women should know a little about what makes their bike run, you never know when something is going to happen, some knowledge is better than none. __________________ IF YOU ARE BORN ONCE YOU WILL DIE TWICE IF YOU ARE BORN TWICE YOU WILL DIE ONCE

11-21-2012, 08:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
Coop Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: North Augusta S.C. Posts: 2,921	I will speak for my wife here... She does all of the cleaning and polishing. She helps with everything else that is done UNLESS I do it for a surprise! She has the knowledge and talent to do most of the work, but I just do it for her. Coop __________________ *My Mistress* 2006 VTX 1300R Ride Bells By OldDad

11-21-2012, 04:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
03AceReno Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Reno, Nv Posts: 57	I have done things on my car. But, not so far on my bike. I don't have anyone locally to show me so I haven't delved in yet. Once I'm done with school next month, I'll have more time to read up and dive in. __________________

11-21-2012, 05:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
jennm Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Northern California Posts: 35	I do some things and am capable of doing it all, question is... is it an efficient use of my time? Between work and free time, I'd rather be riding when not at work! __________________ 2006 Honda Shadow Spirit VT1100C

11-21-2012, 02:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
robandmichele Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Kaneohe, Oahu, Hawaii Posts: 47	i do the fun stuff (mods/upgrades). i let others do maintenance...... lol

11-21-2012, 05:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
DvlsAngel Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 18	This is my first bike, so other than washing and waxing it I have no idea what to do with it. I will watch and learn when it is time for maintenance. Sent from my LG-LS840 using Motorcycle.com Free App

11-21-2012, 06:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
KelKel Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 77	Well speaking of knowing a bit about the bike you ride, I had an interesting occurrence happen on the way to work the other morning. I pulled away from a stop light and when I went to shift into second the shifter lifted up with no resistance whatsoever. After pulling over into a side street, I ascertained what had happened. Apparently a bolt had worked its way loose that held my shifter to the connecting rod. After a little brainstorming, I found some wire on the side of the road which I used to hold everything together enough to make it a little ways down the road to the nearest gas station. Once there, I was able to fashion a better temporary fix that would get to work and back home out of a car battery terminal. (gas stations are somewhat limited on their selection of possible fixing agents) all of this and I STILL made it to work on time Excuse the ratty nature of my bike ... It is not a beauty queen by any means. Attached Thumbnails __________________

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