{"id":2571,"date":"2011-10-24T09:48:25","date_gmt":"2011-10-24T15:48:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/motorcyclecolorado.com\/blog\/?p=2571"},"modified":"2011-10-24T09:48:25","modified_gmt":"2011-10-24T15:48:25","slug":"wrenching-101","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/motorcyclecolorado.com\/blog\/wrenching-101\/","title":{"rendered":"Wrenching 101"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Motorcycle<\/p>\n

I’ve never been afraid to get my hands dirty, but that doesn’t mean I’ve ever been all that much of a mechanic. Granted, with the guidance of some experienced friends I did once drop a new engine into a 1964 Ford Fairlane, but that was long ago and far away.<\/p>\n

When it comes to my motorcycles I have always been the guy paying someone else to do all but the most basic maintenance. Heck, I’ve never even replaced a tire. I generally replace oil and filters, and adjust the chain on my old Honda CB750, and that’s about it. I did replace the shift-shaft seal<\/a> on the Honda recently.<\/p>\n

I’m open to learning more. To that end, I plan to attend a basic motorcycle maintenance session the Erico Motorsports<\/a> is offering on Saturday, Nov. 5. Here’s what they intend to cover:<\/p>\n

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  1. Chain\/chassis lubrication and adjustment<\/li>\n
  2. Oil level inspection and change along with coolant level checks<\/li>\n
  3. Brake pad and fluid inspection<\/li>\n
  4. Inspection of tires along with correct tire pressure settings<\/li>\n
  5. Frame and suspension inspection<\/li>\n
  6. General safety check<\/li>\n
  7. Benefits of a dynamometer and power commander<\/li>\n
  8. Set up for storage\/winterization<\/li>\n
  9. Pre-ride inspection<\/li>\n
  10. Scheduled maintenance<\/li>\n
  11. Performance enhancement<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Of course I have two interests in doing this. First, I’m hoping I might learn something. Second, I figure it will be an interesting session to write about.<\/p>\n

    In case you’re interested, you’ll need to contact Tai Beldock at Erico to RSVP at tai@ericomotorsports.com. There is no charge but they’ll be providing lunch and want to have an idea how many people to expect.<\/p>\n

    So stay tuned. Or maybe I’ll see you there. If you do come, please find me and introduce yourself. I’ll be the guy shooting pictures. I love meeting the folks who visit my website.<\/p>\n

    Recent from National Motorcycle Examiner<\/strong>
    \n    Butler Maps goes backcountry<\/a><\/p>\n

    Biker Quote for Today<\/h3>\n

    Bikes are a ton easier to push through doorways when the guy on the bike isn’t holding the brake.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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