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jackw72
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PostPosted: 20:13 - 17 Apr 2007    Post subject: Motorcycle maintenance courses? Reply with quote
Hey,

I would like to complete a course on motorcycle maintenance, you know a part time one. Problem is I cant find one at the local universities (Thames Valley Uni etc)

can anyone tell me where I could find what im looking for locally or otherwise?

Thanks

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PostPosted: 21:40 - 17 Apr 2007    Post subject: Hackney Community College, Shoreditch Reply with quote
There aren't all that many around, unfortunately. I help out at one in London on Wednesday evenings (although it's the Easter break at the moment).

If you can get to Hackney Community College in London for 18.30 on Wednesdays then you're welcome to join us.

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jackw72
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PostPosted: 21:45 - 17 Apr 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
ahhh of all the places it had to be lovely area of london Rolling Eyes Wink

what kind of course is it? a BTEC or just a course?

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PostPosted: 21:49 - 17 Apr 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
It's a one term introduction to basic motorcycle maintenance, and covers tyres, chains & sprockets, batteries & basic electrics, engine types, servicing, buying a used 'bike etc.

If you can bring your 'bike in then so much the better as the classes are mostly practical. IIRC you do get a certificate at the end of it, but it's not a qualification as such.
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jackw72
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PostPosted: 21:58 - 17 Apr 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
What would be the cost?

Be honest with me are there students in there thick as sh*t? Black as the night? Armed gangst*s? I hate those types to be honest.

Bringing my bike in. Well NOONE EXCEPT ME IS GOING TO TOUCH IT Laughing

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PostPosted: 22:04 - 17 Apr 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
how to be appriciative by jackw72!

someone find him a course in manners next.
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KTM Gordo
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PostPosted: 22:07 - 17 Apr 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
jackw72 wrote:
What would be the cost?

I think it's £50 - but the web site should have the cost on it.
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Be honest with me are there students in there thick as sh*t? Black as the night? Armed gangst*s? I hate those types to be honest.

We get all sorts - some with a bit of experience, some with none. Some clueless, others quite bright.

We've had bankers, chefs, students, nurses... you name it...
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Bringing my bike in. Well NOONE EXCEPT ME IS GOING TO TOUCH IT Laughing

Fair enough, but whenever we've been doing some work, either the lecturer or I will double check to make sure it's safe. The last thing we want is someone coming to grief because of something they've done wrong that we haven't noticed.

We do know what we're doing. Most of the time Wink
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PostPosted: 22:12 - 17 Apr 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
Merton college do everything from evening classes to full wack qualifications.

https://www.merton.ac.uk/content.asp?co=243

I've done my Automotive Technician Accreditation and just finishing my Level 3 advance in motorcycle mechanics.
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PostPosted: 22:13 - 17 Apr 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
jackw72 wrote:
Be honest with me are there students in there thick as sh*t? Black as the night? Armed gangst*s? I hate those types to be honest.


Sorry what's wrong with black/thick people?
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PostPosted: 23:10 - 17 Apr 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
You could always complete a distance learning course:

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PostPosted: 01:59 - 18 Apr 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
Toby R wrote:
jackw72 wrote:
Be honest with me are there students in there thick as sh*t? Black as the night? Armed gangst*s? I hate those types to be honest.


Sorry what's wrong with black/thick people?



Go to a south/east london collage and you will find out.
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jackw72
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PostPosted: 08:40 - 18 Apr 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
Toby R wrote:
jackw72 wrote:
Be honest with me are there students in there thick as sh*t? Black as the night? Armed gangst*s? I hate those types to be honest.


Sorry what's wrong with black/thick people?


You seem to be missing out the more important part Toby the "Armed Gangsters" part.

Mix them all together and I wouldnt go near them!

I would let you touch my bike i suppose Wink

Merton is too far away from me really but it looks really good so i might have to check it out!

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Klause
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PostPosted: 16:20 - 18 Apr 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
jackw72 wrote:


Merton is too far away from me really but it looks really good so i might have to check it out!

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Well I travel 35-40 miles to get there. Some travel about twice that to get to it, theres not many motorcycle places around like this one.

I highly recommend it, but they are a little short on lecturers atm, they seem to be hard to come across.
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PostPosted: 16:38 - 18 Apr 2007    Post subject: Re: Motorcycle maintenance courses? Reply with quote
jackw72 wrote:
Hey,

I would like to complete a course on motorcycle maintenance, you know a part time one. Problem is I cant find one at the local universities (Thames Valley Uni etc)
Jack



I've been chatting with a mate who's just done a welding course at TVU, and he reckons they've got a whole bike workshop.

I'm going to get in touch with them in the next few days and see if they'd be interested in running a bike course if there's enough interest

I've posted a topic in the South East group
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jackw72
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PostPosted: 18:02 - 18 Apr 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
count me in for that freshAL Thumbs Up

Klause yeah i heard it was pretty much the best in the UK but as a school kid i really dont have time at the moment to get there and back, am head to toe in exams and revision, plus ive only been biking for 2 weeks so im not that confident [b]yet[/b[!

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PostPosted: 18:13 - 18 Apr 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
If a college was to run an evening course nearby. I would quite happily help to teach people basic maintenance for bikes. I think the nearest college for me only does cars. But I'm sure people in the surrounding area would take up an evening course if there was one.
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