How do you lot know so much?

[Mantzy]

Well, the title gives away what i'm asking doesn't it.

Is it just experience or did you read up on it or were you born this way?
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Previous Bikes: 2002 Sachs XTC, 1999 Kawasaki ZX6R, 2004 GSX-R 600 K4, 2006 Yamaha XT660X

[Bendy]

I just listen to what others say and absorb. Though really, I know shit about bikes.

[Josh]

I'm guessing there are two main types of mechanically minded experts here.
1)Those who have bodged, from an early age, and learned as they go, referring to service manuals, and other mechanics when they needed help.
2)Those who are qualified mechanics, and learned that way.
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[bikedudextrm]

I know a fair bit about mopeds/scooters and also 2 stroke's as up to now that's about all i've had but once i get a 4 stroke i will pull that apart and learn about them. I used to pull bike apart when i was kid, i rarely knew what i was doing but i did learn. Also haynes manuals are good but can be confusing if you don't know much especially the part on gearboxes .
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[mrchips]

I was born clutching a Haynes manual.

[JonB]

It's like all things, last year I joined a computer forum, I can now take apart a computer and work on it.

I only got my bike a month ago and found this forum a few days ago and hopefully can learn a lot here as well! I already know how a 2 stroke engine works, just from visiting this forum site.
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[Valentino Mossy]

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[mr jamez]

[MarJay]

[Mantzy]

I know some basic mechanics. I know how an engine works and whatnot but its really how you guys learnt about what different bikes do. Have you ridden them all or is it all learnt from magazines and reviews and stuff?

I'd have to say i learnt a little bit from my Dad about bikes. I remember a book I got as a 5 year old about how engines work. It had pull out things and wheels to spin and everything. Was a great book. Also used to play around with one of our old cars. Was a 60s Ford Cortina I think. Pre-electrical gizmos. Just an engine and wheels. Good times.
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Previous Bikes: 2002 Sachs XTC, 1999 Kawasaki ZX6R, 2004 GSX-R 600 K4, 2006 Yamaha XT660X

[KevTM]

There's also another way, which i'm based on and that's fix it when it's broken cause you ain't paying someone to rip you off for doing it for you.

Manuals are great but once you've done a few jobs the rest sort of fits into place and you know what things do, how they work etc.. basically common sense after a while.

The best way to learn is to bodge & fix.

[JonB]

This sounds really stupid, but when I built my Petrol remote control car in some ways it is the same as a bike, uses a petrol motor, on a much smaller scale, but everything connects together in similar proportions!
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[Dazbo666]

[Mantzy]

Yeah, thats my plan. I'm getting a CG next week (probably/hopefully/I'd better or someone will die) and a haynes manual. Heard its good toilet reading!

Least with a CG I know you can get parts dead cheap
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[JonB]

[Dazbo666]

I've read and learned no end of good advice from computer and motorbike forums...
I built complete computer systems within a few months of starting some research, but as for the biking, I'm still only just starting out...
but this forum seems to be one of the best!!

[JonB]

I've only just started learning about bikes, so we are both in the same boat!
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[Josh]

The good thing with computers is that when you are testing your new upgrades/system builds, there is a lot less chance that something will go wrong at 60mph+ and hurl you into a bush.
Unless you are building some serious systems
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[JonB]

[Dazbo666]

LOL I'm willing to take the risk once I get my CBR

...I need a new challenge to keep the old grey matter working - plus the added advantage of the grin factor while riding!!

[Noggin]

The only reason I know anything is this site to be honest! Oh, with mechanical stuff I have my tutor at college, erm, for knowing about an engine that would be college (6th form physics) and most helpful stuff I get off here, I try to look clever by quoting what I've heard before!



Craig G(Noggin)
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