Total Motorcycle Community Forums

Sevulturus wrote:You have enough room to store bike stands, but you don't have enough room for a book and a handful of wrenches?

we have a 2 car garage.

the SUV, the car, and my bike is barely squeezed in it.

maybe when i get rid of the car... i'll consider buying a craftsman tool set.

Just because you get a tool set, doesnt mean you have to get the big dresser draw type holder. I'm sure the suitcase-type sets will be plenty. If not, you can add what you need.

But the big red freestanding tool kit looks cooler!

I ahve 2 cars and a bike squeezed into my garage, and am not having any problems with it. I don't understand why you're concerned. My tools live in the basement in a little carryall toolchest, OR in my bikes toolkit. This isn't difficult.

Sevulturus wrote:But the big red freestanding tool kit looks cooler!

I ahve 2 cars and a bike squeezed into my garage, and am not having any problems with it. I don't understand why you're concerned. My tools live in the basement in a little carryall toolchest, OR in my bikes toolkit. This isn't difficult.

ok, i'll look into some tools soon. im not gonna use it at the moment since the reason i wanna buy the stand is so that i can clean and lube my chain. i don't wanna bring my bike to my mechanic for something as simple as that.

also, i'll be able to use the stands when i get to have some trackdays and when im using soft racing slicks to avoid flat spots.

For the last time,

YOU DO NOT NEED A STAND TO GREASE YOUR CHAIN!

I'd smack you in the head in time to every word, but you're to far away.

Sevulturus wrote:For the last time,

YOU DO NOT NEED A STAND TO GREASE YOUR CHAIN!

I'd smack you in the head in time to every word, but you're to far away.

i know i don't need it but it sure is much easier and faster.

if i wanna work out, i'd rather play b ball or do some push ups and crunches.

It really isn't a workout. Just some bending, since you will need to get up to move the bike around.

Okay, this is Ms. JCS. (I speak only for myself.)

In our 2-car garage (which has not seen a car in 7years) are 4 running bikes, 1 bike in buckets, 2 bicycles, a lawn mower and spreader, a freezer, a refrigerator, two LARGE boxes (4x6) with stage lighting, all of John's electronics for sound (taking about 36 cubic feet of space), his workbench, a stack of craftmans toolboxes plus four smaller toolboxes, several bookshelves full of misc., i.e., "my" stuff, the cages for the rottweiler and beagle, a barrel of dog food, the cat litter box, 4 van seats, trash and recycling bins, all of our camping gear, a computer, yard and home maintenance tools (for winter and summer), an air compressor, a loading ramp, jack stands, 2 car ramps, a Pitbull convertible front stand(not the cheap stuff; you need to to buy quality here Vermillion) AND a barcalounger.

We live in Ohio where snow does fall. We protect the bikes, cars .... oh well, they'll have to live outside.

Claims of no space don't cut it. There's always room in a closet, on a shelf, or under your bed for a small tool box and a manual or two (get the Suzuki manual and an after market to get two perspectives). Get what you need to maintain your own bike. I've learned and I'm old enough to be your mother. My daughters have learned to take care of their own gear. If they can, I think you can!

Learn to use what you have before you start doing mods. You've got a good bike, learn to ride it!

Yes, I ride and maintain my own, an '86 Honda VFR 750 Intercepter.

clymer doesn't have one yet for my bike's model. last time i checked, they only cover up to 2004 model.

i need at least 2005 since it's the same bike as the 06 just diff colors.

anyway... it sure looks fun to maintain your bike but i don't wanna mess w/ it right now. if i mess up, i can get in real big trouble.

but stuff like cleaning and lubing the chain, i should be able to do it on my own.

Suzuki has a factory manual for your bike. What do you think the dealer mechanics use? The shop will gladly sell you one, too.

You are going to mess your bike up more if you don't do the maintenance. You said you got a tire pressure gauge and found you were dangerously underinflated. Good, you finally checked your tires-after how long? How often do you check them now?

Did you even read your owners manual? Do you check your oil level? Did you ever check your coolant levels? Did you ever think that you will need to lube and adjust your throttle cables? Do you know to check your brake fluid? What about lubing linkages and levers?

A bike is much more hands on than a car. Do you ever do pre-ride inspections? You need to do this before every ride. You had better learn to do this yourself or one of these days you will crash because some little thing that YOU should have noticed got overlooked. You cannot count on your mechanic to do every little thing for you.