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The only tools you need

#1 Post by BikerGran » Thu Feb 15, 2007 11:10 pm

The only tools you need are a can of WD40 and a roll of duck tape.

If it doesn't move, and it should - use the WD40.

If it moves, and it shouldn't - use the duck tape.







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#2 Post by Samray » Thu Feb 15, 2007 11:34 pm

WD40 is vastly over-rated. You cant beat a good hammer ... the bigger the better. :smt002
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#3 Post by Aladinsaneuk » Thu Feb 15, 2007 11:38 pm

does this approach work on wife - mark one model?
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#4 Post by Kwackerz » Thu Feb 15, 2007 11:48 pm

Angle grinders are the way forward.

Fix anything with an angle grinder.
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#5 Post by Gio » Fri Feb 16, 2007 8:32 am

Kwackerz wrote:Angle grinders are the way forward.

Fix anything with an angle grinder.
Good and proper like :smt002 :smt005
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#6 Post by Rickyrock » Fri Feb 16, 2007 8:33 am

Kwackerz wrote:Angle grinders are the way forward.

Fix anything with an angle grinder.
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#7 Post by BikerGran » Fri Feb 16, 2007 7:13 pm

I have a lot to learn - I thought angle grinders were basically for UNfixing things!
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#8 Post by Gio » Fri Feb 16, 2007 10:04 pm

BikerGran wrote:I have a lot to learn - I thought angle grinders were basically for UNfixing things!
Kwack likes angle grinders cos it brings taller people to his eye level :smt002
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#9 Post by Kwackerz » Sat Feb 17, 2007 11:31 am

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#10 Post by snapdragon » Sat Feb 17, 2007 7:27 pm

I got those tools BG - but also a recovery card and a phone - very handy








I do NeeD an angle grinder though :smt003
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Re: The only tools you need

#11 Post by gempip » Sun Feb 25, 2007 7:42 pm

BikerGran wrote:The only tools you need are a can of WD40 and a roll of duck tape.

If it doesn't move, and it should - use the WD40.

If it moves, and it shouldn't - use the duck tape.







:smt003[/quote

Tape is definitely my fav BG, came in very handy when I dropped my Aprilla while touring Scotland, and have you noticed that when consulting a workshop manual to do a repair or maintenance how clean and pristine their machine is while the part you want to work on (or at least mine) is usually covered in crap, oil ect :smt017
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Re: The only tools you need

#12 Post by Gio » Sun Feb 25, 2007 9:06 pm

gempip wrote:
BikerGran wrote:have you noticed that when consulting a workshop manual to do a repair or maintenance how clean and pristine their machine is while the part you want to work on (or at least mine) is usually covered in crap, oil ect :smt017
Might I suggest you wash it more frequently :smt003
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Re: The only tools you need

#13 Post by BikerGran » Mon Feb 26, 2007 12:42 am

Gio wrote: Might I suggest you wash it more frequently :smt003

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#14 Post by Gio » Mon Feb 26, 2007 9:54 am

Well put up with the grubby hands then :smt003
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Re: The only tools you need

#15 Post by gempip » Mon Feb 26, 2007 10:20 pm

Gio wrote:
gempip wrote:
BikerGran wrote:have you noticed that when consulting a workshop manual to do a repair or maintenance how clean and pristine their machine is while the part you want to work on (or at least mine) is usually covered in crap, oil ect :smt017
Might I suggest you wash it more frequently :smt003
Actually m8ty, I was refering to the time of accident repair, :smt016 I always keep my bikes in good condition before and after runs. :smt003
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