Ok..so I am NOT good at these things, but I got 'er done!!

[demenshea]

Yesterday, after picking up my new turn signal at the dealer, I had to try some installation. I had new levers as well as the turn signal to put on after my driveway drop in Fresno. Sheesh...this is expensive. I guess I need to remember to NOT DROP THE BIKE!!!

New sexy levers.
http://www.demenshea.com/moto/2010/Blog/100_4043.jpg

New turn signal...all shiny anticipation the next drop. :icon_redface:
http://www.demenshea.com/moto/2010/Blog/100_4044.jpg

All this crap had to be removed, including the freakin' mirror to get to where the wiring was clipped in. Phew...and I thought i had small hands that could easily do this, but i guess those that assembled my bike have smaller hands!
http://www.demenshea.com/moto/2010/Blog/100_4045.jpg

Now for my new tires and I'm ready to roll!! Oh ya, i got my new windscreen on as well and it's MUCH better than the stock one. I am no longer being buffetted around with the wind hitting me full face.

[Donson]

Congrats, You are now officially a Motorcycle Repair Technician! I wonder if You want to help Me repair the transmission on My Bronson bike? It will be easy, as it is laying on the workbench......:icon_redface:

[JCsman]

Those are sexy levers! Congratulations on your well-done job.

[vintagemxr]

Excellent experience and practice, Donna. You're now a notch better equipped to handle minor fixes on the road, should they ever be necessary, which they never will be because you will never drop your bike again. :023:

the other Doug

[1MPH]

Yea Donna!!!!

[Sir Limpsalot]

Well done Donna. I'm sure you could've taken the easy way out and had someone do it for you, so, good for you!

[Deans BMW]

Sexy Red levers......and Clevage.........doesn't get any better than that.:eusa_clap:

[panthercity]

Sexy Red levers......and Clevage.........doesn't get any better than that.:eusa_clap::iamwithstupid:

[jamming]

Donna, ya did great! You don't have to be a Master Mechanic to delve into your bike. A little common sense, a few tools, a bit of mechanical know how and the number of a Mechanic friend in your speed dial ;) is all you need.

When it comes to things like chains and sprockets all you need is a Torque Wrench and a Chain tool as special tools. Hell, let me know when you do it and I'll FedEx my chain tool out to you and you can slow boat it back. Pulling your own wheels and taking em in for tires makes a lot of sense if you don't want the hassle or investing in tools to lever em on yourself. Changing your own oil makes sense and any other PM too.

The ONLY "big hassle" item on the Bandit as well as My Tiger is the Valve adjustment. To be honest after you do the first adjustment I'd skip the next 1 or 2. It'll be fine. Mine haven't moved in 50 grand. Ride, rinse, repeat. Now go have fun and be sure to call next time your in AZ.

[demenshea]

Thanks everyone for the kudos. This is not the first time, I dove into untrodden territory, but I definitely feel out of my element as I grab for tools whose names I don't even know. I do it totally by feel...does it fit?? (you remember teens fumbling in the dark) well it's sorta like that! hahahahah

I am going to try to remove my wheels next, as my new tires should arrive tomorrow and I can take them to Cyclegear to have them switched out. My husband is quite good at this, and I will ask him for his kind direction as I go. I usually complain that I want to do it myself, then come begging for help when I can't. Oh well, can't say i am not trying. I do believe a manual is in order. When I had to change the bulbs in Bandit1's gauges, I had the trusty computer manual to assist me, but it doesn't apply to my 2007 version. The manual made everything a bit easier with many a photo to delve over.

I do like knowing my bike better, but until i can get it on the center stand solo, I will remain but a novice!!

[panthercity]

Mam, I firmly believe that a manual is essential. Particularly for the less experienced. If for nothing else for the torque value for various important fasteners. Like those that hold the wheels on.

I live by the motto "A poor workman can't afford cheap tools."

[demenshea]

Mam, I firmly believe that a manual is essential. Particularly for the less experienced. If for nothing else for the torque value for various important fasteners. Like those that hold the wheels on.

I live by the motto "A poor workman can't afford cheap tools."

Just ordered one today....i am in total agreement.