Post by floog on Apr 7, 2006 6:50:30 GMT
If, like me, you are relatively new to ZRX ownership.....
And/Or, if you are not great in the mechanics department but are willing to have a go..... :thick:
A couple of points. Firstly, have a good read in the technical sections, especially the section that gives all the basics on the suspension, tyres, etc :agreed:
There is a wealth of information here from peeps who know first hand what they are doing. Myself, Coming from other makes and models of bike which I knew the ins and outs of, Initially I found tackling work on the big Rex a bit daunting....... :hides: ........but, by patiently working my way through the help section I have so far managed to set up my suspension correctly for my needs which has transformed the ride :win: removed the radiator rubber destroyer bung (it had already begun to wreak havoc), which I would not otherwise have known about; I have lifted every panel to become acquainted with the internals; set correct tyre pressures and done an oil and filter change; changed the air filter, checked the battery and located a permanent Optimate lead, etc etc. I've also removed and copper greased many bolts to keep everything sweet, and developed the confidence to pull/push/prod and generally nose about in all the nooks and crannies.
I am now much more confident in my basic mechanics and am starting to understand the workings of the big beastie :rockon:
Details on the corroding brake pad pins were invaluable as, on checking mine front and rear I found they were rusting and partially seized :wtf: I've since removed them, dropped the pads out and fitted EBC HH's fore and aft, cleaned out the filthy calipers and copper greased the pistons, polished and greased the clips, cleaned up the retaining pins and the brakes are now transformed, in first class condition AND the front brake squeal is a thing of the past :whisky:
Without the tips and advice of club members, I would not have known a lot of things about the Rex, and relatively simple and enjoyable tasks would have been entrusted to my friendly....AND EXPENSIVE....dealer :rocket:
We are not all mechanical gods, but the satisfaction of doing simple tasks on the Rex, having learned them from fellow owners, is beyond measure.
My thanks to everyone who contributes to my learning curve, by posting tech tips and advice, and my advice to newbies who are of a similar standard of mechanical skill to myself is.....read everything, be patient, make time to do any task in hand, don't be rushed, make sure you have the correct tools for the job you intend to do, and it suddenly falls into place :agreed:
And/Or, if you are not great in the mechanics department but are willing to have a go..... :thick:
A couple of points. Firstly, have a good read in the technical sections, especially the section that gives all the basics on the suspension, tyres, etc :agreed:
There is a wealth of information here from peeps who know first hand what they are doing. Myself, Coming from other makes and models of bike which I knew the ins and outs of, Initially I found tackling work on the big Rex a bit daunting....... :hides: ........but, by patiently working my way through the help section I have so far managed to set up my suspension correctly for my needs which has transformed the ride :win: removed the radiator rubber destroyer bung (it had already begun to wreak havoc), which I would not otherwise have known about; I have lifted every panel to become acquainted with the internals; set correct tyre pressures and done an oil and filter change; changed the air filter, checked the battery and located a permanent Optimate lead, etc etc. I've also removed and copper greased many bolts to keep everything sweet, and developed the confidence to pull/push/prod and generally nose about in all the nooks and crannies.
I am now much more confident in my basic mechanics and am starting to understand the workings of the big beastie :rockon:
Details on the corroding brake pad pins were invaluable as, on checking mine front and rear I found they were rusting and partially seized :wtf: I've since removed them, dropped the pads out and fitted EBC HH's fore and aft, cleaned out the filthy calipers and copper greased the pistons, polished and greased the clips, cleaned up the retaining pins and the brakes are now transformed, in first class condition AND the front brake squeal is a thing of the past :whisky:
Without the tips and advice of club members, I would not have known a lot of things about the Rex, and relatively simple and enjoyable tasks would have been entrusted to my friendly....AND EXPENSIVE....dealer :rocket:
We are not all mechanical gods, but the satisfaction of doing simple tasks on the Rex, having learned them from fellow owners, is beyond measure.
My thanks to everyone who contributes to my learning curve, by posting tech tips and advice, and my advice to newbies who are of a similar standard of mechanical skill to myself is.....read everything, be patient, make time to do any task in hand, don't be rushed, make sure you have the correct tools for the job you intend to do, and it suddenly falls into place :agreed: