dan.the.man
Member
Good news everyone!
First of all I'd like to thank getfunky for that awesome step-by-step walk-through!
I'm looking at getting a Hyosung GT250R, and have set my sights on a used one in the Toronto area. Unfortunately, I'm an absolute greenhorn when it comes to riding and bike maintenance, so I've got a few questions.
1. Where can I take the bike to have it looked at (in the High Park/Toronto area) by a mechanic who knows bikes? The bike is not certified but it has low miles and the driver claims it has had regular maintenance. Ideally, I'd like someone to take a look at it head to toe, not just the minimum certification requirements.
2. I'll have to transport this bike to Guelph before I can start having fun with it. I measured out my van and can fit it in there, and have some winches with which to strap the bike down. Does anyone have any suggestions for transporting a bike this way, or an alternative?
3. Where can I learn to change the oil, winterize my bike and adjust/oil my chain? Also other maintenance things a rider should be able to take care of by himself?
4. Anything else I'm missing??
First of all I'd like to thank getfunky for that awesome step-by-step walk-through!
I'm looking at getting a Hyosung GT250R, and have set my sights on a used one in the Toronto area. Unfortunately, I'm an absolute greenhorn when it comes to riding and bike maintenance, so I've got a few questions.
1. Where can I take the bike to have it looked at (in the High Park/Toronto area) by a mechanic who knows bikes? The bike is not certified but it has low miles and the driver claims it has had regular maintenance. Ideally, I'd like someone to take a look at it head to toe, not just the minimum certification requirements.
2. I'll have to transport this bike to Guelph before I can start having fun with it. I measured out my van and can fit it in there, and have some winches with which to strap the bike down. Does anyone have any suggestions for transporting a bike this way, or an alternative?
3. Where can I learn to change the oil, winterize my bike and adjust/oil my chain? Also other maintenance things a rider should be able to take care of by himself?
4. Anything else I'm missing??