Mechanics section

[tombre2]

i was think about 10min ago how do i go about fixing up all the noises and vibration coming off my bike when i ride? i booted up the computer and went to trusty old farkin, hoping to find some help about this. Now im very lazy, i promise to do a search after i post this, but if there were a mechanics section where people could ask and answer questions about fix/installing or anything where you get your hands dirty would be very handy for novices and experts trying to refine their mechanic skills.
Just a thought

cheer
tom

[Grip]

Already there mate ;)


Parts 'n Stuff / What Should I Buy? (http://forums.farkin.net/forumdisplay.php?f=22)
Technical Q & A / What should I buy

[Binaural]

There are quite a few pretty technically competent types around Farkin who can help out for difficult/unusual problems, but the best spot for basic-to-intermediate wrenching help is http://www.parktool.com/repair/. Just search by area and you can learn a lot of useful things.

The most useful tip is to just buy tools and work on your bike, and call for help when you need it ;)

[norco_maniac]

intresting idea, it would work well. people will listen in on the machanics threads and posts and learn a heap!

[Ryan]

For your basic; change-a-tyre, take-a-link-out-of-your-chain, tighten-your-headset type home-workshop stuff we simply can't do a better job than the parktools website, it's thorough, step-by-step, well illustrated and easy to follow for even the biggest noob going.

For more difficult repairs like bleeding brakes, servicing forks etc you can usually find exactly what you want by doing an 'Advanced Search' in the 'Parts n Stuff' forum. If the information you want isn't there, you're better off starting a new thread and getting specific, one-on-one advice from our members on the exact product you need to service before you charge in and do it yourself.

[tombre2]

thanks for clearing that up about the parts n stuff section
great website

cheers
tom

[I-AM-TEH-FASTEST-11]

it wouldnt be a bad idea to have a "ask a proffesional mechanic" section. where only actual mechanics/engineers/whatever can answer. It would help clear away useless and worng information from people's questions.
just have certain, qualified, users with access to reply to posts in threads, but anyone can post in them, or something.

[tu plang]

it wouldnt be a bad idea to have a "ask a proffesional mechanic" section. where only actual mechanics/engineers/whatever can answer. It would help clear away useless and worng information from people's questions.
just have certain, qualified, users with access to reply to posts in threads, but anyone can post in them, or something.

not a bad idea, but i think a lot of misinformation could be cleared up by banning Big Al. :rolleyes:

[Grip]

it wouldnt be a bad idea to have a "ask a proffesional mechanic" section. where only actual mechanics/engineers/whatever can answer. It would help clear away useless and worng information from people's questions.
just have certain, qualified, users with access to reply to posts in threads, but anyone can post in them, or something.

Quite like the concept, but I reckon the practice may be a little hard. It would certainly put a fair bit of responsibility on to a small number of members.

Also, it may be seen as Farkin "providing" so-called expert and professional advice which could leave Scott open for liability (?)

[Vicious_Fishes]

wouldn't it be leaving the poster up for liability ?

but if it's a free service, couldn't there be a disclaimer, i'm sure arpit could whip one up

" while farkin.net takes all reasonable measures to ensure this information is correct, it is solely the responsibily of the person telling you, and you are not forced to follow their instructions, and neither farkin.net/the poster can be held liable for any damages/injuries sustained whilst following these instructions"

it would be like a professional bomb tech telling you the best way he knows of making a letter bomb, doens't mean you have to do it, it's your action, your decision;)

[Vicious_Fishes]

actually, come to think of it, what does park tool have about this isssue ?

would it be worth contacting them if farkin decided to create this forum ?

[Binaural]

Quite like the concept, but I reckon the practice may be a little hard. It would certainly put a fair bit of responsibility on to a small number of members.

Also, it may be seen as Farkin "providing" so-called expert and professional advice which could leave Scott open for liability (?)

No chance of professional liability. To incur professional liability for giving out advice you need (a)a service contract (b) an accredited provider and (c) money to change hands for this service :p

[wombat]

I dunno, a lot of the "expert/professional" mechanics I know do things to their bikes that you wouldn't think of doing to a customers bike.

[I-AM-TEH-FASTEST-11]

I dunno, a lot of the "expert/professional" mechanics I know do things to their bikes that you wouldn't think of doing to a customers bike.

that is a fair call, but it still would help seperate "educated advice" from regurgitated dribble people post up here sometimes.

anyway i would be willing to offer my help in this section... if it goes ahead

[tu plang]

anyway i would be willing to offer my help in this section... if it goes ahead

seconded. .

[j5ive]

I dunno, a lot of the "expert/professional" mechanics I know do things to their bikes that you wouldn't think of doing to a customers bike.

Haha, agreed. I once worked on the head mechanics bike from a pro cycling team (a BIG deal). The wrong spacers were used on the cranks, bolts rounded out and things bodged up everywhere on the bike.

I know myself it can be hard to find the motivation to work on my own bikes after hours.

[Binaural]

How would you become one of the elite mechanic's group anyway? Would you have to prove you work for a reputable bike shop and prove that you spend less than 80% of your time assembling Huffies or fetching coffee? Alternatively, perhaps it could all be decided by nominations followed by Big Brother style evictions. I reckon Grip could do a pretty good monotone if called upon to do the adjudication.

My vote is that so long as Big_Al is kept away from impressionable newbies, the average level of advice can't help but improve.

[wombat]

I know myself it can be hard to find the motivation to work on my own bikes after hours.
At home I find I'm generally in a hurry as the urge to ride has hit, and I've forgotten that my bikes are all in various states of (dis)repair. As a result, I've developed this nasty tendancy to take my chances with the nearest hammer/mallet/vice-grip/steel bar/small animal, rather than spend half an hour trying to figure out where I left whatever tool it is that I need.