basic mechanic course for xt600 wanted

**cabron** · #1 1 May 2002

we are a group of 3 overlanders based in london planning a trans-africa trip later this year.

we are looking for someone in london (preferably the south west) who can give us a basic mechanic course for a yamaha tenere xt600 (pre-90's model - we have 88 bikes).

we are looking for mainly the basics, as follows:

• puncture repair
• oil change
• oil & air filter change
• cable change (brake, clutch, accelerator)
• spark plug change

but if possible we would also be interested in more advanced aspects of the bikes maintenance.

if you might be able to help us out with this, please contact me, and we can arrange a reasonable price, time, place, etc.

safe riding!

**chris** · #2 2 May 2002

check your local tech colleges: maybe via websearch or by prospectus. a friend of mine did one in tottenham.

for your information: i did a course at tamworth college (nr birmingham), which is of course not much use to you, but maybe for others who live in the midlands. the people were excellent.

good luck
cb

**dougM** · #3 2 May 2002

Just but the clymers manual - Its is incredible comprehensive and covers all aspects of your bikes maintenance is exquisite details. Saves you some bucks aswell.

Cheers

**Spoon** · #4 2 May 2002

Try

http://www.merton.ac.uk/

They do more courses than listed on the site, so give them a call.

**cabron** · #5 3 May 2002

thanks for the link, unfortunately the course only starts in september when we leave!

i have bought the clymer manual, but i would like some basic tuition before i take anything apart.

thanks for all the replies, much appreciated.

**Spoon** · #6 9 May 2002

You could try the college and get hold of one of the bike mechanic tutors and ask them if they'd be interested in providing you with a days course, just for your group?

Cheers,

**Fuchur** · #7 15 May 2002

Does anyone no a place in Holland (the Netherlands) where you can get such a course?

Thanx

Frank

**TED PAPWORTH** · #8 21 Jun 2002

Hi there, I'm no mechanic but run & maintain my own XT.I would be happy to spend an afternoon going through the basics with you if you wish. I'm based near High Wycombe.

Ted

**pmtsg** · #9 22 Jun 2002

Hi,

I've just bought an XT600 too and I'd really like to go on a course as well ! I'm based in London too so if you do get oon a course or arrange anything privately and you ahev any space I'd be really interested in coming along too.

good luck,

Simon
email: pmtsg@aol.com