hey just got my first road bike and im not to handy with a spanner... i was lookin at where the riders live and noticed there where afew in the liverpool area, does anyone have a Reference to a good Mechanic that not to hard on the pocket but still does a good job...?
Trust me mate, take the time to read up on the FZR and do it all yourself, you're going to save money and probably do a better job. If you have any questions just ask, I haven't done anything that major (Just valve clearances, carbies, engine swap etc..) but I'm willing to share my knowledge.
Congrats on your first bike David, and welcome to the forum! As FZR250Guy has suggested, if your comfortable with doing simple things like an oil change on your bike then it's really only a few little hop skips & jumps and before you know it you'll be elbow deep in an engine! If you download the FZR400 service manual then that will help you with the specifics, or better yet search through the many guides and how-to's on this site. If you get stuck with something you can always post up a photo and say 'what is this & what do i do with it?' <!-- s --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="" title="Very Happy" /><!-- s --> If you've just purchased your bike and want it checked over or a thorough first service to get you off on the right track i'd recommend going round (or calling) a few of the bike shops and asking if they have any experience with Yamaha FZR250's. If they ummm or aaaah then i'd skip them. It's not that it's a complicated bike to work on but it has a few nuances. <!-- s:wink: --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_wink.gif" alt=":wink:" title="Wink" /><!-- s:wink: -->
Make the effort to do a bit of your own work, as anything you learn now will save you a fortune over the course of a lifetime..
David, it may seem overwhelming at first, but start with simple things like oil and filter changes, cable adjustments, and regular preventative maintainance items. I can't see you being ready to rebuild an engine right away, but I can see you starting like everyone else has, with the basics. First things first though, don't buy cheap tools, that'll only cause you grief. Get a decent set with a warranty, from a reputable company. You can find a lot of how to information here, and feel free to post questions, even ones you think are dumb, because if you don't ask and you break something you will have reason to feel dumb. Don't forget teh feeling of satisfaction that you fixxed your own problem, and saved a few $$ that can be used elsewhere.
