Hi, I currently own a '93 CBR600 F2. I've been riding it for the last couple of years and I'm now at the point where I need to make sure I provide it with proper maintenance as I haven't been. I worry about riding it into the ground...

That being said, I know very little about motorcycle mechanics but I want to learn and do the work myself. It seems these forums are a huge resource and I look forward to taking advantage.

I guess my first question is: I live in an apartment and I don't have a lot of money/room, what tools should I have to make sure I can work on my bike properly? I apologize in advance if this isn't the correct place for that question, I haven't had the opportunity to explore too much yet.

Thanks again and I look forward to learning a lot.

 

Hey welcome to the forum not sure on the tools I have a shop that I work in where I just find what I need and get at it. Since you bike is carbed I would recommend a card sync gauge for when you do.need to do that it will save you a lot of money in the long run and you can even do other peoples bikes for some easy cash when needed

 

welcome to the forum, and.jim

 

Welcome to the Forum , some metric sockets and wrenches, metric allen keys
vice grips snips etc

 

Don't forget the big hammer! Welcome to the forum.

 

Hi and Welcome to the CBR Forum. Don't forget a bike lift, helps out on the back...

 

Consider getting to know some local riders. Motorcyclists in general are a pretty helpful bunch, given the opportunity. If, for example, you wanted to replace sprockets and chain, one of your buddies might have a grinder to take out the rivets on the master link, and chances are one of them will have the chain press tool to install the new rivets. Another may have an impact wrench to make front sprocket removal easier. See what I'm saying? There are a few specialized tools that just don't make sense to purchase if you're only going to use them once in your lifetime, but if you get together with a few other people maybe you all can spread the load a little. That being said, the only thing I can really add to Sprock's list would be screwdrivers and a torque wrench. Oh yeah, welcome to the forum!

 

Welcome to the board! I see someone read the Code of Conduct

As far as working on the bike, I know it's tough if you're living in an apartment because of the limited work area. Having biker friends with access to a garage and a couple tools is always a plus. I used to charge a 12 pack

 

Yeah he actually read a sticky!! Not that I should admit this, but I think I read that Code of Conduct for the first time 5 days ago and am shocked I have not been beaten, flogged and Banned.

And Welcome!

 

Welcome!
Sparkman dealt out some very useful info there....rider friends can be your best mechanics!

AS for Nate.........

LOl....J/K Nate-dog