complete teardown help

Does any one have any pointers to a complete bike tear down. Is there a method to follow.

 

Front-to-back or back-to-front? There is if you want to do it right.

Seriously; Get a manual. Actually, get two, a factory book and the applicable Haynes/Clymer (depending on the bike, you didn't say.)

A well-lit, clean and reasonably organized work area.

Masking tape, "Sharpies" (markers,) ziploc bags and I really like those disposable/reusable food storage tubs that come in a wide variety of sizes.

MARK everything, keep parts from individual assemblies together; take lots of notes, draw little diagrams, and take pics of stuff not specifically shown in either book. Don't depend on memory for reassembly.

Plan to spend some money.

 

its all about organisation... being organised will be the key.. keep all the front end bits together.. take photos if unsure or if you think it might be tricky.. use masking tape to mark electrics with a marker pen... I found having seperate boxes very important... to keep things like electrics in.. indicators brake cables.. etc..

if there is a bolt to the chassis like on the rectifier for instance.. put them back in the chassis... that way you know where they are... if you get it powder coated than they can be removed and its a case of not loosing those bolts.

hope this helps.. i always start with the seat / battery!!!! ok that was silly and obvious but its true!

 

thanks i wish there was a teardown for dummies. a video