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Hands-on Workshop | Basic Motorcycle Service/Maintenance Course
Basic Motorcycle Service/Maintenance Course is a hands-on workshop where we work on YOUR bike, alongside others.
Course time: 6:30pm – 10:30pm
Class size: 5
Course type: Working on your own bike
All those moving parts in your engine will destroy themselves without good oil!
Generally you’ll want to change oil ever 5000km or so – Is it time for an oil change? Are your gear shifts feeling clunky? Learn how to inspect and replace your engine oil. Keep the bike running smoothly and performing safely.
Bring YOUR bike in and complete a service – learn to do it the right way, what to look out for, and when to do it, alongside a professional.
This workshop will cover the following topics as required:
- Learn about different types of oils, service intervals and warning signs of running low
- Learn what to look for in old oil for symptoms of engine problems
- Learn about oil filters and crush washers
- Change your engine oil
You WILL need parts for this workshop, we can do this for you, or you can source your own.
Parts for a typical 80’s Japanese Motorcycle are about (give or take):
- Oil (we stock Motul 5100 10W40) – $50-$80
- Oil filter – $15
- Crush washer – $2
- Kommune Members get 10% off
This is a hands-on workshop, where our trainer will work alongside you and a few other riders to complete the service. Roll on in, have a coffee or beer, and get wrenching!
If you are not sure if your motorcycle is ready for new oil, most bikes require new oil every 5,000 – 7,000 km. Check your manual for specifics. Otherwise, please swing past and we’ll check it out! (at no cost, of course!)
Drinks and snacks provided.
Kustom Kommune Motorcycle Mechanic Courses are held every Monday in Abbotsford. See the full range of Mechanic Courses and Hands-On Workshops here.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us.
Members Save 20% on all Mechanical Courses, if you are not a member you can sign up here.
Hands-on Workshop | Chain & Sprocket Maintenance Course
Chain & Sprocket Maintenance Course is a hands-on workshop where we work on YOUR bike, alongside others.
Course time: 6:30pm – 10:30pm
Class size: 5
Course type: Working on your own bike.
It’s all come down to this- Your bike harnesses the power of wind, fire and lightning, let’s not mess it all up with a shoddy driveline!
Bring YOUR bike in and not just change your chain and sprockets, but learn how to do it the right way, what to look out for, how to complete ongoing maintenance, all alongside a professional.
Learn how the drive chain and gearing works and how to inspect and maintain chain and sprockets. We’ll assist you through a complete front sprocket, rear sprocket and chain replacement on the night.
This workshop will cover the following topics as required:
- How to inspect your chain and sprockets
- Ongoing maintenance and intervals – tightening, cleaning and lubing your chain
- How sprockets affect gearing
- Replace front sprocket
- Replace rear sprocket
- Replace chain
- Wheel alignment
- Good practices and what to look out for
This is an introductory, hands-on workshop, where a trainer will work alongside you and a few other riders to complete the service. Roll on in, have a coffee or beer, and get wrenching!
If you are not sure whether your motorcycle is ready for new chain/sprockets or not, please swing past and we’ll check it out! (at no cost, of course!).
You WILL need parts for this workshop, we can do this for you, or you can source your own.
Parts for a typical 80’s – 00’s Japanese Motorcycle are approximately (give or take):
- Sprockets – $100
- Chain – $130
- Take home clean and lube kit $45
- KK Members get 10% off all parts and consumables
This Mechanic Course is limited to 5 people and is the perfect way to learn how to tackle a chain and sprocket swap on your own in the future.
*Unfortunately this class is not suitable for Big Twin Harley-Davidsons.
Drinks and snacks provided.
Kustom Kommune Motorcycle Mechanic Courses are held every Monday in Abbotsford. See the full range of Mechanic Courses and Hands-On Workshops here.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us.
Members Save $50.00 on all Mechanical Courses, if you are not a member you can sign up here.
Hands-on Workshop | Motorcycle Brake Service Course
Motorcycle Brake Service Course is a hands-on workshop where we work on YOUR bike, alongside others.
Course time: 6:30pm – 10:30pm
Class size: 5
Course type: Working on your own bike.
Are your brakes squealing louder than your pillion passenger? Or do the levers feel spongey? Did you give up on your back brake weeks ago? Get it sorted – don’t mess with brakes.
Learn how to inspect, maintain and replace components on your braking system. Keep your bike safe and performing at its full potential.
Bring YOUR bike in and change over your pads/shoes and discs, learn how to do it the right way, what to look out for, and how to check and test your brakes, all alongside a professional.
This workshop will cover the following topics as required:
- Learn about the different types of brakes – discs, callipers and pads and shoes
- Replace Front Brake Pads or Shoes
- Replace Rear Brake Pads or Shoes
- Replace Front Brake Rotors
- Replace Rear Brake Rotors
- Flushing/Bleeding the Front Brake Fluid
- Flushing/Bleeding the Rear Brake Fluid, or;
- Check/Adjust Brake Cables
This is an introductory, hands-on workshop, where a trainer will work alongside you and a few other riders to complete the service. Roll on in, have a coffee or beer, and get wrenching!
If you are not sure if your motorcycle is ready for new braking components please swing past and we’ll check it out! (at no cost, of course!)
You WILL need parts for this workshop, we can do this for you, or you can source your own.
Parts for a typical 80’s Japanese Motorcycle are about (give or take):
- Front Pads – $60
- Rear Pads – $50
- Brake fluid – $20
- Disc rotor – $150
- Brake cleaning kit – $30
- KK Members get 10% off
Class is limited to 5 people and is the perfect way to learn how to tackle a chain and sprocket swap on your own in the future.
Drinks and snacks provided.
Kustom Kommune Motorcycle Mechanic Courses are held every Monday in Abbotsford. See the full range of Mechanic Courses and Hands-On Workshops here.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us.
Members Save $50.00 on all Mechanical Courses, if you are not a member you can sign up here.
Introduction to Motorcycle Maintenance Course
Looking for more Motorcycle Mechanic Courses?
Kustom Kommune Motorcycle Mechanic How-to Courses are held every Monday evening in Abbotsford, 3067 and open to Workshop Members and non-members. Members receive 20% OFF all Courses and 1-on-1 Sessions
These courses are prefect for both beginners looking to kickstart their journey into DIY Motorcycle customisation and maintenance as well as those looking to brush up on skills to help progress through current projects.
Our growing range of mechanical courses cover everything from How to do Basic Motorcycle Maintenance, How to Wiring your motorcycle and install electronics, Introductions to Welding and Fabrication through to advanced topics such as Carb and EFI Tuning and Track day set ups. Check out the full range of Mechanic Courses and Hands-On Workshops here.
For those keen to dive deeper into specific topics, or just need a helping hand, we also offer private mechanical and fabrication sessions with our course trainers and other skilled members of the incredible Kommune community.
You can book a 1-on-1 session to suit your availability with a trainer of your choice, best of all: the tools are in your hands you have a dedicated expert helping you every step of the way! 1-on-1 Mechanical Training can be booked here.
Kommune Workshop Tee
Thanks to member and designer-extraordinaire Chris Spiers.
Fly that DIY flag proudly with the Kommune Workshop Tee.
- Printed on quality uni-sex 180GM tees
- Regular Fit
- Crew Neck
- Pre-shrunk
Originally launched to help fund-raise new tools and equipment for the space (we got heaps of new kit!), we increased the order to now help us get through the COVID-19 Pandemic. Pick up is tricky at the moment, for quick turn around, shipping is the best method.
Stay safe out there!