Originally Posted by
Retro Grouch
And I really don't follow the logistics of paying somebody else to have the fun of working on my bike. I guess that's why they have both chocolate and vanilla.
LOL Kinda agree with that part. But personally I can drop into a number of shops and commandeer a work station and borrow as many tools as I want so I've never felt obliged to buy every tool available just becauase I might need it ocassionally. If the whole 'learn on your own' thing really made sense people wouldn't be on here looking for advice - or giving it for that matter.
The pooled help, advice and resources of friends are a much more effective approach than trying to do anything on your own. Plus its an excuse to open a beer and celebrate once the jobs done.