An experiment that worked and one that didn't

[Andy M]

Some may recall the alternative clothing thread a while back? Well I tried it and it worked. The whole riding ensemble of Norgie top, MOD unlined waterproof trousers, leg covers and Drizabone horse riders coat did Amsterdam-Rotterdam and Hull-Leeds in weather that would have defeated anything else short of a full rain suit. Unlike the normal bike gear, all the above took up no space when not in use and was entirely practical for use by a tourist on foot. The coat I bought is an e-bay bargain and will get replaced by one a size larger, but the concept works.

The experiment that didn't work is setting off with the disk lock on and breaking the front calliper bracket  Still it's amazing how workable a repair is possible with epoxy and cable ties  Now I'm just going to be light of £22 for a new one from Triumph 

Andy

[guest18]

Look on the bright side, £22 is a positive bargain for that oops,
I knew one guy (back when I was a courier! long time ago lol) who did it on a three day old EXUP which knackered his disc before dropping the bike on it's very expensive side...
He never did tell us the total cost... but I can make a good guess when you start to add up new japanese sportsbike fairing middle and upper, rh mirror complete, brake pedal, rear body panel, rh exhaust can, both rh indicators, the aforementioned brake disc, plus labour  (and he did it in front of everyone from his office admiring his new bike  )

Don't know what a disc is for the Triumph but a new floating disc for the MZ was about £100 iirc.. 

So have a beer and congratulate yourself mate  you've done alright 
Oh and your kit sounds good but I'd add a snugpack softie jacket 

[pigafetta]

I've only done that once and luckily no damage, I just looked a knob. I heartily recommend the 'bit of hose on the key' reminder. When you fit your lock, take the hose of the disklock key and shove it on the ignition key. Then later when you go to ride away you can't get the key in cos theres a bit of hose on it. I'm sure you get the idea. It works for me, anyway.

Dave B

[guest18]

I use the bright coloured springy cable onto the brake lever, so far so good (touches wood!)

[SRXer]

I did some temp work a couple of years ago in an old industrial estate and left the lock on, which warped the keyhole.

I then got told if i left my bike there over night some one will be setting fire to it.

but luckily i borrowed some trusty molegrips from the factory and managed to reshape it. also had to removed a couple of burrs obstructing the key.

which was nice cos i didnt feel like camping the night knowing id have to protect the bike from vandals.

Nathan.

[guest24]

We once had a disc lock on the back wheel of the wife's CBR. I went to shift by hand and thought, 'that's a bit heavy', and figured it was caught a lump something on the floor. So I gave it a big shove and was rewarded with the sound of something breaking. To my surprise, it was the disc lock that I had forgotten was on the bike!! Shattered it was, cleft in two.  Thankfully, the disc on the bike was undamaged. 

Just wish I could remember the make so I know not to buy one of them again as they are evidently not very tough.

[guest7]

Andy, how about this for a Duster:



Full details at: http://www.sutlers.co.uk/acatalog/trail.html

And before anyone asks, the reason I was perusing this catalogue of odd Western gear was because I was trying to find out what an Ulster coat looked like (I'd been reading Conan Doyle earlier and he always mentions Holmes wearing one).

Cheers
GC

[themoudie]

Aye GC,

Looks waterproof after having spilt an 'Ulster Fry' down the front!

There goes Clint and I'm whistling that haunting tune, AGAIN!

Toodle,pip, Bill.