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Falcorob · #1 Post by **Falcorob** » Fri May 18, 2012 6:31 pm

Left front peg snapped while out for a ride. Obviously couldn't find it so.....

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The bolt you see is one out of the pillion grabrail. Must remember to put it back when the new peg arrives.

Falcorob · #2 Post by **Falcorob** » Fri May 18, 2012 6:32 pm

And it got me home though neutral was an issue.

Samray · #3 Post by **Samray** » Fri May 18, 2012 6:37 pm

fatboy · #4 Post by **fatboy** » Fri May 18, 2012 7:08 pm

Good bit of on the spot thinking

D-Rider · #5 Post by **D-Rider** » Fri May 18, 2012 7:11 pm

Nice work.

and I see your tax runs out at the end of the month

Falcorob · #6 Post by **Falcorob** » Fri May 18, 2012 8:44 pm

You have to keep the gear lever straight with your heel pushing it against the guard and then it changes up and down with only slightly more movement than normal.

Strange thing is that the thread is the same so, if you screw it through and then use the nut to lock it, it is actually quite strong. The lever shifts about on it though but it's better than the alternative.

I'm just glad that the toolkit is comprehensive enough to allow this.

Falcorob · #7 Post by **Falcorob** » Fri May 18, 2012 8:45 pm

D-Rider wrote:Nice work.

and I see your tax runs out at the end of the month

Yes.

Willopotomas · #8 Post by **Willopotomas** » Fri May 18, 2012 10:52 pm

They seem to be good for that these Falco's. The little screw that holds the gear lever on fell off one afternoon, it was then I discovered the screws that hold the seat on are a good replacement. A mate of mine was totally bemused by this.. I don't think he was used to quick thinking, road side bodging..lol

D-Rider · #9 Post by **D-Rider** » Sat May 19, 2012 7:50 am

........ and the bungee straps that double as the cotton reels you fix to the swingarm to use a paddock stand (though that's by design)

Shetland Woody · #10 Post by **Shetland Woody** » Sat May 19, 2012 7:15 pm

And the standard blue shock also doubles up as a good boat anchor too

nice thinking though

don't think i would of thought of that

Gio · #11 Post by **Gio** » Sat May 19, 2012 10:27 pm

Falcorob wrote:You have to keep the gear lever straight with your heel pushing it against the guard and then it changes up and down with only slightly more movement than normal.

Strange thing is that the thread is the same so, if you screw it through and then use the nut to lock it, it is actually quite strong. The lever shifts about on it though but it's better than the alternative.

I'm just glad that the toolkit is comprehensive enough to allow this.

I have some bolt spacers about 1 inch klong each they'd be a good temp fix to stop the gear change moving about

Samray · #12 Post by **Samray** » Sun May 20, 2012 12:23 am

Gio wrote: I have some bolt spacers about 1 inch klong each they'd be a good temp fix to stop the gear change moving about

Have to be oversize nuts to count as a bodge!

randomsquid · #13 Post by **randomsquid** » Sun May 20, 2012 11:53 am

Samray wrote: Have to be oversize nuts to count as a bodge!

Said the actress to the bishop.
Impressive bodging though.