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Falcomille
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by Falcomille » Sun Jun 03, 2007 6:45 pm
Anyone let me know what shape/size a Falco tank prop is? Mine hasn't got one and I'm making use of a large hammer (doesn't fit under the seat).
Ta
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exupmonkey
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by exupmonkey » Sun Jun 03, 2007 7:12 pm
Hi mate...its about 310 mm long (12.5 inches) and 5mm diameter. It has a two 'hooks' (offset either end) and one hook has a rubberised coating. If you like I will take a picture and email you it.
Cheers
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Syltiz
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#3
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by Syltiz » Sun Jun 03, 2007 8:05 pm
From the AF1 site:

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exupmonkey
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by exupmonkey » Sun Jun 03, 2007 8:20 pm
smartarse

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D-Rider
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by D-Rider » Sun Jun 03, 2007 8:24 pm
exupmonkey wrote:Hi mate...its about 310 mm long (12.5 inches) and 5mm diameter. It has a two 'hooks' (offset either end) and one hook has a rubberised coating. If you like I will take a picture and email you it.
Cheers
Both ends on mine are rubberised. (yep. I was lucky and picked one up second-hand on ebay)
Mind you, the picture of the genuine ones you can buy from AFI only show one rubberised end:
Tank Prop
They also sell the clips to stow the prop (I've not got those though):
Tank Prop Clip
EDIT: Damn .... beaten to it while typing! - details & prices on the links though

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Syltiz
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by Syltiz » Sun Jun 03, 2007 8:35 pm
exupmonkey wrote:smartarse


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Kwackerz
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#7
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by Kwackerz » Sun Jun 03, 2007 9:13 pm
Go to a scrappy, get a Car bonnet stay and cut and bend it to suit.
2 quid, job jobbed

Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly
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D-Rider
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by D-Rider » Sun Jun 03, 2007 9:18 pm
Kwackerz wrote:Go to a scrappy, get a Car bonnet stay and cut and bend it to suit.
2 quid, job jobbed

Should just about do it!

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Gio
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#9
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by Gio » Sun Jun 03, 2007 9:49 pm
Kwackerz wrote:Go to a scrappy, get a Car bonnet stay and cut and bend it to suit.
2 quid, job jobbed

Couple or 3 wire coathangers twisted together, even cheaper. dip em in some rubberoid

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paddyz1
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by paddyz1 » Sun Jun 03, 2007 10:01 pm
Gio wrote:Kwackerz wrote:Go to a scrappy, get a Car bonnet stay and cut and bend it to suit.
2 quid, job jobbed

Couple or 3 wire coathangers twisted together, even cheaper. dip em in some rubberoid

Now that is just being a tightarse

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D-Rider
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by D-Rider » Sun Jun 03, 2007 10:09 pm
paddyz1 wrote:Gio wrote:Kwackerz wrote:Go to a scrappy, get a Car bonnet stay and cut and bend it to suit.
2 quid, job jobbed

Couple or 3 wire coathangers twisted together, even cheaper. dip em in some rubberoid

Now that is just being a tightarse

.... and a tightarse with a severe case of rubberoids at that !
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Gio
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by Gio » Sun Jun 03, 2007 10:44 pm
paddyz1 wrote:Gio wrote:Kwackerz wrote:Go to a scrappy, get a Car bonnet stay and cut and bend it to suit.
2 quid, job jobbed

Couple or 3 wire coathangers twisted together, even cheaper. dip em in some rubberoid

Now that is just being a tightarse

Squeek, squeek

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Syltiz
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by Syltiz » Mon Jun 04, 2007 6:23 pm
Kwackerz wrote:Go to a scrappy, get a Car bonnet stay and cut and bend it to suit.
2 quid, job jobbed

I like that saying.... job jobbed. I will now us it as my own any chance I get

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sabestian
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by sabestian » Tue Jun 05, 2007 11:59 am
Syltiz wrote:
I like that saying.... job jobbed. I will now us it as my own any chance I get

Yeah, me too! Let's all use it
BTW I use some bits from a stock toolbox put together wisely ;)
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mellow yellow
- Despatch Rider
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#15
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by mellow yellow » Tue Jun 05, 2007 10:27 pm
7 iron
Actually the carbon shaft of a 7 iron. Lent on the club as I was waiting for someone in front to clear the green and snapped the head off.
Not one to throw anything away it lay in the garage until one day I needed to get at the airbox of the Falco and thought to myself - that looks like it will do the job. Taped up the broken head end to prevent any possible scratching and it fits a treat.
Not ideal for taking with you but still useful in the garage
