Damn Disc locks, (Also in need of a mechanic)

[kasper]

Any one here forget to remove their disc locks?
Well just got back from being towed home after doing just this. Now I have a broken mount point for the calipers, Hopefully the calipers and disc are ok.

Does any one here know a site that has the parts list for the F650 so that when i go looking for a replacement i can give them the actual part number.

And the worst part about all this is last night my car lost all its coolant so it too had to be towed home.
I hate being with out transport of any kind. Kind of need regular transport for work.

I'm sure the bike was jealous of the car being brought home with out having to work so He too wanted to ride on the back of the truck.

Any who I am wondering if there is anyone out there who can help me get both the car and the bike back up and running. IE I need a mechanic!

Please help.

--Kasper

[paturoa]

Can't help with the mech bit - but made sure that I bought a disk lock with the day glow bunge cord,that I attach to the front brake lever, so I've never been tempted to move while still attached.

[mattian]

Sorry, can't help you out with parts or mechanic but, done the same thing myself..... snapped speedo cable, sheared off part of the caliper. Had to get the whole thing replaced. I posted on here too and, got many many posts about others having done the same thing....... so, if it makes you feel any better, its not uncommon.

[PirateJafa]

Call Frosty/Millar's Car Centre for the car.

[kasper]

Hugs thank you for making me realize that I am not a true dumb blond in regards to doing this.

Piratejaffa do you have the numbers and are they open on Sunday?

--Kasper
And yes my hair really is that colour

[Mom]

Plus one for the day glow stretchy cord. Bummer kasper, cant offer any real help.

I do know a bloke though who did a really spectacular off on his bike due to leaving his disk lock on if that helps. Hope you did not hurt yourself.

Hopefully you can get some transport sorted quickly.

[PirateJafa]

Nah, you are a dumb blonde. Everyone's just too scared of your flashlight'o +5 doom to say so. ;)

[PirateJafa]

Frosty (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php?u=721) and Millars (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php?u=17772).

Think they're open as soon as Frosty has woken up. So just wake him up. ;)

[kasper]

Nah, you are a dumb blonde. Everyone's just too scared of your flashlight'o +5 doom to say so. ;)

Either that or my work vehicle that I have available.

Question does any one have a bike or car that i could borrow till i get this lot repaired?
--kasper.

[PirateJafa]

Either that or my work vehicle that I have available.

Question does any one have a bike or car that i could borrow till i get this lot repaired?
--kasper.
I've got a car that I, frankly, don't use.

[bull]

Tip for thse without the reminder bungee cord - place lock on your disc as close to the caliper as possible thus allowing almost no rotation of the wheel, should save this issue and the dropping of bike issue other have done with forgetting disc locks. Make sure you are on the left of your caliper otherwise the wheel will turn full rotation before stopping.

[barty5]

Either that or my work vehicle that I have available.

Question does any one have a bike or car that i could borrow till i get this lot repaired?
--kasper.


ive got a workshop in newmarket and a quitish day monday happy to fix car for yah.
can open tommorow if it makes it easyer to drop off as im only 5 min from the shop

[Squiggles]

ebay. That is all.

[kasper]

place lock on your disc as close to the caliper as possible thus allowing almost no rotation of the wheel,

Yep I think i will be doing that in future.

I had it at the far side at the top by the fairing to allow for the most sensitive setting of the alarm on the disc lock but for some reason the alarm only activates about 25% of the time, so I should really put it where it will do the least damage.

The disc lock does a great job though its jsut the alarm that needs work.

--kasper
p.s. Does any one want any pics?

[sil3nt]

Of course we want pics!

[discotex]

This is half the reason I don't have a disc lock.

The other half is I'm too lazy to use it all the time and I don't want to tempt fate... You know the old "if only my disc lock was on instead of it being under the seat" scenario.

[Devil]

Try here: I've taken a stab at your model: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=0174&mospid=47819&btnr=31_0637&hg=31&fg=10
You'll need to make sure you pick the correct side.

Just noticed an inconsistency with that site, have a closer look at this one and see which one matches yours.
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/partgrp.do?model=0174&mospid=47819&hg=31&fg=10
Click between the two items on the right hand box, then you can click on the schematics below.

[_STAIN_]

Disc Locks.......yip they are good for business

[Indiana_Jones]

Do they still make grip locks?

I havn't seen any of those around for ages. Better idea then a disc lock i think

-Indy

[NewRob]

Why don't you try motorcycle doctore 0800 668663, his web site is on KB. He is mobile and can come to your place. Just ring him and ask for a quote. Cheers

[swbarnett]

Do they still make grip locks?

I havn't seen any of those around for ages. Better idea then a disc lock i think

-Indy
Yes. This is what my wife and I use. They sell them at MotoMail: http://www.motoretail.co.nz/product.cfm?ID=5027

[kasper]

Of course we want pics!

Ask An ye shall receive
As you can see in brake 2 pic the damaged part is at the center there.

--kasper

[Hiflyer]

Yes. This is what my wife and I use. They sell them at MotoMail: http://www.motoretail.co.nz/product.cfm?ID=5027

What does that do? does it jam the front brake on?

[swbarnett]

What does that do? does it jam the front brake on?
yes, It also wraps around the throttle so it won't turn. It's biggest advantage is that you simply can't forget it.

[kasper]

I can't believe how much i rely on transport. I keep thinking oh i could go visit such and such or It would be nice to head to such and such a place. then i start t head for my armour then i realize SHIT no vehicle.

now i can understand why before easy transport, people lived virtually their entire life within 30 miles of home.

--kasper

[Squiggles]

Has it broken the mount on the fork? Looks like just the caliper mounting bracket, which unfortunately doesnt look to be a separate part of the caliper glancing at http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=0174&mospid=47819&btnr=34_1021&hg=34&fg=05 but hard to tell from the pics)

[Gremlin]

Do they still make grip locks?

I havn't seen any of those around for ages. Better idea then a disc lock i think
May I suggest those with handguards fitted do not use a grip lock... I haven't used my grip lock since I last put it on the bike with hand guards...

... which is funnily just before I took one hand guard off for some reason :innocent:

[kasper]

fork mounts appear to be fine.

its just the cradle that the calipers mount on to that is damaged.

[oldrider]

May I suggest those with handguards fitted do not use a grip lock... I haven't used my grip lock since I last put it on the bike with hand guards...

... which is funnily just before I took one hand guard off for some reason :innocent:

Yeah, I won one of these from BRM and couldn't fit it because of the hand guards! :no: