HELP!Buellers... anyone...

[imdying]

With a big twin like a Buell, couldn't you have selected second, and taken off/ridden in that?

[buellbabe]

Hmmm... yeah yr right it should be relatively simple to deal with... (marks on boots...)Thing is this : I am a Pisces and live by the Procrastinating Pisces Mantra of "why do it today when you can put it off till tomorrow?".
So if I had modified the other lever cough.. months ago... cough... then todays little drama wouldn't have happened...
jeez I think i just taught myself a damn good lesson...

[buellbabe]

With a big twin like a Buell, couldn't you have selected second, and taken off/ridden in that?

Yeah she pulls in 2nd no probs but at the time I was in panic mode and anyway it all worked out ok in the end...
Yeah if I REALLY HAD to I guess I could have gotten her home as is but it would NOT have been a fun experience!
see attachment!

[Motu]

You could of heel shifted on either of the sticky up levers....but I guess those bikes are a bit cramped for doing anything other than what they were designed to do.

[buellbabe]

You could of heel shifted on either of the sticky up levers....but I guess those bikes are a bit cramped for doing anything other than what they were designed to do.

Yes I could have I guess but no matter now cos its all tickety-boo... but ain't it funny how things seem insurmountable when they first happen only to become quite fixable once ya heart rate slows down and yr brain switches modes... from "oh shit!" to "right what can be done?"...

[imdying]

At least you weren't stuck stuck!

[nadroj]

Change of plans... the Constuction guys next door were more than willing to lend whatever tools they could and my workmate (who is also a biker) insisted on having a go with the drill.Woohoo!!!! Drilled out and now we are off on an expedition to get a bolt and a couple of nuts!!!!! Just love Kiwi ingenuity and willingness to help.
Shucks... I'm feeling all gooey...
Thanx

Didn't the construction workers have a decent bolt & a couple of nuts between them? Bloody Auck soft cocks!
If you are going to keep the bolt modified part, make sure the 2 sides where you have drilled are flat or the bolt will work loose.
Also note that stainless is softer (less shear strength) & more brittle than mild steel so the tempoary one may last better

[Bonez]

Didn't the construction workers have a decent bolt & a couple of nuts between them? Bloody Auck soft cocks!

That's the "Village People" mentality I guess. Another option is to use bolt/nuts off non critical components on the Buell or donor bike.
(p/t)Funny how 30yo chromed mild steel items last so long ah ? Even after a few restraightenings .(end of p/t)