Lots of firsts
#11
07-28-2015, 11:42 PM
Might be worthwhile picking up a couple of Brake Saver cables (similar to these:- DRC PRODUCTS -). They are a cable that goes from the brake pedal or shift lever to the frame or skid plate and keep the lever from getting too bent up when you crash. My son bent he shift 90 degrees to the side in one crash once - I very soon after put the saver cables on his bike as well.
Not entirely the main purpose of the cable, but you can see how it worked in this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnUomXH93dI The shift lever came right of the splined shaft - bolt was still there etc. It went back on easily. The saver cable may have saved me from walking back through the trail looking for my shift lever...
Not entirely the main purpose of the cable, but you can see how it worked in this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnUomXH93dI The shift lever came right of the splined shaft - bolt was still there etc. It went back on easily. The saver cable may have saved me from walking back through the trail looking for my shift lever...
A good biff may probably fold something up anyway, but who knows. Saving the shift lever is a good deal though.
#12
07-29-2015, 06:09 PM
Skill.. where can I buy some of that?
This is my first bike and I definitely have learned that its not the ideal 80/20 commuter that I had in mind. And I'm definitely thinking of purchasing another set of wheels and tires to have the motard setup and make it a bit more commuter worthy than the stock setup. I'm lost on the comment about the tires though. Why would you say that the stock Dunlop's aren't beginner friendly? Are they too aggressive and knobby for offroading as a newbie?
This is my first bike and I definitely have learned that its not the ideal 80/20 commuter that I had in mind. And I'm definitely thinking of purchasing another set of wheels and tires to have the motard setup and make it a bit more commuter worthy than the stock setup. I'm lost on the comment about the tires though. Why would you say that the stock Dunlop's aren't beginner friendly? Are they too aggressive and knobby for offroading as a newbie?
Put these on, front and rear. The bike will be surefooted enough, offroad, to allow you to acquire skills instead of a wheelchair/hospiltal bed/bandaids all over/skinny wallet/ingrown toenails/ugly girlfriends...
Kenda K760 Trackbastard II
BTW, you'll have to "calm down" on the street with those Kendas..
Last edited by Klxster; 07-29-2015 at 06:44 PM.
#13
07-29-2015, 07:55 PM
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Maple Ridge, BC Canada
Posts: 288
Ok, let me be clear (presidentoftheunitedstateseveryspeech)
Put these on, front and rear. The bike will be surefooted enough, offroad, to allow you to acquire skills instead of a wheelchair/hospiltal bed/bandaids all over/skinny wallet/ingrown toenails/ugly girlfriends...
Kenda K760 Trackbastard II
BTW, you'll have to "calm down" on the street with those Kendas..
Put these on, front and rear. The bike will be surefooted enough, offroad, to allow you to acquire skills instead of a wheelchair/hospiltal bed/bandaids all over/skinny wallet/ingrown toenails/ugly girlfriends...
Kenda K760 Trackbastard II
BTW, you'll have to "calm down" on the street with those Kendas..
#14
07-29-2015, 08:08 PM
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Maple Ridge, BC Canada
Posts: 288
Not so sure they're strong enough to do that. The main reason for them is to keep brush and sticks from jamming between cases and pedals. It was a common trick on bikes back in the 70s for harescramblers and enduro riders.
A good biff may probably fold something up anyway, but who knows. Saving the shift lever is a good deal though.
A good biff may probably fold something up anyway, but who knows. Saving the shift lever is a good deal though.
#15
07-29-2015, 11:47 PM
If you remove the shift lever to straighten it be sure to completely remove the bolt that secures it. It isn't obvious at first glance, but it rides in a slot in the shaft and the lever won't come off unless it is completely removed. good luck!
#16
07-30-2015, 01:42 AM
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: kootenay country BC Canada
Posts: 1,800
Good tip.
My shift lever would keep loosening on the shaft although the bolt was as tight as I dared to tighten it. I drilled out the threads and now use a bolt with a nylock nut. A bit fiddly to get together (bolt from the top) but the problem is solved.
My shift lever would keep loosening on the shaft although the bolt was as tight as I dared to tighten it. I drilled out the threads and now use a bolt with a nylock nut. A bit fiddly to get together (bolt from the top) but the problem is solved.
#17
07-30-2015, 02:59 PM
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Maple Ridge, BC Canada
Posts: 288
But, yes, normally you have to take the bolt right out before the lever will come off.
#18
07-30-2015, 06:59 PM
I have the bolt tight, the shifter is lose on the shaft, I don't see that as a problem. If I have a LIGHT fall, just gives it a little more room to move rather than transmit the full blow to the shift shaft. Just say'in.
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