.ORG exclusive bikesafe day, Ace cafe, 4th October

[mr.anderson]

Originally Posted by stevegb

I've confirmed with Mr. Plod that race cans, small number plates, tax not being displayed and dark visors WILL BE OVERLOOKED as long as they're not extreme; i.e. ear bleeding cans or matchbox/wide thin number plates. They will check over the bikes to make sure nothing's hanging off and they'll check your insurance too.

please read the above

How very pleasant of them that is. I has forgotten that my can is seriously illegal. it's not too loud though when ridden nicely.

Can anyone suggest somewhere I can get my rear brake pads done before Saturday? It hit the limit of legal today and I doubt they'll let me join in without new pads done. I'd do it myself but I lack a paddock stand (and, if I'm being honest, any mechanical aptitude whatsoever).

Originally Posted by chris8886

and my rear tyre? i really don't know if i'm going to be able to get it changed in time

Essential are open late on Wednesdays i seem to remember. Might be worth giving them a call?

Dan

Tut tut. I'm seriously dissapointed at the legality of some organ's bikes.


Chris did you get your tyre sorted?

Josh I'm afraid I haven't a clue but I recall the main Earth being a comon thing to check with electrickery problems.

Hmm, this'll be a tricky one. My rear pads looks illegal from the outside but when you crack it open, there's a good 1000-2000 miles left (according to Essential Rubber). The calipers have seized so I'm not going to get it done before Saturday, so it'll be interesting to see if they'll accept my word or not.

Originally Posted by teriyakimonkey

Tut tut. I'm seriously dissapointed at the legality of some organ's bikes.


Chris did you get your tyre sorted?

Josh I'm afraid I haven't a clue but I recall the main Earth being a comon thing to check with electrickery problems.

My bike runs again.. Woohoo!!
Although the other day (when nothing was going right for me) I overtightened the bolt which mounts the horn....SNAP!
********!
So my horn is held to the rad using a bungee cord. I'm guessing I'll need to get this sorted before Saturday (typical.. the only things to go wrong with my bike and my judgement happen a few days before I really need it)

Does anyone know the bolt needed for mounting the horn to the bike? (will do a search in a sec)


Cheers,
Josh

Originally Posted by teriyakimonkey

electrickery problems.

Technical term that?
Hehe

Originally Posted by joshmac

My bike runs again.. Woohoo!!
Although the other day (when nothing was going right for me) I overtightened the bolt which mounts the horn....SNAP!
********!
So my horn is held to the rad using a bungee cord. I'm guessing I'll need to get this sorted before Saturday (typical.. the only things to go wrong with my bike and my judgement happen a few days before I really need it)

Does anyone know the bolt needed for mounting the horn to the bike? (will do a search in a sec)


Cheers,
Josh

just mount the horn somewhere else.
i remounted mine on the side if the rad mounting bolt, as it got in the way when gaining access to the front cylinder.
saves get a bolt for the moment

I don't think they're going to go over the bikes with a fine tooth comb fellas. I think there's lots of needless worrying going on. They don't ride your bike up and down, just have a quick look over it and do the insurance check.

I think you guys will have lunch about 1pm right? As I'm working the thing if I'm not busy, then we I could make my way over for lunch. I will try not to get involved in anything.