For missing or loose bolts/screws

I went on a group ride yesterday but before I went, I checked over the bike really good. Normally I do this when I change oil but do you know what I found? Two loose screws on my handle bars and two screws missing from the fork brace to the fork tubes (1 on each side). Thankfully I keep spare parts but please do a good look over on your bike and tighten everything up. Don't be scared to use a drop (or two) of blue loc-tite

Carry a heap of zip ties in your tool pouch too.

Found some loose and missing bolts in tail fairing the other week! .... Lucky I had my 'big can o bodgy bolts' handy!!

I found my sump plug a little loose when I serviced it the other day 

Bolts? What bolts?

Quote from: weedahoe on February 25, 2013, 02:23:34 AM
For missing or loose bolts/screws

I went on a group ride yesterday but before I went, I checked over the bike really good. Normally I do this when I change oil but do you know what I found? Two loose screws on my handle bars and two screws missing from the fork brace to the fork tubes (1 on each side). Thankfully I keep spare parts but please do a good look over on your bike and tighten everything up. Don't be scared to use a drop (or two) of blue loc-tite

good call. quite a few folks assume all is well before each ride, when it is not.


it's a good idea to do a couple of tight lock-to-lock circles, and full on front/rear brake tests too. only takes a minute, and helps orient the rider.

blue loctite is my best friend. zip ties are trying hard to unseat it though. ohhhh, pun !

Quote from: Twisted on February 25, 2013, 02:29:36 AM
Carry a heap of zip ties in your tool pouch too.

Now there is something I need to put one together RSN..

I am really bad about preventive maint sometimes. I was looking at my bike yesterday and could not remember when the last time I even checked the tire pressure was. Need to change my ways before I get bit!

Knew a guy once that kept his internal combustion engines running on Taco Bell straws.

Gave him a heap of McDonald's straws once...and he said that Taco Bell Straws keep 'em going longer.   

Quote from: jestercinti on February 25, 2013, 08:10:01 AM
Knew a guy once that kept his internal combustion engines running on Taco Bell straws.

Gave him a heap of McDonald's straws once...and he said that Taco Bell Straws keep 'em going longer.   

Now how the heck are you going to run on Mc D straws, everyone knows that TacoBell straws are the only ones that work right. And you are calling him crazy? 

BTW I heard those Burger King "Kingpipe" straws had to be pulled from the market because they were to dangerous on the street..

The 64-ounce chugga-mugga-hugga straws at 7-11 are the bomb diggety in my experience.

Quote from: Calpantera on February 25, 2013, 07:49:16 AMI was looking at my bike yesterday and could not remember when the last time I even checked the tire pressure was. Need to change my ways before I get bit!

It is always a good thing to check the pressure regularly. One thing I have noticed with the GS compared to my other bike is that tyre pressure makes a BIG difference in handling. Even 5 PSI makes it handle different. Must be the skinnier tyres. 

yeah it really does. my bike's name is squid cuz when i bought it, the tires were 10 psi low. so it was "squishy" when you rode it or they were just making fun of me.

I took your advice and went to check my bike.
Suzi is still parked outside right where I left her. 

Quote from: adidasguy on February 25, 2013, 04:07:11 PM
I took your advice and went to check my bike.
Suzi is still parked outside right where I left her. 

You mean that lady from down the street hasn't come down there and trashed it yet

Down the "alley" you mean.
Security cameras will take her to jail if she does anything. 

I heard she likes to torture and castrate cats too!