Broke brake

Mr Hammers · World Chat Champion Joined: 10 Jul 2008 Karma :

DON'T forget the disclock....DON'T forget the disclock...DON'T forg......oops..forgot the disclock....

https://www.planetash.net/bcf/brokenbrake.jpg

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Can't believe I did it *again*. Second time now, but this time I managed to snap the caliper arm at the back and the end of the speedo cable. Going to try and see if I can find just the bit that broke, but I suspect I'm going to have to buy a whole new caliper. Rolling Eyes

Someone, please, just... just shoot me...
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ms51ves3 · Super Spammer Joined: 07 Jun 2007 Karma :

You need a bit of tubing.

Put it over your ignition key when you put your disc lock on, then you can't forget. When it's not over your ignition key, put it over your disc lock key so it doesn't scratch your top yoke.

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johnsmith222 · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 Dec 2008 Karma :

I did the same thing the other day.

Gladly the disclock was on the rear and the caliper was saved because the disclock got jammed between the swingarm.

The worst part was the lock had bent so it wouldn't open so I had to wait 3 hours for a mate to finish work and bring tools to help me cut the lock off.

MaybeGuy · Super Spammer Joined: 12 Mar 2007 Karma :

could have been worse.... it could have cracked off at the forks.
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Blue_SV650S wrote: it was a sh1te wheelie, but it proves that he can get it up in 3rd and can do angles. In summery, mattsprattuk is a gobby little sh1tebag, dopehead tw4t, but sadly for all of us, he probably isn't THAT full of sh1te!! Mr. Green

Kickstart wrote: Hi I tend to agree with Matt. All the best Keith

DEN MONKEY · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 May 2005 Karma :

did it twice myself but luckily just rolling the bike back and broke 2 fenders. the second one was only 2 weeks after I did it the first time and replace it.
Don't use a disc lock anymore Middle Finger

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Mr Hammers · World Chat Champion Joined: 10 Jul 2008 Karma :

Thought my luck was in..rang the local Suzi dealer to see how much a new err...'bit' (still don't know the actual name of it) would cost...jaw hit the floor when he told me that they're £60. £60 for a piece of cast ally..?? Shocked

But, then he said there was someone in the shop who happened to have calipers that would fit and wanted £50.00. Great! I thought. So went and got them, just got back and surprise surprise...it doesn't fit. I can't even use the whole caliper assembly as the fork boltholes are totally different.

That said, he does have the rest of the bike (GSXR 750) for sale for £100. It's pretty tatty, but the forks are adjustable (and I assume much better than standard Bandit ones..?) so I could get that, rob the forks off it and use the calipers.

But that'll take time, and I'm already gutted that I won't be able to use it for at least a few days next week. Crying or Very sad

If anyone has a set of Bandit calipers, or even just that bit, please let me know!

MaybeGuy · Super Spammer Joined: 12 Mar 2007 Karma :

you do realise it would be so easy to ally weld that back up? they would probably charge you a 5er, then you could file it all down and not be able to tell the difference.
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Blue_SV650S wrote: it was a sh1te wheelie, but it proves that he can get it up in 3rd and can do angles. In summery, mattsprattuk is a gobby little sh1tebag, dopehead tw4t, but sadly for all of us, he probably isn't THAT full of sh1te!! Mr. Green

Kickstart wrote: Hi I tend to agree with Matt. All the best Keith

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BanditsHigh · Worse than a woman Joined: 21 Mar 2005 Karma :

It is possible to weld cast ally, but I don't think I would on a brake part Thumbs Up

truslack · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Apr 2007 Karma :

I once managed to snap a disk lock in 2 on my RS50 when I forgot it was on. I don't have these problems on the 500... it has drum brakes front and back Laughing

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ajb · Crazy Courier Joined: 14 May 2008 Karma :

I tend to put my disc lock on immediately behind the caliper, so if I do forget it, there is the least movement possible before the lock connects with the caliper, minimising the momentum and chances of breaking it / dropping the bike.
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MaybeGuy · Super Spammer Joined: 12 Mar 2007 Karma :

if its ally welded, it will be near enough the same strength as the original material.

the material used is always well in excess of what is required anyway.
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Blue_SV650S wrote: it was a sh1te wheelie, but it proves that he can get it up in 3rd and can do angles. In summery, mattsprattuk is a gobby little sh1tebag, dopehead tw4t, but sadly for all of us, he probably isn't THAT full of sh1te!! Mr. Green

Kickstart wrote: Hi I tend to agree with Matt. All the best Keith

Mr Hammers · World Chat Champion Joined: 10 Jul 2008 Karma :

Yay... got it welded;

https://www.planetash.net/bcf/caliper-weld1.jpg
https://www.planetash.net/bcf/caliper-weld2.jpg

It looks strong, and the welder assures me it's as strong or possibly even stronger than it was originally. I only hope it's welded straight enough that it still fits.

Guess I'll find that out tonight...

Oh, and it only cost a fiver too Smile

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MaybeGuy · Super Spammer Joined: 12 Mar 2007 Karma :

ideal. now file it down so it doesnt look like a slug. as long as the penitration is ok, it wont compromise the strength.
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Blue_SV650S wrote: it was a sh1te wheelie, but it proves that he can get it up in 3rd and can do angles. In summery, mattsprattuk is a gobby little sh1tebag, dopehead tw4t, but sadly for all of us, he probably isn't THAT full of sh1te!! Mr. Green

Kickstart wrote: Hi I tend to agree with Matt. All the best Keith