Tank Slap - Motorcycle Forum

Fitted some black alloy screws to my billet fuel cap. Small change, big difference IMO.

Is that a TVM cap, Blade?

Very nice

I've moved my bikes so the builders can sort the front garden out tomorrow

Cheers guys. Yes Duke its tvm cap. Good quality kit, Kwacky recommended it.

I forgot to remove the disc lock so I've cracked the front mudguard on the zx6r

I'm a twat

Kwacky wrote:I forgot to remove the disc lock so I've cracked the front mudguard on the zx6r

I'm a twat

Been there, done it, got the crack.

Kwacky wrote:I forgot to remove the disc lock so I've cracked the front mudguard on the zx6r

I'm a twat

Doh.... I had to do a fibreglass repair to mine when I did it to the RSV, only months after getting the new fairing kit too

Could be worse though.. My mate did it on a Z1000 rolling it out of his house down a ramp.. Knackered one of the front discs and callipers * many

That's why I won't use a disc lock. They offer very little security but virtually guarantee a crack mudguard at some point as its just to easy to forget there there.

Yep Blade. It's going in the bin when I can afford to replace it with a lever lock.

Those croc locks sound a much better idea and offer a better visual deterrent too as even the thief's don't notice disc locks till they crack your mudguard for you

They're easier for both owners and potential thieves to spot. At least it means I won't forget about it before moving the bike.

I would prefer one of them, but I've got to have a "sold secure" lock for insurance purposes and a disc lock is the easiest to carry round..

I've got a couple of stipulations in the insurance policy that the bike must be secured with a sold secure lock when not in use. I've asked the question about what "not in use" means and its hard to get a proper answer....

Quick question about the croc locks, do they hold the lever in a neutral position ?? I'm fairly sure that part of my recent issue with brakes freezing on and disc pitting was caused by the disc lock warning band I've got, it seems to hold the lever in slightly.

Depends how far out your levers are at rest

Ive pulled my lever right Back to lock the pads onto the disc with my croc lock isn't that how they are supposed to work ?

I tested the wheelie control and gave it a good spanking

Been impressing the Gilfs outside the OAP home, Blade?

I hadn't thought of that. Great idea Duke, I know what I'm doing tomorrow now

Been out with guys from 675 to Loomies. At the start I thought it was going to pee it down as it was black clouds over my area but as I got closer to the meet place (40mins away) the sky become lighter, phew!! Great ride covered over 200miles with 2 full tanks! Want more ride outs now I feel the summer will be a good one

Sweet. You'll have to shout out if you know of any ride outs.

Yes will do. A guy (farmer1) from 675 wants to know about ride outs from Tankslap! I think these too forums link up quite well for ride outs [SMILING FACE WITH OPEN MOUTH]