| Author | Message | ||
     Young_gun_rider |
Okay, so this isn't really a problem per se, but it IS annoying! I cant upload a pic right now, but will later if I have to. On the front wheel, there is a piece of metel wiring, about 2 inches long, it is wrapped around a tube of some sort,something else.... I cant really rememeber right at the moment.... The point is that it is not connected to anything.... When idling and riding, it rattles, and makes a clanking noise, similar to as if your keys were hitting something repeatedly..... I know this is prolly not helpful info without a pic.... but if you know what I'm taling about.... what is it? Can I remove it? Will upload pic later!  YGR | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
DO NOT REMOVE. Thats the whatchamacallit for the dohinger that helps balance the thingymabob holding the finselstopper. I have no idea......... | ||
| Ezblast |
Suposed to hold a line? EZ | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
I was just thinking front brake hose holder!!!! I think you've got it EZ  If thats what it is, you can remove it or not worry about it. | ||
| Young_gun_rider |
Yeah... it's not really "connected" to anything, but it is wrapped around a thin hose.... I guess I can get a little bit of electrical tape (1/2 inch or so) and just kinda stick it to the spoke of the wheel or something.... just so it wont rattle! YGR | ||
| Milt |
Please post a picture - you've piqued my curiosity ! | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
Uh, yeah, a picture. Attach that piece to the wheel spoke and you'll rip you brake line apart. If its just the brake line holder, it can be removed without much worry. | ||
| Milt |
Let's play a game I call Mindless Speculation. I'll go first. This thing is supposed to be attached to the spoke, aligned radially. It's a small primitive centrifuge. To what purpose? That's for the next speculator ! | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
Mindless speculation is a lot more fun than facts. They just get in the way of a good discussion. Though you lost me at "primitive centrifuge" LOL! That must be sum thar technicular wordz. | ||
| Swampy |
I know! I know, Ooh! Ooh! The wire is a wrapped around the valve stem to help with the tire balance... | ||
| Milt |
Those little stick-on weights come in pre-defined sizes. Maybe the previous owner wanted something more precise... With the wire, you can calibrate it is fine as you want, simply by filing off a few thousandths of an inch !  | ||
| Young_gun_rider |
Here it is   YGR | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
Apparently it broke off from the brake caliper bolt. Just remove it. You won't have any trouble unless that hose is rubbing on something. | ||
| Swampy |
Dabnabit!....Gameover! | ||
| Johneblast |
Swampy, you're killing me!!!  | ||
| Swampy |
I'm try'in my best it's winter here! | ||
| Johneblast |
I feel for ya. I'm enjoyin this sunny California weather, riding every day, and thinking about you folks back east of here.(NOT!)  |
