Subject: Re: Steering Head/Fork Lock
Author: guzzi john
Date: Apr 30, 2001, 9:57 AM
Post ID: 1706530255
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<P>Hey Chris,</P>
<P>Is your eldo a disc model, also, how was Guzzi Day 2001?</P>
<P>John</P>
<P>73.5 eldo civ.<BR><BR></P></DIV>
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<DIV></DIV>>From: Chris Berry <GUZZIS-@HOTMAIL.COM>
<DIV></DIV>>Reply-To: Loopfram-@topica.com
<DIV></DIV>>To: Loopfram-@topica.com
<DIV></DIV>>Subject: Re: Steering Head/Fork Lock
<DIV></DIV>>Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2001 10:54:29 -0400
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<DIV></DIV>>Keith-
<DIV></DIV>>The simplest, most visible, and effective lock I've seen lately is
<DIV></DIV>>one that
<DIV></DIV>>MAW and others sell, that clamps over the throttle and front brake
<DIV></DIV>>or the
<DIV></DIV>>clutch side. Doesn't totally imobilise the bike, but seems like it
<DIV></DIV>>would
<DIV></DIV>>work well anyway. The other option is use a piece of thick coated
<DIV></DIV>>cable
<DIV></DIV>>(bright orange if possible) and a case hardened (very
<DIV></DIV>>important...bolt
<DIV></DIV>>cutters will NOT cut these) padlock to attach the front wheel to the
<DIV></DIV>>frame.
<DIV></DIV>>This will totally immobilise the bike, but one runs the risk of
<DIV></DIV>>trying to
<DIV></DIV>>take off without removing it, causing terrible wheel and ego damage.
<DIV></DIV>> If ya
<DIV></DIV>>have a disc front end, a disc lock works, but has the same
<DIV></DIV>>disadvantages as
<DIV></DIV>>a cable. I noticed a Guzzi dealer selling tags to put on the
<DIV></DIV>>handlebars to
<DIV></DIV>>remind people to remove their disc lock before riding so I guess
<DIV></DIV>>that is a
<DIV></DIV>>fairly common problem.
<DIV></DIV>>I think the clutch/brake lever lock would be the best. Leave the
<DIV></DIV>>bike in
<DIV></DIV>>gear and putting it over the clutch would work well, without the
<DIV></DIV>>risk of
<DIV></DIV>>messing up the front wheel.
<DIV></DIV>>My $.02
<DIV></DIV>>Chris in NC
<DIV></DIV>>'74 Eldo Civ.
<DIV></DIV>>
<DIV></DIV>>>From: Keith Ruff <KLRU-@WEBSPAN.NET>
<DIV></DIV>>>Reply-To: Loopfram-@topica.com
<DIV></DIV>>>To: Loopfram-@topica.com
<DIV></DIV>>>Subject: Steering Head/Fork Lock
<DIV></DIV>>>Date: Mon, 30-Apr-2001 14:05:48 GMT
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<DIV></DIV>>>Greetings,
<DIV></DIV>>>
<DIV></DIV>>>Searched through the archives for this topic, found some stuff but
<DIV></DIV>>>never
<DIV></DIV>>>a resolution. I do not have a key to my fork lock, but would like
<DIV></DIV>>>to
<DIV></DIV>>>get it working if it doesn't require major effort. What can I do
<DIV></DIV>>>to get
<DIV></DIV>>>a key to fit and work in this lock? Or should I not bother? What
<DIV></DIV>>>type
<DIV></DIV>>>of lock do y'all use if I don't use the steering lock? Would like
<DIV></DIV>>>to
<DIV></DIV>>>drive the Ambo to work, but don't want to leave her unprotected.
<DIV></DIV>>>
<DIV></DIV>>>Thanx,
<DIV></DIV>>>
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