Safety Wire Suggestions

[graphite675]

Here's some pics

Front caliper...



Front master Cyl, banjo bolt ( at the lever).



Rear caliper...




Rear Master Cyl. banjo bolt.



Radiator cap...



Oil filter and drain plug.



Also did the axles, pinch bolts and oil filler and dip stick I don't have wire on them at the moment so no pic.

Hope this helps or if anyone has any comments please chime in.


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[KevEd614]

How did you drill those at an angle?

[sheispoison]

On the front calipers I wire the pad pin to the banjo bolt since they don't get removed as often as the mounting bolts (mounting bolts come off every tire change). Come by my pit this weekend and I can show you how I did it so it's not a pain in the ass every time you change tires.
carl

[graphite675]

Great idea Carl, I didn't think about that. I think I'll change that up so I can remove the bolts with out having to re-wire the pin as well.


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[graphite675]

How did you drill those at an angle?

Very carefully! :-)

Depending on the bolt I either went in from the side and then angled it up as it went in a bit. Others I drilled side to side. I have a drill press also so that helped. Its a pain in arse and tedious. Have lots of drill bits and patience.

Search Youtube, I think there are some videos on there of how to drill?
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[KevEd614]

Just wanted to give a big thanks to everyone who helped me out on this thread with suggestions and pictures. Tech went perfectly and my first novice weekend was a blast!

Thanks!

Kevin

[rforsythe]

A little extra wire on stuff you're not sure about never hurt anyone, but the basic guidelines are simple. If it comes loose and:
- Fluid comes out
- You can't stop
- You can't control the bike
- Wheels fall off
- Something big hits another rider (like exhaust)
Then it needs to be wired. Coincidentally I do not have my rad hose clamps wired, I think those are exempt since they won't really vibrate loose. Again though if you're not sure, it's really quite cheap insurance. I do also suggest wiring the shift rod on if you haven't yet, those things get lost all the time and it will mess up your whole race when you get stuck in 2nd gear.