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Delboy777 said:
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Cheers Del.

Since posting, I have fitted two spacers and tested the pin locking with both.

I found the larger spacer (correct one following measuring instructions) and it is much, much more accurate locking, so despite my thoughts on screwing the bolt more into the thread and reducing the size of the spacer, I am confident I have a correct install.

I was more cautious on having enough thread - let's face it, brakes are important - when, in reality, the spacers are for correct siting in order to engage the pin. A half or full turn different to OEM will not put the bolt at risk of loosening, tightened to OEM specs, which for the avoidance of doubt is 38nm.
 
Firestick said:
Cheers Del.

Since posting, I have fitted two spacers and tested the pin locking with both.

I found the larger spacer (correct one following measuring instructions) and it is much, much more accurate locking, so despite my thoughts on screwing the bolt more into the thread and reducing the size of the spacer, I am confident I have a correct install.

I was more cautious on having enough thread - let's face it, brakes are important - when, in reality, the spacers are for correct siting in order to engage the pin. A half or full turn different to OEM will not put the bolt at risk of loosening, tightened to OEM specs, which for the avoidance of doubt is 38nm.
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:thumb:thumb:D
 
Mr Bean said:
It takes a few seconds to set - the secret is to let the thieving scrote set the pin. 99 times from 100 the pin will only engage if the bike is moved a few inches and therefore doesn't present an issue removing the pin - agreed if the bike is moved to engage the pin it can be difficult to remove.
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If the pin isn't in the locked position, through the disc hole, then the whole unit can be unbolted and pulled off from the caliper.

It's nothing but a farkle if not locked.
 
If the pin is wedged, pull down on the throttle side handlebar, the front wheel will move slightly and the pin will pop out.
 
Warlord said:
If the pin isn't in the locked position, through the disc hole, then the whole unit can be unbolted and pulled off from the caliper.

It's nothing but a farkle if not locked.
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Guess who'll be moving the bike to engage the pin...

My thought process was the pin would be engaged in the theft attempt, forgetting that the lock could be removed beforehand...

Thanks!
 
Warlord said:
Me and one of my mates have had to get ours replaced as the locks sieze.

Losing confidence fast......
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I got some rubber bungs off eBay, which go in the lock when it’s not being used. ;)
 
One huge + with these is that if you forget - you can't ride the bike away. It's the same as applying the front brake at the same time as pulling away. :thumb
 
Warlord said:
Me and one of my mates have had to get ours replaced as the locks sieze.

Losing confidence fast......
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Mine too, but can't fault the back up service from Roadlok.
I do have slight concerns that it could mean the bike is immobilised somewhere because you can't get the pin out, luckily mine had the plastic bung in but I had to drill the bung to be able to push the pin to release it.
 
ymfb said:
Are the spacers different from that used on the Brembo calipers on the 2016 GSA ?
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Honestly i dont know. You get half a dozen pairs of different size spacers, and you just use the set that suits your calipers the best. Just make sure the locking pin lines up with a hole in the brake disc and that the Roadlok itself doesnt foul on the caliper. Maybe somebody who has fitted one to a bike with Brembo's will let you know, obviously i have the Hayes calipers and dont know if there is a difference.:thumb:D
 
Delboy777 said:
Honestly i dont know. You get half a dozen pairs of different size spacers, and you just use the set that suits your calipers the best. Just make sure the locking pin lines up with a hole in the brake disc and that the Roadlok itself doesnt foul on the caliper. Maybe somebody who has fitted one to a bike with Brembo's will let you know, obviously i have the Hayes calipers and dont know if there is a difference.:thumb:D
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From memory they use shorter spacers - 12mm?
 
Just a tip....

On the Brembo discs, the space between holes is not the same distance at different radii.

Chose a radius that has the least rotation travel distance to the next hole slot.

This makes it easier to secure the lock quickly without excessive wheel rotation.

Chosing the correct spacer will get you on the best radii.
 
Warlord said:
Just a tip....

On the Brembo discs, the space between holes is not the same distance at different radii.

Chose a radius that has the least rotation travel distance to the next hole slot.

This makes it easier to secure the lock quickly without excessive wheel rotation.

Chosing the correct spacer will get you on the best radii.
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Same method as I ended up with.

I read your instal posts from a while ago, after it became clear there is no specific spacer/s to use, as long as you have safe lock to the thread. Just a mm here and there does affect the operation of the locking bolt.
 
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