Dumb and Dumber - Page 2

mick56 · 12-09-2016, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by redjay

No regrets.

Yea right.
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redjay · 12-09-2016, 03:08 PM

Funny. My bike has been in storage since the end of October.
I am a senior, not a Gladiator.

kpmhspirit · 12-09-2016, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by VulcanE

I moved mine up to the front of the bike. One on each side of the forks, mounted by replacing one of the screws on each of the lower wind deflectors with the locks. Works well, out of the way, and easy to get to.

I did something similar on my '06 Nomad. Took off the front fork deflectors and mounted the locks on the bracket, one each side. I think I had to drill one hole to fit the pin on the back of the lock. Worked slick and got rid of those fugly reflectors.

mick56 · 12-09-2016, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by kpmhspirit

I did something similar on my '06 Nomad. Took off the front fork deflectors and mounted the locks on the bracket, one each side. I think I had to drill one hole to fit the pin on the back of the lock. Worked slick and got rid of those fugly reflectors.

A little ingenuity works wonders.Far enough from any heat source that melts plastic too.

DragonLady58 · 12-09-2016, 11:00 PM

Well, if doing a pitstop, I leave my helmet on, if in a store or whatever for less than a hour, I just keep it on.
If my helmet is off, I carry it with me because of my Sena wireless....

To me, leaving your helmet on a bike unattended is just asking for trouble, I've seen a-shole do stuff to them.
Its like leaving your car/truck and having your jacket/shades locked to your hood.

If you want to use the helmet locks, its easy enough to relocate them. MaKawa could've done a few things differently, like locate the key/choke closer to driver, or the air valve for rear shocks mounted better, but overall, they've done a damn good job of building a great bike at a good price.

bladenbullet · 12-09-2016, 11:59 PM

ive never owned a bike with helmet locks that didn't lay the helmet down near the hot exhaust...there was always a way around it though...with a little thought...

one of my favorites are small helmet lock cables that allow you to place the helmet on the seat or somewhere else convenient...cables are also a great way to lock up your jacket...just run the cable through a sleeve and its not going anywhere...

try to imagine the difficulty finding a place for a helmet lock....if the factory put them on the fork like one of our members and they got in the way of the steering while riding (even though it wouldn't be recommended) they would probably be sued...same if they were anywhere else that could interfere with riding and control....

OldSchool · 12-09-2016, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by VulcanE

I moved mine up to the front of the bike. One on each side of the forks, mounted by replacing one of the screws on each of the lower wind deflectors with the locks. Works well, out of the way, and easy to get to.

Nice idea. I've thought of allot of spots to transfer them to, but not this one.

mick56 · 12-10-2016, 06:35 AM

Dragon Lady.
"the air valve for rear shocks mounted better"
I just swapped the shocks over,then the valve is facing forward,and easy to get at.

**cnc** · 12-10-2016, 10:19 AM

I have to agree with Dragon lady. Yes there are a few minor things that could have maybe been thought out better, but on the whole they are a well built bike and very reliable. I don't sweat the odd minor convenience issues, cause there is no perfect design on any bike, car or truck.

**Top Cat** · 12-10-2016, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by bladenbullet

try to imagine the difficulty finding a place for a helmet lock....if the factory put them on the fork like one of our members and they got in the way of the steering while riding (even though it wouldn't be recommended) they would probably be sued...same if they were anywhere else that could interfere with riding and control....

There is no conceivable way the helmet locks could get in the way of steering if they are put on the wind deflectors or lowers in the manner Cliff and I did.

Navigator · 12-10-2016, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by mick56

That is certainly the case oop north now.The immigrants are stealing bikes/cars/caravans ect,and raping grannies on an alarming scale.Thats why us soft Southeners dont go anywhere near the place.You were smart to get out when you did mate.

And some wonder why Brexit passed. I've got a Brit friend, a retired policeman with Special Branch, who is pretty appalled at what is happening to his country. He was a strong supporter of Brexit and regaining control of your borders.

**MAS Tequila** · 12-10-2016, 03:41 PM

I just put mine in the trunk.

A few minutes ago I threw the locks from the meanie in the catch all box of spare parts.

MT

DragonLady58 · 12-10-2016, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by MAS Tequila

I just put mine in the trunk.

A few minutes ago I threw the locks from the meanie in the catch all box of spare parts.

MT

Hey MAS, you gonna bag it?

**MAS Tequila** · 12-10-2016, 04:35 PM

I picked up a set of Nomad bags and brackets off a Red/Red 99.

They arrived last night.

Now I get to decide what to do with the exhaust.

I also scored a Memphis Shades Fats windshield like new for $40.

This meanie is gonna be a bagger very soon.

MT

DragonLady58 · 12-11-2016, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by MAS Tequila

I picked up a set of Nomad bags and brackets off a Red/Red 99.

They arrived last night.

Now I get to decide what to do with the exhaust.

I also scored a Memphis Shades Fats windshield like new for $40.

This meanie is gonna be a bagger very soon.

MT

MAS, YOU DA MAN! Meanies look really good when bagged right!

12-09-2016, 11:00 PM	#20
DragonLady58 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Somewhere South of Alaska.... Posts: 2,368	Well, if doing a pitstop, I leave my helmet on, if in a store or whatever for less than a hour, I just keep it on. If my helmet is off, I carry it with me because of my Sena wireless.... To me, leaving your helmet on a bike unattended is just asking for trouble, I've seen a-shole do stuff to them. Its like leaving your car/truck and having your jacket/shades locked to your hood. If you want to use the helmet locks, its easy enough to relocate them. MaKawa could've done a few things differently, like locate the key/choke closer to driver, or the air valve for rear shocks mounted better, but overall, they've done a damn good job of building a great bike at a good price. __________________ --------------------- Don't start no schit, there won't be no schit.... My Sarcasm is directly proportional to the amount of Stupidity involved --------------------- VBA#03239 VROC#37400 VRA --------------------- 2014 Vaquero 2001 Nomad FI 2003 Street Glide (sold) 1500 Meanie, fresh rebuild (sold) 90s BUBF Bobber (sold) 2001 UltraCycle FatPounder (Sold) 1975 HD ElectraGlide (Sold) 1982 Kawasaki Z1 Chopper (Sold) Suck It Up & Ride! Login or Register to Remove Ads Last edited by DragonLady58; 12-09-2016 at 11:09 PM.
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12-10-2016, 06:35 AM	#23
mick56 Sr. Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: The Newforest, England Posts: 4,664	Dragon Lady. "the air valve for rear shocks mounted better" I just swapped the shocks over,then the valve is facing forward,and easy to get at. __________________ when this you see, remember me, and bear me in your mind, let all the world say what they may, speak of me as you find.
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12-10-2016, 10:19 AM	#24
cnc Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal QC Posts: 12,034	I have to agree with Dragon lady. Yes there are a few minor things that could have maybe been thought out better, but on the whole they are a well built bike and very reliable. I don't sweat the odd minor convenience issues, cause there is no perfect design on any bike, car or truck. __________________ Norm Ward 2008 blue / silver nomad kawanow / VBA #01136
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12-10-2016, 03:41 PM	#27
MAS Tequila Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Psychiatric Ward FL Posts: 3,429	I just put mine in the trunk. A few minutes ago I threw the locks from the meanie in the catch all box of spare parts. MT __________________ MT 2016 FLHP Psychiatric Ward FL VBA 936
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12-10-2016, 04:35 PM	#29
MAS Tequila Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Psychiatric Ward FL Posts: 3,429	I picked up a set of Nomad bags and brackets off a Red/Red 99. They arrived last night. Now I get to decide what to do with the exhaust. I also scored a Memphis Shades Fats windshield like new for $40. This meanie is gonna be a bagger very soon. MT __________________ MT 2016 FLHP Psychiatric Ward FL VBA 936
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12-09-2016, 03:08 PM	#17
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,984	Funny. My bike has been in storage since the end of October. I am a senior, not a Gladiator.
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12-09-2016, 11:59 PM	#21
bladenbullet Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Southwestern Florida Posts: 115	ive never owned a bike with helmet locks that didn't lay the helmet down near the hot exhaust...there was always a way around it though...with a little thought... one of my favorites are small helmet lock cables that allow you to place the helmet on the seat or somewhere else convenient...cables are also a great way to lock up your jacket...just run the cable through a sleeve and its not going anywhere... try to imagine the difficulty finding a place for a helmet lock....if the factory put them on the fork like one of our members and they got in the way of the steering while riding (even though it wouldn't be recommended) they would probably be sued...same if they were anywhere else that could interfere with riding and control....
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