- JJJ - Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 After I got my memorandum title in the mail yesterday, I went straight to the BMV and got my new plate and tags. I installed it and went riding for 30 miles or so. As I pulled up to a stoplight I smelled a burning smell and thought it was the shitty car in front of me. I also sensed that the bike didnt want to roll as easy as it used to at a deadstop. Weird.. So when I got home and parked something metal fell to the ground, this is what I discovered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustinsn3485 Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 That's crappy dude...It is a bit funny though. You'll laugh later on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC51 John Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 Wow, that sucks. It came off the stock mount? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
- JJJ - Posted April 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 That's crappy dude...It is a bit funny though. You'll laugh later on.It is a little funny. I just smiled and was like godammit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 lol, that sucks man, but like dustin said, this shit is funny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessecwalters Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 Hahah thats lame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flounder Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 Basically ruined that tire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
- JJJ - Posted April 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 Wow, that sucks. It came off the stock mount?No, the guy who had it before me just used two holes from where the stock mount was and bent his plate at 90 degrees about a half an inch down. So I just took a couple angle brackets and used screws and nuts... no lock washers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
- JJJ - Posted April 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 Basically ruined that tire. you think? it still has the tread grooves underneath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flounder Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 (edited) you think? it still has the tread grooves underneathWhen I zoomed in on the pic, I was almost sure I saw a few small spots where it looked like cord showing.[ATTACH]1724[/ATTACH] Edited April 23, 2010 by flounder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 heh, add a second mark/groove on the other side for symmetry.And no one will notice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 Did you remember to request your plate in metric size? I think that might've been your problem. You have a metric bike, you need a metric plate or else it'll fall loose and get caught up like it did. Be sure to request one next time you do to the DMV.Damn imperial measurement system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheezle Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 Tire looks to be toast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 wow that sucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
- JJJ - Posted April 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 Did you remember to request your plate in metric size? I think that might've been your problem. You have a metric bike, you need a metric plate or else it'll fall loose and get caught up like it did. Be sure to request one next time you do to the DMV.Damn imperial measurement system.hardy har har Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jporter12 Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 For the record, I rarely use lock washers. If the fastener is tightened properly, the lock washer is pretty much just a flat washer at the point. I learned that in a seminar put on by a nut and bolt company, and they even sold lock washers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
- JJJ - Posted April 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 I double checked and saw no steel showing, however- sigh- does anyone know a good place to get a tire replaced near hilliard? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 I double checked and saw no steel showing, however- sigh- does anyone know a good place to get a tire replaced near hilliard?PM Hoblick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 lol, that's some funny stuff. Sucks though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AOW Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 loctite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 loctiteCrossthreading is better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 Crossthreading is better.^^^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hummingbird Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 lots of teflon tape usually is best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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