Would it be better welded to the coil plate?
Decisions, decisions.
This all depends upon how smart the thief is. Just unscrew the brass bezel and it’s in your hand. If I plan on leaving it unattended, I’ll have to have secondary protection. Maybe a hidden interlock switch, but certainly a brake disc lock or a cable.Looks nice but how about theft protection ?
The pins looks open at the back of the lock ( Second Picture from top ) and the " Bad People " in this world
Perhaps can hot wire it there faster than use the Key
Apologize if it is something I have missed
I considered that. If I keep it less spendy, I may be able to put another one back on the road. The harness I acquired looks new!Get an M-Unit Blue and do away with the key altogether.
I'm going to put a new horn there. The coil plate would work.How about utilizing the horn mount?
I've seen several instances over the years of side-mounted keys going missing on the road. Vibration is not a friend of such arrangements and components.View attachment 202968 View attachment 202969 View attachment 202970
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The surest way to neutralize the bike is to take out the Main fuse. ............Before i got my 83 a PO must have used a screwdriver to break the tumblers. I didn't have to use a key, anything that fitted in to he ignition slot could turn it on..............I just took out the main fuse when i parked in public.
Why not put a main fuse where it is easy to get at, (so the seat doesn't have to be raised), but still out of the way, if as a security thing
I had a Cortina GT when I was stationed in England. Lovely little hot rod. Lost it for the same reason.I had a 1970 MK1 escort that had a 1600GT Cortina running gear installed in it. Loved that car but alcohol and fast cars don't mix well with me.
Play a propane torch across the tube holding the bushings as you use the slide hammer? I know from welding on a swingarm the nylon is the very high temp variety, so it's doubtful they'll melt. I've welded within an inch of 'em without any apparent affect.I tried to remove the nylon swingarm bushings with a blind hole slide hammer puller. They won't budge!
Yes, and thank you. This is something I understand completely. I've seen many who have no clue how to use a hammer. What I'm lacking is the proper drift. I also don't live very convenient to things or like minded people. I'll get the plastic bushings out. The bronze in the other bike, I may farm out because it's much more expedient. I have to weigh the money vs. time equation.Don't laugh, effectively using a hammer and getting the most effect out of it is a real skill that many don't have.