[ducSculptor]

I've noticed that in many photos of Paul Smarts I see a black zip tie around one of the forks. See here for an example and another. On some bikes they're on the right fork, sometimes the left.

Are they just left over from some tag ohlins stuck on there, or are they there for a reason?

 

[Triple900]

I have had the suspension redone on a few of my bikes and the suspension guy puts one on so I can see how much the front suspension is compressing. at least thats my excuse for the zip tie.

 

[vf1000ride]

Zip tie is so you can check how far your fork is compressing while you are riding it. It gives you an idea as to how much travel you have in reserve.

 

[MajorSoftie]

Also used for checking sag.

 

[bshadbolt]

A zip tie on the right means the bike is gay, while a zip tie on the left means it heterosexual - or is it the other way round???

Cheers,

Brett

 

[Spooner]

A zip tie on the right means the bike is gay, while a zip tie on the left means it heterosexual - or is it the other way round???

Cheers,

Brett

Yeah thats right mate , if two zip ties you like it either end , just dont pull them too tight.

 

[roggt1000]

Sorry guys ....just Duc'n out to declare my preference on the GT before the Kermit green livery goes on.....once that's on no number of Zipties on either fork leg will matter...the bike will be GAY....and static sag will just be a fact of life.hmmm

 

[MajorSoftie]

Lol!

 

[roggt1000]

ok for you to laugh out loud major....do you have a green bike???? hmmm

 

[ducSculptor]

Kermo, I've got some nice green zip ties. Want me to mail you one?

 

[poolagent]

Kermo, I've got some nice green zip ties. Want me to mail you one?

The only colour that works on a KERMO GT 1000 is…

 

[tsmgguy]

That's where the price tag was. The sucker was so expensive that owners wanted everybody to see how much they'd paid for the bike. Until it rotted off. Kinda like a Bush/Cheney bumper sticker in Texas.

 

[roggt1000]

Thanks poolagent & ducsculptor....very handy....just post it to the local chapter of the GAY Comancherios.....tell 'em it's for Kermo...it will get to me.

 

[josephvman]

A zip tie on the right means the bike is gay, while a zip tie on the left means it heterosexual - or is it the other way round???

Cheers,

Brett

Zip ties on both means he's a pirate...

 

[MajorSoftie]

Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrggghhhh.