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lost dangly bit

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I lost one of the dangly bits under the foot rest on my er6. :oops: (Calling it a feeler sounds ruder!)
is this an important part? should I just get rid of the other one to match or replace it?
(probably have to replace the footpeg too if I do that)
my only worry is do I need them to get through scrutineering at a track day?
(Haven't done one yet but are planning one next month. they say the bike has to be roadworthy)
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Suggest a breakers yard BUT you don't need them.......affectionately known as "hero blobs" in the UK.......they're just there to touch down before the footpeg wears itself away ;)
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Get rid of the other one, the bike will love you for it.
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dilligaf wrote:I lost one of the dangly bits ...
...you watch the hits for this thread go through the roof ! :twisted:

less is more :D
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aardvark wrote:Get rid of the other one, the bike will love you for it.
cheers. I'll whip it off in the morning. haven't had a new bike before and my old ones were a bit
more minimalist.
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If there long dangly bits hang on to them might come in handy one day :shock: If there short well ya wont notice it missing :P
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Best get rid of the other one.

I broke one off of my ER6F. Ordinarily they just screw out, but once snapped off they are a bugger to remove. We had to grind mine off as it had such a sharp edge it was cutting into my boot.

Better without them! :)

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Yep I often whip my dangly bit off in the morning too.... :lol:
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frog wrote:Yep I often whip my dangly bit off in the morning too.... :lol:

Apparently you ground yours off didnt you? :P road rash on the dangly bit, ouch!
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Be warned- once they are ground off they never grow back! :shock: :lol:

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This thread's losing it's innocence ... FAST!!!!! LOL
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you only need one dangly bit to have a dig mate ;)
however if it stays dangly it just gets in your way ;) :twisted:
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Hmmm dont like the dangly bits to dangle to low
they might get caught in something .
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Black Magic wrote:Best get rid of the other one.

edit...edit...edit....edit......

Better without them! :)


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Black Magic wrote:Be warned- once they are ground off they never grow back! :shock: :lol:

Ya b ;) ut you can keep rubbing and trying
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