BustersBite
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Join date : 2014-06-21
Location : Scotland
 | | Subject: Braking Mishap Mon 30 Jun 2014, 19:22 | |
| Trike brakes....
Down a hill on a bend approaching a double junction , touch the rear brakes and SNAP, a bolt on the linkage shears !! Hmm, wonder what affect just the bike tyre on the front will have on this very gritty road surface!?
Just as I thought, locks up and slides...Not Good !!!
Ride the nearside tyre on the curb will take some speed off, also flattens the tyre as I clip it too hard
Slowed enough to get around the corner on to the major road, luck in, no logging lorries!! 
eventually stop a few yards further on.
Inspect damage.... well, I'm in one piece, trike is still whole , flat rear tyre  and no rear brakes otherwise fine
So, how do I complete my journey home? only 7 miles or so.
Ring wife, neighbour comes out with my spare wheel and electric drill...Sorted
Replace wheel
dismantle Brake linkages
Drill out broken Bolt, re-tap find another bolt in my little collection of bits and pieces
Re-assemble and
OFT WE JOLLY WELL GO !! Good Job I was only pootling !!! | |
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LagunaOC
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Join date : 2012-06-08
Age : 37
Location : Gloucestershire
| | Subject: Re: Braking Mishap Tue 01 Jul 2014, 14:48 | |
| I hope you're ok mate sounds like you had a near miss :O. | |
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