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Davidxt
| Posted on Thursday, July 30, 2009 - 03:05 pm: |
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In the tool kit you get under the seat of the buells what is the figure 8 cable used for? says in the book its a security cable but what are you supposed to do with it?? |
Hughlysses
| Posted on Thursday, July 30, 2009 - 03:19 pm: |
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I think it's for securing multiple helmets using the helmet lock. |
Bttrthnwrk
| Posted on Thursday, July 30, 2009 - 03:23 pm: |
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I'm not privy to Buell's intentions, so I can't say for sure, but I'd guess it's to put halfway through your helmet's D-rings and then lock both end loops in the helmet lock above the rear preload knob. This might be most useful when your bike's wearing it's sidebags. I know my helmet won't fit onto the helmet lock when the bags are on the bike. The helmet strap just isn't long enough. Just my guess, though. |
Davidxt
| Posted on Thursday, July 30, 2009 - 03:29 pm: |
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never thought of that. that will come in handy then since the d-rings on my helmet didn't reach the lock even with the boxes off :S Thanks |
Petereid
| Posted on Thursday, July 30, 2009 - 08:30 pm: |
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It's a tow cable in case you break down |
Mike_dinger
| Posted on Thursday, July 30, 2009 - 08:59 pm: |
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No shit? I never even wondered what the heck that little cable was for. |
Cyclonedon
| Posted on Friday, July 31, 2009 - 01:16 am: |
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I know I have that kit under my seat but I can't get it our because it's wedged in there so tight. |
Tginnh
| Posted on Friday, July 31, 2009 - 05:19 am: |
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What is this cable thing? Did the 06 come with one? Is early alzheimers kicking in? I don't recall seeing one. |
Hughlysses
| Posted on Friday, July 31, 2009 - 05:42 am: |
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It's a ~6" long piece of small diameter aircraft cable with a small loop on each end. You should find it stuffed in the bottom of the little zip-up cloth pouch that your toolkit came in. |
Babired
| Posted on Friday, July 31, 2009 - 08:13 am: |
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My 2000 X1 came with attached cables just like the one in the tool kit to secure helmets to the bike. The cables run thru the d-rings and lock under the seat on the X1. I got the helmet extension for my lock on the Uly I just keep it there when I ride.
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Tginnh
| Posted on Friday, July 31, 2009 - 08:32 am: |
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Had to run down and check. Nope, not in there. Doesn't mean it wasn't there originally - it probably was and I don't recall. I rearranged the tools I carry a while ago when I added that farm machinery manual tube. Babired - I have the same extension. It is essential for helmets, like Nolans, that have a ratchet chin strap. |