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hammerhead brake snake
Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 12:15 am
by revs
-anyone any tips on fitting one of these - no instuctions came with it so i emailed them with no response -i have an idea how there fitted but would like it to be perfect ?
thanks
Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 5:46 am
by nedirtbikr
I have these on my bikes and the instructions were on the back of the package label. If you can't find help, I still have the packaging. I'll see if I can't scan it at work tomorrow and post/PM you what I have.
Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 5:59 am
by revs
thanks for that -i think i got it in the wrong packaging as the instuctions are for the hammerhead brake TIP and not SNAKE
much appreciated
(i wouldnt think much of their customer service as they havent replyied to my email yet )
Maybe i should try ken ?
Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 6:03 am
by nedirtbikr
Look again on that package. My package also has the brake tip info on there, but if you look, there are [small] instructions on exactly what to do with the snake (unless yours is different than mine.)
Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 6:04 am
by revs
thanks -ill check as soon as i get home
Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 10:13 am
by djh65
I just noticed them on the web site. What are they and how do they work??
Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 12:51 pm
by nedirtbikr
djh65 wrote:I just noticed them on the web site. What are they and how do they work??
They are a cable that hooks to your bike frame and the brake pedal. They help prevent your brake pedal from being peeled back when you whack a log, rock, whatever...but don't inhibit braking. Basically, they are a "part protection" device.
Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 1:58 pm
by djh65
Thanks, after I wrote the last post I got to thinking about it. I assumed it was for the front brake and well dddduuuuuuhhhhhhh!!!!!
Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 2:53 pm
by crfsonly
Here is HH's instructions:
"To install, wrap around frame in front of brake tip and thread straight end through lopped end and pull snug. Slide clear tubing over wire to check length to brake tip and trim as necessary. Push straight end through crimp, then through brake and back through crimp and push extra wire into clear tubing. Use proper tool and crimp tight."
my comments: it will likely come with one end looped on itself and the other end will appear to be crimped. the "crimp" can be removed and this is how you remove the clear plastic tube to loop it around the frame.
hope this helps.
ken
Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 11:22 pm
by revs
exactly what i was looking for
thanks ken