916 Lock Wire

It is common practice for someone with a track background to wire lock various fixings which is a requirement for club racing upwards. It does not mean the bike has been tracked though. One of the mechanics at the workshop I use builds race bikes and routinely uses wire locking on sump bolts and oil filters on any of my bikes that he services. Andy

 

Most track bikes use a lot of lock wire, road bikes tend to be a cosmetic addition.

 

I use lock wire on the rear wheel clips and that’s about it.

 

I believe some countries require it for road bikes - is yours an import?

 

Yup. Cos it looks dead cool when done neatly.

 

I won a prize for my wire locking at the tender age of 16, all done by hand, no twirly pliers for me Andy

 

You are correct I remember a bike with lockwire all over it due to that countries regulation though - just can't remember which country. But mph speedo is a good starting point for UK or USA bike which don't require lockwire

 

It was on mine,the 996r rear spocket carrier section,& the first thing removed / binned.

 

Possibly, can't remember for sure - someone will know