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Originally Posted by
midlife crisis
Is fencing tie wire like lock wire or is it a much heavier guage?
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Not familiar with lock wire - I prefer to ride where others don't but it's about 1 to 1.25 mm diameter and can be galvanised. Bought in farmers supplies shops or gun shops on a drum about 3 inches long by 2 inches diameter and holds 15-20 metres of wire. Flexible enough to wrap round your finger and strong enough to cut your finger off if you do.
I've added a 14mm hex socket to my small socket set - 4" side handle/ratchet 6 sockets 6 screw bits (thought the 32mm sprocket socket was going a bit too far!)
Stick type tyre pressure gauge with core remover and spare cores (very dusty my way). If you need to clean filters/pipes a short burst from the exhaust muzzle is very effective. To clean anything else baby bottom wipes leave a lovely finish on your face/hands/other parts which may become soiled.
An old inner tube makes excellent vibration padding/cush drive improver (as mentioned elsewhere). Fisherman's Friends from sunny Fleetwood last a long time and keep your head clear - now available in sugar-free and cherry flavours! Kendal Mint Cake is solid sugar and doesn't melt or freeze but gives a short-term boost when necessary.
Sorry BB - back on the nosh again.