Roadlok spacers

On another point, I only ever use it on the side stand when parking up. I don't think it would go to well if the bike was pushed of the centre stand with the Roadlok engaged.
Most of my locating problems were due to the fiddly to use lock. It's sometimes a case of just giving it a good wiggle to disengage.
 
fatnfast said:
Their after sales pretty rubbish. I hope you get an answer to your emails, I didn't.
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Well I did get an answer, pretty much straight away actually (Same Day), so I can only presume why you didn't get a reply :rolleyes:.

Anyways, I explained my install and sent him the two pictures above and this was his reply

"We haven't used 85mm bolts for a few years now. The 5mm shims used with the 90mm bolts is not a temporary fix - it's exactly what you need. This setup allows the single bolt size to work across all models and we no longer offer 85mm bolts.

If the pin is finding alignment with a rotor hole, you have suitable thread depth, and everything is torqued to spec, then the system is properly installed. The other forum member might have purchased a lock from a reseller with an older version of the kit or has had it for several years, but rest assured you're good to go.

Ian McCarthy
ROADLOK"

So as far as I'm concerned, it's all good.

Everything was double checked and torqued down properly. So I'm happy and the system works a treat. :beerjug:
 
Warlord said:
Well I did get an answer, pretty much straight away actually (Same Day), so I can only presume why you didn't get a reply :rolleyes:.
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Glad you got an answer. So the larger bolts are it for now. Please don't 'presume' why I didn't get a reply. You don't know me, as I don't know you.
 
fatnfast said:
Glad you got an answer. So the larger bolts are it for now.
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Well it seems that way.

If I hadn't known any different, it wouldn't have bothered me one bit. It all went in smoothly and made sense once I'd stood back and looked at it.

The spanner in the works, was seeing other installs on here, then being told I had the wrong bolt. But at least this has cleared up any misunderstandings for new customers (hopefully)
 
Just a little wake up on this thread, for info on the 1200 GS 2017 I used the spacers with the letter D they fit perfect and bolt goes in and out no problem, some pictures below to show spacers, beware other bolts are supplied but the thread is for other bikes, you must use the 2 x 90mm bolts that are supplied for BMW bikes, they have a different thread as mentioned before, have not torqued the bolts down yet as I do not have the torque value in the instruction manual, actually nothing about BMW at all.........





 
Warlord said:
Well I did get an answer, pretty much straight away actually (Same Day), so I can only presume why you didn't get a reply :rolleyes:.

Anyways, I explained my install and sent him the two pictures above and this was his reply

"We haven't used 85mm bolts for a few years now. The 5mm shims used with the 90mm bolts is not a temporary fix - it's exactly what you need. This setup allows the single bolt size to work across all models and we no longer offer 85mm bolts.

If the pin is finding alignment with a rotor hole, you have suitable thread depth, and everything is torqued to spec, then the system is properly installed. The other forum member might have purchased a lock from a reseller with an older version of the kit or has had it for several years, but rest assured you're good to go.

Ian McCarthy
ROADLOK"

So as far as I'm concerned, it's all good.

Everything was double checked and torqued down properly. So I'm happy and the system works a treat. :beerjug:
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Personally, I think that's a pretty poor response for a quite expensive product. Sounds more like them trying to save money and make things easier on themselves.
 
@warlord. I’ve just fitted my roadlok, and iits squarely down to your posts and efforts that I succeeded without spending hours in frustration trying to figure out the bmw fittings. So, a hearty thanks for your posts here. Poor show from roadlok not to provide special instructions. A few words on a flyer insert would be all thats required. Much appreciation.
 
I've stuck with the recommended 38nm as well, but then I haven't a scoobie how one works out the additional torque on a different set up.

I ended up using the A spacers with the 90mm bolts. Seemed to give me the same 16.5-17 mm thread start distance, once the 2mm flange for my wunderlich caliper covers had been taken into consideration. Oddly , the A spacers were coloured brown as for the photos in this thread whilst the other sizes were chrome coloured and had no letters on them!
 
A quick tip on releasing the Roadlok when removing it ... key in, unlocked, pull on the Roadlok pin and if it doesn't release simply reach up grab the RH handlebar grip and apply a little downward force, the Roadlock pin will pop out easy every time.
 
My 2016 GSA

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Lines up nicely in the outer ring of holes in the disc.
 
For those of you having issues with alignment when putting the pin in, don’t bother! What I mean is don’t bother to align the wheel to get the pin through a hole. The bike will still be secure within a few centimetres of movement. It’s what I do every time with mine so releasing the pin is simple. If you are worried try moving the bike (do this from the side stand slowly so you don’t do any damage) you'll find the pin pings into the next hole of course. Also this way tells you if your bike’s been moved.
 
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For those of you having issues with alignment when putting the pin in, don’t bother! What I mean is don’t bother to align the wheel to get the pin through a hole. The bike will still be secure within a few centimetres of movement. It’s what I do every time with mine so releasing the pin is simple. If you are worried try moving the bike (do this from the side stand slowly so you don’t do any damage) you'll find the pin pings into the next hole of course. Also this way tells you if your bike’s been moved.
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+1... exactly what I do.
 
I will not speculate to why the Roadlock - people will not stock a 85 mm bolt rather than providing extra spacers. But frankly, I don't think it's a big deal.
And for the ones that get annoyed by the extra spacer, why not shorten the bolt by 5mm and skip the spacer?

In the BMW rep DVD the torque is 38Nm for this bolt...
 
Author said:
For those of you having issues with alignment when putting the pin in, don’t bother! What I mean is don’t bother to align the wheel to get the pin through a hole. The bike will still be secure within a few centimetres of movement. It’s what I do every time with mine so releasing the pin is simple. If you are worried try moving the bike (do this from the side stand slowly so you don’t do any damage) you'll find the pin pings into the next hole of course. Also this way tells you if your bike’s been moved.
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Not a bad idea is that........:thumb2:thumb2 although not had any problems.
 
knutk said:
I will not speculate to why the Roadlock - people will not stock a 85 mm bolt rather than providing extra spacers. But frankly, I don't think it's a big deal.
And for the ones that get annoyed by the extra spacer, why not shorten the bolt by 5mm and skip the spacer?

In the BMW rep DVD the torque is 38Nm for this bolt...
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I believe this is because 85mm long is a non preferred length, as once you are longer than 60 mm they go up in 10 mm increments, well they do on our system at work.
 
I fit new tyres and take roadlock off to clean, and when fitting back and using a slightly shorter spacer, I seen that the lock side was so close to disc when torque down, was hard to get piece of paper in gap, when I went to E spacer and little spacer on top of roadlock bolt the gap between both sides where equal and good space, why with small spacer, it calls the roadlok closer to disc on locking side, I have no idea.
 
Just a query, do any of you fine chaps know, If I can transfer my Roadloc from an Xr to a Gs 1250 with the new brakes.?
When I brought mine, it came with bag if spacers as well!
Cheers in advance
 
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