Hozhead

Anyone that plans to race their bike on a track will eventually need to safety wire a myriad of items such as drain plugs, brake caliper bolts, axle pinch bolts, etc.

Even if you don't plan on racing, safety wiring is a GREAT idea as it prevents potentially costly and/or danger (and lets not forget embarassing) problems such as a drain plug coming out or brake pads falling out of a caliper (I've seen it happen).
While you may not need to get nearly as involved as a racer would, I'd advise that you drill and safety wire several items on your bike such as the brake pad retaining pin, caliper bolts and oil drain plug.

Here's a great online resource that explains the what's and how's of safety wiring:

http://www.whizwheels.com/Tips/safetywiring.html

Proeve

thanks for the post..

BUT ouchy,,

Putting Holes in Your Nuts

This need not be as painful as it sounds. You just need a drill with a very sharp bit, a vise to hold your nuts, a center punch, and a steady hand.
Secure your nut, use the punch to mark where you want to drill, and carefully drill the nut. You'll want to lubricate the bit, to prevent overheating and premature failure. I've used DeWalt's 1/16" Cobalt bits with Lithium grease quite successfully.
Bits aren't expensive, so you'll want to pick up two or three because they're very brittle, and break easily when bent. Apply light pressure, and coat the bit's cutting edge in grease occasionally. Be patient, and take your time. Ideally, the bit should not get hot. If it does, it's probably dull and should be replaced.


JK