Author Topic: A few questions for you :) (Read 19456 times)

L8onz · « **Reply #25 on:** 30 December 2017, 04:49:19 pm »

Quote from: Hugh Mungus on 28 December 2017, 08:58:14 pm

Yes, that's how it's supposed to be.

Next question.

You asked for it lol

The adjuster on the brake lever, to adjust the reach of the lever, how do you turn it???

Videos show people just turning them, but I can't get mine to turn for love or money.

celticbiker · « **Reply #26 on:** 30 December 2017, 05:24:10 pm »

Probably seized, plenty of duck oil or other penetrating fluid. Leave overnight and try with pliers I the morning.

unfazed · « **Reply #27 on:** 30 December 2017, 05:35:31 pm »

It rests in a notch, push the lever out while turning.

L8onz · « **Reply #28 on:** 31 December 2017, 08:57:17 am »

Will give them a spray and retry.

Cheers guys

Stay tuned for the next round of questioning.........When I find something to ask about that I can't find the answer to in the forum. lol

L8onz · « **Reply #29 on:** 31 December 2017, 09:46:05 am »

Okay, round 4 lol (you can tell I'm new to bikes)

Whilst on the centre stand, I put it into gear and reved it abit and pulled in the clutch to check the rear wheel turns freely, unfortunately it stopped spinning fairly quickly, I know that the rear calipers have a tendancy to stick, but is there anything else I should look at?

Dea-ville · « **Reply #30 on:** 31 December 2017, 10:02:42 am »

Wheel alignment.

Hugh Mungus · « **Reply #31 on:** 31 December 2017, 10:16:26 am »

Brakes, wheel alignment and chain tension are the first things I'd check.

Keep em coming, you'll not learn anything unless you ask.

agricola · « **Reply #32 on:** 31 December 2017, 05:31:30 pm »

Quote from: L8onz on 31 December 2017, 09:46:05 am

Okay, round 4 lol (you can tell I'm new to bikes)

Whilst on the centre stand, I put it into gear and reved it abit and pulled in the clutch to check the rear wheel turns freely, unfortunately it stopped spinning fairly quickly, I know that the rear calipers have a tendancy to stick, but is there anything else I should look at?

I think youd be better off switching the negine off, putting the motor into neutral, and spinning the rear wheel by hand. Youll get a much better feel for anything thats loose or binding that way. Try holding the tyre with both hands at 180 degrees to each other, and rocking the wheel from side to side, to check for any play in the bearings/swingarm. You could alos flip the chain off by loosening the adjustment to see if a stiff chain is affecting the wheel. Mark the current setting with apencil before slackening to give e ref for refitting

L8onz · « **Reply #33 on:** 07 January 2018, 09:57:14 am »

Got the brake lever knob turning, bit of spray and pliars worked lovely.

Had more of a play witht he back wheel this morning, theres no play in the swing arm or wheel fitting that I can tell, will have to flick the chain off at somepoint, does sound like the brake disc to me.

How much does it cost to have the wheel alignment checked, is it a case of rolling up to tyre fitting place and waiting 10 mins?

Dea-ville · « **Reply #34 on:** 07 January 2018, 11:07:00 am »

Have a look on youtube, plenty of vids on there to show you how to do it yourself.

Hugh Mungus · « **Reply #35 on:** 07 January 2018, 07:41:31 pm »

Quote from: L8onz on 07 January 2018, 09:57:14 am

How much does it cost to have the wheel alignment checked, is it a case of rolling up to tyre fitting place and waiting 10 mins?

No, don't take it to a tyre fitting place - car tyre fitters no nothing about bikes for a start.
Whenever you adjust the chain you need to make sure the wheel is still lined up correctly - Look at plenty of videos on youtube (as already suggested) there will be differing ways of doing it, just make up your mind which is the easiest to understand and follow it.

brokenback · « **Reply #36 on:** 08 January 2018, 12:07:24 am »

Rubbers have metal sleeves inside,just keep looking on ebay every wk to source some new ones,I bought some second hand but new for £25,mot tester said that he had seen worse but when they do leak that the bike would be un-rideable and also might not start,good luck.

L8onz · « **Reply #37 on:** 08 January 2018, 05:01:23 pm »

Quote from: Hugh Mungus on 07 January 2018, 07:41:31 pm

No, don't take it to a tyre fitting place - car tyre fitters no nothing about bikes for a start.

I did mean bike tyre fitting centre lol, I would trust most car garages with my car, let alone my bike.

Edit: That should of said wouldn't.

tommyardin · « **Reply #38 on:** 12 January 2018, 12:51:39 am »

Come on boys this ain't rocket science ffs

L8onz · « **Reply #39 on:** 17 January 2018, 04:04:33 pm »

Next two questions then.

With the bike being on and off the centre stand for the last 3 weeks, Im unable to move the side stand at all........is this going to be a cold weather issue because it hasn't been used or is it going to need more then the WD40 that I've sprayed on it and left for while?

Question 2.

Handguards, I've seen alot of posts about them, but having a play with the steering, I can't see handguards fitting due to my mirrors. Would the fuzzymod help this matter, along side helping with the huge blindspot behind me?

Cheers all

slappy · « **Reply #40 on:** 17 January 2018, 05:07:52 pm »

Liberal amounts of WD40 or something similiar then when you get it moving remove the sidestand and clean the pivot bolt, pivot hole etc up, put a light smear of grease on the pivot area and refit, job done.

agricola · « **Reply #41 on:** 17 January 2018, 06:13:48 pm »

You could try one of these for the blind spot

http://www.huntercreate.com/

robbo · « **Reply #42 on:** 17 January 2018, 06:19:06 pm »

Regarding the handguards fitting or not, I think it will depend what handlebars you're using,how far forward you push them to get to a comfortable position, and lastly it could depend on what screen you're using. I'm using 758s with a Puig screen and there's no chance that handguards would fit unless possibly the bars were pulled back to a "flatter" position which wouldn't be comfortable for me. As an afterthought having a GYTR bar mount would work against you as well.

L8onz · « **Reply #43 on:** 19 January 2018, 09:28:25 pm »

@slappy

Got it moving, will be regreased hopefully tomorrow

@agricola

Cheers for the suggestion buddy but problem lies with seeing directly behind me, plus I've got nowhere to mount it :/

@robbo

I think I have a Renthal 755 Bars on there, plus I've ordered a new 'touring' screen, so maybe a case of buy it and try.

What would be different about GYTR mounts?

robbo · « **Reply #44 on:** 19 January 2018, 10:15:45 pm »

The GYTR mounts are lower than stock, so the bars are mounted closer to the top yoke. The riding position puts a bit more weight on the bars.

L8onz · « **Reply #45 on:** 20 January 2018, 09:40:41 am »

@robbo

Shall investigate, when it stops f*****g raining ofcourse.

Kenvis Repesco · « **Reply #46 on:** 20 January 2018, 10:59:37 am »

Ive got got a standard rear suspension unit for sale if your interested its only done 3k, Falcon will verify its condition...its minty and as new. I replaced it with a Maxton early on £50 plus PP.

L8onz · « **Reply #47 on:** 23 January 2018, 04:20:01 pm »

@Kenvis Repesco

Cheers buddy, but looking to upgrade to the R6 shock soon.

L8onz · « **Reply #48 on:** 28 January 2018, 04:17:48 pm »

@robbo

Don't think they are GYTR mounts (lowered).

robbo · « **Reply #49 on:** 28 January 2018, 05:04:48 pm »

L8onz,
No they're not.The big give away is GYTR stamped in them and the top clamps are linked together to form one piece, which makes centralising the bars a tad difficult as it's difficult to see the marks on the Renthals.