hi guys
im looking for some advice, the retaining pin that holds the pads in the front caliper is seized solid :'( ,,,,,,i need to change the pads but it aint shifting, im starting to think i will need a blowtorch to move it. bothe front Ines are seized,,,,,any tips and help plz lol


Shaun

Its just occurred to me as Ive tried to respond to a couple of replies on a recent thread of mine - there is no option to multi-quote on this forum software?

This would be a handy addition at times, if it is possible to add it?

Morning guys, I've got a used set of carb rubbers, no splits or cracks anywhere.

Excellent condition.

£45 delivered.

Frank Thomas leather bike trousers ,genuine hide ,no tears or rips , nice supple used condition ,reinforced knee,s and hips etc , only fault is needs new velcro on waist fastening , waist is 38" with elastic rear section for comfort sitting , inside leg 28 " ish  with zipped bottom leg for boots
£35 collected or will post at cost if required .  [smg id=1098 type=preview align=center caption="CIMG0885"][smg id=1099 type=preview align=center caption="CIMG0886"]

Black gloss or satin?


Mickey

Any one got any idea what the noise at the front end of my bike is. I've not had the bike long but don't remember hearing it when I got it. It is only noticeable when I'm coming to a stop at junctions (but may do it all the time?).

The sound is coming from the front end, front left I think, and sounds like a feint "clacker". The sound speeds up/slows down in relation to road speed, not engine revs etc.

It also seems to come and go slightly depending what's sitcom the wheel is in (so it also cycles louder and quieter depending on where the front wheel is).

It may be nothing, and maybe just road noise from the tyre? Or it may be something..speedometer is working fine too, as I know there are issues with a part in the speed sensor (I've not checked the tabs)

Hi all,
So I got the dealer to fit my head bearings, while he was doing it he noticed the chain needed tightening but said that
one of the nuts was "seized".

I checked when I got home and adjusted it no problem, although I have noticed that when I got back from my ride this afternoon
that there is a clicking noise coming from the back wheel hub.

Does that sound like something I need to worry about?

Chain and sprockets are on 36,500 miles and still five marks left on the swingarm, although I guess they are due to be changed...

Can anyone tell me how easy it is to adjust the brake pedal down a bit,
i did my clutch easy enough but because my bikes in the garage i can't entirely see what type of mechanism the brake has
is it a 2 minute job?
I have to hold my foot off to the side of the peg & it scrapes on the road and putting my toes on the peg away from the lever doesnt feel natural.

cheers

fras

I spotted this on XJR Forum and thought it might interest memebers on here

  I am not bothered about the ins and outs  or pros and cons just passing it on

http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/48869

Ive signed in hope something might change  :lol

Until today, I've been using far too much rear brake on this 4th Fazer of mine, often actually locking the rear, and thinking, this ain't right, simply because the front seemed shite. I don't know what pads are in it, but there's still plenty left on them. I thought it might've been because it's still on the original brake hoses. Well, today I deliberately indulged in much heavy use of the front brake, and by the time I was half way through the days antics, lo and behold, I've got decent front brakes again! In fact for most of the way home from Wales, I didn't touch the rear at all. Oh happy days, now maybe I can start to really enjoy riding again! Many of you may have experienced this before, and I've heard about it on many occasions, but it was a new thing for me to experience myself and that surprises me after 30 years of riding bikes.
I wonder what other such delights I've yet to experience?! :rolleyes