06-06-12, 08:54 PM
A quick test of the back brake. With the bike on the centre stand spin the back wheel and see if there is excessive drag. There will be some drag due to the drag from the chain but you should be able to turn the wheel easy enough and with a good push get about one full turn of free rotation. Next apply a small amount of pressure onto the brake pedal with your right hand while turning the wheel with your left hand. You should feel the brake starting to bite with light pressure on the pedal. It shouldn't take much pressure on the pedal for you not to be able to turn the wheel at all with the other hand.
Due to the position of the caliper it catches a lot of road spray so does need a bit more maintenance than might otherwise be the case.
Due to the position of the caliper it catches a lot of road spray so does need a bit more maintenance than might otherwise be the case.