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Jrr
Posted on Monday, July 05, 2004 - 10:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
My front pads are dragging a bit. Is this an easy adjustment or should i take it to the service department. I just past the 500 mile break in and am looking forward to getting over 3500 rpm...but am a bit concerned about the scraping front brake.
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420at145mph
Posted on Monday, July 05, 2004 - 11:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
is it just when ur pushing it around?
thats normal i think
ive heard about it from alot of people here
my front brake kinda drags when just pushing the bike too



edited by 420at145mph on July 05, 2004
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Jrr
Posted on Monday, July 05, 2004 - 11:36 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I only notice it when i am pushing. The first 450 miles it did not drag, just started.
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420at145mph
Posted on Monday, July 05, 2004 - 11:38 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
its normal
ive read it on this board alot
mine does it too
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Darthane
Posted on Tuesday, July 06, 2004 - 04:51 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Donnie's correct - a small amount of drag is normal. It's usually just a light scraping sound noticable when pushing the bike around.

If you can actually FEEL it binding, that would be a problem.
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Fullpower
Posted on Wednesday, July 07, 2004 - 11:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
there is no adjustment. if the brakes are dragging, then you have a stuck piston, and need to overhaul the caliper.
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