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Secretariat
| Posted on Saturday, February 08, 2014 - 07:30 am: |
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I'm replacing the rear pads on my 02 cyclone m2. The whole assembly slipped out of my hand during disassembly and a few parts came out and I have no idea where one goes. I will provide pics when I go inside to download but to sum it up; there is one piece of thin metal, maybe a 16th of an inch. 7/8 by 1/2 inch that form kind of a "U" pattern. It looks like the top of the pads should slide in between it as a spacer but I don't see how it cooperates with the other thin metal unit which pushes down on the pads. (Confused? Me too) Any advice will be helpful. Thanks
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Fasted
| Posted on Saturday, February 08, 2014 - 07:54 am: |
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that fits into the the aluminum bracket that the caliper bolts onto. |
Secretariat
| Posted on Saturday, February 08, 2014 - 08:05 am: |
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Wher?e How?
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Secretariat
| Posted on Saturday, February 08, 2014 - 08:06 am: |
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I appreciate the help. im just going to get the Clymer manual. BTW, This piece doesn't appear to be too critical. right? |
Davefl
| Posted on Saturday, February 08, 2014 - 08:23 am: |
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If it is not there the pads will dig into the aluminum. Very critical..... |
Fasted
| Posted on Saturday, February 08, 2014 - 08:40 am: |
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where the caliper bolts to the bracket, not there. the flat spot where it fits is at the free end of the pads. btw, i have been working on my m2s for several years, and have yet to find parts on it that are not there for a specific reason. usually best to figure that everything that you run across needs to be back where you found it. |
Reepicheep
| Posted on Saturday, February 08, 2014 - 08:45 am: |
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Forget the clymer manual, get the factory service manual at a minimum, and I'd recommend the factory parts manual as well for the exploded diagrams. There is a 96 S1 manual PDF somewhere online here... you could try and find that, it is close to your M2 and might show that part. I remember fussing with that clip when I had a tuber, but I don't remember where it went. |
Fasted
| Posted on Saturday, February 08, 2014 - 09:00 am: |
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in the parts manual, they conveniently left out the pic and location of the clip. however, the fsm does plainly show the location. if you are going to work on a buell, you really need both manuals. they will be much cheaper than the cost of many mistakes likely to be made without them |
Secretariat
| Posted on Saturday, February 08, 2014 - 09:14 am: |
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That was a bonehead question of me to ask if it was critical. Duhh. OK fasted, I see what you are talking about. the piece has been severely warped (I guess from the last guy) so I need a new one. Or make one..... Please tell me what the "FSM" is. a certain manual? |
Britchri10
| Posted on Saturday, February 08, 2014 - 09:22 am: |
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FSM=Factory Service Manual. |
Secretariat
| Posted on Saturday, February 08, 2014 - 09:34 am: |
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Holy crap I'm an idiot! It's obviously time to finish this beer, get out the garage and go to bed. Thanks for the help fellas. The 125K is being processed as we speak. |
Secretariat
| Posted on Saturday, February 08, 2014 - 09:49 am: |
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I cant leave it alone yet. One last question before i seek those manuals. (Look at the picture.) there is already a metal clip there for the free side of the pads to ride on.this is what confuses me.
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Fasted
| Posted on Saturday, February 08, 2014 - 10:53 am: |
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oops, i thought that what you have in your hand is what is already on your caliper bracket. i remember a pressure clip/springy retainer for the pads that the pin secures, but your mystery part stumps me. sorry...........some one else, please..... |
Two_seasons
| Posted on Saturday, February 08, 2014 - 12:34 pm: |
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Al at American Sport Bike sells FSM's. Might have one for you! |
Buellistic
| Posted on Saturday, February 08, 2014 - 12:46 pm: |
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"BEST" advise you can ever be given on Bad Weather Bikers is to get the FACTORY SERVICE MANUAL and PARTS BOOK for your YEAR/MODEL BUELL !!! GET FROM www.AmericanSportBike.com !!! (Message edited by buellistic on February 08, 2014) |
Brother_in_buells
| Posted on Saturday, February 08, 2014 - 04:36 pm: |
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Is this helpful? pic is out a s1 manual
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Secretariat
| Posted on Saturday, February 08, 2014 - 07:31 pm: |
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Thanks for the picture. It did help. When I find out where that piece goes I will post it on here. Thanks again guys for all the advice. |
Ks2cohawk
| Posted on Monday, July 14, 2014 - 05:11 pm: |
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Hello All, I just encountered this same problem....what to do with the clip in the original posters hand???? Can any one solve this? Did the op ever get his rear brakes fixed? Please help as my FSM will not arrive for another week or two. |
Secretariat
| Posted on Monday, July 14, 2014 - 05:32 pm: |
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I haven't addressed the part yet. Between the house, work and other toys, she's been sitting up a while and is "on the list". I will keep y'all posted. |