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from the rear of my bike. The rotor is about .050" under spec, but looks "tired", not trashed. I never heard, or felt a thing !
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Last edited by exdirtbiker; 06-12-2014, 09:42 PM.1980 GS1000G - The Beast - GOING... GOING... yup, it's gone. I'm bikeless !!! GAaaahh !!!
1978 KZ1000C1 Police - GONE !
1983 GPZ750, aka ZX750A1 - restored, fresh paint... Gave it back, it was a loaner !!!
Check My Albums for some of the 30+ headaches I've dealt with
I know -JUST- enough to make me REALLY dangerous !
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I never felt, or heard a thing ! Rotor looks tired, but I've seen a lot worse !
And my Clymer manual does not contain the words "wheel bearings" !!!
Now, where was that 1000G service manual download ?????Last edited by exdirtbiker; 06-12-2014, 09:44 PM.1980 GS1000G - The Beast - GOING... GOING... yup, it's gone. I'm bikeless !!! GAaaahh !!!
1978 KZ1000C1 Police - GONE !
1983 GPZ750, aka ZX750A1 - restored, fresh paint... Gave it back, it was a loaner !!!
Check My Albums for some of the 30+ headaches I've dealt with
I know -JUST- enough to make me REALLY dangerous !
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The rear brakes on my 850 have had that appearance too, and I never heard anything from them either.Comment
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i like it when the piston turns into a brake pad
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Meh, brakes are over rated.Comment
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Who uses the rear brake anyway?Comment
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A lot of POs, apparently.Comment
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"Rear" brakes you say?
I wonder if any of my bikes have em...Comment
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Rear brakes are used to polish rotors, and nothing else.Comment
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I use my rear brake a lot. I don't use it for stopping though.Komorebi-The light filtering through the trees.
I would rather sit on a pumpkin and have it all to myself than be crowded on a velvet cushion. H.D.T.Comment
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Rear brakes are only good for rear steer. (on a dirt bike)
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78 GS1000
04 HD Fatboy
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On my Sportsters the only reason i ever stepped on the pedal was that it was connected to the only working brake light switch. Other than that you might as well have been dragging your feet.Comment
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Harley brakes are tiny, even on modern ones.
Big huge fat hogs have smaller brakes than a 1980 GS.Comment
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I like my rear break!
Stopped on a incline and waving at the pretty girl driving the other way.
Difficult to do with one hand holding in the clutch!Comment
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Riding the rear brake while riding the clutch will so some amazing things for very low speed maneuvering. Surprisingly learned some things from a Cop on a Road King.Comment
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