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Topic: Brake caliper halfs torque setting |
waynedear
Replies: 2
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Forum: Tech Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2017 5:24 pm Subject: Brake caliper halfs torque setting |
Acording to Clymer manual. It lists in Table 11.
front brake caliper mounting bolts
Outer 2 bolts 5-10 Nm
Inner 2 bolts 25-35 Nm
Im not sure if this helps.
Brilliant, thanks very much  |
Topic: Brake caliper halfs torque setting |
waynedear
Replies: 2
Views: 6737
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Forum: Tech Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2017 11:58 am Subject: Brake caliper halfs torque setting |
I have had to strip a front brembo caliper and fit new seals and pistons, does anyone know the correct torque for the 4 bolts that hold the two halves together, I have currently done them up to 15nm
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Topic: NO advisories |
waynedear
Replies: 0
Views: 23481
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Forum: Pictures Posted: Fri May 26, 2017 6:14 am Subject: NO advisories |
She was last mot'd 22/04/09 with 73018 miles
Today she sailed through with compliments from tester and 73195 miles
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Topic: Ready for mot |
waynedear
Replies: 1
Views: 24608
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Forum: Pictures Posted: Sat May 13, 2017 11:07 am Subject: Ready for mot |
Finished with an abs reset and put back bodywork, now she is ready
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Topic: new kid on the block |
waynedear
Replies: 10
Views: 17014
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Fri May 12, 2017 11:14 am Subject: Re: running well |
Now 2000 mile later a silver on the welsh Nat road rally and a start to the Round Britain ( Photo ) rally.
thanks for the help john
Congratulations
I picked up one that had been standing for ... |
Topic: Lots of air in front brake |
waynedear
Replies: 9
Views: 15856
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Forum: Tech Posted: Thu May 11, 2017 3:23 pm Subject: Lots of air in front brake |
New master cylinder repair kit fitted, bled perfectly
Went for a spin on a dirty alley, no one told me you had to reset the abs
Learnt how, be done tomorrow |
Topic: Alarm identity |
waynedear
Replies: 0
Views: 6228
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Tue May 09, 2017 2:10 pm Subject: Alarm identity |
Would anyone have a clue what make the alarm is on my K, all I have to go on is the fob
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Topic: Lots of air in front brake |
waynedear
Replies: 9
Views: 15856
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Forum: Tech Posted: Tue May 09, 2017 2:07 pm Subject: Lots of air in front brake |
| Also, I pressurise the system by clamping the lever overnight. This compresses all the remaining air bubbles and helps them to float to the highest part of the system, hopefully the reservoir. When yo ... |
Topic: 1993 K1100lt wheels |
waynedear
Replies: 0
Views: 6080
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Forum: For Sale Posted: Tue May 09, 2017 5:40 am Subject: 1993 K1100lt wheels |
Pair of wheels in reasonable condition, Metz front Conti rear, abs side disc is cracked.
£100 delivered, (UK normal postcodes only, I will post anywhere but would need to get a price)
http://i3 ... |
Topic: Lots of air in front brake |
waynedear
Replies: 9
Views: 15856
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Forum: Tech Posted: Tue May 09, 2017 3:22 am Subject: Re: Air Bubbles |
| I have always found that when bleeding and cannot get rid of all the bubbles I wind a type of tape around the threaded part of the bleed nipple, the sort used by plumbers to seal compression joints.
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Topic: Lots of air in front brake |
waynedear
Replies: 9
Views: 15856
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sun May 07, 2017 7:24 pm Subject: Lots of air in front brake |
| How are you bleeding it? I used a mighty vac to suck at the nipple and gently squeezed and released the lever. Make sure the lines are tight, and make sure you keep the tiny meter cylinder full. It's ... |
Topic: Battery |
waynedear
Replies: 14
Views: 22085
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sun May 07, 2017 10:11 am Subject: Battery |
| I know your pain, £65 for the K, £20 for a used one for the car 2nd hand. |
Topic: Lots of air in front brake |
waynedear
Replies: 9
Views: 15856
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sun May 07, 2017 8:47 am Subject: Lots of air in front brake |
I have just replaced the front lines with stainless and rebuilt the back.
The abs for the back bled perfectly as did the caliper.
Now onto the front, bled at the abs pump until fluid ran clear BUT I ... |
Topic: Putting up a fight |
waynedear
Replies: 4
Views: 10130
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2017 3:20 pm Subject: Putting up a fight |
looking at the threads of your plug on the right, it appears that the threads look a bit rounded. Did it come out easy?
Some have taken the oil filter wrench and drilled 2-3 self tapping sheet met ... |
Topic: Putting up a fight |
waynedear
Replies: 4
Views: 10130
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2017 12:45 pm Subject: Putting up a fight |
Today I started the much needed service of the Lt., it has been stood for 3 years, warmed engine, drainded oil, removed oil filter plate to remove filter
It will NOT move, I ... |
Topic: I need a cover piece for pannier |
waynedear
Replies: 2
Views: 7905
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2017 4:17 am Subject: I need a cover piece for pannier |
Something some have used, tape off the Red area, then use some spray-on truck bed liner or spray on undercoating.
Give some decent protection and resists rock chips.
Thanks Scott, I have ordered s ... |
Topic: I need a cover piece for pannier |
waynedear
Replies: 2
Views: 7905
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2017 9:55 am Subject: I need a cover piece for pannier |
The white stuff is annoying me, does anyone have the black cover piece please
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Topic: Finally...my new bike |
waynedear
Replies: 6
Views: 35644
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Forum: Pictures Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2017 5:51 am Subject: Finally...my new bike |
I like that, looks purposeful  |
Topic: Hi from Liverpool |
waynedear
Replies: 6
Views: 12382
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2017 1:30 pm Subject: Hi from Liverpool |
Battery and service kit ordered.
Went to do a bit of Fettling today and found a crack in the front disk  |
Topic: Sean- a.k.a. Rydor |
waynedear
Replies: 11
Views: 18511
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2017 1:27 pm Subject: Sean- a.k.a. Rydor |
Good luck, wish I had accepted fusion when offered..  |
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