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2 more problems - 5/11/2008 8:30:32 AM

eknerr

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Problem 1: Does anybody know what might cause my front brakes to lock up after riding? It has only happend twice, but I dont know what might be causing it. When it happens I just open the bleeder valves and a little fluid comes out, and they unlock.

Problem 2: I tried adjusting my clutch so that it engages sooner, but I reached the end of the adjustment limits. Does this mean I should replace my clutch? It doesn't slip or anything, it just won't engage until the very end of the lever's travel.

Any help will be much appreciated!

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RE: 2 more problems - 5/11/2008 8:36:06 AM

KidCr3nshaw

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Problem 1: air in your lines. Bleed them proper or have someone else do it... are they stainless?

Problem 2: The clutch has to places for adjustment, minro adjustment (handlebars), major adjustment (clutch cover). If both routes have been explored then a new clutch may be in your near future.

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RE: 2 more problems - 5/11/2008 8:52:49 AM

eknerr

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The brake lines are stock. When bleeding them, should I start on the left or right side?

And yes, I tried both adjustments.

Thanks for your help KidCr3nshaw

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RE: 2 more problems - 5/11/2008 12:38:14 PM

redzintimidator

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If its not air in the lines, you might be instore of a rebuild. The pistons may be too gunked up. Usually with air they just feel really soft.

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RE: 2 more problems - 5/11/2008 12:43:27 PM

Mooseknuckle

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I would swap all the fluid out with new stuff, just to be on the safe side. It sounds like air in your lines.

How old is your clutch? Maybe a cable replacement?

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RE: 2 more problems - 5/11/2008 2:40:04 PM

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if the brakes lock up and you open the bleeder screw and the unlock it sounds like you have a collapsed brake line thats holding pressure, i would recommend you replace them as it can be hard to tell if they are collapsed or not they have a inner hose and a outer hard rubber shell, sometimes you can pinch and bend the lines and watch for the calliper to release to verify its a line, but it does not always work

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RE: 2 more problems - 5/11/2008 7:52:50 PM

Sproutf3

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there could be debris of some kind in your brake lines, :) http://www.cbrforum.com/m_566531/tm.htm

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