883 front disk noise
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883 front disc noise
My front discs are squealing a bit, I assumed this was brake dust so cleaned discs with a rag, Still there - any suggestions. Bike has 3000 miles on the clock and had 5000 service recently. Thanks
Last edited by Swansea Jack; Jul 19, 2011 at 05:40 PM.
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Squealing would make me tell you to check the pads. If they're way too low you'll get a metal-metal squeal every time you tap the brakes.
If it is more just a constant rubbing like they are in contact a little when you are not touching the brake you are probably ok. They are meant to rub just a little. Mine did that too much and I solved most of the problem by rebuilding and cleaning the caliper/pistons. They were old and gunked up so the pistons were not retracting completely.
P.S. Why does it only have 3000 miles when you have had a 5000 service done??
If it is more just a constant rubbing like they are in contact a little when you are not touching the brake you are probably ok. They are meant to rub just a little. Mine did that too much and I solved most of the problem by rebuilding and cleaning the caliper/pistons. They were old and gunked up so the pistons were not retracting completely.
P.S. Why does it only have 3000 miles when you have had a 5000 service done??
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Ok, nice. I bought my bike with low miles, but it had been sitting around a lot. Great condition, but just unused.
I ended up having to do a lot of stuff early/replace things I wouldn't have normally because of age. If it had been ridden and taken care of it would not have been as much work.
That said, you can find what needs done and at how many miles here. Everything else just needs checked a little a head of time because of age. Oil is every 5000 miles or usually once per year.
I ended up having to do a lot of stuff early/replace things I wouldn't have normally because of age. If it had been ridden and taken care of it would not have been as much work.
That said, you can find what needs done and at how many miles here. Everything else just needs checked a little a head of time because of age. Oil is every 5000 miles or usually once per year.
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