what are your thoughts
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Seasoned HDF Member
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From: Central Texas
what are your thoughts
I need some advice on my front brake leaver, it dosn't have enough
preasure and it cuts my cruse control off. I can pump the front brake
up and it helps for a while but now it is starting to get under my skin
so I'm asking for help
preasure and it cuts my cruse control off. I can pump the front brake
up and it helps for a while but now it is starting to get under my skin
so I'm asking for help
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Eugene, OR
As far as the brake pressure the previous poster was onto something. I think bleeding out the front brakes would help solve the issue of soft front brakes, if that does not help depending on how old the bike is the original lines could be getting soft and expanding causing a soft front brake, I would bleed them out first and see if that helps. Very easy task, just grab the manual and follow the directions, also make sure you wipe brake fulid off everything right away and keep it off any painted surfaces as it will soften and lift the paint in minutes.
Also when you apply the front brake it is designed to cut off your cruise control as well as if you pull in the clutch or on the newer throttle by wire bikes you can turn the throttle back past zero and it will also cut the cruise off. So it sounds like the cruise is working how it is supposed to work.
Also when you apply the front brake it is designed to cut off your cruise control as well as if you pull in the clutch or on the newer throttle by wire bikes you can turn the throttle back past zero and it will also cut the cruise off. So it sounds like the cruise is working how it is supposed to work.
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From: Windham,Maine
Air no doubt,either pump it out or try a trick that sometimes works. Turn bars to the left getting master as level as possible,cover paint,loosen master cover and let sit for a day or two,or even over night.Do not pump lever when cover is off.
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Joined: Aug 2008
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From: eastern oklahoma
it's supposed to cut off your cruise control, just like when you step on the brake pedal in your car. also, i've ridden a few pre 08 models with the older calipers, which were changed in 08 to the far superior brembos, and there is a huge difference. perhaps time to bleed the brakes. easy to do.
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