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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 10:18 AM
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Angry FRont brake problem

I just bought a 2003 883 sportster and lost front brakes on the way home have plenty of fluid but pads won't close. Not sure of what tools I need to bleed or remove pads . I have no book, but would like to get one if somehas one for sale. I had a 80-80 road bike that hurricane Katrina destryed. Thanks in advance for your help
 
Old Dec 25, 2008 | 01:39 PM
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welcome,happy 2009
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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 01:47 PM
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+1 definately post in tech forum
 
Old Dec 25, 2008 | 04:39 PM
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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 04:41 PM
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Hello and Welcome from Florida am sure will get some advise if post in the Sportster Section.. Lot of good wrenchers in there...
 
Old Dec 25, 2008 | 06:34 PM
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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 09:02 PM
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Welcome from Idaho! Try the tech section for your question, I'm sure someone can help.
 
Old Dec 26, 2008 | 03:51 AM
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Welcome from Bristol, England.

This part of the forum is primarily for greeting new members. As others have already suggested, I'm sure you'll get the asistance you need if you post your problem in either the Sportster or Tech sections of the forum. Good luck finding a solution.
 
Old Dec 26, 2008 | 06:04 AM
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Exclamation Sportster 883 front brakes

Thanks to everyone for their advice, I followed it and went to the tech forum with my problem.
 



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