Subject: RE: Rock around the block
Author: David Washburn
Date: Mar 18, 2002, 2:15 PM
Post ID: 1709876882
Tom Bowes wrote:
Did you replace the pads on your brakes? |
Yep, all new from Slater.
| For that matter, do you have the calipers shimmed properly? |
Well, I thought I did (grin). I used the same shims top and bottom and
the disk is centered on the caliper split. The disk shows signs of
contact dead center on both sides so I remain optimistic.
| Fortunately, the PO had included two new sets of EBC FA-18 pads with the bike. |
How do you like those? I am running a single disk with the stock 14MM
pump and it is, um, firm. Pads with more initial bite would be welcome.
| Glad to hear that your starter is working, |
Rebuilt in Eldorado Illinois believe it or not.
| but it sounds like the either the transmission input hub or the |
All brand new from Manfred Hecht's Brooklyn Batcave. I think the plates
are new and grabby. Also, I am accustomed to my nicely broken in Jackal
dry clutch. I will adjust the cable and wait and see.
It rained today, otherwise I would be out riding around in circles. I
am going to keep close to home for a while so the push back will be
short.
David