Maybe your disc is not properly aligned, or it has a warp. That would push the caliper puck away, so every time you apply the brake, it has to travel further.
Or, the boot is sticking and pulling...
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Maybe your disc is not properly aligned, or it has a warp. That would push the caliper puck away, so every time you apply the brake, it has to travel further.
Or, the boot is sticking and pulling...
Cooter, I've had the NOCO battery installed since November '21. No issues. My commute is short, so I'm not sure I fully recharge the battery every day, so I put my cTek maintainer on it when I'm...
I've had pretty good luck (touch wood!) with the NOCO battery I bought off Amazon. And IIRC, it has a lengthy warranty.
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Coincidentally - there's one listed right now for $200 (plus S&H): https://www.ebay.com/itm/116029675352?
I just replaced the ECU in my '08 with a used one off eBay. It came off an 1125. The Part Number is Y0152.1AM.
Using ECMDroid, I copied the tune that was in the old unit. Swapped the new unit...
The shock cover on my '08 was broken in half when I bought the bike. PO had duct taped it - which was largely ineffective. I drilled a bunch of holes along the edges, and laced the crack like a...
Cooter - is that '57 still all over your shop? I'm guessing the photo probably shows only a bit of the 'distribution'.
Check the rocker box vent valves to ensure they function one-way, and replace the grommets. Very common source of escaped oil down the front and back of the cylinders.
Saying that - clean, clean,...
Cooter, I don't know if the 'tune' for an '06 is different than for my '08, but my fan runs constantly when the bike is going over 15mph, or I sit for an extended period admiring the scenery at one...
It was down the last couple of days - it's back up now.
Probably had to feed it some more quarters...
+1 on Barrett #4 - DO NOT overtorque the oil drain (swingarm) drain plug!
I'd bet the 'oil leak' is coming from one or both crankcase ventilation valves. Old grommets, don'tcha know.
You might also check to see if the gas cap is venting. While certainly not the same design as the old (90's) Harley's, I'd think it's possible you could have been drawing a vacuum on the tank.
Ah, but not if you tried one!
They're awesome! I love mine - keeps the 'monkeybutt' away! I only use it on road trips - my commute is really short.
c3powil, I have the wooden version. The BR...
Check out a BeadRider(R) seat cover! Years ago I tried a sheepskin cover, and different seats (different bike), and found the BeadRider was far and away the best.
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Speaking of Buells for sale:
https://tallahassee.craigslist.org/mcy/d/tallahassee-2009-buell-firebolt-xb12r/7623845346.html
A Twofer! -...
Go to https://www.rev-mo.com/tutorials. If that doesn't get you relief, their Customer Service is pretty good.
I was running a Raven 009 with good results. When I changed out, I went with the Shinko 705. They don't make it in the 180/55 (I complained to Shinko USA) - I went with the 170/60.
Can't tell a...
Normally I fully agree with Cooter - but since it's a 'new-to-you' bike, I'd go with dawiz45 - just put new gaskets (all three of them) in.
Heck, replace the shifter shaft o-ring while you're at...
I've wondered about the pinch bolt on the rear axle. Mind you, my bike doesn't have one - a PO stripped it out.
But, is it necessary? Any bearing failure or other torque on the axle would only...
Just FYI, I bought a Cycle Electric Stator CE-0732 for my '08 off Amazon. It's a 2-wire, but I seem to recall they offer a 3-wire as well. The configurator doesn't like it - the stator is for...
Great stuff! Keep them coming!
Wow! Just...Wow!
Great photography!
Can you measure the runout (wobble) of the rotor? You can use something like a wire coat hanger ziptied to the fork tube, and bent to where the end just touches the rotor. Spin the wheel and see if...
Following the tightening procedure for the axle bolt is very important! And do not go 'discount' with the bearings, especially if you have the two-bearing wheel.