Got me some brake cleaner for the first time ever in 20+ years of motorcycling.
Attacked the bobbins on the front discs. (Much better feel) and way easier too using brake cleaner.
On return, noticed that one disc was running a little warmer than the other, so did some caliper servicing.
Spied what may have been a bit of perished dust seal protruding from an offending brake piston. (So carefully pulled it free, what could possibly go wrong? 6mm)
Piston action much improved. May add caliper overhaul to winter list.
Determined that dropping the forks by 10mm has made the steering much lighter + positive and reducing damping has worked. (So will stick with that this Summer)
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Winter List = valve clearances / carb balance / chain and sprocket set due / caliper overhaul poss. / K&N clean
Attacked the bobbins on the front discs. (Much better feel) and way easier too using brake cleaner.
On return, noticed that one disc was running a little warmer than the other, so did some caliper servicing.
Spied what may have been a bit of perished dust seal protruding from an offending brake piston. (So carefully pulled it free, what could possibly go wrong? 6mm)
Piston action much improved. May add caliper overhaul to winter list.
Determined that dropping the forks by 10mm has made the steering much lighter + positive and reducing damping has worked. (So will stick with that this Summer)
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Winter List = valve clearances / carb balance / chain and sprocket set due / caliper overhaul poss. / K&N clean