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KD57 · 12-13-2007, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by RowdyRed94

I swear mechanics make half the %%%% up they tell people.

More like 3/4. I had a mechanic tell me the spark plugs need changing to fix my engine surges. I drive a diesel.

tricker · 12-13-2007, 12:17 PM

what about replacing my right rear blinker fluid? What there's a unicorn poking holes in my muffler?

KD57 · 12-13-2007, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by tricker

what about replacing my right rear blinker fluid? What there's a unicorn poking holes in my muffler?

You of all people should know by now the blinker fluid does NOT require changing, it's synthetic. As far as holes in your muffler, replace the muffler bearings.

tricker · 12-13-2007, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by KD57

You of all people should know by now the blinker fluid does NOT require changing, it's synthetic. As far as holes in your muffler, replace the muffler bearings.

but do i need to feed the unicorn? thats the part i'm confused about. And who the hell put synthetic fluid in my blinkers?

**inspiron** · 12-13-2007, 01:12 PM

I don't know about the unicorn, but most new engines do have a lamb sensor ...

tricker · 12-13-2007, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by inspiron

I don't know about the unicorn, but most new engines do have a lamb sensor ...

stupid mythological creatures...

h00k247 · 12-13-2007, 01:47 PM

Braking? What?

**drgibson** · 12-13-2007, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by h00k247

Braking? What?

My thoughts exactly.

ORBrit · 12-13-2007, 03:08 PM

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I found myself picking up a bad habit after a few months of riding - especially when I rode mostly around town. I would start braking with my rear brake coming to a gently stop - and only using 3 fingers on my front brake too - as I never had to come to an abrupt stop.
I found that when I went to practice e-braking, that I was locking up the rear - the reason was I was not braking hard enough with the front brake and too much on the rear due to my muscle memory learning to only use 3 fingers...
It took several practice stops to get the correct habit back in action.

**Clint** · 12-13-2007, 03:18 PM

Stay on topic, please.

robertc729 · 12-13-2007, 05:01 PM

I use both brakes at the same time.

battypup · 12-13-2007, 08:25 PM

I still use both brakes most of the time. More and more often of late though I find myself using only the front. I have to work on that.

Rickster · 12-13-2007, 08:52 PM

Hey, I paid for two brakes, and by God I'm going to use them both.

60/40, front/rear.

Dave Nadeau · 12-13-2007, 09:46 PM

CruisingRam · 12-14-2007, 01:03 AM

Um, they have rear brakes? What will they think of next?

KD57 · 12-14-2007, 07:34 AM

I generally just use 1 finger on the brake and clutch. In fact, I keep my finger on both levers all the time. Off-road habit I guess.

omegajim · 12-14-2007, 05:15 PM

Except for emergencies, pretty much only the fronts.

Even pulled out the service manual (not the owners manual) and checked for wear on the pads and the rotor, after 2 years and 10 k plus, maybe wore the rotor 0.001".

Which reminds me, according to an auto column I read once, you should flush the brake fluid every 2 years to get all the water out. Supposedly, brake fluid is extremely hydroscopic.

But the one I liked is when I first bought the old Yamaha and it had the original brake fluid in it. It was a weird brown color and was fairly viscous, flushed a lot of brake fluid throught the bike that day.

Wistrick · 12-15-2007, 08:37 AM

My MSF class is teaching braking like this

Firm to firmer on the front brake and light to lighter the rear.

Meaning as weight transfers forward you are gripping the front brake harder and letting up on the rear to prevent a rear wheel slide.

I have found it easier to (with practice learn how hard I can use the rear brake without sliding and do firm to firm on the front.

**Clint** · 12-15-2007, 09:01 AM

I'm glad to hear that your MSF has abandoned the archaic ratio rule (70/30 or whatever) for something that more closely resembles ideal braking. "Taper braking" is generally the most effective method.

Jimmydee · 12-15-2007, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by omegajim

Which reminds me, according to an auto column I read once, you should flush the brake fluid every 2 years to get all the water out. Supposedly, brake fluid is extremely hydroscopic.

I do this to all my vehicles every 2-3 years just because of the water factor. It will rust and pit the cylinders and cause costly problems.
Jim

12-13-2007, 01:12 PM	#45 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 12,073	I don't know about the unicorn, but most new engines do have a lamb sensor ... __________________ There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe blog: gsx1400

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h00k247 Seat Tester Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: 2007 Boulevard C50 Black Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 67	Braking? What? __________________

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ORBrit U.B's LoveChild Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: 2007 Suzuki Boulevard S50, 2007 Suzuki Bandit 1250S Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 1,242	[EDIT] Removed - Off Topic [EDIT] I found myself picking up a bad habit after a few months of riding - especially when I rode mostly around town. I would start braking with my rear brake coming to a gently stop - and only using 3 fingers on my front brake too - as I never had to come to an abrupt stop. I found that when I went to practice e-braking, that I was locking up the rear - the reason was I was not braking hard enough with the front brake and too much on the rear due to my muscle memory learning to only use 3 fingers... It took several practice stops to get the correct habit back in action. __________________ Last edited by ORBrit; 12-13-2007 at 06:53 PM.

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battypup Ditch Magnet Joined: Apr 2007 Bike: 2006 Vulcan 1600 Classic and 1980 kz750(project) Location: OC Oregon Posts: 180	I still use both brakes most of the time. More and more often of late though I find myself using only the front. I have to work on that. __________________

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tricker Does not play well with others. Joined: May 2007 Bike: 2004 kawasaki zzr 600 Location: rochester, minnesota Posts: 5,512	what about replacing my right rear blinker fluid? What there's a unicorn poking holes in my muffler?

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robertc729 Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: 05 Boulevard C50 LE, 06 S40 (wife's bike) Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 4,090	I use both brakes at the same time.

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12-14-2007, 07:34 AM	#56 (permalink)
KD57 In The Zone Joined: Oct 2007 Bike: 2008 ZZR600 Location: Under a rock in Texas Posts: 2,581	I generally just use 1 finger on the brake and clutch. In fact, I keep my finger on both levers all the time. Off-road habit I guess. __________________ The "other" ZZR rider.

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omegajim M-J.Com Lifetime Achievement Award Joined: Jan 2007 Bike: 1980 Yamaha XS850 Location: Washington County, WI Posts: 6,544	Except for emergencies, pretty much only the fronts. Even pulled out the service manual (not the owners manual) and checked for wear on the pads and the rotor, after 2 years and 10 k plus, maybe wore the rotor 0.001". Which reminds me, according to an auto column I read once, you should flush the brake fluid every 2 years to get all the water out. Supposedly, brake fluid is extremely hydroscopic. But the one I liked is when I first bought the old Yamaha and it had the original brake fluid in it. It was a weird brown color and was fairly viscous, flushed a lot of brake fluid throught the bike that day. __________________ "FREE TIBET!"* With purchase of one Tibet of equal or greater value.

12-15-2007, 08:37 AM	#58 (permalink)
Wistrick In Training Joined: May 2007 Bike: Suzuki Blvd. C50 2005 and 2003 Vstrom DL1000 Location: Pendleton, OR Posts: 136	My MSF class is teaching braking like this Firm to firmer on the front brake and light to lighter the rear. Meaning as weight transfers forward you are gripping the front brake harder and letting up on the rear to prevent a rear wheel slide. I have found it easier to (with practice learn how hard I can use the rear brake without sliding and do firm to firm on the front. __________________ If loud pipes save life's, imagine what learning to ride that thing could do!!!

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