The "Today I did something to my bike" thread

Still working on same tin I bought ages ago so can't compare, whatever's cheaper or handiest to buy

Paint it on both surfaces and then fully fit tyre, it takes ages to dry and looks manky if you just plaster it on so just on the joining surfaces.

May be possible to replace the seal on the petrol cap or even the petrol cap itself

Or if you had loads of money you could only put super unleaded in it

You know the stuff that is just the old unleaded petrol without the ethanol at an inflated price and a new name :-)

Old fuel line could dissolve with ethanol and wouldn't be good for the carbs or engine.

just get decent fuel line and Ethanol proof gaskets for the carbs

Yay for decreased leverage!

Theyre nice for off road and trail riding. can keep one or two fingers over them for control.

I'm not bothered on my two road bikes, but I'm tempted for the DR

yeah was on the fence on them myself and wouldn't think they are suitable to have on all bikes ,it just makes it more comfortable with the bar end mirrors on this bike (mto7) and works for me ,"short" is been generous though as not much between them and the original levers !

Needless to say theres something up there.

Whatya reckon Blade, the crazy heat at the mo and the weird placement of the master right on the engine coupled with hard use cause it boil fluid? Caliper binding any?

Air get into the system?

If i was to take a stab its possible there was residual air in the system what with the mad design of the nipple placement, most rear brakes on our bikes have this. Perhaps with the above it caused it?

Give bleeding a go with the caliper in your hand and sidewaya slightly, it usually burbs out a fat air bubble. Youve prob bled it this way but worth mentioning just in case?

I did say "Youve prob bled it this way but worth mentioning just in case"

Turning it sideways is worth mentioning again. Just. In. Case. Like.

Failing all tgat shyte your seal is gone/going so id say.

Inspect the bore before resealing.

I can lock the rear (if i was inclined) on me capo but yah a scooter rear brake set up if there ever was one.

Mine are better perfect since I adjusted the push rod in the master cylinder.

I'll be doing a more thorough inspection when I get a chance though as it's probably too good to be true.

I'm assuming the testing was on a bench and followed the prescribed manner :)

Bought some ACF50 last week, gave it a go yesterday.

Happy enough with the results it gives the frame, engine a real shine so hopefully will protect it now over the winter as I ride through all seasons

Yeah I was wondering that as some ppl say they only apply once a year,

I wouldn't mind redoing it every few weeks as it doesn't take too long to give it a quick spray over the main areas

Well that didn't last.

A brembo master cylinder from carpimoto is only €65 delivered so went with that.

There are better ways to having a more reliable/long lasting brake but this will do for now.

Old one out.

The placement of the master cylinder beggars belief.

Next to the engine and the exhaust.

I'll probably relocate it at some stage.