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Thread: Dodgy front end?

  1. #16
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    found zip. front still feels bad, need a visit to Mr Taylor I think.

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    Did you check the swing arm for play?


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    Quote Originally Posted by BuzzardNZ View Post
    I was coming to a slow stop and gently braked and my front end almost washed out.
    Sounds like the wheel locked up? If so then strip and check the callipers, I've seen very worn pads kick over and lock because of very worn guide pins...
    Go soothingly on the grease mud, as there lurks the skid demon

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    You weren't on a painted line on the road were you............

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    Push the bike forward a bit.
    Apply the front brake, then release.
    Push forward again, and see if it is harder to push.
    My money is on sticking pads/piston seals with gunk behind them

  6. #21
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    Wellington Motorcycles checked it out and found nothing wrong with it.

    So, I'm guessing it was a combination of a slippery patch on the road and crap SV suspension.

    Anyway, glad the guys at Wellington Motorcycles had a good look and put my mind at ease.

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