ride this sunday.

**Macstar** · 13th September 2007, 20:49

Originally Posted by bikerboy011

I replaced my front brakes with new disks and pads last May just because one off them was i think bent, i was being stupied trying to do a stoppie thats how i think i bent it. Cost $675. They still squaeek alot unsure why even with out pressing the brakes they squeek even when am riding slow i can hear the squeeking. I went to mt eden m/cycles and asked them to check it out, the guy said you will have to book in and it will cost you $40 i was just sayin in my mind what the.....you did a shittiest job ever, i actualy said it but in a different way

the guy said its normal for new disks.

So what you guys think?

Next time ill service my bike some other place any one now a good place for servicing Honda bikes.
Probably a Honda dealer. I think am going to have to get new tieres as i feel like am drifing a bet when am turning weird.

I wont be able to go for the ride on Sunday

Ahem!!!!

The mechanics details that i posted in our club under the "Student friendly mechanic thread" was the head mechanic at CycleSpot Honda (now running his own show).

But in answer to your sqeeking prob. Some pads are like that (especially the race ones full of copper), from time to time you will need to squirt some disc cleaner on your brakes to remove the fine dust that builds up and if this doesn't work you can try removing the pads and making sure their are no sharp edges on the outsides of the pads. If there are (some sharp edges) just get some 120 grit sand paper and smooth the edges of the pads (NOT THE SURFACE OF THE PAD, JUST THE EDGES).

Otherwise, replace the pads for some softer composite ones or just live with it.

**Chrislost** · 13th September 2007, 20:55

thers noting stupid about doing a stoppie! unless it happens to be infront of a cop!(you looked behind right!!)

take the disk off and put it on a glass coffie table. you will see pretty much straight away if its straight or not.

depends if your been to shadows or not, because if you have you might be bent and not your disk.

**klyong82** · 13th September 2007, 21:04

Originally Posted by bikerboy011

They still squaeek alot unsure why even with out pressing the brakes they squeek even when am riding slow i can hear the squeeking. I went to mt eden m/cycles and asked them to check it out, the guy said you will have to book in and it will cost you $40 i was just sayin in my mind what the.....you did a shittiest job ever, i actualy said it but in a different way

the guy said its normal for new disks.

So what you guys think?

Next time ill service my bike some other place any one now a good place for servicing Honda bikes.
Probably a Honda dealer. I think am going to have to get new tieres as i feel like am drifing a bet when am turning weird.

You can try some brake cleaners. Removed the pads and unbolt the calipers and spray the cleaner all over to clean the dust. Best if you can buy some "anti seize compound" and rub it at the copper back of the pads will eliminate the squeeking. Did that on my CBR250 never bothered with the other CBR's I owned.

**Macstar** · 13th September 2007, 21:19

Unbelievable, that written off 2004 CBR600RR just sold for $6350 on Trademe. It needed $600 worth of revinning and engineer reports plus fairings damage, shifter, brake light, indicators and more. Even as a race bike, the price was up there...

**Macstar** · 13th September 2007, 21:28

Originally Posted by motorbyclist

route indication - will be windy and keeps out of the 50k suburbs as much as possible

(if image fails see http://www.imagef1.net.nz/files/smcroute.JPG)

i've changed the details post up the top there - read it

BTW that is a choice circut with heaps of really fun corners and wicked scenary. I ride out to Piha every second week but usually tackle it from the north i.e. go up to Kumeu first and down through the ranges. I'm looking forward to this ride, shame there isn't a pub at Piha for a quick re-fueling stop...

I was out there on Tuesday and the dreaded green moss is still on some sections of the road, I'll try to remember to bring that up before we leave on Sunday

**klyong82** · 13th September 2007, 21:28

Originally Posted by Macstar

Unbelievable, that written off 2004 CBR600RR just sold for $6350 on Trademe. It needed $600 worth of revinning and engineer reports plus fairings damage, shifter, brake light, indicators and more. Even as a race bike, the price was up there...

I reckon a new set of fairings from just fairings for $2000. These bikes are still worth about $11-$13k second hand. should be able to get it back tip top condition for about $3k still worth it unless its becomes a streetfighter or naked bike.

**bomma** · 13th September 2007, 21:32

yaaaay i cant friggin wait!!!!

i dnt mind being tec for this ride coz ill be riding two-up....gonna take it easy round those corners so make myself useful and keep an eye on the slower riders....

**Macstar** · 13th September 2007, 21:35

You'd know better than me what they sell for, but there is an uncrashed mint '06 for 11K

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...760&key=725455

**Macstar** · 13th September 2007, 21:36

Originally Posted by bomma

yaaaay i cant friggin wait!!!!

i dnt mind being tec for this ride coz ill be riding two-up....gonna take it easy round those corners so make myself useful and keep an eye on the slower riders....

You bringing a lady

**Squiggles** · 13th September 2007, 21:41

you could give em a clean with some brake fluid, i've had them squeak before because of a buildup of brake dust... come on sat and fiddle with us

edit: lol, that came out wrong!