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staintube

14 posts recovered 3 threads started First seen 28 Oct 2011 Last seen 10 Oct 2012

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  1. Rear brake stays locked when pedal released staintube 20 16 Jun 2012 16 Oct 2012 staintube · 16 Jun 2012 – 16 Oct 2012
  2. Parking Etiquette staintube 31 28 Oct 2011 2 Feb 2012 staintube · 28 Oct 2011 – 2 Feb 2012
  3. New VFRD member in Austin staintube 15 28 Oct 2011 7 Nov 2011 staintube · 28 Oct 2011 – 7 Nov 2011

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  1. Rear brake stays locked when pedal released 10 Oct 2012 15:42 Thanks for all who have responded. I've been through everything mentioned and tracked it down to the PCV. Not being too familiar with it I took it into the shop and the mechanic verified that the PCV was bad. Well, its…
  2. Rear brake stays locked when pedal released 22 Jul 2012 21:13 Either the caliper needs a rebuild, or the rubber hose is going bad ( Colapsed ), that is the only two things that will keep pressure on the brakes. i replaced one of the hoses because the previous owner decided to…
  3. Rear brake stays locked when pedal released 22 Jul 2012 21:10 There's a return hole that the m/c piston may be covering and it not allowing the fluid to return to the resevoir when the brakes heat up. The dragging brake pads could be heating up the brake fluid and since it doesn't…
  4. Rear brake stays locked when pedal released 22 Jul 2012 21:06 One other thing. I did something similar on my CBR & it turned out I didn't have the anti-rattle retainer clip seated properly. Like you I took it apart numerous times, bled em, rode & checked, don't know how many…
  5. Rear brake stays locked when pedal released 22 Jul 2012 21:04 Either the caliper needs a rebuild, or the rubber hose is going bad ( Colapsed ), that is the only two things that will keep pressure on the brakes. i replaced the brake line at my work and rode it home with no issues…
  6. Rear brake stays locked when pedal released 16 Jun 2012 13:59 [image: View Post]Rush2112, on 15 June 2012 - 10:26 PM, said: There's a return hole that the m/c piston may be covering and it not allowing the fluid to return to the resevoir when the brakes heat up. The dragging brake…
  7. Rear brake stays locked when pedal released 16 Jun 2012 03:15 Please help, cage driving is driving me crazy!! Problem statement: I recently changed a bad brake line (don't ask) on my rear brakes. Replaced the rear pads too while I was at it. Followed the manual's bleed procedure.…
  8. 5th Gen High Mount Question 27 Jan 2012 16:54 Another option for raw stock is www.mcmaster.com/ Just search for stainless steel tubing and downselect your requirements. Make sure to check the "bendable" box or the temper may be too hard to bend without failing. You…
  9. New VFRD member in Austin 31 Oct 2011 21:03 [image: View Post]aksy2k, on 28 October 2011 - 07:07 PM, said: Welcome to the forum. I haven't ridden with other VFR members yet. In fact, in all these years I have only seen one other VFR on my hill country rides! I do…
  10. New VFRD member in Austin 31 Oct 2011 21:01 [image: View Post]redrider2011, on 28 October 2011 - 04:54 PM, said: Welcome aboard fellow VFR rider! Ausin is my hometown and purchased my first Honda V-Fours (84 vf500, 86 vfr750) at the old Honda of Austin on East…
  11. Parking Etiquette 28 Oct 2011 21:53 I've always wanted to be one of those special guys who get to park on sidewalks, but I also don't want block people or be a jerk to the general public. I couldn't find anything in the forum about this so I thought I'd…
  12. New VFRD member in Austin 28 Oct 2011 21:14 Hey all, Just found this forum today and had to join. This is such a great resource and community! I just got a '99 VFR800 this past July (after not riding for 3 years) and am loving it! Anywho, thought I'd officially…
  13. Riding Skills 28 Oct 2011 20:56 [image: View Post]festertruck, on 18 October 2011 - 07:40 PM, said: On this topic... Headed to California superbike school 2 day program in just over a month. Looking forward to improving the skills and having a blast…
  14. Texas VFR Meet 2011 Oct 28 & 29 28 Oct 2011 16:39 just found this thread (and just joined VFRD). i'm down for another ride in the next couple months. itchin to get on the sisters.... have fun in the hills!

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