(I know, they're meant to be ridden, but I tore my meniscus and when summer got here, I was on crutches and couldn't hold the bike up.....
)Hello everyone! As of today, we have 90 registered! That's going to be a great turn out!
Just a reminder that rally registration closes on May 9 so that we can place our t-shirt order for the rally.
If you are coming, but have not sent in your registration, do it TODAY or TOMORROW!
After that, we will not accept any orders for t-shirts. We order a few extra of the most common sizes for the rally. You can only get what is available.
Have you all made your hotel reservations? If not, do it NOW! If our blocked rooms are full at Laquinta Inn, you'll have to find other lodging.
See you all soon!
Just a reminder that rally registration closes on May 9 so that we can place our t-shirt order for the rally.
If you are coming, but have not sent in your registration, do it TODAY or TOMORROW!
After that, we will not accept any orders for t-shirts. We order a few extra of the most common sizes for the rally. You can only get what is available.
Have you all made your hotel reservations? If not, do it NOW! If our blocked rooms are full at Laquinta Inn, you'll have to find other lodging.
See you all soon!
Sticking Brakes
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99VoyagerXII
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Sticking Brakes
Sometimes, it seems that my brakes are sticking, but then after rocking the bike backward and forward, they clear up. Would that seem to indicate sticking guide pins, or sticking brake caliper piston? Bike is coming out of the garage for first time this year for a 100 mile ride this coming saturday!
(I know, they're meant to be ridden, but I tore my meniscus and when summer got here, I was on crutches and couldn't hold the bike up..... )
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Re: Sticking Brakes
Try a short ride to see if the brakes work okay.If they do, try a couple mile ride, then touch all three rotors to see if they are warm to the touch.Hot is not good,it means they are not releasing,and should be freed up.I wish you the best.
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Re: Sticking Brakes
Also check the brake fluid and see if it's dirty or dark.
If it is change it and make sure the holes in the master cylinder are clear.
If it is change it and make sure the holes in the master cylinder are clear.
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Re: Sticking Brakes
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Re: Sticking Brakes
Thank You everyone for the replies. Tomorrow, I will check off each suggestion. Last night, I CitriStripped a spare painted taillight. Thought that I'd ruined it, but with a little bit of rubbing and polishing compound, I was very surprised, and satisfied! 
Now to fix those brakes, and gather the courage to pop the Voyager emblem off the trunk and go after that painted lense too!
Thanks for the suggestions!
Now to fix those brakes, and gather the courage to pop the Voyager emblem off the trunk and go after that painted lense too!
Thanks for the suggestions!