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!
Got a tech tip for Voyager 12's from your personal experiences, or one complete with pictures and instructions, here's where to post it. You can also ask about tips or procedures here.
Do you need a special tool/Allen socket to remove the rear brake caliper? The Allen(?) fitting is really large.
I did the front brake pads ok with just a socket wrench.
Also, the pistons seized up pretty hard. I see from other posts that people use a C clamp to compress the piston. I put the caliper on a chair and pressed down hard on the piston with the handle of a hammer. I had to open the bleed valve. I suppose a caliper rebuild would help.
Thanks (91 Voyager)
When I had to take my rear brakes off, I went and got a Craftsman 8mm allen socket. It is not a special tool, but I could not use a regular allen wrench to break it free. Also comma don't go to Harbor Freight or get a cheap Allen socket because it will break on you. I made that mistake whenever I bought it first instead of the Craftsman. I even made sure to buy the heavy duty impact Allen socket from Harbor Freight and I snapped it in half. I went to Sears and bought the Craftsman and had no problems getting the bolts off or back on
richardb, austin
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