Brakes stuck on, heated up and then set gaiter on fire? DAMHIK?!
Yep.
But sadly only discovered today when I removed the wheel to take the final drive out to have some work done.
Bike has been in the shed since winter solstice when I last rode it for about 700kms.
I cannot recall any strange smell, bike feeling slow or rear brake not working that well.
Shows how alert I must have been.
But glad I found it now and not on a trip.
Ordered parts from
Motorworks including a new disc as the oldun is bit overdone.
Gaiter, Ferodo Platinum pads, caliper overhaul kit, ss braided hose and Brembo disc.
I did a bit of research on this site regarding disc and pads and came up with those.
Odd that I can't buy rear master cylinder overhaul kit, only a complete cylinder. I shall keep an eye on that.
Front o/h are available though.
Roll on summer
Adrian