brakes

Bike has been unridden for a year. In preparation for its MOT I thought I would go round and sort the usual, including bleeding the brakes as the fluid was started to look discoloured. I have Stahlbus bleeders fitted to the front (spring loaded preventing back flow of air/fluid) , so bleeding is...

Hi All, As the title suggests I'm struggling big time with the bleeding up of the rear brakes on my 1100. I've read various forum posts on brake bleeding on this and other forums and I've tried traditional pedal bleeding and also syringe backwards bleeding from the brake to the ABS nipple...

Hi, I was wondering if there's anyway to reduce the lever travel on the front brake of a 2015 GSA LC? I have it set to the position for least travel, but it still seems like ages before it comes on. I'm used to having as little lever travel as possible and it's the only thing that really...

Guys and girls help needed urgently please. I picked up a 2002 reg 1150gsa today from a used bike sales place. The bike has only done 31500 miles and 2 owners. The day before I was heading down to view/buy the bike the chap who owns the company phones me to say that he has noticed the warning...

Hi, I started the bike after a 3 month lay up, 1200GS 2007... Started 1st press ran her for 15 mins no problem. Took her for a test run, Brake failure on display and a front caliper was sticking, thourght I'll run her home and free the pad, as not too far. The bike cut out and won't start, is...

No, this is not the title to the latest Dr Who epsiode... I have a '98 11GS and after standing in the garage a short time, there is a tiny puddle of brake fluid collected in the hand guard. Cleaned it all up, used it, tested the brakes and they're fine - no fade at all. Left it a few days -...

After some internet searching I think I've identified the Brembo front pads for my bike. I know I could go to the dealer for a change but do I really need to for a pad change? (anything I'm not aware of I'd be glad to hear) Brembo 07BB38.84 and Brembo 07BB38.SA (84 being higher quality and...

On approaching a line of stationary traffic I applied my brakes as usual and all was fine. Suddenly the brakes appeared to fail and to avoid the stationary queue I was forced to move into on-coming traffic and was nearly killed. I managed to stop using 'manual' braking once I knew I had to apply...

MOVED TO HEX HEAD FORUM On approaching a line of stationary traffic I applied my brakes as usual and all was fine. Suddenly the brakes appeared to fail and to avoid the stationary queue I was forced to move into on-coming traffic and was nearly killed. I managed to stop using 'manual' braking...