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raYzerman wrote: ↑Mon Mar 28, 2022 9:47 pm Next time fer fun, try Simple Green and let it work for 5 minutes, then use your toothbrush.

FJRoss wrote: ↑Mon Mar 28, 2022 10:28 pm

raYzerman wrote: ↑Mon Mar 28, 2022 9:47 pm Next time fer fun, try Simple Green and let it work for 5 minutes, then use your toothbrush.

Doesn't usually take that much time. These were a gawd-awful mess. Never tried Simple Green on calipers before although Spray Nine seems to do a decent job on brake dust. Both are alkaline water- based cleaners. (Spray Nine might be a bit more aggressive. ) There usually isn't an oily residue - just brake dust and dirt.

bill lumberg wrote: ↑Tue Mar 29, 2022 6:03 am Mounted my garauld hydration system, Laam, and tank bag in preparation for an early start and long day Friday.

raYzerman wrote: ↑Tue Mar 29, 2022 8:18 am

FJRoss wrote: ↑Mon Mar 28, 2022 10:28 pm

raYzerman wrote: ↑Mon Mar 28, 2022 9:47 pm Next time fer fun, try Simple Green and let it work for 5 minutes, then use your toothbrush.

Doesn't usually take that much time. These were a gawd-awful mess. Never tried Simple Green on calipers before although Spray Nine seems to do a decent job on brake dust. Both are alkaline water- based cleaners. (Spray Nine might be a bit more aggressive. ) There usually isn't an oily residue - just brake dust and dirt.

Agree, Simple Green is citrus based. Note... Spray Nine will etch glass, don't clean your windows with it. DAMHIK.

gixxerjasen wrote: ↑Tue Mar 29, 2022 8:27 am

bill lumberg wrote: ↑Tue Mar 29, 2022 6:03 am Mounted my garauld hydration system, Laam, and tank bag in preparation for an early start and long day Friday.

This makes me sad. But it's also something I "Did" to my FJR, sort of. Griff recently posted a heck of a deal on a used gerauld hydration system that I jumped on. Post office delivered it to the other side of the neighborhood. For most folks this was a box of garbage and so whoever got it likely tossed it in the trash instead of dropping it off at my house. I confirmed with Griff and with the post office that it had the right address, but our carrier doesn't really care where things end up.

Ole Griff chased this one from end to end fighting to get my money back from the Post Office. I'd given up but he didn't and yesterday, miraculously I got my money back. So Yesterday I accepted my money back and maybe one day I'll get one of these too. It's ok though, based on my current riding plans, I won't be needing one so soon.

Red wrote: ↑Fri Feb 25, 2022 7:16 pm You can save a few bucks anywhere, but that ain't the right stuff. Different Part Number; you want #93003 Check the labels.

Hppants wrote: ↑Thu Mar 31, 2022 6:14 pm Absolutely gorgeous weather this morning after a nasty cold front passed through yesterday evening. Woke up to about 50 degrees and severe clear. So I pulled out the ole red pig and accompanied a buddy on a 200 mile "local" back road adventure. Grilled shrimp salad for lunch.

We had the world all to ourselves.



I tell ya - this is a heavy bike. Since I bought the dual sport, I now realize just how heavy it is. But boy, it sure is fun to ride!!!

Hppants wrote: ↑Thu Mar 31, 2022 8:28 pm 13 weeks left. Burning accrued leave - I work no more Fridays and I'm off most Thursdays!!

ice station zebra wrote: ↑Fri Apr 01, 2022 3:39 pm Installed the EBC brake pads in the front and Michelin PR4 GT and 'T' stem. No worries about installing the front wheel itself, but I expect some frustrations trying to get those calipers back on...any tricks to that process?

tominca wrote: ↑Fri Apr 01, 2022 4:16 pm There are no trick or difficulties in fastening the calipers as long as you compress the brake pistons fully in. Just be sure the pistons are well-cleaned before putting the pads on, and before compressing them back into the caliper. It's actually not a hard job at all. Be aware that when you push in the pistons it can fill, or overfill the brake fluid reservoir, especially if you have added or changed fluid as the brake wore down. Be prepared to remove some fluid and protect your paint in case it overflows.

tominca wrote: ↑Fri Apr 01, 2022 4:16 pm Be aware that when you push in the pistons it can fill, or overfill the brake fluid reservoir, especially if you have added or changed fluid as the brake wore down. Be prepared to remove some fluid and protect your paint in case it overflows.

ice station zebra wrote: ↑Fri Apr 01, 2022 3:39 pm Installed the EBC brake pads in the front and Michelin PR4 GT and 'T' stem. No worries about installing the front wheel itself, but I expect some frustrations trying to get those calipers back on...any tricks to that process?

N4HHE wrote: ↑Fri Apr 01, 2022 10:06 pm Then insert the disc between at an angle to hold the pads apart (do this by feel with fingertips) while discovering the path to get the caliper inside the rim. The path always feels unnatural, but then everything falls in place. Having said that, I've spent 10 minutes trying to get one on. And sometimes I've spent 10 seconds.