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road trip: last minute parts in OH

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by robot_trouble, Jun 9, 2012.

  1. robot_trouble

    robot_trouble New Member

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    So I rode my Seca 750 with a buddy from Philadelphia, PA to Columbus, OH yesterday on a whim. Stupid kids. Got all the way here and at the last light noticed a loud squeal from the front end, which stops when I squeeze the brake lever again. Without pulling anything apart, I'm pretty convinced it's a stuck caliper and needs to be rebuilt. There's a "Motorcycle Superstore" and a few Yamaha dealers, but I'm not sure of the chances I'll find the parts I need for the rebuild. Any advice or ideas about how to come across the parts on short notice? We're heading back to Philly on Monday, fingers crossed.

    Thanks,
    Adam
     
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    bigfitz52 Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    I wouldn't.

    You could end up being in Ohio longer than expected. I would BLEED the brakes, and monitor the situation. Then rebuild them when you get home.

    I wouldn't take a chance on breaking something or running into a show-stopping complication that leaves you stranded.

    You already know that it wasn't such a good idea to begin with, so I'll hold off on lecturing you about the dangers of riding a 30-year old bike that hasn't been properly "recommissioned."

    Hopefully you've at least checked the REAR brake for signs of delamination before you started riding the bike: http://xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=15874.html
     
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    There are 2 small holes between the MC and reservoir. One lets fluid into the system when you apply the brake, the other lets it return to the reservoir when you release the brake. The small one may be plugged, causing the caliper issues. I just rebuilt my MC using the Bigfitz bleeding technique (no vacuum needed) and my brakes are now fully operational. If you can check your MC and bleed today and get some pressure, strap the lever down overnight and you'll be good to go by Sunday AM. If you are not comfortable with the procedure, take it to the superstore on Westerville road and they will get you in today or even tomorrow AM and do the bleed and remove the rear wheel to check for the delamination. Don't call them and tell them you have an older bike or they will try to refer you to another shop. Please don't risk your life getting home.
     
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