midd
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Post by midd on Jun 11, 2010 10:09:30 GMT
hi. does anyone know how easily it should be to spin the rear wheel around when bike is on centre stand?.ive just had a tyre fitted and am concerned the wheel is not spinning easily enough.does anyone have any comments on this subject.
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Post by teejayexc on Jun 11, 2010 10:37:29 GMT
Should spin at least one revolution quite easily..are the brakes binding?
Edit; chances are if you've just had the tyre changed the pads haven't seated properly, go for a short spin trying your brake then see if it turns any easier.
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midd
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Post by midd on Jun 11, 2010 11:09:44 GMT
thanks for the reply IL take bike out for short run as suggested .at the moment it will not spin one revolution
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Post by cam7777 on Jun 11, 2010 11:10:20 GMT
Take it for a ride for about 2 miles without using the rear brake and when you get off, see if the rear disc is warm/hot [1]
[1] - Dont forget to wet your finger when you try this as removing skin on a hot disc is unpleasent.
Disclaimer:
If you fall off or injure yourself when trying the above, don't come crying to me, if you wish to complain about my advice, tell someone who gives a f%$k
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Post by m40man on Jun 11, 2010 13:48:01 GMT
... [1] - Dont forget to wet your finger when you try this as removing skin on a hot disc is unpleasent. That ain't gonna help one bit. I recommend you spit on the disc instead, or splash some water on it to check it doesn't 'sizzle'. Keep even wetted fingers well away until you know it ain't at frying temperature. Binding discs can get very hot indeed. |
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Post by cam7777 on Jun 11, 2010 14:31:22 GMT
... [1] - Dont forget to wet your finger when you try this as removing skin on a hot disc is unpleasent. That ain't gonna help one bit. I recommend you spit on the disc instead, or splash some water on it to check it doesn't 'sizzle'. Keep even wetted fingers well away until you know it ain't at frying temperature. Binding discs can get very hot indeed. He is right, some posh people even use bottled water when they attend runs with seized brakes   A word of caution though, riding on just the front brake can be bad in Sainsburys car parks.  |
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Post by teejayexc on Jun 11, 2010 14:41:44 GMT
Harsh Clive, very harsh...funny though  Binding discs can get very hot indeed. Well worn pads have the same affect  |
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Post by amorti on Jun 14, 2010 7:46:56 GMT
I would wonder if they might have missed out a spacer... Careful!
Also, sometimes bashing the spindle in can finish off a worn bearing... Careful!
How is your mechanicking knowledge? I would suggest you start by taking the back caliper off, and seeing if that makes a difference. If it doesn't, your problem is likely one of the above. Or maybe they just put the wheel in with the chain really tight?
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midd
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Post by midd on Jun 20, 2010 8:07:21 GMT
amorti. all is well with rear wheel. i think the pads just had to adjust slightly. the disc is cool [so to speak].i was in the workshop watching the mechanic taking off the wheel and putting it back on,with my new avon tyre.he did not use any heavy force putting it back together again.when i bought the bike last year the tyre was squared off so now the bike is much better to ride.thanks for alerting me to the possobilities of to much force being used in the wheel being put back on .i had used this chap for the 1st time he has just started off in a local unit all in all i was pleased with what i saw him do and the way he did it and would take the bike back to him again.
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