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10 Quick steps for changing brake pads
By Daryll Young on 10/11/2010 09:37:46
Get the knowledge of how to change your own brake pads with this 10 step guide
1. Dirty calipers and worn pads There are only a few miles left in this Hornet's front pads. They need changing sharpish, and the caliper could do with a spruce up too.2. Loosen the pad retaining pin. They can be pretty tight , so do
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D.I.Y: Brake Maintenance
By Daryll Young on 10/11/2010 09:20:08
It's no good having the fastest bike in the world if you can't stop it when you need to. Brake maintenance is essential - here's how to change your own brake pads
the calipers up is useful maintenance in its own right, even if the pads don't need changing. Some bikes - and some Yamahas in particular - suffer from seizing brakes if left neglected, especially through salty winter months. But a word of warning: as with all
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Change your brake pads
By James Whitham on 19/11/2010 10:58:32
Keep your anchors in good nick with Whitham's how-to guide on how to replace brake pads
.Step 1The first thing to do is have a look at how the pads are fitted into the calipers.Get the camera out and take a few reminder shots. Once you’re happy that you know where everything fits, leave the caliper in situ, bolted to the fork leg, and remove
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The Science of Brakes
By Kevin Ash on 22/11/2010 14:26:43
300mm of steel, a rubber hose and some fluid is enough to bring 200 kilos of bike to a standstill from 200mph in 10 seconds. Here's how
surface where the heat is generated is out in the open, the disc and caliper are simpler lumps of metal that suffer less from heat distortion and because brake pads are small, chunky, square-ish things, much higher pressures can be applied to them than
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Walking pace wheelie. Impressive
By mark forsyth on 27/07/2010 17:07:33
A quiet night at the bar
We like this - courtesy of our friends at FTWCO.Spot the two rear wheel brake calipers. Spot the proximity of passing traffic. Spot the plethora of protective clothing.Probably not a good bike to buy when it comes up on the secondhand market
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Fitting braided brake lines
By James Whitham on 20/11/2010 12:03:22
Boost your braking power with Whitham's guide to fitting braided brake lines
as the caliper, cover up any paintwork. Once you’re happy it’s virtually impossible to spill any fluid on your paint, put the kettle on.Step 2Remove the hoses from any guides, leaving the banjo joints as the last thing to be undone. Undo the banjo joints one
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New colours for Derbi GPR125 and GPR50
By Visordown News on 08/03/2011 18:28:21
If you're under 18, you won't understand, ok?
-pot caliper, an LCD instrument panel and underslung exhaust, 41mm USD forks and a dual beam aluminium frame. It's priced at £3,819 (OTR).The GPR50 boasts practically the same spec as the GPR125, but it’s powered by a 50cc liquid-cooled 2-stroke engine. The 4
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Spotted: Ducati Streetfighter 848
By Visordown News on 09/08/2011 09:08:05
848-engined Ducati Streetfighter spied outside the factory gates in Bologna
the current and larger 1099cc counterpart is a five-bolt rear hub, as used on the 848 Evo, instead of the regular six-bolt hub, the front Brembo Monobloc calipers replaced by a radial caliper set-up and the same upside-down Marzocchis that are found
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Milan Show: Kawasaki 250 Ninja
By Tim Skilton on 06/11/2007 11:36:10
Pocket rockets are back!
petal front discs and 2-piston calipers, combined with big bike looks, are bound to make this an appealing proposition for up-and-coming sportsbike riders.More to follow
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10 steps for crash assessment
By Daryll Young on 25/11/2010 15:58:21
From scratched bar ends to a snapped frame, if you've crashed your bike you'll want to know what's broken. Here's how to spot it
has received an impact from either side, these could be cracked or even broken off. Alloy welders may be able to fix them.3 Inspect calipers for signs of impact. Sliding pin calipers like these may be irreparably damaged. Check opposed piston
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