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Hi from Suffolk! Ahhh no brakes!!
Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2016 8:41 pm
by Rockydegu
Hi All,
Just rode my new toy home from Chelmsford She's a 1999 Blue and White R1. 28k and In lovely condition, but I bought her for the track tbh.
Now I may be expecting to much as I also have a 2014 BMW S1000R Naked with all the bells and whistles. But there is definitely something wrong with the front brake on the R1, it is totally useless! To the point of being seriously dangerous.
Is there a common problem here with older bikes? Just wondered if there was before I start stripping it all down. I'm thinking new master cylinder from a later gen machine as well as new pads/discs. Any info on this would be appreciated
Re: Hi from Suffolk! Ahhh no brakes!!
Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2016 9:11 pm
by Moise
Check the callipers - they may need to be serviced. Decent pads and braided hoses also help.
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Re: Hi from Suffolk! Ahhh no brakes!!
Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2016 9:56 pm
by jompy
Welcome in Robert
R1 brakes are renowned for being good the only down side is they need regular cleaning if used in shirty conditions due to having no dust seal . If it doesn't have braided lines then it will need them as standard lines should be changed every 5 years , check the pads in it , sbs pads are good for the price , I found the galfer pads that came with my galfer disks a bit poor
Re: Hi from Suffolk! Ahhh no brakes!!
Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2016 10:33 pm
by Moise
FIFY
jompy wrote:Welcome in Robert
R1 brakes are renowned for being good the only down side is they need regular cleaning if used in shirty conditions due to having no dust seal . If it doesn't have braided lines then it will need them as standard lines should be changed every 5 years , check the pads in it , sbs pads are good for the price , I found the galfer pads that came with my galfer disks a bit poor
*cheers Duncan , bloody fones auto spell - jompy*
Re: Hi from Suffolk! Ahhh no brakes!!
Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2016 11:32 pm
by petepassion
Hi, welcome to the forum
George
Re: Hi from Suffolk! Ahhh no brakes!!
Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2016 11:39 pm
by R1Clarky
welcome in mate
an R1 a day keeps insanity away
Re: Hi from Suffolk! Ahhh no brakes!!
Posted: Sat Jul 09, 2016 4:20 am
by samr1
Hi welcome ,enjoy the forum and your new toy
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Re: Hi from Suffolk! Ahhh no brakes!!
Posted: Sat Jul 09, 2016 6:14 am
by Chappo
Hi and welcome mate
Re: Hi from Suffolk! Ahhh no brakes!!
Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2016 8:23 am
by Steve R1
Welcome to the forum Robert, good luck getting the brakes sorted.
Welcome
Stephen
Re: Hi from Suffolk! Ahhh no brakes!!
Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2016 8:26 am
by Bub
Hi and welcome to the forum pal
Re: Hi from Suffolk! Ahhh no brakes!!
Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2016 7:12 am
by jayj
Welcome in bud, get some pics of the bike up and good luck with the brake issue.
J