my two problems

mdp · Apr 11, 2012

1. i find that when sitting the rear brake pedal is too high, but when standing it is too low

2. when i fall off and the bars contact the ground, ie if i loose the front, that the suspension forks will twist in the triple clamps resulting in the front wheel pointing in the wrong direction. so you have to loosen the bolts straighten everything up and re-tighten. has happened to me twice recently and it happens on my mates ktm. bolts always done up the the correct torque (12 and 17nm i think)

and advise appreciated

OldNewbie · Apr 11, 2012

I've had that happen once on a pretty hard fall, but I don't think the tubes should slip all the time.

Just some ideas:

Check your torque wrench or use a buddy's.

Make sure the legs and triple clamps are clean of oil - use a solvent and wipe them off then re-assemble.

Bergini · Apr 11, 2012

mdp said:
1. i find that when sitting the rear brake pedal is too high, but when standing it is too low

answer: the lever is always in the same position it is you that moves, sorry that was a joke i know it wasn't funny but i dont have a good answer

mdp said:
2. when i fall off and the bars contact the ground, ie if i loose the front, that the suspension forks will twist in the triple clamps resulting in the front wheel pointing in the wrong direction. so you have to loosen the bolts straighten everything up and re-tighten. has happened to me twice recently and it happens on my mates ktm. bolts always done up the the correct torque (12 and 17nm i think)

answer: check out this recent uhe thread: Re: fe Tripple clamps twisting easy? maybe it will help

Taffy · Apr 11, 2012

brake pedal

I have it set so that it is absolutely there ready for when stood up
i ride stood up flat out

therefore the rear brake is for when I need it.

I use the rear brake when sat down as I arrive at the trailer

...after 6 hours....

I sell an eccentric brake cam

regards

Taffy

mdp · Apr 12, 2012

Bergini said:
answer: check out this recent uhe thread: Re: fe Tripple clamps twisting easy? maybe it will help

dammit! i hate it when people don't search properly!

i've done all that, will see what happens

thanks

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