breaks

At the Brawl in the Breaks, last weekend (north of Lewistown, Montana), two Husabergs entered, one finished....me. My 650 ran flawlessly, my buddy had a problem with his 550. His bike would run for 50 yards and shut off??? Anyhow, I havn't had time to talk to him since to see if he has...

I changed my rear break pads, but now when the breaks is getting warm the rear brake is blocking. Does anybody has a solution for me? :oops:

Thor's Hammer swings in my direction again. An intake valve spring broke at 347.4 hours. Fortunately the engine was only at about 3500 rpm and it quit quickly. The damage was limited to 1 bent valve, broken spring (3 pieces) damaged spring retainer, and valve keeper, and a bent 2003 rocker arm...