John01XX Posted November 28, 2003 Share Posted November 28, 2003 I just had the front lower fort tubes powdercoated on my 2001 Red (fastest) Bird. Also at the same time had a set of HyperPro progressive front springs installed. The powder coating looks great and the front spring made the handling MUCH improved. BUT now the front brake seems to be rubbing intermittantly when I come to a stop just lightly. If I step on the back brake quickly when stopped it seems to release the front. I have a hard time pushing the bike backwards out of a parking spot if I don't tap the back brake first. Could it be something to do with the mechanical tie between the front and rear ? Where Should I be looking to free up the front caliper or whatever to get them back to normal ? Anyone ever experienced this before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbird Posted November 28, 2003 Share Posted November 28, 2003 Check the front caliper pivot bearing on the lower rear of the left fork tube- it should have been removed and then replaced after the powdercoating. If this wasn't done, that's most likely your problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted November 29, 2003 Share Posted November 29, 2003 Sell it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John01XX Posted November 29, 2003 Author Share Posted November 29, 2003 Thanks Dave, Not gonna sell it till the new V-5 comes out next year. I just want to stop and go for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warchild Posted November 29, 2003 Share Posted November 29, 2003 I just had the front lower fort tubes powdercoated on my 2001 Red (fastest) Bird. Pics, dammit!!!!!!!!!!!!! :twisted: I've been thinking of doing the same with my XX! Let's check 'em out........! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG BOY Posted December 5, 2003 Share Posted December 5, 2003 I would buy a new bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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