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?

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.

Sell it :lol:

Thanks Dave,
Not gonna sell it till the new V-5 comes out next year.
I just want to stop and go for now.

Pics, dammit!!!!!!!!!!!!! :twisted: I've been thinking of doing the same with my XX!

Let's check 'em out........!

I would buy a new bike.