ericsh Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 Check this out you short armed riders: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbird Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 Rather than edit your post- :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericsh Posted June 3, 2005 Author Share Posted June 3, 2005 :oops: How did you get the image to work? I've followed the instructions?? For future reference that is. I'm still a novice at this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northman Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 Go back and check your post. Hit the "edit" button, and see how I fixed it for you. Just don't fuck it up again. :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbird Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 Chris, you left an extra in there, I fixed that for you. Don't fuck it up again. ericsh- you had some extra text in the URL, also you need a space between your text and the "" tag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericsh Posted June 3, 2005 Author Share Posted June 3, 2005 Here is an additional view of the installation: It does clear the stock windscreen by 1/2 of an inch! Notice the upper bleed valve on the Galfer kit. P.S., this kit was ordered with 3" longer lines and everything fit perfect (unlike the Spiegler lines). I was able to bleed the system without a pump using the SPEEDBLEEDERS which were recommended by cyclebrakes.com - that was a good call for ~$4.00 a piece. Made the job very easy for one person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongHaul Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 What are speedbleeders? And why don't they require a pump to bleed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demon Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 believe speedbleeders have a one way valve in them to let air and fluid out but not back into the caliper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericsh Posted June 3, 2005 Author Share Posted June 3, 2005 These are wonderful one way bleed valves that have a thick teflon like substance already on the threads to prevent air and fluid leakage. I will replace every nipple with these I am so impressed! :idea: They are only around $4 a piece with our discount at cyclebrakes. Allows you to do this job yourself. Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXBIRD Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 They are only around $4 a piece with our discount at cyclebrakes. You've got to be kidding... Just paid $11/each with the Spiegler group buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demon Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 I do all my brake stuff through Cycle Brakes. Great people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red J Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 Check this out you short armed riders: Did you grind the hose guide on the master cylinder or move the hose completely out of the guide? I think I'll do mine this way now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericsh Posted June 3, 2005 Author Share Posted June 3, 2005 Yes I ground down the tab which is no big deal. The Galfers fit without a hitch. The proper angles, fit and finish. Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G2 Posted June 4, 2005 Share Posted June 4, 2005 Looks nice. What did you end up doing on the fork internals? Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericsh Posted June 5, 2005 Author Share Posted June 5, 2005 Still have not decided - I've been waiting for you to give me that "low-cost" option! Seriously, after I get my Wilbers .9 springs and change the fork oil to 2.5 wt, I will make a decision. I will probably end up re-valving with RaceTech next year unless someone comes up with a "Do-able" low cost fix(with plenty of pics). I am pretty handy fixing shit so I'm willing to take on a project with a known/predictable outcome(like great front end handling qualities). So far there is a vast improvement in comfort with the bars extended and a Corbin saddle. I just got back from a 250 mile run with short stints up to 120MPH, and no more sore arms/back. I'm 5'7" and 150 lbs. Next stop - improved fork compliance! :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G2 Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 Alright. I'll try to put together some pics with some hints on how not to make the same mistakes I initially did. Just be patient with me as time is hard to find lately. I also need a place to host pics since I haven't put any up on the board since Photo Island went down. Greg edited to add: Just now saw the photo sticky. I've been away for awhile... :oops: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXTi Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 Tell us more about those pre-load adjusters please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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