wpreptile Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 I am fairly new to fixing and maintaining my XX(I'm re-building mine from the ground up from a decent second hand bike). I got the rear brake caliper off and replaced the pads, but now I can't seem to get the caliper back on the rotor. Probably a rather simple fix, but I just don't want to cram it back on with force and then have someone tell me there is a factory method that makes it just slide right on... If someone has the instant fix, just e-mail me directly at wpreptile@aol.com - thanks for all the great info everyone... I have saved massive time and effort already due to this site - much appreciated!!! Randy R - wpreptile@aol.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byrdman Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 Have you forced the pads and the pistons back into tha caliper with a c-clamp or a screwdriver yet? New pads are thicker than old worn out ones and the extra room needed must be made up by pushing the brake cylinder pistons back into the caliper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB4XX Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 and dont be a stranger Hoosier!! Push those pads in and it should fit! Just make sure you operate both front and rear brake levers BEFORE you ride :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpreptile Posted October 20, 2005 Author Share Posted October 20, 2005 I released a bit of pull from the interior pressure adjustment screw and pushed the pistons in with a screwdriver and BAM!!!! lol - they went right on. Now I have to put all the random brake line pieces I messed with back onto the calliper and take it in to have all that shi* re-adjusted and bled...(late smart = bad day for the mechanically dis-inclined) Thanks again yall.... I'm sure I'll be back often with all sorts of stupid a$$ questions about shi* you probably don't even have to think about anymore... LOL Randy R - wpreptile@aol.com DodgeRamYellow '99-2000 1100XX hybrid(2000 motor in a '99 body) - PCII/full micron 4-2-1 with micron can/chromed or polished in about every way you can think... pics coming soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartonmd Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 I released a bit of pull from the interior pressure adjustment screw and pushed the pistons in with a screwdriver and BAM!!!! lol - they went right on. Now I have to put all the random brake line pieces I messed with back onto the calliper and take it in to have all that shi* re-adjusted and bled...(late smart = bad day for the mechanically dis-inclined)Thanks again yall.... I'm sure I'll be back often with all sorts of stupid a$$ questions about shi* you probably don't even have to think about anymore... LOL Randy R - wpreptile@aol.com DodgeRamYellow '99-2000 1100XX hybrid(2000 motor in a '99 body) - PCII/full micron 4-2-1 with micron can/chromed or polished in about every way you can think... pics coming soon Is your bike blue??? Like "house of colors" blue? I ask because your bike describes (except for the engine thing) just like Travis' old XX (devilisht2003). Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matey_peeps Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 Once you get it all mounted and tightened down, don't forget to pump your brake pedal until you feel resistance. If you forget to, it'll bite ya at an inopportune time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpreptile Posted October 21, 2005 Author Share Posted October 21, 2005 I released a bit of pull from the interior pressure adjustment screw and pushed the pistons in with a screwdriver and BAM!!!! lol - they went right on. Now I have to put all the random brake line pieces I messed with back onto the calliper and take it in to have all that shi* re-adjusted and bled...(late smart = bad day for the mechanically dis-inclined)Thanks again yall.... I'm sure I'll be back often with all sorts of stupid a$$ questions about shi* you probably don't even have to think about anymore... LOL Randy R - wpreptile@aol.com DodgeRamYellow '99-2000 1100XX hybrid(2000 motor in a '99 body) - PCII/full micron 4-2-1 with micron can/chromed or polished in about every way you can think... pics coming soon Is your bike blue??? Like "house of colors" blue? I ask because your bike describes (except for the engine thing) just like Travis' old XX (devilisht2003). Mike Yeppers... it's the same bike, I traded him the XX for his Ducati a couple years back, and then the following year I traded him my new honda 600RR tribal edition for the XX back.... I have so much time and money invested in this bike I just can't let it go... it's kind of an obsession now... lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartonmd Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Cool... 2 things... 1. When did the engine go from a 99 to an '00?? 2. What did you do to it after you bought it the first time? I test rode it at Pheonix Sport Cycle about 6-8months before Travis had it and it looked about the same as it did when he bought it... Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilisht2003 Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 hey randy...glad you still the blue bird...missed it and sold the TL and got a 97 xx....we'll help ya all we can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpreptile Posted October 23, 2005 Author Share Posted October 23, 2005 Thanks guy... glad to hear you're back on a bird - I finally got the rest of the plastics painted yellow - It looks sick parked next to the truck - I picked a paint as close to the dodge's as I could find without having it professionally mixed. BTW - if anyone has a set of stocker exaust pipes and the headers I would gladly trade the micron setup for some origionals... Randy R - wpreptile@aol.com - Lafayette Indiana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Mother Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 Thanks guy... glad to hear you're back on a bird - I finally got the rest of the plastics painted yellow - It looks sick parked next to the truck - I picked a paint as close to the dodge's as I could find without having it professionally mixed. BTW - if anyone has a set of stocker exaust pipes and the headers I would gladly trade the micron setup for some origionals...Randy R - wpreptile@aol.com - Lafayette Indiana That color will definetly please one particular member Randy, I noiticed you put a couple things (about your car and bike) below your name in a previous post. If you want to keep those things there permanently (like the stuff in mine and others' signatures), just go to the profile button on the top, and part way down it will say signature. Just add your stuff in teh box to the right and it will show up every time under your name. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpreptile Posted October 23, 2005 Author Share Posted October 23, 2005 Good to know... I am still getting the hang of the message board tricks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartonmd Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 My question is still "When did the engine get changed, and why?" Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpreptile Posted October 23, 2005 Author Share Posted October 23, 2005 as far as I know Mike... it's always been a 00 since borlans owned it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartonmd Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 OK... I only ask because it's REALLY rare for someone to lunch one of these engines... Other than the odd busting the oil pan and running without oil.. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilisht2003 Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 i'll trade for the micron!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demon Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 Are you sure you want to do that Travis?? Didn't you just go through your carbs. A full system would require a rejet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilisht2003 Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 jet kit is in the mail already......just pickin a system Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpreptile Posted October 24, 2005 Author Share Posted October 24, 2005 i'll trade for the micron!!!!!!!!!!! Hey T... if your setup is in really good shape, I'll definitely trade you for the micron stuff If at all possible, get some good close up shots and shoot em to me when you can. I'll be back in lafayette sometime close to the middle of nov.(going to arizona to put some finishing touches on the new house) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBBXX Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 Not another yellow bird? That makes three. Not a good colour if you're planning on running from the cops, right louis? Can't wait for the pics. marty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matey_peeps Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 You gotta be fucking kidding me. Another yellow one? Christ I'm about to retire my yellow plastics. Or not. 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilisht2003 Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 ight randy i'll get you some pics soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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