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by gprevitera
Fri Jul 07, 2006 3:37 pm
Forum: Trouble Shooting
Topic: 2005 v star 650 custom brake issue
Replies: 9
Views: 6906

v star

Its looking like I'll bite the bullet and and buy the aftermarket pads. As I cannot deal with the sound. What pads do you currently have on your bike, or are they still factory? The bike will be in the shop for a few more days and I have another bike to ride (2002 ninja 500). Guess that one will do ...
by gprevitera
Fri Jul 07, 2006 3:16 pm
Forum: Trouble Shooting
Topic: 2005 v star 650 custom brake issue
Replies: 9
Views: 6906

v star

I wished it was in my head. But my neighbors across the street hear it as I'm slowing to turn into my driveway. And my husband can hear it when we stop at a stop sign and he's behind me on his bike. I've had a friend comment it on it as I was pulling into thier driveway. When it happens it quit loud...
by gprevitera
Fri Jul 07, 2006 2:59 pm
Forum: Trouble Shooting
Topic: 2005 v star 650 custom brake issue
Replies: 9
Views: 6906

2005 v star 650 custom brake issue

Just bought this bike on May 9, 2006 brand new from dealer. After about 100 miles I knoticed a grinding and sometimes loud squeeking sound cming from the front brake. I took it to the Dealer where I purchased it. The bike would not make the noise while the service writer rode it in the parking lot. ...