The other day I bought myself a 1981 Honda CB900 custom. It ran wonderfully and nothing was wrong with it that I could find. Nothing so far has been wrong to any degree, minus one minor thing. I washed up the bike and after I did so, I noticed that my breaks started to squeak a lot when I started to use them. I am very soft on the breaks, but if I need them, they do their little squealing. Not so much the front as the back break. Should I wait and see if it's just moisture, should I take them off and give them a good fine sanding to ruffen them up? Or do you think that it is actually replace the breaks. Also, just wondering what are some good starting things to check right away to make sure the bike is up to par?
Anyone know if they sell SeaFoam in Minnesota??
Thanks y'all.
Just moisture, glazed breaks, or replace the back pad?
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Johnj
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It's hard to tell, how many miles are on the bike? Does the disk look smooth, or does it have rough areas on it?
Look over all the rubber hoses including the brake lines for any sign of cracking, splitting, etc. Replace any that show any signs.
The tires, look them over real good. What ever the PO told you it was a lie...go buy new tires.
Chain drive right. Look it over good and go buy a new chain. Check the sprocket on the back wheel. All the teeth need to look like U pretty much, if they look hooked the sprocket is toast. And if the rear sprocket is toast the front sprocket is too. Don't forget to lube the chain.
Look over all the rubber hoses including the brake lines for any sign of cracking, splitting, etc. Replace any that show any signs.
The tires, look them over real good. What ever the PO told you it was a lie...go buy new tires.
Chain drive right. Look it over good and go buy a new chain. Check the sprocket on the back wheel. All the teeth need to look like U pretty much, if they look hooked the sprocket is toast. And if the rear sprocket is toast the front sprocket is too. Don't forget to lube the chain.
People say I'm stupid and apathetic. I don't know what that means, and I don't care.
Always wear a helmet, eye protection, and protective clothing. Never ride under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Always wear a helmet, eye protection, and protective clothing. Never ride under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
I got the brake pads off today and they were all gross and black as coal. I was told by a biking buddy to take fine sand paper and rub them out and see what that does. I did, and it made a huge difference. They didn't squeak anymore and they actually did what they were suppose to do without all the noise!!