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RocketGirl · #1 Post by **RocketGirl** » Sat Jul 11, 2009 3:37 pm

2007 Virago 250cc

I decided it was time to address the squeak issue coming from my rear brake. I followed the manual, used brake kleen to clean out the black powder/dust. Inspected the pads and use a 400 fine grit sand paper on the inside drum, just once or twice around. I was afraid to over-do it.

Put everything back together. All parts accounted for and I didn't have any extra washers laying around. Taking the bike out for a test ride around the neighborhood in the morning.

About the only thing I did that wasn't mentioned in the manual was to put a small amount of lithium grease where the axle passes through the swing arms(?). I also added a dab of medium (blue) lock tight on the torque arm bolt. It wasn't the kind with a cotter pin as the manual illustrated.

Checked and adjusted the chain. Anything I should pay special attention to during the test ride? Hubby will follow to see if anything visually looks amiss.

Johnj · #2 Post by **Johnj** » Sat Jul 11, 2009 6:32 pm

Sounds like you did a great job. You did have somebody sitting on the bike when you checked the chain tension, didn't you?

RocketGirl · #3 Post by **RocketGirl** » Sun Jul 12, 2009 7:27 am

Johnj wrote:Sounds like you did a great job. You did have somebody sitting on the bike when you checked the chain tension, didn't you?

The test ride went great.

Um, regarding the chain tension. I sort of leave it on the loose side.