brake

  1. Front brake pulsing after changing pads / tires

    Hi My front brakes did not give any bite they were applied, but all was nice an smooth. Bought some new pad and new tires (Avon Cobra Crhome) and got the shop to change both. The guy at the shop told me that the rotors had been quite blue on spots but he had tried to clean them up. Well pads...
  2. Brake lights

    Fair gents Re r3T standard rear brake light... Can someone recommend a brighter alternate replacement bulb? I've only been able to find same. 100 thank yous
  3. No rear light or brake - headligh dim when braking

    Once again - I have am electrical issue. Sometime ago - I did fit a LED rear / inicator light and relay which worked . At the weelend I added the Ram air filter. Took her out for a spin and seemed well in the world. Until I noticed no rear light either running or braking - no number plate...
  4. Four pot rear brake kit.

    I've built this four pot Caliper kit for the rear of my Rocket. I've used a front left Rocket caliper with my own design mounting bracket which under slings the caliper for a more tidy look and to expose more of the rear wheel. I'm looking at making more of these kits so am looking to see what...
  5. Front brake top hose

    Hi. Wanted to fit a new pair of handlebars on our 3 today but they were a tad longer and means that the top front brake hose isn't long enough. What's the deal with the hose join where it splits into 2? The top hose has a banjo at the top, is it a simple screw thread where it joins up on the...
  6. Want to Buy Chrome cover for rear brake reservoir

    I lost my chrome cover between Daytona and South Carolina. I removed it when I bleed the back brakes and noted how lousy it was built and its lack of positive attachment. Now it's gone and I dont like the look of the uncovered area where it was. Do any if you know the part number so I can order...
  7. Brake and clutch lever pin

    Looking for a little longer brake and clutch lever pins so I can put the hand guards on The original pins are 6 mm x 1 what I need is bout three quarters to a inch longer I been searching on the internet and just can't seem to locate any Any help would be greatly appreciated
  8. Brake fluid leaking

    I noticed what looked like brake fluid on th bottom of the engine under the master cylinder and sitting on the area marked with red dots, has anyone ever had brake fluid leak from this fitting on a Roadster.
  9. Alloy Brake line size - Roadster ABS 2011

    Hi Folks, in process of a Cafe/Street racer build. I'm relocating the pegs hence need to make/install new alloy brake lines from the ABS unit to brake light switch to master cylinder. Does anybody have the specs on the alloy brake line size and type of fittings? Cheers P
  10. How to: Extend brake line on ABS bikes (cheap)

    I have avoided tackling this for 4 years, finally I have sorted it out. You will need the linked items below: JEGS 100784: AN to Inverted Flare Female Tube Adapter Fittings -3AN x 10mm x 1.0 Inverted Flare | JEGS Allstar -3 an to 10mm Banjo Fitting Stainless Steel Brake Hose Guage Turbo...
  11. minor irritating front brake sound

    just changed the front pads when apply the brakes get some barely audible sound; i guess i can take them off and apply some break quiet on the pads..
  12. LEDs and Brake Flasher Module

    I added a brake lighter flasher module and red LED brake strips to my R3 Tourer this weekend and wanted to share the results. Below are links to the module and LED strips on Amazon. Brake light blinker, four flashes then solid. Safety Flash Light Alert. Universal - $14.99 2 x 4.5 Universal...
  13. Brake Master Cylinder Rebuild and Stoppers

    Anyone attempted this ? is it a easy job ? Do I have disassemble the whole twist grip ? I'm done with these Rubbish brakes they need bleeding every 200 miles or so . Also after market calipers best I can find that are acutely available are Pretech Anyone know of another brand ?
  14. Brake lever installation

    Howdy all, So I've just finished the rather easy job of installing nice black short levers to my bike. Then, once I'm finished and tidying up I glance at the instructions and see 'IMPORTANT', I suppose I'd better read. There's a full page of A4 dedicated to telling me I need to make sure the...
  15. Does the R3R 2011 have braided brake hose as standard?

    Daft maybe question. Is the R3 Roadster 2011 fitted with braided brake hoses? They certainly look like it. I'm looking to upgrade my front braking and I see Goodrich and HEL lines available, but if it is already braided I don't see the point in replacing them for others.
  16. Longer Front Brake Line for 2016 R3T

    Hi all I posted on the end of the last Rivco Riser thread but haven't got any response so will try here. I have just fitted the rivco risers to my 2016 R3T Re routed the clutch cable for now but have a longer one coming. Seems like I am the odd man out but I have found that my front brake line...
  17. No Rear brake after sitting for a few weeks.

    2011 Roadster 16,000 miles. OK, so this is not the first time someone has posted this question. But I have not seen a good answer yet. I will start at I replaced the front & rear pads and bleed the front & rear brakes and added new brake fluid in October last fall. All was great, excellent brake...
  18. Brake Caliper Pistons

    You will notice that the Rockets front Brake Calipers have two different size pistons in them. The leading (lower) piston is smaller diameter than the trailing (top) one. Why is this ?
  19. Want to Buy Roadster Rear Brake Pedal

    Prefer from OZ to save on shipping cost. What ya got?
  20. Brake light adjustment question.

    Good day everyone - I have an issue with the brake light not coming on when using the foot pedal. In order for the light to come on I have to push the pedal to the point it almost locks up the back wheel. When I use the hand brake the light comes on instantly as one would expect it to. I was...