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Nookbear · 12-17-2012, 05:06 PM

G'day. How you all going. Recently just bought an 08 m50. Nice bike.

After 15 odd years riding sports bike, then having a Prang where I stuffed my wrist. I thought it was time to try the cruisier riding style. Specially as now I can't take the riding possi of the sports bike anymore due to the stuffed wrist

So far I'm enjoying it. Getting used to the "feet in front" riding position.

I have a querie for those of greater knowledge (which to be honest is the vast majority). This morning on the way to work I notice the back break was sticky. Ie I put my foot on the pedel and it doesn't return - ( the pedal that is. Not my foot )

This is the second time it's happened. First time I just hit the lever with some wd40 and worked it back and forth till it came good again.

Any one else had this issue?

Cheers and thanks in advance for the feedback.
Al

S-C50Rob · 12-17-2012, 06:09 PM

I had that happen to an old bike. If you got it used, the previous owner may not have taken as good care of it as you would've liked. Pull the front brake assembly off clean it and re-grease it. there might be rust stuck in there. The WD40 will loosen it up for a little while until it dries out again and the rust clumps up. Very easy job, shouldn't take long at all. If that's not the problem, follow the rod to the rear up and make sure nothing is in it's way, make sure all the joints can rotate freely. Can't be too complicated as there aren't that many parts. And if that isn't it, well the last thing would be that your pads are so worn that they get stuck but that requires you removing the rear tire to check. A full inspection of the brake system won't hurt. I'd check everything and leave the pads for last. My 2 cents. Good luck! And have fun riding!!!

t-man403 · 12-17-2012, 06:17 PM

EH!

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Make sure your not missing the return spring on the linkage.

03volusiarider · 12-17-2012, 07:22 PM

What T-Man said, check for return spring being missing.

Nookbear · 12-17-2012, 07:23 PM

cool, yeah will have a look at that tonight when i get home. Also planning on "honest abing" the pipe too. Pro's Con anyone?

Two Red Ryders · 12-17-2012, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S-C50Rob

I had that happen to an old bike. If you got it used, the previous owner may not have taken as good care of it as you would've liked. Pull the front brake assembly off clean it and re-grease it. there might be rust stuck in there. The WD40 will loosen it up for a little while until it dries out again and the rust clumps up. Very easy job, shouldn't take long at all. If that's not the problem, follow the rod to the rear up and make sure nothing is in it's way, make sure all the joints can rotate freely. Can't be too complicated as there aren't that many parts. And if that isn't it, well the last thing would be that your pads are so worn that they get stuck but that requires you removing the rear tire to check. A full inspection of the brake system won't hurt. I'd check everything and leave the pads for last. My 2 cents. Good luck! And have fun riding!!!

+1 As Brakes and Tires very important for riding safely.

Missing a spring. Sounds like a possibility but having any brake problem on a used bike makes checking the whole brake system seem like a great plan it could save you a lot of grief down the road.

Welcome from the Pacific NorthWest.

mauserk98 · 12-17-2012, 08:09 PM

Welcome from Tennessee. Hope you have great time riding!

AfterDarker · 12-17-2012, 08:55 PM

G'day Nookbear
Try a bit of grease for lubrication instead of the Wd40.
You may also be interested in the OzBoulevards.com forum for Australian based Boulevard riders, a few of us M50 riders participate

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**Rob 61** · 12-18-2012, 08:49 AM

Welcome from Virginia

DCinCT · 12-18-2012, 10:01 AM

Ct says morning and ride safe.

12-17-2012, 05:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
Nookbear New Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	G'day from a new m50 rider G'day. How you all going. Recently just bought an 08 m50. Nice bike. After 15 odd years riding sports bike, then having a Prang where I stuffed my wrist. I thought it was time to try the cruisier riding style. Specially as now I can't take the riding possi of the sports bike anymore due to the stuffed wrist So far I'm enjoying it. Getting used to the "feet in front" riding position. I have a querie for those of greater knowledge (which to be honest is the vast majority). This morning on the way to work I notice the back break was sticky. Ie I put my foot on the pedel and it doesn't return - ( the pedal that is. Not my foot ) This is the second time it's happened. First time I just hit the lever with some wd40 and worked it back and forth till it came good again. Any one else had this issue? Cheers and thanks in advance for the feedback. Al

12-17-2012, 08:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
mauserk98 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 10 Thanks: 18 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Welcome from Tennessee Welcome from Tennessee. Hope you have great time riding!

12-17-2012, 08:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
AfterDarker VR Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 87 Thanks: 7 Thanked 13 Times in 10 Posts	G'day Nookbear Try a bit of grease for lubrication instead of the Wd40. You may also be interested in the OzBoulevards.com forum for Australian based Boulevard riders, a few of us M50 riders participate Sent from my iPhone using Motorcycle.com App __________________ M50 2010 Riding is the best therapy

12-18-2012, 08:49 AM	#9 (permalink)
Rob 61 Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Va Bch Posts: 2,508 Thanks: 115 Thanked 317 Times in 248 Posts	Welcome from Virginia __________________ Robyn Ray II, 07 C50 10/11 11 Victory Cross Country 3/11-1/12 04 Volusia 7/07-4/11 ^^^^^^^^ I'm on top

12-18-2012, 10:01 AM	#10 (permalink)
DCinCT Senior VR Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Ct,Columbia Posts: 7,980 Thanks: 267 Thanked 773 Times in 561 Posts	Ct says morning and ride safe. __________________ Whats the big hurry...slow down and enjoy the ride!

12-17-2012, 06:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
S-C50Rob VR Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 173 Thanks: 64 Thanked 19 Times in 16 Posts	I had that happen to an old bike. If you got it used, the previous owner may not have taken as good care of it as you would've liked. Pull the front brake assembly off clean it and re-grease it. there might be rust stuck in there. The WD40 will loosen it up for a little while until it dries out again and the rust clumps up. Very easy job, shouldn't take long at all. If that's not the problem, follow the rod to the rear up and make sure nothing is in it's way, make sure all the joints can rotate freely. Can't be too complicated as there aren't that many parts. And if that isn't it, well the last thing would be that your pads are so worn that they get stuck but that requires you removing the rear tire to check. A full inspection of the brake system won't hurt. I'd check everything and leave the pads for last. My 2 cents. Good luck! And have fun riding!!!

12-17-2012, 07:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
Nookbear New Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	cool, yeah will have a look at that tonight when i get home. Also planning on "honest abing" the pipe too. Pro's Con anyone?

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