![]() ![]() I just assumed all Cyclones were the same.ĭulcimer Bob's profile said '97 Cyclone, but I have a 2000.Ĭhange to: "Factory recommended brake fluid" !ĭid new pads and bleed dot 5 and now I have brakes, sort of. do not mix the stuff, good things will not follow. Mine's waiting for a rebuild and the Lyndal Gold pads I got a month or two ago from a.s.b. Start cheap with bleed/flush, pads and braided line, you'll certainly get better feel from those changes. This was all done about two years ago and is still solid!ĭulcimerbob, Fasted, and Jayvee and Beach have all said what there is to say. I also flushed my entire brake system front and rear. I installed a new Braking rotor and new pads up front. My brakes are rock solid, front and rear. Lesser chance of getting into trouble specially in a panic mode. With my old Honda I could lock up the rear brake at will but I definitely prefer the Buell way. It does however do a decent job slowing the bike down as I approach a red light or a stop sign. You can always add more as money allows.Ĭhanging the pads to sintered helps a good bit but the only way I can (barely) lock up my rear brake is to literally stand on the pedal (I weigh 150lbs). These together should maximize the factory capability, with the minimal outlay.Ĭhanging the rear brake for an upgrade, like American Sport Bike carries, or carried, gets up in the $300 to $400 range, on top of what you just spent, and for how much usage?īetter to start cheap, at least at first. Fresh Dot4, bleeding, good pads, and I always recommend a braided steel brake line. You got a rear brake ? I thought that right pedal was just to even out the weight on the bike. Search knowledge vault for syringe style brake bleeding by henrik to get started. since you are new to that bike, changing the brake fluid for fresh probably wouldn't hurt either. If you can't lock up your rear wheel, your brakes need new pads and/or a good bleed to get the air out. I've read all the posts and I still need reassured. ![]() So all the Buell rear brakes are weak ? On purpose it seems. Ads by Motorcycle Insurance Motorcycle Parts Motorcycle Helmets Motorcycle Tires Buell Motorcycles ![]()
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