adjusting rear brake pedal play

[transalp 1]

Can't get out and look at my bike today and have questions for those that've changed out their shock.

 

Does the top bolt have a fixed nut on the back side? What's involved in getting at that bolt?

 

I have a centerstand. So, removing the rear wheel is a snap. Just want to plan ahead for a future project.

 

Any other tips/tricks would be appreciated!

 

THANKS!

eddie

 

[k650]

Nut is welded to and part of frame.

 

Walt

 

 

Can't get out and look at my bike today and have questions for those that've changed out their shock.

 

Does the top bolt have a fixed nut on the back side? What's involved in getting at that bolt?

 

I have a centerstand. So, removing the rear wheel is a snap. Just want to plan ahead for a future project.

 

Any other tips/tricks would be appreciated!

 

THANKS!

eddie

 

[revmaaatin]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "transalp 1" wrote:

> > Can't get out and look at my bike today and have questions for those that've changed out their shock. > > Does the top bolt have a fixed nut on the back side? What's involved in getting at that bolt? > > I have a centerstand. So, removing the rear wheel is a snap. Just want to plan ahead for a future project. > > Any other tips/tricks would be appreciated! > > THANKS! > eddie >

Eddie, I did this recently. You can remove the shock (center stand equipped bike) without removing the wheel IF you also slide a 2x8 under the feet of the center stand prior to removing the shock assembly. The extra 1 3/4 altitude allows the rear wheel to drop a tad more and give the dog bone assembly more room to lower/access to the lower shock bolt. How I did it: After you get the bike up on the center stand, place the 2x8 close to both supporting center stand feet. Rock/balance the bike over on one center stand foot enough to place the board under the 'foot' that is airborne. I usually pull the bike towards me first, nudging the board under the raised foot. Center the board under the foot. Lower the bike onto the board, CAREFULLY, rock it over (away for you) and raise the other foot. Kick the board until it is centered under the remaining foot. I first tried the shock removal without the extra altitude, and then had an 'experience' getting it up on the board. or you can just remove the wheel. smile. Ive done both. I prefer the method I just described. ymmv. revmaaatin.

[Jeff Khoury]

#ygrps-yiv-2103944335 p {margin:0;}If you have "play" that you never had before, you might want to check:

[*]The brake line from the master cylinder to the caliper.  Does the line flex or expand when you step on the brake?  If so, replace that baby.[*]Did you just install new pads?  If so they may take a little wearing in before they firm up.  Until then they'll feel a little spongy.[*]Have you bled them lately?  There may be a little bubble in there somewhere.[*]How about some new fluid... what does the color look like?[*]Do the calipers move freely?.  If it's an '08 or later do BOTH pistons move freely?[*]Is your rotor warped?  A warped rotor can cause the calipers to open further between brakings, taking more travel to clamp down when you need 'em.

Just a few thoughts off the top of my head. -Jeff Khoury

----- Original Message ----- From: "Jeff Hartman" To: "DSN KLR650" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 11:55:07 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific Subject: [DSN_KLR650] adjusting rear brake pedal play   Hi, I have almost 1 inch of play in my KLR's brake pedal before the brake light comes on, and the brake engages. Perhaps it is closer to 3/4 inch. Any suggestions for reducing that play to something closer to 1/2  inch?  I wear MX boots and they prevent the flexibility I want to get quick brake light response and sufficient force applied to the rear brake.  Thanks, Jeff Hartman Juneau, AK 95 KLR

[transalp 1]

 

Thanks, Walt!   Whew! I can get at the bolt part without yanking the airbox,etc... Now, to save up for a decent shock. Fred? What's your recommendation these days? (95% street ridden 09' for solo 180 pound rider). =) eddie     ----- Original Message ----- [b]From:[/b] k650@... [b]To: [/b]transalp1@...;DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [b]Sent:[/b] 3/22/2010 11:53:54 AM [b]Subject:[/b] RE: [DSN_KLR650] rainy day question Nut is welded to and part of frame.

 

Walt

 

 

Can't get out and look at my bike today and have questions for those that've changed out their shock.

 

Does the top bolt have a fixed nut on the back side? What's involved in getting at that bolt?

 

I have a centerstand. So, removing the rear wheel is a snap. Just want to plan ahead for a future project.

 

Any other tips/tricks would be appreciated!

 

THANKS!

eddie