Skid

After a day of riding my clutch went soft. So it was time to start searching. After removing the top of the reservoir I discovered the fluid level was low. Not a good sign. I'm not sure where it went but maybe then darn gremlins drank it.

My thought on the fluid level was after pushing the cylinders back in because of the new pads, the reservoir would be too full and could be holding pressure on the system. Because it was at max level to the point just putting the rubber piece back in under the cap almost had the fluid running out.

WOW. within 3 hours of my email Partszilla refunded my entire shipping costs. Total saved $9.95.

UPDATE: The parts I ordered from Partszilla with priority two days shipping obviously not a good idea. I sent and email to them and nicely complained about paying for two day shipping and not receiving them. Today I got an email from them stating that parts will be delivered this Wednesday. (6 days) So in their email it stated if I had any other problems to let them know. Well I did. Another email with the dates and delayed shipping. I immediately received another email stating that they would refund me the extra cost I was out for the two day shipping. $2 is $2. Won't break me up but it's the principle

Ok thanks guys. Mine are about like Frank's. The rear is too hot to touch even when you're not using them.

My OEM rack says #10 weight limit. I would t recommend too much weight on top of the trunk. I only use mine to store the bike cover & my rain suit when traveling.

Lots of bikes early this year. The good weather must have brought everyone out.

Good to know. Never would have thought of that. I may just buy an extra and keep in the saddlebag for an emergency. Maybe save someone else someday.

Well today was one of them lucky days for me. How many has started out on a long trip and had problems shifting? Then you look down to see the shifter bolt is laying on the floor board beside your foot. I was able to pull over and stop without losing the bolt. Lucky me! After a couple minutes I had it tightened back up and was on my way. Tomorrow I'm buying some blue loctite / thread locker.

The rear disc still seems to be running hotter than I think it should be. Just put Ride-On in the tires and took for short ride to spread it out.

Thought about things over night and remembered how full the reservoir was . So I decided to remove some of the brake fluid to release any pressure as well

Question: Does anyone else experience the rear brake disc getting hotter than the fronts when applying all brakes together? And is it normal for the rear to be hotter?

I put the cotter pin in but may not have got in the hole.

Who is up for Bike Week ?

I lost this one on the road. I got a magnet that has came in handy many times

I was a State employee and never was use to having what I needed. So I learned to improvise with what I had to work with. Hopefully the new pin will be here before I leave on Monday.

The past couple days I've been working on the rear brakes. I changed the tires and just not satisfied with the rear brake. Yesterday I thought I had it and took the bike out for a short ride across town. Still not right so today I got some new pads and cleaned the cylinders good before pushing them back in. Then I noticed I had lost the pin and cotter pin. OK this is where I have to improvise another pin since I don't have time to order my trip. I discovered that the "S" shaped hook on the ends of my rubber straps fit the same size so with my vise I was able to straighten it out and with help of a tie strap it can't get out. I have another pin and clip ordered but may not arrive by the time i leave. Sometimes you got to do what you got to do...

Forecast still looking great all week

WOW what a great adventure

Looks Cool !

OK folks does Wednesday, June 17th works for everyone?

Sorry to hear the conflict in plans. Always look forward to seeing you. Maybe next time...

I was thinking maybe Wednesday but Tuesday could work too. Earl you're always welcome to join me

Myrtle Beach Bike Week is coming up May 15th to May 21st. I will be there Monday to Friday. Hopefully another Meet & Eat at Hamburger Joe's in North Myrtle during mid week if anyone is interested. Whatever is the best day for anyone Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday? And after we eat we all usually walk thru the vendor's area and look at everything. Let me know what you all think... The forecast that week!

I just ordered two tires last month and good price and delivered in under 24 hours