THE MENACE
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Howdy all,
Since buying my 06 busa last year, I have noticed the front wheel dragging somewhat. After removing the front wheel to put on a new tire, I have noticed it dragging a bit more. It would spin some with a bit of inertia though. I have just put new pads on (after having the master cyl opened and removing some fluid) and now I can turn the wheel, but it does not spin freely. It stops soon after I let go. Note, the previous owner has laid the bike down a couple times.
What could be causing this? How much spin should I get out of a front wheel? Is it safe to ride with a stiff front wheel? I can still move it around, just not so easily when pushing it uphill....I am short!
EDIT: Wheel spins forever and freely without calipers on. Drag is mostly in the clutch side caliper...
Alex
Since buying my 06 busa last year, I have noticed the front wheel dragging somewhat. After removing the front wheel to put on a new tire, I have noticed it dragging a bit more. It would spin some with a bit of inertia though. I have just put new pads on (after having the master cyl opened and removing some fluid) and now I can turn the wheel, but it does not spin freely. It stops soon after I let go. Note, the previous owner has laid the bike down a couple times.
What could be causing this? How much spin should I get out of a front wheel? Is it safe to ride with a stiff front wheel? I can still move it around, just not so easily when pushing it uphill....I am short!
EDIT: Wheel spins forever and freely without calipers on. Drag is mostly in the clutch side caliper...
Alex