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new mechanic wannabe :) relaxed 06-14-2008
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Posted by relaxed on June 14, 2008, 12:22 am
Hi all, this is my first post, so hello from canada :D

After looking at local mechanic’s rates and then looking at my
paycheque again, I’ve decided to try and learn how to fix motorcycles
myself....a little emphasis on "try"... So far all I’ve ever really
done is the sparkplug/oil & filter change and replaced a couple busted
turn signals on my bike, but now the breaks are
squeaking.....sometimes, so I thought I’d check and see if you guys
had any idea where a newb should start looking. Here’s the
symptoms....
It’s a ’82 virago 920J
Sometimes when I lean into a turn, go over a bump, or otherwize jar
the bike a little, a squeaking sound will come from the front end of
the bike. When I apply a small amount of pressure to the leaver
(barely even touch it really) the sound goes away. Sometimes the sound
will return when I release the break, sometimes it’ll stay gone.
Also, there’s sometimes a slight squeal when I use the breaks
regularaly....like when I need to change the pads, which I’ll probably
end up doing when I try to fix whatever this is...

Thanks in advance for any opinions you may offer
-Steve

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Posted by on June 14, 2008, 11:48 am
>Hi all, this is my first post, so hello from canada :D
>
>After looking at local mechanic’s rates and then looking at my
>paycheque again, I’ve decided to try and learn how to fix motorcycles
>myself....a little emphasis on "try"... So far all I’ve ever really
>done is the sparkplug/oil & filter change and replaced a couple busted
>turn signals on my bike, but now the breaks are
>squeaking.....sometimes, so I thought I’d check and see if you guys
>had any idea where a newb should start looking. Here’s the
>symptoms....
>It’s a ’82 virago 920J
>Sometimes when I lean into a turn, go over a bump, or otherwize jar
>the bike a little, a squeaking sound will come from the front end of
>the bike. When I apply a small amount of pressure to the leaver
>(barely even touch it really) the sound goes away. Sometimes the sound
>will return when I release the break, sometimes it’ll stay gone.
>Also, there’s sometimes a slight squeal when I use the breaks
>regularaly....like when I need to change the pads, which I’ll probably
>end up doing when I try to fix whatever this is...
>
>Thanks in advance for any opinions you may offer
>-Steve
>
1. get the haynes manual or a shop manual.
2.decide what kind of brakes.
3. take apart, check specs, replace worn.
4.reassemble correctly
5. ride and feel incredibly smug.
ask here if you get stuck.
it's a start.
if you have discs, they are easy.

Posted by Motorway on June 16, 2008, 10:10 am

> Hi all, this is my first post, so hello from canada :D
>
> After looking at local mechanic's rates and then looking at my
> paycheque again, I've decided to try and learn how to fix motorcycles
> myself....a little emphasis on "try"... So far all I've ever really
> done is the sparkplug/oil & filter change and replaced a couple busted
> turn signals on my bike, but now the breaks are
> squeaking.....sometimes, so I thought I'd check and see if you guys
> had any idea where a newb should start looking. Here's the
> symptoms....
> It's a '82 virago 920J
> Sometimes when I lean into a turn, go over a bump, or otherwize jar
> the bike a little, a squeaking sound will come from the front end of
> the bike. When I apply a small amount of pressure to the leaver
> (barely even touch it really) the sound goes away. Sometimes the sound
> will return when I release the break, sometimes it'll stay gone.
> Also, there's sometimes a slight squeal when I use the breaks
> regularaly....like when I need to change the pads, which I'll probably
> end up doing when I try to fix whatever this is...
>
> Thanks in advance for any opinions you may offer
> -Steve
>
First it is brakes not breaks
Second don't screw around with your life playing with them.
Pay a professional or park the motorcycle.



Posted by Jerry on June 16, 2008, 10:32 am
>
>
>
>
> > Hi all, this is my first post, so hello from canada =A0:D
>
> > After looking at local mechanic's rates and then looking at my
> > paycheque again, I've decided to try and learn how to fix motorcycles
> > myself....a little emphasis on "try"... So far all I've ever really
> > done is the sparkplug/oil & filter change and replaced a couple busted
> > turn signals on my bike, but now the breaks are
> > squeaking.....sometimes, so I thought I'd check and see if you guys
> > had any idea where a newb should start looking. Here's the
> > symptoms....
> > It's a '82 virago 920J
> > Sometimes when I lean into a turn, go over a bump, or otherwize jar
> > the bike a little, a squeaking sound will come from the front end of
> > the bike. When I apply a small amount of pressure to the leaver
> > (barely even touch it really) the sound goes away. Sometimes the sound
> > will return when I release the break, sometimes it'll stay gone.
> > Also, there's sometimes a slight squeal when I use the breaks
> > regularaly....like when I need to change the pads, which I'll probably
> > end up doing when I try to fix whatever this is...
>
> > Thanks in advance for any opinions you may offer
> > -Steve
>
> First it is brakes not breaks
> Second don't screw around with your life playing with them.
> Pay a professional or park the motorcycle.- Hide quoted text -

If they are disc brakes (not breaks, right?), then they should be
simple enough for almost anyone to do as long as you have a shop
manual and the proper tools.

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Jerry


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