Topic: front caliper set up/adjuster spring.

[garyw]

Hi, to many of you a easy question but my 2 workshop manuals do not show where a washer should go.
The washer I am talking about is listed with the set up adjuster spring/threaded screw/nut.
Should it go under the lock nut on the fork leg (outside) or between the spring and the inner face of the fork leg.
So far on the 550k2 I have fitted 2 new tyres, taper head bearing kit and will be sorting out
the wiring. So really want to do all the work correctly.
Any help would be great.
Cheers Gary

[wowbagger]

Check out SohRon's 550 project for all the by-the-book installation steps:

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=86697.msg1018473#msg1018473

[754]

Although some like them, I never use them,  or at least if I have to remove it, it stays off.
 When a bike has sat and brake is sticking, i like to bonk the caliper inward. With a soft hammer or wood drift.
  I am not sure but I think the adjuster being in place may make this more difficult to do..added pita......

[Garage_guy_chris]

Most people i have talked to say to take it off as it doesnt do anything. I took it off my CB450 which shares its brakes with the CB750 and there is no difference either way

[tfrasca]

Are you guys saying you don't run the spring at all? Or just the washer?

[70CB750]

I ran the springs somewhat lose, not really the clearance the manual asks for.

Somebody here commented on having to pump handle twice to get brake operate without springs - it can make a difference in a tight spot.