** Project "JUnK" Update as of 5/15/06 **
- Get a phone call from Fred
(Owner of Triple-O service, where my bike is) and says the entire front-end/brake system is
F U B A R Among the thing wrong with are :
1. Lines and fittings are wrong (my fault)
2. Front speedo-drive delete "custom" spacer is too narrow (Dragman's fault)
3. Calipers are on the inside of the front-end (Dragman's fault)
As far as
#3 goes, I know their was a huge thread on this topic not too long ago. From what Fred told me, with the way the stock Honda caliper "arms" are designed, they dont apply the same about if pressure to hold the caliper when used behind the lower legs. He said it will hold the caliper, but advises that more stopping power with the stock setup will be with the calipers "in - front" of the lower legs , I.E stock position. So, those of you who have done this to your bikes you might wanna rethink / research it some more.
#1 is my fault, across the board. The lines I got were way-too big for my application, wrong banjo bolts, wrong brake fluid, etc.. I am man enough to admit fault when I do wrong, and this is one of those times. I never said I was a motorcycle mechanic, and now I know I am def. not one, nor wanna be one.
#2 could if killed me. The "custom spacer" that was made for me by Mr. Dragman was about 1/4 of a inch too short, so the front-wheel would wobble from side to side inside the front forks ! I couldn't see it during the day, and couldn't feel it under 40mph. The last time (thank god) I rode the bike at night, I could see the shadow of the 21'' front wheel in the headlight, and as I went faster, the shadow started to move from side to side. Pretty cool huh
So all will be well, after about a month
(guy is busy) , and a pretty hefty labor bill. All new lines will be made, the stock brae pressure switch will be modified and become a more "factory" looking Y splitter for the lines, etc.
More updates/horror stories to come.....