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Spongy brakes?

Spongy brakes?

How are we people?


Just thought that I would reinforce the old trick of tying back your brake lever overnight after bleeding your brakes, especially if you have a bit of a spongy lever. Did it last night on my FJR 1300 after replacing the front hoses, lever was coming back to the bar but no more air coming out of the nipples even after an hour of bleeding. Completely sorted by morning, lever is much more solid and feel is much better than before.


Also tried it with the XJ600 to see if it would improve at all and it actually made a huge difference.


Basically all you have to do it tie back the lever using a cloth or a cable tie if you dont mind marking the grip and leave it for 8 to 12 hours. If it is still bad afterwards, you may have a fluid leak or a master cylinder seal issue.


So believe the hype. It really does work.


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Engine oil seals

Engine oil seals

Hi all I am replacing a few oils seal at the moment and wonder if the new seal is to be installed dry or greased on the rims with engine oil .any advice appreciated


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Electronic repairs needed ..

Electronic repairs needed ..

Anyone recommend anyone with a steady hand and a soldering iron ?
I need the mini usb socket replaced on a Power Commander ..

Otherwise it’s off to Dynojet uk and i’ll get it back for Christmas the way the post is …

Was wondering if the laptop repair lads might be worth a shout ..?


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Any good bike mechanics open

Any good bike mechanics open

Lads any recommendations in dublin area ,would have always used jp motorcycles, but he seems to be closed and no sign of when he might reopen. I thought that workshops were allowed stay open these times ? Anyway looking to get all the fluids replaced and I’m scared to go near brakes meself, anyone know of anyone decent who is working these weathers ,cheers


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