Search Results for ‘brakes’

Hi ... new to this bike. Don't know much about it, other than I really like the look and ride. Need new brakes. Best to go OEM or found a brand called KMG on Amazon...

I just wanted to thank all of you for the topics you discuss. I quit riding full time back in the early 90's because I was busy raising a family. My wife bought me a 2008 VTX 1800N1 for Fathers Day this year with 37K miles on it. When I test drove it the brakes felt kind of puny on it but as I...

Thank you in advance for your help! Brakes work But ...... Brake Light Stays on after installing New Front Brake Switch I ride a 2005 VTX 1300R. My rear brake light is working correctly when the foot brake is engaged. However, engaging the handbrake did not turn the light on. I Replaced the...

Hey guys -- Really hoping I can get some help here. I can't ride my bike and the season is almost over... I don't have much experience (anything but an oil change) with maintaining/working on my Honda VTX1300S. I really want to get to know my bike and learn how to work on it on my own. All in...

This seemed to start after I re-mounted my rim (replaced the front tire) last season. I followed the steps from Bare's VTX page as far as keeping the pinch bolts loose and slamming the front brake a few times (and even bumping tire into a curb) to supposedly set things into their proper...

Hey Everyone! I have an 2007 VTX1300c with around 19k miles and an aftermarket exhaust. After taking the bike out of storage this winter (heated garage, under a cover) the rear brake pedal began to stick and didn't return properly. I took off the metal plate over the rear master cylinder and...

After replacing my front tire and following Barrass Choppers method of making sure the wheel is centered in the forks (to keep the left brake from dragging), my brakes were pretty quiet. After a couple thousand miles of traveling 2 up and pulling the Bushtec, my passenger said innocently, "man...

Greetings all, I am a considering a VTX R. I love everything about the bike...except the fact that the front brake rotar is on the left sie (IMHO) is a dumb as place to put it) kinda takes away from the best side of the bike. Any way to move it to the left side?? thanks in advance! tbone

Just bought my '06 1300c and have noticed a thick black oily smudge on the full circumference of the rotor. I'm guessing that it's something to do with the caliper leaking? Or is there maybe another spot I should check for a leak? Also, does this mean my pads are shot? My bike only has 6510...

Hi, sortof a noob question but I've noticed my front brake fluid is well below the "level" indicator and I think it's getting lower every month, nearly below the little circular window now. I'm wondering (a) how crucial is brake fluid level to the longevity of the front brakes, (b) how to top...