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BMW4VWW · 01-27-2003, 02:19 PM

Note to Anonymous: Put the spacers back on like they came off! VWW

merv · 01-27-2003, 02:28 PM

Agreed. Put them back as they were. if you can't remember then perhaps you shouldn't have worked on your own bike. Given the bike has floating calipers that will handle a degree of lateral movement, if they are now jamming it must be obvious which way the spacers should have gone in.

Cheers

Merv.

merv · 01-27-2003, 02:32 PM

p.s. I should have added, if they are jamming then the wheel has been moved out of line and you'll now have a 929 with dud wheel alignment. So you gotta put the wheel back where it oughta be by changing the spacers - don't do something silly like trying to move the calipers to fit the new wheel position. Otherwise if you can't figure it out, MO's advice stands - get your dealer to fix it.

Cheers

Merv.

obandoj · 01-27-2003, 02:55 PM

Lets hope you ride better than you wrench.

TheFox · 01-27-2003, 05:04 PM

Hey, let's lay off the guy. It's easy to make a simple mistake. I applaud him for at least making the attempt and then looking for help rather than just saying,"Screw it, I give up, I'll let the dealer do it.". He's got some follow through/

There are a lot of us out there just learning to work on our stuff.

--The Fox

sqidbait · 01-27-2003, 05:42 PM

Time for a show of hands: how many people trust their dealer to work on their bike properly? And not to rush it, or assign it to a junior mechanic making $10/hour?

I remember when one dealer overfilled the oil majorly after a service... it was fun syringing the excess out the filler hole.

I wonder if they did the valve adjust properly, eh?

-- Michael

gooseman_1 · 01-27-2003, 06:48 PM

I agree 100% It's a simple mistake and easy to make. I'm new to this myself, but also try to do all my own work. I've done engine+tranny rebuilds on cars and never had one in for service, so why start with my bike if I can help it. Besides, most dealers/shops rush (read 'suck') and all charge WAY to much.

He's smart to ask for help. There are some extremely knowledgeable folks on the boards here who might be able to help. Either way, he'll have learned from his mistake. Good luck!

MrDeadeye · 01-27-2003, 08:12 PM

If you stick with a factory certified mechanic at a real dealership, you should be OK. If the factory guy screws up your bike, at least you have a chance to hold the dealership or manufacturer accountable to make it right.

I remember a friend of mine who tried to save a few bucks by getting his Harley serviced at a mom & pop bike shop instead of the dealership. They dropped his new Softtail off a lift and then refused to repair the damage they caused using genuine Harley parts because the "factory parts were too expensive"!

bigwind1000 · 01-28-2003, 01:45 AM

give the guy a chance. i am 51 years old and do all my bike repairs. i have made a few mistakes over the years, but i just can"t drop my bike off at a dealer and later pick it up and ride away full of confidence. my advice, get a repair manual, and double check your work.

blkbrdxx · 01-28-2003, 01:50 AM

Buy a Honda repair manual and very carefully go back over your work. We've all made mistakes. That will be a lesson you will never forget.

01-27-2003, 02:19 PM	#1
BMW4VWW Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,833	Re: CBR 929 Front brakes are sticking after tire change Note to Anonymous: Put the spacers back on like they came off! VWW

01-27-2003, 02:28 PM	#2
merv Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: New Zealand Posts: 170	Re: CBR 929 Front brakes are sticking after tire change Agreed. Put them back as they were. if you can't remember then perhaps you shouldn't have worked on your own bike. Given the bike has floating calipers that will handle a degree of lateral movement, if they are now jamming it must be obvious which way the spacers should have gone in. Cheers Merv.

01-27-2003, 02:32 PM	#3
merv Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: New Zealand Posts: 170	Re: CBR 929 Front brakes are sticking after tire change p.s. I should have added, if they are jamming then the wheel has been moved out of line and you'll now have a 929 with dud wheel alignment. So you gotta put the wheel back where it oughta be by changing the spacers - don't do something silly like trying to move the calipers to fit the new wheel position. Otherwise if you can't figure it out, MO's advice stands - get your dealer to fix it. Cheers Merv.

01-27-2003, 02:55 PM	#4
obandoj Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Arizona Posts: 912	Re: CBR 929 Front brakes are sticking after tire change Lets hope you ride better than you wrench.

01-27-2003, 05:04 PM	#5
TheFox Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 730	Re: CBR 929 Front brakes are sticking after tire change Hey, let's lay off the guy. It's easy to make a simple mistake. I applaud him for at least making the attempt and then looking for help rather than just saying,"Screw it, I give up, I'll let the dealer do it.". He's got some follow through/ There are a lot of us out there just learning to work on our stuff. --The Fox __________________ --The Fox The best bike to take a trip on is the one you have.

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01-27-2003, 05:42 PM	#6
sqidbait Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 170	Re: CBR 929 Front brakes are sticking after tire change Time for a show of hands: how many people trust their dealer to work on their bike properly? And not to rush it, or assign it to a junior mechanic making $10/hour? I remember when one dealer overfilled the oil majorly after a service... it was fun syringing the excess out the filler hole. I wonder if they did the valve adjust properly, eh? -- Michael

01-27-2003, 06:48 PM	#7
gooseman_1 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 162	Re: CBR 929 Front brakes are sticking after tire change I agree 100% It's a simple mistake and easy to make. I'm new to this myself, but also try to do all my own work. I've done engine+tranny rebuilds on cars and never had one in for service, so why start with my bike if I can help it. Besides, most dealers/shops rush (read 'suck') and all charge WAY to much. He's smart to ask for help. There are some extremely knowledgeable folks on the boards here who might be able to help. Either way, he'll have learned from his mistake. Good luck!

01-27-2003, 08:12 PM	#8
MrDeadeye Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 142	Re: CBR 929 Front brakes are sticking after tire change If you stick with a factory certified mechanic at a real dealership, you should be OK. If the factory guy screws up your bike, at least you have a chance to hold the dealership or manufacturer accountable to make it right. I remember a friend of mine who tried to save a few bucks by getting his Harley serviced at a mom & pop bike shop instead of the dealership. They dropped his new Softtail off a lift and then refused to repair the damage they caused using genuine Harley parts because the "factory parts were too expensive"!

01-28-2003, 01:45 AM	#9
bigwind1000 Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1	Re: CBR 929 Front brakes are sticking after tire change give the guy a chance. i am 51 years old and do all my bike repairs. i have made a few mistakes over the years, but i just can"t drop my bike off at a dealer and later pick it up and ride away full of confidence. my advice, get a repair manual, and double check your work.

01-28-2003, 01:50 AM	#10
blkbrdxx Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 5	Re: CBR 929 Front brakes are sticking after tire change Buy a Honda repair manual and very carefully go back over your work. We've all made mistakes. That will be a lesson you will never forget.