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whatever · 09-07-2010, 09:17 PM

i wonder if it's better to leave the brake caliper on the bike with the pads removed...... or should i plastic bag the caliper and secure to the fork some how.

i know this is starting to sound crazy but these are my only two options.

**dart1963** · 09-07-2010, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by whatever

i wonder if it's better to leave the brake caliper on the bike with the pads removed...... or should i plastic bag the caliper and secure to the fork some how.

i know this is starting to sound crazy but these are my only two options.

If you can't get some help in towing the bike there... PUSH IT! Seriously, don't take a chance of doing more damage, don't take a chance of getting into/or causing an accident

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Let us know how it goes?

Roaddawg · 09-07-2010, 09:38 PM

Whatever...your starting to scare me.

For having owned 25 bikes over the years, you sure do seem to have a lot of problems with them.

Be careful man. Don't take any unnecessary risks.

whatever · 09-07-2010, 09:54 PM

was my 1st problem with the bike....... but sure is becoming a ordeal.

im sure the caliper will be fine i only have to ride about 10 blocks... just did know with the pads removed if the disc would touch anything.... i guess if noboby knows i will call a couple mech before i leave to make sure.

im cool with the drive not going to be going over 25 mph........ 85% side roads with no traffic.

whatever · 09-07-2010, 09:56 PM

road bikes don't tow very well with plastic farings.

FZ1inNH · 09-08-2010, 09:39 AM

If ANY mechanic tells you to drive this bike without front brake pads in one caliper, they need to be SHOT! There is no way this is safe by any stretch! The front brakes are 85% of your stopping power. What happens if someone pulls out in front of you? You will hit them at speed and yes, 25 mph can be serious or even kill you.

Should you make the decision to go forth with this crazy idea, do yourself a huge favor and just REMOVE the front brake lever before leaving, that way, you cannot pull the lever, pop the piston, ruin the caliper, ruin the rotor, spread brake fluid all over your bike and worse, the tire or in the extreme, catch the piston on the rotor and stop the front tire instantly resulting in you doing a heck of a stoppy.

Just don't ride it!!!

J.J. · 09-08-2010, 09:52 AM

Uhaul rents trailers cheap covered and uncovered less than $30. I have used them all the time.
Much better option in my opinion.
If you were closer, I would bring my trailer all set up for all bikes. Be safe and hope it works out for you.

**MiltonDorkenhoff** · 09-08-2010, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by FZ1inNH

Should you make the decision to go forth with this crazy idea, do yourself a huge favor and just REMOVE the front brake lever before leaving, that way, you cannot pull the lever, pop the piston, ruin the caliper, ruin the rotor, spread brake fluid all over your bike and worse, the tire or in the extreme, catch the piston on the rotor and stop the front tire instantly resulting in you doing a heck of a stoppy.

Thanks - I was wondering if the piston could come all the way out if there was no pad in the way. I guess it can

**dart1963** · 09-08-2010, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by FZ1inNH

There is no way this is safe by any stretch!

Enough said! I don't know if we can be any clearer

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Originally Posted by FZ1inNH

Should you make the decision to go forth with this crazy idea, do yourself a huge favor

I was thinking, "make sure you video tape it", that way we have another "WHAT NOT TO DO" video!

FZ1inNH · 09-08-2010, 10:05 AM

I was going to mention video too but wondered if the video would survive.

09-07-2010, 09:38 PM	#23 (permalink)
Roaddawg Senior Member Bike: 2009 FZ6R (Yes, the "R") Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Napa Valley, CA Posts: 1,653 Thanks: 635 Thanked 490 Times in 308 Posts	Whatever...your starting to scare me. For having owned 25 bikes over the years, you sure do seem to have a lot of problems with them. Be careful man. Don't take any unnecessary risks. __________________ Roaddawg

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09-07-2010, 09:17 PM	#21 (permalink)
whatever Senior Member Bike: 09 white fz6r Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: ny Posts: 272 Thanks: 5 Thanked 19 Times in 18 Posts	i wonder if it's better to leave the brake caliper on the bike with the pads removed...... or should i plastic bag the caliper and secure to the fork some how. i know this is starting to sound crazy but these are my only two options.

09-07-2010, 09:54 PM	#24 (permalink)
whatever Senior Member Bike: 09 white fz6r Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: ny Posts: 272 Thanks: 5 Thanked 19 Times in 18 Posts	was my 1st problem with the bike....... but sure is becoming a ordeal. im sure the caliper will be fine i only have to ride about 10 blocks... just did know with the pads removed if the disc would touch anything.... i guess if noboby knows i will call a couple mech before i leave to make sure. im cool with the drive not going to be going over 25 mph........ 85% side roads with no traffic.

09-07-2010, 09:56 PM	#25 (permalink)
whatever Senior Member Bike: 09 white fz6r Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: ny Posts: 272 Thanks: 5 Thanked 19 Times in 18 Posts	road bikes don't tow very well with plastic farings.

09-08-2010, 09:39 AM	#26 (permalink)
FZ1inNH Super Moderator Bike: 2009 FZ1 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dover, NH Posts: 569 Thanks: 346 Thanked 321 Times in 152 Posts	If ANY mechanic tells you to drive this bike without front brake pads in one caliper, they need to be SHOT! There is no way this is safe by any stretch! The front brakes are 85% of your stopping power. What happens if someone pulls out in front of you? You will hit them at speed and yes, 25 mph can be serious or even kill you. Should you make the decision to go forth with this crazy idea, do yourself a huge favor and just REMOVE the front brake lever before leaving, that way, you cannot pull the lever, pop the piston, ruin the caliper, ruin the rotor, spread brake fluid all over your bike and worse, the tire or in the extreme, catch the piston on the rotor and stop the front tire instantly resulting in you doing a heck of a stoppy. Just don't ride it!!!

09-08-2010, 09:52 AM	#27 (permalink)
J.J. Senior Member Bike: 05 Yamaha TW200, 87 Honda Nighthawk, 09 FZ6R yellow sold Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Green Mtns, VT Posts: 103 Thanks: 32 Thanked 14 Times in 12 Posts	Uhaul rents trailers cheap covered and uncovered less than $30. I have used them all the time. Much better option in my opinion. If you were closer, I would bring my trailer all set up for all bikes. Be safe and hope it works out for you.

09-08-2010, 10:05 AM	#30 (permalink)
FZ1inNH Super Moderator Bike: 2009 FZ1 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dover, NH Posts: 569 Thanks: 346 Thanked 321 Times in 152 Posts	I was going to mention video too but wondered if the video would survive.

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