Just bought a kit from Godridge via ebay, problem is they state that its for a boxercup r1150gs when I called them, they say this is the same kit as supplied to the uk Boxercup team, but not knowing much about the series, they could'nt clarify further, although if any part is'nt correct for my bike they will change it for me.
Does anybody know if they used 1150gs forks in the race series? as I seem to remember reading that somewhere.
confused of St Helens
Steve
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Thanks guys, next question, how easy/difficult is it to fit this kit? in particular bleeding the bleeding brakes, I am after all a complete spanner shy numpty, should I pay someone to do it (my favourite option ) or get my hands dirty
Steve
Well-weathered leather
Hot metal and oil
The scented country air
Sunlight on chrome
The blur of the landscape
Every nerve aware
Steve
Do it yourself!
Its not a hard job.The new goodridge kit will have two lines going all the way to the master cylinder.A racing requirement.A longer banjo bolt should be included in the kit.Follow the route of the old line from the master cylinder and then split each line to each caliper.Use P clips to hold lines to bottom yoke.You may be able to use old ones.Be careful extracting these,as its stainless steel going into aluminium.Bit of grease on reasembly.
Bleeding.
It will be easier if there is two people,unless you have a speed bleeder/vacuum jobbie.
I take it you know how to bleed brakes?
Fill up,pump lever,hold lever in,undo bleed nipple,tighten bleed nipple,release lever and pump and repeat.
You may need to turn handle bars to one side when bleeding as a air trap can form causing untold amounts of grief.Tapping the master cylinder lightly also helps.When you think you have done the task,use an elastic band overnight on the lever to get rid of the remaining air in the system.
Gus
What Gus has said is spot on,but if your not ok with a set of spanners get someone to help so you can learn,don't worry about being a numpty your not the only one,one or two of us have been highly entertained at someone else exspense just lately!!!!
Steve
Forgot to add that you may need to replace the speed bleeder adaptor with a normal bleed nipple.
I,m thinking a 6mm?
Dont quote me on that though!
gus
Don't want to provoke an ABS v Non ABS debate but i'm also thinking about fitting braided lines and my bike has ABS .
Anyone got any advice specific to ABS in addition to whats already been said .
You said you got your lines direct from Goodridge .
Can you point me in the right direction ? Can't find their
Ebay shop and the Goodridge web site refers enq to Demon tweeks/
Nippy Normans etc .
when I called them, they say this is the same kit as supplied to the uk Boxercup team, but not knowing much about the series, they could'nt clarify further, although if any part is'nt correct for my bike they will change it for me.
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