WM rearsets vs. rear brakes

obrut
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WM rearsets vs. rear brakes May 25, 2008 1:52:34 GMT -5

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Post by obrut on May 25, 2008 1:52:34 GMT -5

hi al

my bike has wm rearsets. on the right hand side, the bolts that attach the rear set to the frame pass through cylindrical rubber bushes. when i push hard on the brake pedal, the rubber appears to compress which allows the rear set assembly to pivot away from the bike until the brake pedal hits the exhaust header.

am i correct in assuming that i need to replace the rubber bushes to everything stays rigid during brake application?

any and all tips greatly appreciated.

cheers, ryan

sven Full Member Posts: 166	WM rearsets vs. rear brakes May 25, 2008 4:39:50 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sven on May 25, 2008 4:39:50 GMT -5 Seems so. Perhaps the rubber bushings are in a bad condition and new ones would help. But cheaper and to my experience no problem with the vibes is to change to e.g. aluminium bushings. Regards Sven
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StewRoss Senior Member Posts: 2,334	WM rearsets vs. rear brakes May 25, 2008 7:14:56 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by StewRoss on May 25, 2008 7:14:56 GMT -5 Have you got a standard exhaust? SR
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marlon
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WM rearsets vs. rear brakes May 25, 2008 11:05:50 GMT -5

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Post by marlon on May 25, 2008 11:05:50 GMT -5

Hey Mate!

That sounds a bit funny to me... The only thing i can think is getting the adjustment right on the main bar so the travel is correct, you should be able to apply full pressure before the toe end of the pedal hits the muffler. I can't see the rubber bushes having much to do with it. If i scan a pic of my WM rearsets, could you circle it in MS paint to let us know which area you're talking about specifically?

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obrut
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WM rearsets vs. rear brakes May 26, 2008 3:46:36 GMT -5

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Post by obrut on May 26, 2008 3:46:36 GMT -5

stew - exhaust is supersound header and muffler.

marlon - the rubber bushes encase the 2 bolts that old the rearset base plate to the frame of the bike. as they compress, they allow the base plate to flex away from the bike - which affects the brake adjustment.

StewRoss Senior Member Posts: 2,334	WM rearsets vs. rear brakes May 26, 2008 5:10:29 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by StewRoss on May 26, 2008 5:10:29 GMT -5 Yes perhaps fit new rubbers or new metal bushes as Sven says...if your exhaust sticks out a bit it may also help to foul the pedal. SR
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Post by obrut on May 25, 2008 1:52:34 GMT -5

Post by sven on May 25, 2008 4:39:50 GMT -5

Post by StewRoss on May 25, 2008 7:14:56 GMT -5

Post by marlon on May 25, 2008 11:05:50 GMT -5

Post by obrut on May 26, 2008 3:46:36 GMT -5

Post by StewRoss on May 26, 2008 5:10:29 GMT -5