maiden (kinda) voyage

stereomind

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maiden (kinda) voyage

07-02-2008, 09:58 PM

well, brake lines came in today, got the XJ bolted back together, and took it for a spin around the block!

wow. the Eleven sure feels different... kinda like a small car engine on two wheels

brakes are definitely not spongy, but they're not grabbing as hard as they should, so I was thinking about sanding the glaze off the rotors a bit. any suggestions on grit or maybe an alternative?

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'81 XS1100SH "Hound of Basketville" - new project
'81 XS1100H Venturer
'81 XJ750RH Seca
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wingnut

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07-03-2008, 05:34 AM

Put a couple of hundre miles on it over the long weekend and see if they get better

wingnut
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82 750XJ Project bike (Son in law's future ride)
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