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« on: June 21, 2011, 07:33:01 PM »
I seem to recall my previous 650 never had a great feel on the lever. Will let you know what the MOT tester makes of it.
Phil
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« on: June 19, 2011, 08:40:55 PM »
Thanks chaps, I'm dropping the bike off a couple of days before the test, so I'll ask him if it's worth putting it through the test then.
Phil
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« on: June 18, 2011, 09:11:03 PM »
Hi folks, long toime since I posted, but I'm doing some work on judodave's 650z and wonder if anyone can help.
We're having an almighty problem getting the front brakes lever to go firm, but I'm stumped to know what else to try. I seem to recall my previous 650 never had a very firm lever, but can't say if it was like thi one or better.
Anyway, the bike's got new pads, new pistons and seals in both calipers, new master cylinder seal kit, a new 'o' ring around the base of the plastic master cylinder reservoir. Just about everything, except the hoses are new.
I've tried bleeding with a syringe by sucking fluid through from the reservoir down and out the bleed nipples, and also by pumping fluid the other way (into nipple until it comes out of reervoir). I've also done the traditional undo nipple-piull lever-do up nipple-release lever etc way. None of them make it any better which makes me think I've got the best I can expect.
I can get the wheel to brake hard when pushing the bike along using about 1/2 - 3/4 lever travel and it feels firm, but the lever never goes solid. With more pressure you can always squeeze the lever harder which seems wrong, even though the brake performance might be OK.
I recall my previous one was a bit like that, but that was few years ago. Does that sound 'normal'. I've got an MOT booked in the week.
Anything else these 650's are known for in the braking department that I should check?
thanks, Phil
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« on: August 26, 2010, 08:59:41 AM »
Hi Simon, welcome to the site. Look forward to the pics, and if you need any help or advice fire away - loads of experience on here.
Phil
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« on: August 13, 2010, 10:48:52 PM »
Seems to be OK to do this.
In a thread from the 650 forum it states "Be aware that two versions of the camshaft exist, you probably like to have the one with 36mm lobes (63hp) instead of the 33mm (50hp) lobes of some european models."
Phil
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« on: July 22, 2010, 11:55:04 AM »
...how annoying - I remember throwing one of those away years ago because I thought it looked awful!
Phil - are you missing a fuse box cover?
No, just hadn't got as far as puuting the fuses and cover back together at that point, Phil
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« on: July 20, 2010, 09:24:52 PM »
Sorry, forgot about that. Just had a look and 'fraid I can't help.
Phil
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« on: July 20, 2010, 09:18:33 PM »
Hi and welcome. Lots of sites around for cafe inspiration. Let us know if you need some ideas.
Phil
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« on: July 20, 2010, 09:16:17 PM »
Hi and welcome. Plenty of pics please as you get on with the rebuild. And any questions, just fire away.
regards, Phil
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« on: July 19, 2010, 12:49:37 PM »
site was v slow yesterday, but running fine today,
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« on: July 18, 2010, 09:47:16 PM »
Hi and welcome to the site,
Phil
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« on: July 17, 2010, 09:42:18 AM »
Might have a pair, let me look later when I get in the garage. They'll be 650Z ones, but I'm guessing they're the same, If I've got them I'll measure them up for you,
Phil
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« on: July 17, 2010, 09:41:01 AM »
Welcome to the site,
Phil
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« on: July 17, 2010, 09:40:03 AM »
Hi and welcome to the site,
Phil
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« on: July 10, 2010, 10:01:03 PM »
Hi Dave, good to see you on here. For info here's a pic of my 650Z one, so others can see if it matches other models... 
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