r1crusher Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 After getting the track bike out yesterday and starting some of my prep work I noticed a LOT of drag on the front wheel. So, having my trusty wrenching whore (thank RVT ) we tore into the calipers for a good cleaning. We didn't find a lot of buildup on them and after putting them back on the bike there was still a lot of drag. There is a bit of rust on the rotors themselves and like most newer bikes they are semi-floating. I'm now thinking that since the bike sat outside as a salvage for a while that possibly there is some rust build up on the 'bobbins' that hold the outer and inner rotor halves together. I know there will be some drag from the pads but the amount it has now seems excessive, more than on my gixxer.I did some searching and the only thing I could find to help clean them was to use a small to medium sized rubber cone attached to a drill and some cleaner. Use the drill to spin the bobbin and flush with the cleaner as it's being done, makes sense to me. Of course a Scotchbrite pad will clean up all the other parts.So my question to everyone else is, what other techniques are there? Use some C-L-R? Just replace them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 You haven't even ridden the thing at the track and you're already coming up with excuses why you're gonna be slow. "Well if it weren't for the drag on my rusty rotors..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shittygsxr Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 step 1: ride bikestep 2: use the brakes taa daa no more rusty rotors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 step 1: ride bikestep 2: use the brakes taa daa no more rusty rotorsagreed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 Rusty Rotors is my prOn name. I also use Justin Timberlog. Jussayin'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 After getting the track bike out yesterday and starting some of my prep work I noticed a LOT of drag on the front wheel. So, having my trusty wrenching whore (thank RVT ) we tore into the calipers for a good cleaning. We didn't find a lot of buildup on them and after putting them back on the bike there was still a lot of drag. There is a bit of rust on the rotors themselves and like most newer bikes they are semi-floating. I'm now thinking that since the bike sat outside as a salvage for a while that possibly there is some rust build up on the 'bobbins' that hold the outer and inner rotor halves together. I know there will be some drag from the pads but the amount it has now seems excessive, more than on my gixxer.I did some searching and the only thing I could find to help clean them was to use a small to medium sized rubber cone attached to a drill and some cleaner. Use the drill to spin the bobbin and flush with the cleaner as it's being done, makes sense to me. Of course a Scotchbrite pad will clean up all the other parts.So my question to everyone else is, what other techniques are there? Use some C-L-R? Just replace them?for someone with so much experience with rusty trombones, i'm surprised this is thread worthy.also, you're too much of a pansy for nelson, a 600 won't help you, etc etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1crusher Posted April 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 You're missing the point, the issue is not the face of the rotors. Duh, riding it will remove any rust there. It's where rotors are joined together that I think the problem is. If the rotors are not allowed to float a little, extra drag is created. I'm just trying to get it into proper shape for next month.I'll figure out out something.Thanks for the help (or lack there of) anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1crusher Posted April 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 step 1: ride bikestep 2: use the brakes taa daa no more rusty rotorsagreedGreat idea! If it were plated for the street....NOT THE TRACK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benyen Soljax Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 Great idea! If it were plated for the street....NOT THE TRACK! I heard farts smell better on the track Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 Great idea! If it were plated for the street....NOT THE TRACK! i guess im a noob at track riding...i just assumed people on the track actually use their brakes every now and then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue03636 Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 i guess im a noob at track riding...i just assumed people on the track actually use their brakes every now and then They do, just not r1humper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 can't you just ride it up and down your neighborhood a couple times and see if it improves? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 Great idea! If it were plated for the street....NOT THE TRACK! stop being little girl and just take it around the block. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 exactly. or, if you're really that worried, trailer it to a private parking lot, and do some screwing around on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shittygsxr Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 Great idea! If it were plated for the street....NOT THE TRACK! since when are you scared of breaking the law??.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1crusher Posted April 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 since when are you scared of breaking the law??..Prick...you actually went there. That was like 3 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVTPilot Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 We can always run them thru JRMMiii's sandy vag. That should shine 'en up a bit. Then that thing will serve a second purpose to him using it as an excuse from riding anywhere but to Summit and back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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