Loving The Speedy

Discussion in 'Speed Triple' started by sam triple, Jul 15, 2018.

  1. sam triple

    sam triple Well-Known Member

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    #1 sam triple, Jul 15, 2018
    Ok my speed triple arrived Thursday couldn’t get out on it until yesterday but already loving it feels agile ,pulls like a train and the low boy arrow system sounds kin gorgeous,however just a few niggles back brake is worse than useless is this common on these bikes ,and bar end mirrors move about anyway of tightening them ? Also does. Anyone know of anywhere I can buy venture guard kits from cheers
     
  2. Yorkshireman

    Yorkshireman Crème de la Crème

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    #2 Yorkshireman, Jul 15, 2018
    What year is the bike, some early ones had poor rear brakes but later ones were improved. Maybe it just needs a good clean and some new pads? With the disc being fairly close to the sprocket it can become contaminated with chain lube leading to a loss of friction.
     
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  3. sam triple

    sam triple Well-Known Member

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    #3 sam triple, Jul 15, 2018
    Hi it’s a 16 plate pads seem to have plenty of meat on them so they could have got contaminated
    I’ll try and bleed it and clean pads before I order a new set ,cheers
     
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  4. mpllineman

    mpllineman First Class Member

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    #4 mpllineman, Jul 15, 2018
    It might help to replace the brake fluid as well, that's high on my priority list right now.
     
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  5. Dave C

    Dave C Elite Member

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    #5 Dave C, Jul 15, 2018
    Hi Sam, I've got a 2015 Speedy and the rear brake is like a chocolate teapot, haven't got around to getting it sorted but it would be great to pop it on here if you find a solution, other than that, cracking bike.
     
  6. Richard Neale

    Richard Neale Active Member

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    #6 Richard Neale, Jul 15, 2018
    I had a 2010 Speedy and put the low temp non sintered pads in the rear which are softer and work without needing heat plus bed in better . They worked well ..
     
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