i need a "homebrew" fix. spray on fix

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wefixit4u
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rear wheel mounting (new problem)

Post by wefixit4u » Sun Jul 16, 2006 9:18 am

Guys, thanks for all the replies, however new problem has developed. As soon as I get the axle to the right side of the swingarm, the wheel binds up and the axle needs hammered through the swingarm hole. Up to that point, the wheel spins freely and the brake works fine. But as soon as I reach the right hole, the wheel binds. Do I have a problem with this new Dunlop D607, large tire???? But that wouldn't make sense with the wheel off the ground?? Bearings are all good, mechanic that changed the tires confirmed. HELP!!! leaving for 2,000 mile trip next Sunday!! Thanks, Chris

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i need a "homebrew" fix. spray on fix

Post by W.V. Doran » Sun Jul 16, 2006 9:51 am

I covered my brake lines with Plasti Dip Spray-on (brush-on/spray-on rubber coating), comes in different colors, yellow, red etc. Fast, easy, looks good and has held up well. I sprayed my front and rear lines about 6 years ago, their still "custom yellow" but need to be redone. Can this be considered a necessary farkel? John Kokola wrote: Bob, I think that you need to reroute the brake line a bit, as they shouldn't rub, but the stuff to use for protecting the line -- in my experience -- is call "Helical Bundling Wrap" in the McMaster-Carr catalog: www.mcmaster.com> (can't direct-link to items in the catalog, just do a search) Send me your address off-line, I'll send you a few feet. --John Kokola -----Original Message-----
>From: rschulte46 > >So far the >plastic coating on the braid is gone for about 2.5 inches and the >braid is open to the elements. > >There must be a simple fix for this. Has anyone put some sort of >protective covering on their brake line? Is there a way to "guide" it >out of the way with a bracket of sxome sort?
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