Tue, 31 Mar 1998 22:13:49 +0200 - Message No. 2467
From: Holger Fassl <101.44915@germanynet.de>

Subject: Reworking Break-Discs


Hi @-riders,

I think that my experience with reworking breakdiscs is of common
interest, so I post it to the list and not to Mick direct.

I had the quite usual problem with an S-shaped breakdisc in spring last
year and went to a company called 'Roadrunner' in Germany. I don't know
the complete address at the moment but this company has ads in every
'Motorrad'-magazine (Hi JR, you should know the address...). Of course,
if somebody is interested in this address I will check it. They reworked
both breakdisc and it is still working fine! And, in addition, it was
quite cheap (ca. DM 150,- incl. P&P) in spite of the fact that they had
to grind both discs because the S-shape was too large (and too old) for
a simple repair. Be careful, P&P is quite expensive because you have to
send them the complete wheel! 
So, it can be a cost-saver to call this company before ordering a new
disc. In addition, it is possible to get the disc repaired in one day,
even on a Saturday, when you have arranged it via phone before and the
S-shape is small enough.

One hint: Be careful when riding the @ with one deformed front-disc.
Because both discs (left and right) are coupled, you will damage the
second disc, too!! (Like I did...)

BTW: I'm thinking about replacing the springs and the oil of the front
fork with White Power parts. Does anybody has experience with this
replacement? Will I notice a difference? I'm especially interested in
this when riding with my wife (and diving with my fork...). Thnaks in
advance.

Have a nice ride!
Holger, the horrible...



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