So long story short, my 748 has been sitting for about two years. This morning I pull it out of the corner of the garage, change the oil and filter, put in a new battery, air the tires up and pulled it around to the front of my house and gave it a quick wash. I rode it a block to the gas station to fill it with fresh fuel and by the time I rode it a block I pretty much lost all the front brakes. It stops poorly and I can easily pull the lever to the bar. feels like the master has failed.
Are these master cylinders rebuildable? Is the dealer my only option for a new one? I am ok with buying used, but I think buying a used one I'm taking a gamble of being right back where I'm at.
Also the rear brakes don't work. they havent worked as long as I've owned the bike. Does any one have any tips for orientating the caliper to bleed the rear brakes? I'm gonna start with that and see if i can get a pedal out of the rears.
Thanks in advance!!
-Stew
Are these master cylinders rebuildable? Is the dealer my only option for a new one? I am ok with buying used, but I think buying a used one I'm taking a gamble of being right back where I'm at.
Also the rear brakes don't work. they havent worked as long as I've owned the bike. Does any one have any tips for orientating the caliper to bleed the rear brakes? I'm gonna start with that and see if i can get a pedal out of the rears.
Thanks in advance!!
-Stew