One post two questions.
First: I am looking for a couple of spanner axel wrenches for my 2020 V85TT, a 30mm and a 26mm. I know I can use socket wrenches but they are awkward to carry. I can't seem to find a 26mm that has an offset to get to the rear axel nut. My wife and I are taking a 35 day 6000 mile trip in June and July and I just want something to take with. Light weight would also be good.
Second: The rear brake seems to take a lot of foot pressure to feel it working. It doesn't seem to matter if ABS is on or off. with ABS off it still takes a lot of force to lock the wheel on dirt. I have removed the rear caliper and check pads which seem okay and made sure that the caliper slides and is not seized. I also have bled the brakes and that did help up front but didn't change how much pressure it takes on the rear.
I should also say I have put about 6k miles on the bike since August 2023, and the rear brake really hasn't changed. Is this normal operation for this bike? Any thoughts would be helpful.
First: I am looking for a couple of spanner axel wrenches for my 2020 V85TT, a 30mm and a 26mm. I know I can use socket wrenches but they are awkward to carry. I can't seem to find a 26mm that has an offset to get to the rear axel nut. My wife and I are taking a 35 day 6000 mile trip in June and July and I just want something to take with. Light weight would also be good.
Second: The rear brake seems to take a lot of foot pressure to feel it working. It doesn't seem to matter if ABS is on or off. with ABS off it still takes a lot of force to lock the wheel on dirt. I have removed the rear caliper and check pads which seem okay and made sure that the caliper slides and is not seized. I also have bled the brakes and that did help up front but didn't change how much pressure it takes on the rear.
I should also say I have put about 6k miles on the bike since August 2023, and the rear brake really hasn't changed. Is this normal operation for this bike? Any thoughts would be helpful.