Post by shineon on Dec 10, 2012 16:33:12 GMT -6
Hi Guys, I am a long time lover of scooters, having ridden for over ten years, my favourite being my old, long since deceased (thanks to a travelling salesman who ran over it on a car park) Gilera Runner 125 VX...
I have since due to being well lets be honest, poor, have owned several chinese scooters, in particular I am now onto my second (the last one was stolen and the insurance company rather than pay out, replaced it with a like for like bike)
So I really really need some help right now with this bike, I have had it since January and apart from a few minor repairs I have not had any work done it, despite it basically dropping to bits left right and centre, I just don't have the money tp put it into a garage, so I have had to leave the minor repairs like broken seat hinge, and dodgy stand, however today I noticed the rear brakes were making a drag noise and hence know that familiar sound as the brakes pads being bare, sure enough I inspected the disk and noticed the damage caused by metal on metal...
I am not a mechanic, I am in fact a pretty clueless guy when it comes to stuff like this, but I love learning and really would like to know how feasible it is to change the pads myself, I can probably borrow the tools I would need (my brother in law who has always helped me out as he is a bike mechanic, but sadly now too ill to help)
So long story short guys, I have a bike thats knackered, no money and now it has brake problems I can no longer ignore, can any of you direct me to tutorials, I'm really really grateful for any help, as I really am in a pretty worried state, as its starting to snow and be icy and I always hate riding in this season, and the thought my brakes are knackered is making me feel more anxious
Thanks guys!!
I have since due to being well lets be honest, poor, have owned several chinese scooters, in particular I am now onto my second (the last one was stolen and the insurance company rather than pay out, replaced it with a like for like bike)
So I really really need some help right now with this bike, I have had it since January and apart from a few minor repairs I have not had any work done it, despite it basically dropping to bits left right and centre, I just don't have the money tp put it into a garage, so I have had to leave the minor repairs like broken seat hinge, and dodgy stand, however today I noticed the rear brakes were making a drag noise and hence know that familiar sound as the brakes pads being bare, sure enough I inspected the disk and noticed the damage caused by metal on metal...
I am not a mechanic, I am in fact a pretty clueless guy when it comes to stuff like this, but I love learning and really would like to know how feasible it is to change the pads myself, I can probably borrow the tools I would need (my brother in law who has always helped me out as he is a bike mechanic, but sadly now too ill to help)
So long story short guys, I have a bike thats knackered, no money and now it has brake problems I can no longer ignore, can any of you direct me to tutorials, I'm really really grateful for any help, as I really am in a pretty worried state, as its starting to snow and be icy and I always hate riding in this season, and the thought my brakes are knackered is making me feel more anxious
Thanks guys!!
Well you've come to the right place for help when the old pocket is a little low. 
Man there is one forum that has over 3M members! 