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Smoggy
25-02-09, 08:36 PM
Is it normal for an SVs to not even lock the back wheel at any speed?
Has very little stopping power even to just to roll slower from 10mph and down.
It seems to have no effect at all at 20.

Just with it being serviced in the last month I've started thinking about it more.
zsv650
25-02-09, 08:38 PM
have you checked theyve done them properly yes the rear is doo doo they alway's are.
Sean_C
25-02-09, 08:38 PM
I think its quite a decent rear brake on the SV.. :confused:
svdemon
25-02-09, 08:39 PM
Theres defo something wrong if it can't lock the wheel!
zsv650
25-02-09, 08:40 PM
actually the curvy rear is better than the pointy imho weird that though i can lock the pointy back up **** easy.
Smoggy
25-02-09, 08:40 PM
I've had a quick look at before and its operating and all the rest, but I don't know what they did, if anything.. Didn't mention it so..?

Looks like I need to have a better poke at it then.
Sean_C
25-02-09, 08:41 PM
Oops nevermind.
petevtwin650
25-02-09, 08:41 PM
Yep. agree with Sean. The rear is plenty good enough when it's properly serviced. My one on the Duke has gone AWOL. I think it's because of all the cr@p that's been on the roads in the last couple of months. Got a new set of pads to drop in as soon as gritting is over for this winter. Might be you just need new pads too.
zsv650
25-02-09, 08:42 PM
i'd of thought they'd have at least done a fluid change and a set of new pads if needed tbh.
pawl
25-02-09, 09:02 PM
i'd of thought they'd have at least done a fluid change and a set of new pads if needed tbh.

how much did you pay for the service? did you get a written report?
Dave20046
25-02-09, 09:15 PM
Mine isn't bad, I've not tried locking it at faster speeds (I like it's new straight look) but at 5mphish it does it fine.
sinbad
25-02-09, 10:03 PM
You got a good firm pedal? It should go so far and then no further. The rear always feels a bit soft, but if it's working okay then a firm push should lock the wheel with little effort.
svdemon
25-02-09, 10:17 PM
When mine has been sitting unused for a while the rear brake needs a good pumping to get it up to speed again. Has it been used much lately?
Smoggy
25-02-09, 10:21 PM
When mine has been sitting unused for a while the rear brake needs a good pumping to get it up to speed again. Has it been used much lately?

I instinctivley use it a fair bit trying to keep the bike from diving at junctions, but like I said, it just 'aint doing out.
Bill.Cross
26-02-09, 07:09 AM
Try the pedal instead of just the calliper - it can seize up. Try stripping that down and greasing it - it helped mine.