sticky brakes

Ive noticed that my brakes are by no means a smooth pull, the lever gets up up in places then unsticks when you start pulling it far back. I bled my brakes wondering if it was air bubbles but I dont think that helped. is this just an SV thing or should I clean something or squirt WD-40 somewhere.
Also I got water in my front plug last night how helpfull is it to pull out the entire plug. I got out most of the water on the plug using a modified tampon lol, but will it cause damage if it isnt perfectly clean?

I'm confused about your brake question. Could you re-phrase?

Originally Posted by hitmanip

I got out most of the water on the plug using a modified tampon lol, but will it cause damage if it isnt perfectly clean?

I dunno is your bike susceptable to toxic shock syndrome?

its pretty hard to describe, it feels like the brake lever is catching so when you left of the lever it might stick for a moment then snap forward a little then catch again. its just not very smooth. hopefully that is a little betty explanation

Do you mean the lever pulses when the brakes are applied?
If so your discs are warped and need to be changed for new/straight ones...

Originally Posted by hitmanip

its pretty hard to describe, it feels like the brake lever is catching so when you left of the lever it might stick for a moment then snap forward a little then catch again. its just not very smooth. hopefully that is a little betty explanation

If this happens when you're rolling, razor's probably nailed it. Does it happen when you pull the brakes and you're stopped?

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Try lubing the lever.

Cheers
Ben

no its only the movement of the lever the lever it self wont pull or let off in a smooth motion, only in a series of small snappy ones. any word on wether I should bother pulling the spark plug?

[21QUEST]

Originally Posted by hitmanip

no its only the movement of the lever the lever it self wont pull or let off in a smooth motion, only in a series of small snappy ones. any word on wether I should bother pulling the spark plug?

I kind of guessed that's what you were trying to describe hence why I said 'try lubing the area around the lever pivot'. If said are is not sufficiently lubricated , what you described can happen especially after riding in the rain.

Regarding the plug I'd say yes, get it out, clean and put back. Make sure you seat the boot correctly. Fender extender and/or di-electric grease to prevent it happening again.

Cheers
Ben