Post by heyskull on Jun 2, 2014 1:58:55 GMT -5
I have now blasted about on my 1991 Revere for nearly a year.
And to be quite honest this has been the only bike I have properly enjoyed riding.
It is extremely chuckable around the corners and is the one machine that I have never had a bad days riding on.
Now the issue......
The front suspension is pathetic maybe not soft but well underdamped and seems to be continually bottoming out under braking even after heavier oil and a rebuild.
Also the front brake is weedy and soft. I have fitted new pads cleaned the caliper and fitted new brake fluid but under heavy braking you can get the lever nearly all the way back to the handlebar.
Both of these thing are a serious let down on a great bike.
Is their a simple and cheap option of changing the front suspension and brakes to something that is more upto the job?
Thanks
SC
And to be quite honest this has been the only bike I have properly enjoyed riding.
It is extremely chuckable around the corners and is the one machine that I have never had a bad days riding on.
Now the issue......
The front suspension is pathetic maybe not soft but well underdamped and seems to be continually bottoming out under braking even after heavier oil and a rebuild.
Also the front brake is weedy and soft. I have fitted new pads cleaned the caliper and fitted new brake fluid but under heavy braking you can get the lever nearly all the way back to the handlebar.
Both of these thing are a serious let down on a great bike.
Is their a simple and cheap option of changing the front suspension and brakes to something that is more upto the job?
Thanks
SC
