Re: [ST] New rider to the list

[Dan Wetherington <dnlwthrn@xxxxxxxxx>]

Mark Needham wrote:
> Good morning all.
>
> Mark here. Rider in Washington State but transplanted from across the pond. I used to own a CBR600F3 (Betsy) but gave her up as my knee was giving a little trouble after riding her for a few miles.
>
> Up comes this beautiful Sprint ST (1999 model). I knew as soon as I saw the ad she was going to be mine (Gloria). 18k miles, new sprockets and chain, heated grips, full luggage, carbon exhaust, and alarm system (which I am beginning to detest a little). I never remember to disable the motion detector!!!!!
>
> If I may be so bold and ask, Does the front brake lever always travel a fair way before the brakes apply? I was a control rider for a street skills day and found that the lever was traveling further and further as the day progressed. Is this Triumph's wear indicator?
>
> Mark
>   
Mark,
Welcome to the list!  It sounds like you have the caliper piston buildup 
problem.  Check the archives on www.triumphnet.com for more info, but 
here's the skinny:

Brake dust builds up on the sides of the caliper pistons, and this gunk 
prevents good piston travel.  If you pull the front calipers, remove the 
pads, and slip a block of wood in between the pistons, you can move them 
out to the point where you can clean the sides (use brake cleaner and an 
old toothbrush).  Compress the pistons back in and you should be good to 
go! 
Of course it could be a couple of other things, like old brake fluid or 
air in the brake lines, but the above issue is probably your culprit.

Good luck and welcome!

Dan
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