Bob Kelly III
Ranch Kid from way back,.... that got Old !
yes he mentioned that a pot hole seamed to put the brake on for him as well , so more than likely the brake was just adjusted up a bit too tight !!!! probably only about 1/2" free play when the manual calls for 1" I believe..... I usually set them a bit more like 1 1/2" to 2"
however it would be nice to hear from him again to see if the brake adjustment was all that was wrong with it <GRIN> other wise I'll have to adjust my brake up and see if it does apply brakes at a bump ! LOL
Logically thinking the brake lever arm would be pulled a bit when the rear swing arm is compressed under load.... if the brake is adjusted up too tight that would apply brakes to the rear wheel ...when hitting a bump and compressing the swingarm.
.....I have an inkling that it may well be related to the rear swing arm movement like the rear swing arm bushings are shot or missing
Not sure about earlier models but Mine has plastic bushings in the rear swingarm and I expect they wouldn't last long on rough roads
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Bob.........
however it would be nice to hear from him again to see if the brake adjustment was all that was wrong with it <GRIN> other wise I'll have to adjust my brake up and see if it does apply brakes at a bump ! LOL
Logically thinking the brake lever arm would be pulled a bit when the rear swing arm is compressed under load.... if the brake is adjusted up too tight that would apply brakes to the rear wheel ...when hitting a bump and compressing the swingarm.
..... he did say he likes his brakes set up tight....... !Also, I'll try backing off the adjuster on the rod to see if more play solves the problem. But I don't like much play in my pedal, so that won't be a permanent solution for me even if it works.
.....I have an inkling that it may well be related to the rear swing arm movement like the rear swing arm bushings are shot or missing
Not sure about earlier models but Mine has plastic bushings in the rear swingarm and I expect they wouldn't last long on rough roads
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Bob.........