Recent content by billyboya

Well so much for using the Walk Assist to get my bike up 16 concrete steps 2 lots of 8. as I tried today, its useless not enough power to climb my stairs, But my neighbour was coming up stairs so he helped me up. But next time I will lift it up myself, unless someone offers to help me. as I...

Yeah will do that then thanks for info

Well lets hope W.A. is powerful enough to take my bike up 16 stairs. I'm a bit worried in case I catch my right leg on left pedal as that would be murder, as got bad legs. I suppose I could fasten pedal out of the way, but don't think you can as they turn with the wheel I think

Well to be honest, I think maybe its because the pads need bedding in more. as they do seem a bit better today, still have a slight squeak when applying front brake at a stop. but will clean the rotor see what that does Regarding using the walk assist to take my bike up 16 steps. 2 x 8 Im not...

Well that's convinced me. so will get some Isopropanol

Ok will try those things. I may have some surgical spirits will give front pads a rub with sandpaper plus wipe rotor with the spirits too

Rotors you mean the silver disc what pads slide onto, as bike is about 3 years old now maybe 2 1/2

Ok will try that, but not atm as like i said I have to lift bike up 16 steps 2 lots of 8, but will be trying with battery next time and use walk assist. hope that will help me get bike up better. mind you I could take my bike to some place off road, just to do as you said. But I would Rather...

Well I tested my brakes out today, they seem ok, but the front one when you pull it on hard its squeaks a lot. there shouldn't be any grease or oil on the pads as I wore gloves. plus I also held up brake lever then tightened the 2 bolts to line up pads. I did hear Isopropyl Alcohol is good...

Well I must admit I've never tried, walk assist getting bike up 16 steps. its 2 lots of 8 so can have a breather half way LOL. I may try it next time with battery attached W.A.

If I do that then obviously bike would be much heavier. But Im sure walk assist wouldn't make bike climb 16 steps. Ive forgot now how to do walk assist. But its ok as I turn my front wheel to the side ways. place hand under forks, and at back I have a strong strap I use to lift it as well. 1...

Yes its seems tighter brakes. will test out tomorrow. I was lucky as when i tried to lift up my bike up 16 steps 2 lots of 8, an EVRi driver was about to walk up too so he held the front wheel I held the back lubbly jubbly. its NP going down lol as brakes can hold bike weight. Once again I...

Yes you right. I did think it would be a bit silly doing that. only answer is don't ride in the rain PMSL but that cant be helped :)

Well thats the easiest piece of work Ive done so easy to fit the new brakes. I did find when doing the front brake there was a grinding noise as I spun the wheel . then realised the old set had a washer behind screw where it bolts into the hole. so added 2 washers and all fine now. But I have...

Thanks saneagle the new brakes have just arrived so will start doing them now