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Post by rracerfz10 on Feb 14, 2020 22:13:55 GMT -7
Ok here’s the story. I just bought a brand new leftover 2017 FZ-10 a month ago. I have about 700 miles on the bike now and the rear caliper was frozen. The bike seemed ok the rear brake peddle has felt very firm from day one is I though this was normal. It my first FZ and first Yamaha ever.
I’ve been riding sportbikes for 22 years everything from a GS850 to a NT650 Hawk GT a 98 SV650S VFR800 a Blackbird etc. So the bike is back at the dealer and they’re saying it needs a rotor and pads at least but they’re not sure why this happened. My thoughts are the bike sat for three years before I bought it and the caliper froze from joy being used.
What are your guys thoughts on this? I love this bike and I’m not a hypochondriac I just want it to be right so I can ride lol. Thanks for your input all
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mattemike
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Post by mattemike on Feb 15, 2020 6:19:19 GMT -7
Has dealer submitted warranty paperwork to Yamaha? That would be my first question to the service department. I'm sure others will have their opinions here soon. My son's R1 sat for more than 3 years & his had a similar issue to your MT.
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smokinfz10
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Post by smokinfz10 on Feb 15, 2020 7:35:00 GMT -7
I would have to say that the brake fluid was contaminated from factory.
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Post by rracerfz10 on Feb 15, 2020 22:02:18 GMT -7
I’m actually relieved to hear about the R1 having the same problem. Idk if they’re submitting it or not I do know they’re fixing it and I’m not paying. I’ve had the bike exactly one month and only put 500 or so miles on it.
I’ve done my own wrenching on cars and bikes since I was 16, so 25 years now lol. I’m positive it’s from the bike sitting and the service manager agrees. He’s also a buddy of a coworker. They used to drag race bikes back in the day. I’m more putting this out there for people to be aware of it than anything else.
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Post by rracerfz10 on Feb 15, 2020 22:04:37 GMT -7
I would have to say that the brake fluid was contaminated from factory. Don’t know if I’d agree with that. Even being kept inside the showroom moisture will still work its way into the brake system from sitting still for so long. Ask any mechanic, sitting is THE worst thing for any vehicle to do. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2020 23:18:55 GMT -7
I second the brake fluid theory, especially in high humidity climates. What else can it be... if it was never used? Most people overlook brake fluid maintenance, but I religiously change it every 2 years max on all my vehicles.
Anyway, not the best way to start ownership OP, but hopefully the issue was just at the caliper, and not at the ABS unit (rusted inside). Dealer should have replaced brake fluid at the 2-yr mark from the build date. Oh well. Good luck. |
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Post by rracerfz10 on Feb 18, 2020 18:36:16 GMT -7
Thanks. They’re going though the system to make sure it’s right and they’re having to replace the rotor and pads at the very least. I agree they should’ve flushed and replaced the fluid at some point. Well maybe now they’ll be aware of it as a potential issue and no one else will have to deal with this.
Bright side is the weather here has been absolutely garbage for weeks anyway. Cold and rainy every day. So it’s not like I would’ve been getting to ride much.
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Post by rracerfz10 on Feb 21, 2020 1:41:50 GMT -7
Ok bike is back together now I’m just waiting on my ecu to show up from 2WDW!
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