saintjon Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Hi to all Sorry for my ignorance but i am new to biking & recently purchased a 97 Thundercat. It really rides well but it is very hard to push backwards or forwards. The bike has been used very little in the past two years so i was thinking maybe a brake is sticking a little ( can hear a little rubbing noise when being pushed) It is going in for mot & service next week but i would to get it sorted b4 if poss, as it does make life difficult getting it in & out of garage. Any suggesttions what the likely cause could be? & could i rectify this myself? Thanks Guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted May 16, 2008 Moderator Share Posted May 16, 2008 Hi to all Sorry for my ignorance but i am new to biking & recently purchased a 97 Thundercat. It really rides well but it is very hard to push backwards or forwards. The bike has been used very little in the past two years so i was thinking maybe a brake is sticking a little ( can hear a little rubbing noise when being pushed) It is going in for mot & service next week but i would to get it sorted b4 if poss, as it does make life difficult getting it in & out of garage. Any suggesttions what the likely cause could be? & could i rectify this myself? Thanks Guys. Hi, why not take it for a ride round the block, then see if any of the brake disks are warm so you know where the problem is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dd coop Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Hi to all Sorry for my ignorance but i am new to biking & recently purchased a 97 Thundercat. It really rides well but it is very hard to push backwards or forwards. The bike has been used very little in the past two years so i was thinking maybe a brake is sticking a little ( can hear a little rubbing noise when being pushed) It is going in for mot & service next week but i would to get it sorted b4 if poss, as it does make life difficult getting it in & out of garage. Any suggesttions what the likely cause could be? & could i rectify this myself? Thanks Guys. u could take pads out smeer the back of them with a light coat of copperslip then put them back. this lets them slide easier. dd coop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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