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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => The Bike - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: VirginiaJim on May 13, 2013, 05:02:40 PM
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The rotor buttons on my EBC rotors do not rotate. I'm thinking they need to be freed up a bit. Any suggestions on how to do this?
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Do they need to rotate or just be free to move? I inserted a tapered punch into each button on mine and wiggled it just enough to see movement. Don't know if it was necessary but did it anyway.
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I used a bolt, nut and 2 washers with an outside diameter similar to the diameter of the buttons. Snugged it all up and a gentle clockwise turn on the bolt will result in freeing up the buttons. There are some YouTube videos showing people using lubricants on the buttons. I did not use any lube for fear of any residue winding up on the rotors.
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Mine don't either, being as how they are the square drive? Even new they never rotated.
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- use a 10 mm allen key / drive bit.
- hold it a bit sideways and it will bite the bobbin and you can then turn it.
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The rotor buttons on my EBC rotors do not rotate. ...
Why do you think they need to rotate?
Rick
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- cannot speak for EBC rotors since the rotors on my 2012 C14 are stock.
- the stock bobbins are definitely "sprung" . Allowing for the rotor to move/expand. As you turn them , dirt will come out and if you don't rotate them for a while , they tend to seize.
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Why do you think they need to rotate?
Rick
I've always thought that they should. I was just thinking about doing some maintenance to the front wheel area and that was one of things I wanted to check for.
I used a bolt, nut and 2 washers with an outside diameter similar to the diameter of the buttons. Snugged it all up and a gentle clockwise turn on the bolt will result in freeing up the buttons. There are some YouTube videos showing people using lubricants on the buttons. I did not use any lube for fear of any residue winding up on the rotors.
I tried that trick.....didn't work....much. The first one I tried moved just a very tiny bit and I couldn't get any more movement out of it. Not like those youtube videos show.
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Is the consensus that the buttons should turn? I'll have to check.
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The EBC buttons will not rotate as they are indeed squared on the inside. If they turn it's time to quit drinking 8)
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I'll go with the squared explanation. I'm not stopping drinking. Thanks SOP.
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Hey Jim!
If you're looking for something to do on your bike, how's about those Canyon Cages? Did they get installed YET? :)
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I'll go with the squared explanation. I'm not stopping drinking.
;D :chugbeer:
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On my list...but no, Conrad.
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On my list...but no, Conrad.
You are just ASKING to drop that thing, you know...
Stop fiddling with the "buttons" and install the damn things! It will be one of the best things you ever do.
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My kingdom for a Time Lord. You know there's never one about when you need one... My problem dear Max is time or lack thereof. I'm working various weekends and the ones I don't I'm with the family. Now that it's staying lighter I have more time after work but the kettle is on the boil and we're so easily called away.....anyway you get the point, I'm sure. I'm also replacing a rear tire and changing the battery in the rear TPMS. So much work so little time...
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Cages are a 45 minute job, even for a guy with a bad back!!
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My kingdom for a Time Lord. You know there's never one about when you need one... My problem dear Max is time or lack thereof. I'm working various weekends and the ones I don't I'm with the family. Now that it's staying lighter I have more time after work but the kettle is on the boil and we're so easily called away.....anyway you get the point, I'm sure. I'm also replacing a rear tire and changing the battery in the rear TPMS. So much work so little time...
Go put em on Sparky, I'll play the role of mod while you're away...
Trust me, no inappropriate pics will be posted while I'm running the show... ;D :chugbeer:
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:doh:
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Quick Jay, post the pic, Jims getting a refill and his grandkids aint around ;)
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Cages are a 45 minute job, even for a guy with a bad back!!
Install of fronts involves only 3 bolts. Did mine, including rears, in maybe 20 minutes, tops. Put it on the center stand first.
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Install of fronts involves only 3 bolts. Did mine, including rears, in maybe 20 minutes, tops. Put it on the center stand first.
That's too quick, if it is only a one beer job Jim will keep putting it off. 45 minutes is good for at least 2, maybe 3 beers, with a fourth to admire, and fifth to clean up the tools ;D
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Cages are a 45 minute job, even for a guy with a bad back!!
If you say so, Mr. "Silverylightblue!!" :)
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If you say so, Mr. "Silverylightblue!!" :)
With a hint of green to highlight it's heritage ;D
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Go put em on Sparky, I'll play the role of mod while you're away...
Trust me, no inappropriate pics will be posted while I'm running the show... ;D :chugbeer:
:rotflmao:
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My kingdom for a Time Lord. You know there's never one about when you need one... My problem dear Max is time or lack thereof. I'm working various weekends and the ones I don't I'm with the family. Now that it's staying lighter I have more time after work but the kettle is on the boil and we're so easily called away.....anyway you get the point, I'm sure. I'm also replacing a rear tire and changing the battery in the rear TPMS. So much work so little time...
Sing it with me now.
Hands across the water water, heads across the sky.
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:rotflmao:
What are you laughing at? >:( ;)
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Sing it with me now.
Hands across the water water, heads across the sky.
I can actually hear that song in my head under the helmet....so that's where the voices come from.
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To everyone, nothing takes me 20 minutes to accomplish. I have to actually think about it for awhile. I guess I'm much like an Ent in that regard. What usually happens is that I lose a screw or bolt, have to go to the hardware store, get distracted while there, then forget why I'm there, make a trip to the antique store down the road, then get a coke Icee at Burger King, and then it's beer time and darkness has fallen and I'm back on the forum again. I just don't have any free time at all.
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Hey, what's that shinny thing over there in the corner?
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The story of my life... For example, I needed to order a soldering gun this morning. It took me at least 30 minutes to do so as I kept on being distracted.
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I tried that trick.....didn't work....much. The first one I tried moved just a very tiny bit and I couldn't get any more movement out of it. Not like those youtube videos show.
I should have stated my rotor buttons are OEM not EBC ( didn't think about square buttons :o)
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:P
The Pussycat Dolls - Loosen up my buttons (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBSXPIGlRB8#)
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With a hint of green to highlight it's heritage ;D
8) :thumbs: :chugbeer:
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:P
The Pussycat Dolls - Loosen up my buttons (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBSXPIGlRB8#)
:P :thumbs:
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^^^^^^^ correct buttons to be discussing
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I actually have replacement brake pads now, real Kawasaki ones. Assuming the weather and my friend will cooperate, I might have front pads replaced tomorrow.
But I do have what feels like a little bit of warp which is especially noticeable at lower speed with lighter braking. I remembered the talk about the bobbins, and think I should probably try to free and clean them. Saw this interesting video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZ0cVRfw14A (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZ0cVRfw14A)
So I might try it to see if it helps. Not sure if I should try any type of lubricant or just brake cleaner. Don't like the idea of any lubricant getting near the rotors. Hmm.
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So I might try it to see if it helps. Not sure if I should try any type of lubricant or just brake cleaner. Don't like the idea of any lubricant getting near the rotors. Hmm.
Used the method in the video, with brake cleaner only. It actually works. Takes a while, though. So far, the slight feeling of warpage seems to be gone, although I didn't ride it much (just highway back home). Time will tell...