Front fender replacement
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Front fender replacement
hey guys, so yesterday I watched someone reverse straight into my bike and surprisingly the only damage was to the front fender/mudguard. One side of it is still connected to the forks but the other side both connectors have snapped, now my question is how easy is it to remove/fit a new one?
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Re: Front fender replacement
It is fairly easy once you remove the front wheel. I'd say it is about half an hour all together - but this already contains the time spent with secure lifting and supporting the front, removing the brake caliper, undoing the crews holding the fender and replacing it. Theoretically you might be able to change it without the front wheel removal, but I don't have the dexterity of a gynecologyst so for me it is easier this way.
Once you're there I suggest to take a look on the front caliper. The pin what provides the sliding adjustment possibility of the floating caliper can get fairly dirty and stuck or difficult to move. with a good cleaning and new lubrication (I use EBC copper compound caliper grease) makes wonders with the front brake feel and braking modulation.
Once you're there I suggest to take a look on the front caliper. The pin what provides the sliding adjustment possibility of the floating caliper can get fairly dirty and stuck or difficult to move. with a good cleaning and new lubrication (I use EBC copper compound caliper grease) makes wonders with the front brake feel and braking modulation.
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Re: Front fender replacement
too bad averzun3's bike is not black... he would probably give you his fender right now
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Re: Front fender replacement
God damn lucky he's okay! Will I be able to put the caliper straight back on after taking it off or would I need to bleed it?
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Re: Front fender replacement
Wish I could help you with that question but I haven't needed to pull the front calipers or replace shoes yet. You need a PCX whisperer and they are sleepy in the winter.purplehaze031 wrote:God damn lucky he's okay! Will I be able to put the caliper straight back on after taking it off or would I need to bleed it?
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Re: Front fender replacement
As should most riders be lol
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Re: Front fender replacement
No need to bleed it after simply unbolting itpurplehaze031 wrote:God damn lucky he's okay! Will I be able to put the caliper straight back on after taking it off or would I need to bleed it?
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Re: Front fender replacement
That crash survivor list is getting pretty long, while the whisperers list is getting shorter. Now that maddiedog no longer has his PCX I hope he doesn't drop off of the list. He has taught us a lot about the little PCX. I would not have even considered tearing my bike down if he hadn't helped me in the learning process. Along with his hands on help, he gave me the How-to threads that I use quite often. This forum has been great. Hopefully it will be around when the next generation of riders steps up to ride one of these baby spitfires. MYbe by that time they will have boosted the engine a little more.
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Re: Front fender replacement
Seem to be a lot of people reporting crashes and spills on the PCX the past 12 months - I wonder if that is because there are so many more PCX users on this forum rather than Forza's or their other bikes, or just because the PCX is more prone to tumbling if people grab the CBS brakes or such.
Re: Front fender replacement
I have change fender in my PCX. I is simple job. Fender ordered from powerbypcx. No need to bleed. Best you do if you take off front wheel.
Re: Front fender replacement
Doubt you'll need to remove the caliper but if you find you have to remove it, absolutely do not touch the hydraulic hose connection, just remove the mount bolts.purplehaze031 wrote:Will I be able to put the caliper straight back on after taking it off or would I need to bleed it?
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Re: Front fender replacement
What happened?..taking the curve at high speed and hitting some water? No skid marks no other vehicle .
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Re: Front fender replacement
He got clipped on his handlebar by a driver passing him. I haven't heard of that happening very often. I think the bike bit the graveyard dust.
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Re: Front fender replacement
Mel46 wrote:He got clipped on his handlebar by a driver passing him. I haven't heard of that happening very often. I think the bike bit the graveyard dust.
Slight whiff isn't there?