brakes cause vibrations when not applied?
Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2014 12:27 pm
Let me start with disclaimer that I am definitely not a mechanic. But I do try to understand things.
After I got my PCX 150 back from my first service at 600 miles, I started to notice a slight vibration when I would first twist the throttle as I exited my driveway. Would usually go away after the scoot got warmed up. I thought maybe this was the "chatter" some folks mentioned on the forum. I have been trying to make an effort to warm it up more before I ride, but lately the "chatter" has been getting to be more of a violent shudder, and continues to occur for a while after I start riding, every time I hit a particular spot when twisting the throttle.
So yesterday I dropped it off at local dealer for 2500 mile check (I have dealer warranty) and mentioned the problem. I thought maybe it was a belt or transmission issue, which I thought would be covered. Instead, they told me it was something with the brakes (being too tight or something). They say they bled them. Even though the brakes were never applied when the problem did occur. And my bill is only $170 and some change.
As an aside, the technician did tighten my parking brake last time I had it in to get my luggage rack installed, as the brake no longer held the bike. He said the brakes were fine. And it was vibrating before I took it in for that visit.
Does this sound right? Please advise. Very appreciative!
After I got my PCX 150 back from my first service at 600 miles, I started to notice a slight vibration when I would first twist the throttle as I exited my driveway. Would usually go away after the scoot got warmed up. I thought maybe this was the "chatter" some folks mentioned on the forum. I have been trying to make an effort to warm it up more before I ride, but lately the "chatter" has been getting to be more of a violent shudder, and continues to occur for a while after I start riding, every time I hit a particular spot when twisting the throttle.
So yesterday I dropped it off at local dealer for 2500 mile check (I have dealer warranty) and mentioned the problem. I thought maybe it was a belt or transmission issue, which I thought would be covered. Instead, they told me it was something with the brakes (being too tight or something). They say they bled them. Even though the brakes were never applied when the problem did occur. And my bill is only $170 and some change.
As an aside, the technician did tighten my parking brake last time I had it in to get my luggage rack installed, as the brake no longer held the bike. He said the brakes were fine. And it was vibrating before I took it in for that visit.
Does this sound right? Please advise. Very appreciative!