took a ride yesterday pretty much all day since time off work. I was really getting on it hard at night. today i was checking everything out on it and my rear rotors are purple and blue , and at a closer look, the holes show little small cracks on just about every hole very small about the size of the ( _ ). Does this mean time to change or what. When and if i i have to change do you do the brakes as well, and does any one know if the are some upgrade parts BRAKES,ROTORS or the suspension since i pretty much have to take the back end apart ?

 

If it's possible for you to take a clear, close-up photo of what you're referring to, it might be easier to give an opinion. As for replacing, if you have to do so is just a matter of taking the rear wheel off. Then the screws that hold the rotor on the wheel. Maybe 5 minutes work to get the wheel off. Companies like Galfer make aftermarket rotors and pads that you can install if you like, but they can be expensive. It's a good idea to flush the brake fluid every couple of years at least, or when you replace the pads. Whichever occurs first. Brake fluid is cheap and easy to do, as are the pads. Good brake performance is key to safe handling and maneuvering of the bike.

 

thanks that helps , i also had a problem with my gas tank rattling to **** do you know of any common fix for it .

 

The tank shouldn't rattle at all. It's secured pretty good at the top with a rubber grommet and a sleeved washer and bolt. At the rear, there is a very large rubber assembly with a big bolt going through it to the frame. Are any of the pieces of rubber missing ? Is the tank loose if you grab it and try to rock it side to side ? Is the sound comming from inside or outside ?

edited for spelling.

 

i took all the fairings off before cuz the rattle was worse . all the rubber is there but it seems that on the side of the tank is what the problem cuz it took of the paint on the frame where the tank sits, i was going to put some weather strriping around the edge of the tank but i didnt really think that i should have to , like you said it shouldn't rattle but?????

 

it is tight to cant shake it or move it , i know it s the tank cuz when im on the trottle and lean hard on the tank it stops rattling but thats not to good of fix.

 

I checked both of my F3's and neither of them does the tank actually touch the frame. I'd look closely at the points where it is bolted down. Look at some parts diagrams to make sure all the right pieces are there. Some place like BikeBandit

http://www.crotchrocket.com/fiche_se...&fveh=3046

 

i see it im gana check it out again appreciate the help