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Old 06-01-2011, 03:02 AM
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got a little over 1000 miles under my belt and love my 05 F4i. Rebuilt it over the winter. The only issue im having now is a spongy brake lever. Its always when i first get on the bike. Once she has warmed up and i have ridden for a bit the lever gets pretty tight. It sometimes sticks and i dont notice till i pull in the clutch and feel it slightly grabbing. I am constantly pushing it out. I have some pretty cheap carbon fiber levers off of ebay on her right now. I have already blead the brakes and am pretty sure i did it right. it just seems like for the bike, i have to warm up the brakes as you would warm up your tires. any ideas?
 
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Old 06-01-2011, 04:26 AM
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You'll probably need to overhaul your calipers as they might be sticking due to the acumulated crap. Mine did...

Bleeding only willl not solve your sticking problem.
 
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