Hi Willie. I had a quick gander at the map and see that you will have a steam museum, a tank museum and an aviation museum, all within short rides. So, geek heaven! Good luck with the move mate. 👍👍

@2wheeledwillie395

2 ай бұрын

Thanks mate...you'll have to come up for a vist , great place to ride 👍

Hello bud, like Derek has said you need to force the calliper pistons back when you put the new pads in so the calliper will go over the disc, you might need to take the reservoir cap off so the pressure can release behind the pistons. Another great Rob story bud hope you get the bike sorted quickly take care 👍

@2wheeledwillie395

2 ай бұрын

Cheers Mark 👍

@MrB1967

2 ай бұрын

@@2wheeledwillie395 Before you push the pistons back, give them a good cleaning with brake cleaner and a toothbrush. You want to get the road grime //brake crud off the outside of the pistons.. it's a good idea to push them out a bit more (by applying the brake!) before you do this - but be careful not to push too hard or they will fall out. It would make a good video though 🤣

@2wheeledwillie395

2 ай бұрын

@MrB1967 lol! Thanks Mr B! I'm definitely not going to attempt anything unsupervised!! 😂

@staffordvideoproductions5788

2 ай бұрын

Use a BIG flat tip screwdriver to do this. I’ve also used a wrench handle to squeeze - compress the pads into place. What the heck is a spanner? 😂

You can always give us a shout…

@2wheeledwillie395

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Joe! I think yr a distance from me though and taking instructions on the phone is dangerous!!

@TheWurks

2 ай бұрын

@@2wheeledwillie395 No worries pal, If you're still stuck give me a shout. I'm sure we can work something out...

@2wheeledwillie395

2 ай бұрын

@TheWurks You're a Top man Joe, really appreciate it 🙏....btw I did watch all yr videos on Freddies bike, Yr a very talented guy bud...made me feel as thick as a plank thou!! 🤣😂🤣

Hi mate If you’re free on Friday or Saturday I can pop round and sort out the brakes for you I’m in Camberwell Please let me know Cheers Dave

@2wheeledwillie395

2 ай бұрын

Really?? I'm around on Friday Dave, that would be amazing! My email address is willjtolson@gmail.com

@johnmartin7158

2 ай бұрын

That’s a nice offer and I hope good man Willie takes you up on that. Safety is everything when it comes to motorcycling. Normally I’ll get my pads changed when they’re half worn, same as my tyres. Cheers.

@biker_dan

2 ай бұрын

This will make a good video. ;)

What a pain, it should be a relatively easy job, but hopefully you can get a mobile mechanic to help you out. Sun is shining here but still a bit chilly, they said on the news a few days ago that this had been the warmest May on record, what a load of bollocks, all it's done here is rain & I have had the heating on all through. All the best Will 👍 👌

@2wheeledwillie395

2 ай бұрын

Hey Geoff, yes I heard that too! It's no good if it's warm and pissin down though!

Ask Freddie Dobbs he's a genius with the old spanners. We've moved 5 times now and i don't think any went smoothly, very stressful.

@2wheeledwillie395

2 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂 yes we definitely won't be moving again that's for sure!

@lensmann100

2 ай бұрын

Yeah, Willie needs one of those designer tool roll bags Freddie is flogging.

@2wheeledwillie395

2 ай бұрын

​@@lensmann100 not for £90 + !!!

Looks like you’ve had some good suggestions about what the culprit may be. Hopefully that works out. Nothing worse than thinking you’ve got a simple repair job, then it goes sideways.

@2wheeledwillie395

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Mark! Yes really thought we'd get it done in an hour!! 😂

I’m not sure the village is ready for you 😂😂😂😂😂😂

@seancarter8006

2 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@2wheeledwillie395

2 ай бұрын

Lol! Can't wait to get there Dan!!

@bikemaddan9311

2 ай бұрын

@@2wheeledwillie395 I bet m8, still trying to get time to get over before you move snd I go on my hols 😬

@2wheeledwillie395

2 ай бұрын

​@bikemaddan9311 you'll have to ride up to Suffolk instead mate!

Hello there, Willie. I've enjoyed watching your videos. When you laugh, you make me laugh! I too have a T120, and I also try to do as much mechanical work as I can. But my mechanical skills are also wanting, and often I get myself in situations like the one you're in now. Good to know I'm not the only one who struggles in this regard. But, like you, I want to learn and improve my mechanical skills. Hey, and I'm mean this as a compliment, has anyone every said you look like Pete Townshend?

@2wheeledwillie395

2 ай бұрын

Haha!! Thanks for the kind words 🙏 yes it has been mentioned about my resemblance to Pete Townsend!! And Mick Fleetwood! And Jimmy Nail!! and Steve Mcqueen!! (I lied about the last one!)

Willy, take the pads out, go to Halfords buy a break hose clamp, clamp off the rear brake hose (, unless its braided ) then you can ride it to a mechanic. Should not need to file brake pads, they are either wrong or you and your mate are completely useless 😂. If that doesn't work, ill come on Saturday and sort it out for you, im only in East Sussex.

@2wheeledwillie395

2 ай бұрын

I think the brake pads were the wrong ones tbh....ive just ordered some new ones..Thanks for the offer though Ray,much appreciated buddy 👍

@ruahinesrider

2 ай бұрын

​@@2wheeledwillie395I was thinking 🤔 the same thing wrong size shouldn't have to file anything.Right tools help too.

@johnmartin7158

2 ай бұрын

@@ruahinesrider. You’re totally right. I’m thinking get a professional mechanic or someone who’s really experienced as in a regular basis with doing brakes. The pads if correct should fit in easily as abc.

@ruahinesrider

2 ай бұрын

@@johnmartin7158 Yeah you need a clamp to compress caliper & a brake bleeder & most people don't have these.I just try & time it to coincide with W.O.F or service & if not borrow my Dad's tools HE got the compressor & brake bleeder & use to use them all the time HE'S got nearly everything you need but since moving out of area doesn't happen as often.

@ruahinesrider

2 ай бұрын

@@johnmartin7158 You'd just take it to Holeshot wouldn't you John.

Speaking from experience, Lying at the early stages of a new relationship is usually the 'Kiss of Death'...This applies to both sexes....

@2wheeledwillie395

2 ай бұрын

Yep I have to agree Brian!

I’m sorry for your trouble, Will. Hope you get it sorted asap. A freshly polished motorcycle cries out to be ridden. Which only gets it dirty again. Look on the bright side-it’ll stay shiny longer.

@2wheeledwillie395

2 ай бұрын

Haha!! That's true Guy! Every cloud! 😂

Hi Willie didn’t he push the pistons back in by the sound of it wish I lived near I’d do it for you 👍🏍️ think your mate should of pushing them back in

@2wheeledwillie395

2 ай бұрын

Cheers mate,I've replied to yr email 👍

It sounds to me like you didn't retract the piston completely in the caliper. The caliper should have just dropped on with the new pads in. Did you crack the bleed nipple and push the piston all the way back into the caliper?

@2wheeledwillie395

2 ай бұрын

We definitely pushed the piston all the way back but didn't touch or bleed the brake fluid

@Grumpy-Goblin

2 ай бұрын

@2wheeledwillie395 if you didn't crack the bleed nipple to release the pressure it would have just pushed the piston back out.

If the pistons are fully retracted into the calipers and the pads aren't in there crooked , then there is the possibility that you have misplaced or left out an axle spacer . Or have the caliper slightly kittywonkus . ( that's a technical term that mechanical geniuses use ). Anyways , you could always pull out the pads. Tie the brake lever up and ride , just using the front brake . But I never said that and would never and have never done that - much . It's obvious that you don't have the F Dobbs Liber Labia , for your tool(s). It's very useful and when you've finished with it , you can tie it somewhere on your bike. Which is nice . Designed by an expert . Guaranteed not to fall off . Ever . Probably .

@2wheeledwillie395

2 ай бұрын

🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂😂🤣😂🤣😂

Oh Rob that's good my dignity rock on that would be horrible not being able to cook sorry about you're wheel issue just got to 500 miles yesterday on the enfield interceptor now I can use MOST of the motor 6000 rpm in each gear 5 and 6th still seem to stick but I can tell it's bumped up a gear engine still meddling I'm hoping

@2wheeledwillie395

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Jay 😉

Even drunk on cider and whisky I knew exactly what was coming! You have to hide the evidence if you're going to commit culinary fraud! In regards to working on your own bike, or any machine for that matter, there's no shame in not being able to do the job yourself, especially on more complex modern machines. Not everyone is mechanically inclined, it's literally why we have professional mechanics. I hope you find a solution quick, otherwise I can ride down to you and so a botch-job jerry rig solution 😂. Honestly, though I hope you're back on the road with the bonneville soon, since there's been good weather and more to come!

@2wheeledwillie395

2 ай бұрын

Great comments Daniel 🙏❤ made me feel a little less stupid! Ride safe buddy 👍

If I was in your neighborhood instead of halfway around the world I’d come over and do this for you for a good beer.🍺

@2wheeledwillie395

2 ай бұрын

Bless you buddy! 🙏

Tell the truth, mate-you're living in that garage. You sure Rob didn't get those meatballs from Ikea?

@2wheeledwillie395

2 ай бұрын

Haha!!! Rumbled!!😂😂😂

Did you open up the brake fluid reservoir and remove some fluid before installing the new pads? Also check you have the right pads?

@2wheeledwillie395

2 ай бұрын

Great points! Nope we didn't and yes I think they were the wrong pads!! 😂

@Jagshemasher

2 ай бұрын

@@2wheeledwillie395 - for sure when you’re changing brake pads you need to open up the reservoir and suck some of the fluid down because as the brake pads wear the pistons move towards the brake disc and you need to add fluid to keep the correct level conversely when you put new pads in you need to remove some fluid because you have to push the pistons back to the calliper body to accommodate the extra width of the new pads. If you don’t do that, the pads will rub against the desk. In fact, I’m surprised you even managed to get them in at all. Changing the pads themselves is normally a very quick job once the callipers are off - like 5 minutes max. It’s a good idea to flush the brake lines with new fluid at the same time you do the job because again, done right that’s a 5 to 10 minute job.

I hope 🤞 it all goes smoothly with new house 🏡 Willie & you'll be in TAYM 🦒 neck of the woods & be able to tell "He Never did it agaaaaiiin" stories & have a laugh & Giggle😁😆😂😂.

@2wheeledwillie395

2 ай бұрын

Yes I can see TAYM Towers from our bedroom window! 😂

@ruahinesrider

2 ай бұрын

@@2wheeledwillie395 You'll be able to tell us if TAYM 🦒 Towers has Giraffes 🦒 as well as horses😂🤣.

🫣🫣🫣 trailer it to a dealer. Don't mess with brakes! They are what's going to keep you safe mate 🤔🫡

@2wheeledwillie395

2 ай бұрын

I don't have a trailer mate and organising that and finding a dealer I trust is just not viable.. I do have a couple options now though (thanks to my amazing you tube subscribers!)

Where are you moving to in Suffolk? We moved here (Near Debenham, near Stowmarket) about 30 years ago when the kids were small. We used to live in Essex. Love it!! I guarantee that you won’t regret it mate.😎🤘🏻

@2wheeledwillie395

2 ай бұрын

Moving to a village called Gislingham..we drove through Debenham on Sunday!

@Webbo-gf6eq

2 ай бұрын

Beautiful!!! 7 miles away from where we live. Great stuff. Look forward to meeting you at one of the local bike meets. Hope all goes well with the move. Anything you want to know about this area, please don’t hesitate to ask! 👍🏻🤘🏻

@2wheeledwillie395

2 ай бұрын

​@Webbo-gf6eq Thanks buddy, I'll definitely take you up on the offer, there's so much we need to know!

@Webbo-gf6eq

2 ай бұрын

👍🏻

@debenhamdave4314

2 ай бұрын

Welcome to Suffolk

Rob story! I would have done the same in my younger days. Then I went to culinary school. 50 grand to impress the ladies. 😂 Brakes, I leave them to the shop. I messed with them on my ZZR 1200 and had to end up in the shop, with a mess in my garage anyway. I know my limits now. 😂

@2wheeledwillie395

2 ай бұрын

Lol! Yes I definitely know my limits now too mate! ZERO!!!

@pinkiewerewolf

2 ай бұрын

@@2wheeledwillie395 😂 Same here!

What village you moving to?and I'll keep away lol,not far away I live in norfolk.

@2wheeledwillie395

2 ай бұрын

Moving to Gislingham Brian and can't bloody wait!

Like others have said you need to wind or press the pistons back depending on the design kzread.info63PNele-OK8 something like this

@TringmotionCoUk

2 ай бұрын

also kzread.infodCUr2I_020k

@2wheeledwillie395

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much 🙏

If you have been riding the bike metal to metal on the brakes.....you have prob buggered the rotors.....if they are still smooth your lucky....if not the will bugger your new pads. How many miles did you ride the bike in that condition????

@2wheeledwillie395

2 ай бұрын

I've no idea buddy, as soon as I hears them grinding I stopped riding the bike

Theirs a guy on KZread called,THE MOBILE MOTORBIKE MECHANIC,he looks good,as for your pads are they the correct ones.

@2wheeledwillie395

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Gerry, will email them now! I'm not totally sure that they were the right pads tbh ..I mentioned that to my mate at the time, going to order a different pair 👍

Can't you get a dealer to pick it up ?

@2wheeledwillie395

2 ай бұрын

I'd rather not get a main dealer involved tbh buddy

Dude what have i told you about fiddling with things!?😂 rear brakes are over rated anyway!

@2wheeledwillie395

2 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂