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Title: SR/F: Brake hydraulic line / ABS wire rubbing against bodywork when locked
Post by: pp106x on September 24, 2019, 02:59:56 AM

Just picked up my 2020 SR/F a few days ago. I noticed that when I lock my bike with the wheel turned all the way to the left, the hydraulic line and the ABS wire rub against the plastic cover behind the wheel. It doesn't look like a big deal at the moment, but I imagine after a few hundred of these touches...

Does anyone else have this problem?  May be there is a way to adjust the line and the wire?

Cheers,
Paul.

Title: Re: SR/F: Brake hydraulic line / ABS wire rubbing against bodywork when locked
Post by: pp106x on September 24, 2019, 09:18:12 PM

Oh, wow! Do you mean Zero bikes? I had Kawasaki ZX6R and Yamaha R3 before and they didn't have this problem.
Thank you very much for the advice! I'll go shop for the protection sticker...  :(

Title: Re: SR/F: Brake hydraulic line / ABS wire rubbing against bodywork when locked
Post by: BrianTRice@gmail.com on September 24, 2019, 10:34:41 PM

If someone could take photos and share, that would probably help us assess what to look for and maybe what to do.

Thanks!

Title: Re: SR/F: Brake hydraulic line / ABS wire rubbing against bodywork when locked
Post by: pp106x on September 25, 2019, 12:19:32 AM

Yes, definitely! I'll take a pic later today!

Title: Re: SR/F: Brake hydraulic line / ABS wire rubbing against bodywork when locked
Post by: pp106x on September 25, 2019, 07:36:46 AM

Here are the pics!

Title: Re: SR/F: Brake hydraulic line / ABS wire rubbing against bodywork when locked
Post by: pp106x on September 25, 2019, 07:38:23 AM

and two more

Title: Re: SR/F: Brake hydraulic line / ABS wire rubbing against bodywork when locked
Post by: RG2019 on September 25, 2019, 12:30:03 PM

I own a SR 2017 and I have had the same problem.
The brake line rubs against the front fender.
Made some nice scratches while riding before I noticed.

Title: Re: SR/F: Brake hydraulic line / ABS wire rubbing against bodywork when locked
Post by: Crissa on September 25, 2019, 01:21:41 PM

I wonder if this is a fit and trim issue with individual bike.  Because the bikes I saw at the dealer the cables bent the other way in and S curve.

Title: Re: SR/F: Brake hydraulic line / ABS wire rubbing against bodywork when locked
Post by: dittoalex on September 25, 2019, 07:51:14 PM

Quote from: RG2019 on September 25, 2019, 12:30:03 PM

I own a SR 2017 and I have had the same problem.
The brake line rubs against the front fender.
Made some nice scratches while riding before I noticed.

Mine has nearly worn through the plastic in 5000 miles.  The front brake line is not sized and aligned properly from the factory.

Title: Re: SR/F: Brake hydraulic line / ABS wire rubbing against bodywork when locked
Post by: pp106x on September 25, 2019, 09:14:58 PM

I agree - the brake line seems to be too long. I spoke to the dealer and sent them these pics as well - I will keep you posted. Besides cosmetic wear, this is a potential safety issue.

Title: Re: SR/F: Brake hydraulic line / ABS wire rubbing against bodywork when locked
Post by: George Cowly on September 25, 2019, 09:46:04 PM

My cables touch the plastic as well. I checked a picture of the demo bike I rode in April and there it looked the same.

Title: Re: SR/F: Brake hydraulic line / ABS wire rubbing against bodywork when locked
Post by: Hans2183 on September 26, 2019, 12:03:27 AM

Also on mine. If you compress the shocks the bend should also increase.