2004 Harley Davidson XL 883 Sportster "adjust front brakes big bear" Questions

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Question about Harley Davidson XL 883 Sportster Motorcycles

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...front brakes,now i cant get any brake pressure.have bled brakes several times. if they are drum brakes you may need to adjust the starwheels between the brake shoes. just like old car ...

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Question about Harley Davidson XL 883 Sportster Motorcycles

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front brakes, you'll have to remove the wheel cyclinders, they tend to seize up and don't retract. You can buy new ones or clean yours, provided they aren't leaking. If they are leaking you'll have to

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figured it out. Try adjusting the tension on the cable that releases compression when you depress the front brake lever while starting. Don't over adjust, as it will create the same problem. Good luck

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