LV2LN
03-24-2006, 02:50 AM
After installing the left side Arata rear set I am having some trouble with the right side/brake side rear set. Since there is not supposed to be any changes to the frame, rear sets or rear brakes between the 04/05 and the 06 I thought it wise to post this to all the 1000RR members. Arata's web site shows the same part number for all 1000RR’s to include the 06. I plan to call Arata tomorrow but I wanted to check first with any one here who might have first hand knowledge installing them on their 1000RR.
My first problem is when trying to bolt the rear brake light sensor switch bracket to the Arata rear set. There is an arm that sticks out from the Arata rear out for the purpose of mounting the sensor bracket but the location seems to far forward and puts the sensor plunger with the spring on the end at an awkward down ward position causing it to bind to the point where I don't feel comfortable mounting it that way. Am I doing something wrong or is there a change in the 06 I'm not familiar with.
My second question is regarding the original brake lever spring. Am I supposed to reuse it? If so I can’t figure out where, and again, no instructions from Arata. After installing everything hand tight to include the sensor which was slightly binding the pedal does not want hinge back up on its own leaving the rear brake light on until I manually lift the rear brake lever. I am very disappointed with the lack of directions Arata put together. It wouldn't be an issue if I didn't run into any problems. All that was provided was a schematic, a parts list and some warnings about greasing the linkage.
My first problem is when trying to bolt the rear brake light sensor switch bracket to the Arata rear set. There is an arm that sticks out from the Arata rear out for the purpose of mounting the sensor bracket but the location seems to far forward and puts the sensor plunger with the spring on the end at an awkward down ward position causing it to bind to the point where I don't feel comfortable mounting it that way. Am I doing something wrong or is there a change in the 06 I'm not familiar with.
My second question is regarding the original brake lever spring. Am I supposed to reuse it? If so I can’t figure out where, and again, no instructions from Arata. After installing everything hand tight to include the sensor which was slightly binding the pedal does not want hinge back up on its own leaving the rear brake light on until I manually lift the rear brake lever. I am very disappointed with the lack of directions Arata put together. It wouldn't be an issue if I didn't run into any problems. All that was provided was a schematic, a parts list and some warnings about greasing the linkage.