Officially in the Club Again!

[simontan]

Finally took delivery of my new-to-me R12S yesterday, so I'm back on a boxer after 23 years away! I forgot how unique the boxer/shaft configuration feels and can't wait for the weather and work to cooperate so I can get a decent ride in.

Strongest first riding impression on this particular bike though is the rear brake needs something. The dealer tech that did the pre-purchase inspection for me said it was fine, but I was forewarned by the sellers of both bikes I was looking at that the rear brake has always been subpar. A quick search on this forum seems to show that this a well-worn topic, but can some of you veterans confirm that all that really needs to be done is a good careful bleeding and lube of the pivot bushing? Since the posts regarding the "Werner Kit" seem to have died off a couple years ago, is there a more current fix/upgrade for the bushing?

Anyway, here are a couple pics of my new old baby Gotta say, she's pretty clean for 13 years old.

[wswartzwel]

Nice... I like the Triumph as well.

["A"]

Nice looking R12S, welcome.

Anything specific about the rear brake performance on your bike that giving you concern?

Put some miles on the bike first to give yourself a baseline for reference before you start to worry about issues.

Personally, I try to use the brakes (front of rear) as little as possible.
Brakes, who needs them, they only slow you down.

[ckcarr]

Congratulations on that bike. Black will be my next one, and that makes me want to start a search (just for the collection ...)

As far as the rear brake. Yes, that poor performance was a topic of discussion several years ago and in fact, there was a kit that was made and sold on this board by someone here to improve it's performance. I haven't gone back to look for the thread(s) but it was a popular modification.

[ckcarr]

Of course you can read this whole thread and learn about all the fun we used to have with a former member "cageyar"...

Rear Brake is CRAP

[BikerMiker]

If it hasn't been done already, cut the first zip tie off that connects the right
handlebar wiring at the point it attaches to a portion that doesn't move with the
handlebars. If it has not been done, it will look noticeably tight causing the wires to
bend back and forth too aggressively at the zip tie. The bending causes metal
fatigue in the wires and has left a few members stranded.

[simontan]

Originally Posted by BikerMiker

If it hasn't been done already, cut the first zip tie off that connects the right
handlebar wiring at the point it attaches to a portion that doesn't move with the
handlebars. If it has not been done, it will look noticeably tight causing the wires to
bend back and forth too aggressively at the zip tie. The bending causes metal
fatigue in the wires and has left a few members stranded.

This one?

[BikerMiker]

Originally Posted by simontan

This one?

Yep. That one.

Consider removing the canister as well. It will make setting up your front suspension sooooo much easier .