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Rear break issue, HELP!!!!!!!

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Hello Everyone! I'm Ramona from Wichita, KS and i just recently bought a 2009 Suzuki 250.
I love the Bike, but i am having some slight "ISSUES" with it. It's factory new and the break seems to get my food cought CONSTENLY! I have lost my balance a few times and embarrest myself infront of other bikers, that helped me up. Is there a way i can adjust the rear break (foot part), so it's not so steep? Any help would be appreciated, it's a great small bike and perfect for me (128lbs) LOL.
Here is me and my bike, proud new MAMA!!!!!
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Re: Rear break issue, HELP!!!!!!!

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Originally Posted by Easy Rider

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Originally Posted by Tranquility

Is this an easy adjustment? Similar question regarding the shift: easy adjustment?

Yes, both are relatively easy. I commented somewhere just yesterday, maybe in another forum, that if you can't figure out those two things, you shouldn't be messing with your bike at all !!

The shifter adjustment is done by loosening a nut at each end of the long connecting rod (one nut turns "backwards") and then turning the rod to move the pedal; re-tighten the nuts.

The brake is a 3 step proceedure......well 4 actually if you are adjusting the pedal height DOWN.
Back by the rear brake is a lever attached to the hub and a rod attached to that. The rod is threaded and has an adjusting nut.
1) Loosen that adjusting nut until there is a LOT of slack.
2) Move to the actual brake pedal. Operate it a time or 2 with your hand and notice what stops it when it springs back up. The stop is a bolt that is adjustable, after loosening a lock nut.
Adjust the pedal stop so that it is barely below your foot....or barely touching....in your normal riding posture.
3) Go back to the back and "tighten" the adjusting nut until the brake is almost applied but not quite. Easier to get this right with the wheel OFF the floor; adjust until it just barely drags and then back it off 1 or 2 clicks unil it just barely DOESN'T drag.
4) Lastly, check the operation of the rear brake light. The switch is about half way between the pedal and the back wheel, down by the operating mechanism and is attached to a little spring. If it doesn't operate/release the light properly, you adjust it by turning the big plastic nut that holds it into the bracket......(I think that's how the GZ adjustment is. On some, you turn the actual switch body.)

Good luck!

If you get all that right, then you are qualified to fix ANYTHING on your bike !! :roll: :biggrin:

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Re: Rear break issue, HELP!!!!!!!

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Originally Posted by Krazy Kraut

Is there a way i can adjust the rear break (foot part), so it's not so steep?

Sarris provided the answer to the question that you asked......so I will take a slightly different approach.
[Edit: Just noticed that it was MY answer that he provided. Good job, Sarris!! :tup: ]

Why don't you take it back to the dealer where you got it for a warranty adjustment ?? That is one of the things they should have done BEFORE they let you leave the lot. Since they already know how to do it, it takes only a couple of minutes......AND THEY SHOULD HAVE DONE BEFORE THEY LET YOU RIDE IT AWAY.

Does the shifter side feel about right? They should have adjusted that fit your riding posture too.

Oh, and WELCOME to the forum. :2tup:

Re: Rear break issue, HELP!!!!!!!

Welcome Krazy. Glad to have you join us in our insanity. LOL. You will find lots of info and helpful hints about your new ride. Oh, before I forget. When you do the shifter and brake peddle adjustment wear your regular riding boots. That way you get the best fit.

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Welcome to the club. The more you ride the bike, the more you will love it, not only for it's ride, but for it's reliability and simplicity.
I agree with ER - since the bike is new, take it back to the dealer and have them adjust everything to fit you, including adjusting the angle of the brake and clutch levers to fit your grip so you can easily apply them
And glad to see you're all dressed up in your protective gear. Nice!

Re: Rear break issue, HELP!!!!!!!

Thank you everybody!
I am glad i jioned the crazy club, fits my personality! LOL
Iwill defenetly take all the answers in consideration and choose the best one for me.
You guy's are awesome!!
looking forward to more topic discussions.
Krazy Kraut

Re: Rear break issue, HELP!!!!!!!

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Originally Posted by Easy Rider

That is one of the things they should have done BEFORE they let you leave the lot. Since they already know how to do it, it takes only a couple of minutes......AND THEY SHOULD HAVE DONE BEFORE THEY LET YOU RIDE IT AWAY.

What cloud do you live on? :roll: These days (especially when they realise you don't know any better!) don't they just say "Here's the key - g'bye"? In an ideal world, they'd do everything correctly. These days - unfortunately - from what I've heard from other Americans on the site, all they're interested in is money, money, money. :cool:

Re: Rear break issue, HELP!!!!!!!

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Originally Posted by alantf

What cloud do you live on? :roll:

from what I've heard from other Americans on the site, all they're interested in is money, money, money. :cool:

I live on the "Take care of yourself 'cause nobody else will." cloud. :neener:

Just because people try to short you all the time doesn't mean that you have to let them get away with it. Just like a new suit, a new bike should "fit" you before you "wear" it. :biggrin:

Re: Rear break issue, HELP!!!!!!!

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Originally Posted by Krazy Kraut

I will defenetly take all the answers in consideration and choose the best one for me.

Sounds like a wise thing to do.
Please let us know later which way you go and how it turns out.

Re: Rear break issue, HELP!!!!!!!

Welcome to the forum, looks like you are already getting some good advice here. My 2 cents, if I dropped the money on a new bike, I would expect the dealer to help me with some minor adjustments for no additional charges. If, like a lot of us, you buy it used that is a different matter. By the way, great looking bike!