TE/TC 2015 TE 250 review. The good the bad and the ugly with video

[reveille]

picture for you to see the ZipTy reservoir extender and ZipTy cap to pipe clearance (yes bike is dirty, been riding the crap out of it)

I almost pulled the trigger on the blue hard parts version for my 501 but the header is close already and I worried about overheating the brake fluid with the extension which would defeat its purpose.

 

[fletchman45]

Truth be told on the two stroke with it being that close makes a guy wonder... What I was told is the red bikes have a bigger stock rotor .....between the pedal and brake fluid and a hole in the caliper probably good enough....

 

[reveille]

Hole in the caliper? Any pictures of a successful attempt?

 

[robertaccio]

PS Fletch you can see my brake master cylinder pushrod is at max "in" adjustment, both nuts way down in the threads, I adjusted the brake stop screw to my pushrod max which gives me the lowest pedal with OEM set up, next move would be to shorten the master cylinder push rod. But as for now I am adjusting, I like the lower pedal too , but all the rocky crap Ive been riding makes it a little more subject to getting hang up on a rock when its low so Im leaving it as is.
PPS yes we know but for others first step for rear brake nirvana replace the OEM stuff with Motul RBF660 fluid, read the specs the stuff is a high heat ass kicker.

 

[robertaccio]

Addition we could put a short section wrap of exhaust insulation fiber tape just to insulate the pipe near the mastercylinder reservoir,,,but I have not felt any issues with it yet. I will try to get a temp check with my calibrated fingers next time out.

 

[reveille]

It's (reservoir entension) probably a non issue honestly but I tend to worry. It's a character flaw. Think I'll try the motul. I tend to heat the rear pretty quick.

 

[Norman Foley]

You guys need to rethink your foot position on the peg, brake pedal position and fine control. I was like you guys... Pedal low and I covered it all the time. Pedal that low is hard to use standing and you're still likely to drag it sitting.
Rich Lafferty had me put it level and ride with my feet toes in and more towards balls of your feet. You move your foot to the pedal to brake and keep it tight to cases. You actually have finer control of the rear brake. You need to be doing most of your braking, with the front besides this. It's more important to have your front brake covered always!

 

[reveille]

I have fastway pegs in the low position so with the pedal all the way lowered, it's still above the peg. I can live with it there.

 

[robertaccio]

You guys need to rethink your foot position on the peg, brake pedal position and fine control. I was like you guys... Pedal low and I covered it all the time. Pedal that low is hard to use standing and you're still likely to drag it sitting.
Rich Lafferty had me put it level and ride with my feet toes in and more towards balls of your feet. You move your foot to the pedal to brake and keep it tight to cases. You actually have finer control of the rear brake. You need to be doing most of your braking, with the front besides this. It's more important to have your front brake covered always!

mine is like that now, on the red huskys I had it kinda low- big feet 13 and big crunched sit down position, attack position all is good with set up now. RLR is proponent of the Ryno school of body position and set up (also our local Motoadventures school is same/Gary LaPlante), its a little tiring to be in the racer attack mode, but it is the best way to ride hard in most all situations, just gotta keep those burning legs in shape.

 

[fletchman45]

I do not have a photo but on my 12 gas gas because I'm a dragger and the bike is heavy at the advice of mark from go fasters I drilled a 5\8 hole directly in top of the caliper (he informed me the gas gas race team uses this mod but he said do a 3\4 inch hole!) After drilling the hole and switching brake fluid and changing the brake pedal part to the bottom of the brake pedal never trouble again! I agree with riding style should be altered but it is what it is. I also admit to rarely ever using my front brake for various reasons.... But with no front brake and not drinking water while racing netted me a best of 12th overall at 46 years old.....must work....I also worry about standing up when you get the pedal so low.... Both jeff and jay switched to a larger rear rotor and a mount kit to change the stock caliper position (app 180$ for the kit I believe) I also have thought about heat tape on the pipe for the spot where the brake extension sits...thanks all for the advice! The gas gas caliper seemed bigger and I was desperate so drilling it did not bother me..the brembo seems dainty...and for some dumb reason in the back of my head I wonder if you drill it will it affect the strength and could it snap the caliper at a bad time causing failure and potential death****************************************????
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[Norman Foley]

I do not have a photo but on my 12 gas gas because I'm a dragger and the bike is heavy at the advice of mark from go fasters I drilled a 5\8 hole directly in top of the caliper (he informed me the gas gas race team uses this mod but he said do a 3\4 inch hole!) After drilling the hole and switching brake fluid and changing the brake pedal part to the bottom of the brake pedal never trouble again! I agree with riding style should be altered but it is what it is. I also admit to rarely ever using my front brake for various reasons.... But with no front brake and not drinking water while racing netted me a best of 12th overall at 46 years old.....must work....I also worry about standing up when you get the pedal so low.... Both jeff and jay switched to a larger rear rotor and a mount kit to change the stock caliper position (app 180$ for the kit I believe) I also have thought about heat tape on the pipe for the spot where the brake extension sits...thanks all for the advice! The gas gas caliper seemed bigger and I was desperate so drilling it did not bother me..the brembo seems dainty...and for some dumb reason in the back of my head I wonder if you drill it will it affect the strength and could it snap the caliper at a bad time causing failure and potential death ????
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If you drank and learned to use your front brake.... you'd be top 5! I was late 50's before I learned this.... You can teach an old dog... new tricks!

 

[fletchman45]

Ok norm but keep in mind it is calculated at least the drinking part. I once lost the overall trophy on a tiebreaker...by 17,seconds in 80 miles!! I drink no alcohol from from Friday on and start loading with water from Friday on....and I drink heavily water or Gatorade between resets.. .so it works out....lol last time I grabbed the front brake to hard my Tm flipped over foreword st 20 mph and I laid there for two minutes....my style is not super smooth but seems to work good enough to rarely go home empty handed...lol...I hear ya though your not the first guy to say that.... I will try harder...

 

[fletchman45]

dropped bike off picked up. Pedal 1/2 inch lower and allows to switch back to stock in seconds....can't wait to ride ! Nothing changed on brake pedal. Small foot part bolts from bottom..just a custom bracket made...$40