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once we got the pad back in and then the wheel, spinning the wheel showed that there was still a lot of friction. most of the playing around since has been without the wheel in, i just squeeze and see that with each successive squeeze it gets closer togetheruntil it stops

Hi, posted something before and got a lot of help so here goes: My 98 EX500 was working perfectly, I had to remove the front wheel to access fender to paint it. Now that I'm done, I tried to replace the wheel, found that a brake pad had come out. I stripped a bolt trying to take the caliper off...

You guys were extremely helpful thanks a bunch

"The sheath" meaning the thing next the grips? And is that the only part to lubricate (I'm guessing with WD-40)? thanks boss

I cleaned the carbs, and I'm still having the same issue - could it relate to the throttle cables? And as for the mechanic, if it sounds like it'll be necessary let me know and I guess I'll take it in but I was trying to avoid that. So the issue now is kinda: I start the bike, normally settles...

Do you think that's necessary (new cables)? It sounds complicated and possibly expensive but if I need em I need em. . And why are there two throttle cables at all? I currently still only have one attached. As for the "coil" "gauge wires" "terminals" I kinda never heard of them, what/where are...

First post! So I got my first bike last season - 1998 EX500, 49k - and it refused to start already before the last season was over. I started taking it apart with the intention of working on everything possible before this season. When the weather was already "riding permitting" and I hadn't yet...