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Offline WINI

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Gyro question, is it just me or.....
« on: September 24, 2011, 05:37 PM »
Got my Oddy2 gyro set up, but its utterly useless as a stopping tool.  I quite expected this as more parts = more friction = less effective brake, but I was hoping I would be wrong.

Are there any tips or tricks on how this can work well and actually stop me compared to a regular back brake set up?

Cheers  :daumenhoch:
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Re: Gyro question, is it just me or.....
« Reply #1 on: September 24, 2011, 07:01 PM »
Did you lube the cables?  If not, thats the problem

I didn't Glen, straight outta the box.  Did you just drop some lube down the inner cables as they are fixed in no?

What did you find works best? 

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Re: Gyro question, is it just me or.....
« Reply #2 on: September 24, 2011, 07:27 PM »
Yes, lube it all!  I use silicone based spray lube.  Grease the springs and the mounts too.

Sweet, will do.  Thanks for the advice  :daumenhoch:
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Re: Gyro question, is it just me or.....
« Reply #3 on: September 24, 2011, 08:14 PM »
3 in 1 oil  back in day, or sewing machine oil  :daumenhoch:

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Re: Gyro question, is it just me or.....
« Reply #4 on: September 26, 2011, 09:47 PM »
when i set up the spin tech on my decade i used brand new linear cables.utterly useless until  i used 3in1 all over the moving parts.it now works perfectly.

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Re: Gyro question, is it just me or.....
« Reply #5 on: September 27, 2011, 01:25 AM »
is it on the sport ?   if so ditch the  brakes and get hold of a Odessey Pitbull for the rear ,and  get an ACS Boa for the front  :daumenhoch:  
« Last Edit: September 27, 2011, 01:27 AM by oldtired »

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