Adjust the Rear Brake Free Play on a VT750 ACE Honda Shadow Motorcycle

[@sfco1299]

Thanks Dennis. 7 years on and this is still useful!

[@dwcoffey]

Thanks for watching!

[@mitchanderson6138]

Love the videos on the ace. I got a 2001. It's hard to find folks that will work on them. I do all the maintenance on mine . It was given to me and I'm a novice motorcycle maintenance guy. You video helped a lot thank you. Nice bike.

[@dwcoffey]

Thank you, Mitch! I'm glad this is helpful and thank you for watching!

[@Downfishy1]

Purchasing a '03 Shadow from my buddy in a few weeks, all these videos are AWESOME and helping me learn before I get it. I'm a 4 wheel guy and do ALL fluids and brakes on any new car I buy. So this bike is getting a full tune up and service when she comes home. Again thanks for the vids. A little more lighting in the work area would be better also. Thanks again and keep them coming.!!!

[@dwcoffey]

+Tank91 Thanks for the comments and congratulations on the bike! I'm hoping that my future vids will turn out better...I just got a gopro as a gift and also some better lights, so everything go forward should be better quality and have better lighting. Thanks again!

[@UncleVom]

Dennis, thanks straight forward and easy to understand. After seeing this no rider of these bikes should have an excuse for a rear drum brake that is not adjusted correctly.

[@dwcoffey]

+Marcus Coles Thank you very much for the kind comment! I sure hope it helps somebody that might not have otherwise tackled the job themselves.

[@JaCk-bj6hs]

Thanks, just had new tires put on and didn't want to take the bike back to the Honda dealer. They would not service my bike because it was too old and they didn't have a mechanic who knew how to work on it and they said they didn't have the tools needed. Big dealer in Tifton GA and I believe they mostly just sell and work on 4 wheelers. I had a buddy to service the bike and he suggested new tires. Ordered from dealer and had them mount them. First try was front tire on backwards. They argued but after I insisted they mounted it properly. I've had it home for a couple weeks and went out for a ride today. No rear brakes. thanks to your video I will soon have brakes. My buddy was unable to do much with the carbs and I need to get the bike to someplace that knows how to sync the 4 carbs. I always in the past took my bike into a dealer but now no one in South GA or North FL wants to work on old bikes.

[@dwcoffey]

Thanks for watching and I'm glad this vid helped! I agree, it is harder to find anybody that knows how to work on older bikes. I've got to tear into mine soon and adjust the valves. When I do, I'll probably go thru the carbs etc....if so, I'll be sure to make a video. There's a shop in McDonough GA that should know how to do your job, but that's a long from Tifton.

[@JaCk-bj6hs]

Thanks. I'll check out McDonough

[@dwcoffey]

Freedom Powersports is who I use.

[@roryvining6772]

Hey Dennis, thanks for this series. I was able to use them to fix my 2003 Honda Shadow 750. This is my primary mode of transport for work so again; thank you.

[@dwcoffey]

That's great, Rory! I'm glad the videos helped! Be safe and thanks for watching!

[@gseccull489]

Hi Denis, great video as i just picked up a Shadow 750, but i really like how you use the proper terminology for the individual parts of the linkage between the front brake pedal to the rod and the barrel connector and finally the nut. also describing the marks that can be used to determine the brake shoe usage. so i will add you to my subscribed list for sure and check out your other videos. thanks.

[@dwcoffey]

Thanks for watching! I appreciate the kind comments!

[@skilineking]

even though i was looking for a vstar 650 video on this, it still really help alot, thanks for posting this

[@dwcoffey]

Thanks very much for the comment and I'm glad it helped!

[@xxYFKxx]

The holy grail, I found the fix to my issue. Thanks man! Also I adjusted my rear brakes and now my rear brake light isn’t coming after I just the rear brake 😭

[@dwcoffey]

Thanks for watching! I'm glad this helped!

[@nimblejokester801]

very informative, honestly thought i had to replace rear break shoes. definitely earned a sub.

[@dwcoffey]

Great! I'm glad this helped, thanks for watching and I really appreciate the sub!

[@kevinhawley1370]

Hi Denniss, very informative, I've just had the rear wheel of my black widow for cleaning, I needed to know which way round the spacer needed to be on the brake drum side as it fell out during wheel removal, looking at your videos showed me that I refitted it the correct way, flange to the swing arm. 🤗

[@dwcoffey]

I'm glad this helped! Thank you for watching, Kevin!

[@carolinekelly378]

Brilliant. Exactly what I needed. Thanks! I've been doing a lot of my own maintenance and I'll definitely be checking out your other videos.

[@dwcoffey]

I'm glad this helped! Thanks for watching, Caroline!

[@kaput450]

Indicator info at 3:16 is what I was looking for. Thanks!

[@dwcoffey]

Thank you for watching!

[@shadowrider2918]

Thank you, this helped alot, im going to go adjust mine when i get home today after work

[@dwcoffey]

Great! Thanks Aaron.....let me know if you need any other help. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@davehart7111]

quick, simple, and informative... thank you!!

[@dwcoffey]

Thanks for watching, Dave!

[@michealbaggett7411]

Just replaced my tire and noticed the same thing will adjust before next ride thanks for the info

[@dwcoffey]

Thnaks for watching, Michael!

[@remz857]

Great video, really simple to follow. Thanks Dennis!

[@dwcoffey]

Thanks very much for watching!

[@pazylibertad]

Thank you! to the point and easy to understand! GOD BLESS YOU

[@dwcoffey]

Thank you for watching, Mireya!

[@adancabanas6089]

Great video very informative and easy to do thanks for the info

[@dwcoffey]

Thanks for watching, Adan!

[@mikekirk6392]

Appreciate your videos. Simple, detailed, to the point. Question - What Brand Running boards are those? I like them better than mu Cobra Boards. Is that a STOCK brake pedal?

[@dwcoffey]

+Mike Kirk Hi Mike, thanks for the question! The running board are MC Enterprises boards and the brake pedal is stock. I like these boards because they are hinged at the mount points, so when I'm in a deep lean , they'll still scrub the road, but they'll ease up until I straighten back up. I've looked at one of those larger brake pedal pad covers before, but can't bring myself to spend $40 on one! :)

[@christer-c-knee8021]

Awesome video. Great description of everything 👌 lol thx so much

[@dwcoffey]

Thanks for watching, Christopher!

[@wigletron2846]

I had to adjust mine almost fully tight and the pedal is still a bit soft. Brakes were fine before the tire change. Any ideas?

[@dwcoffey]

Thanks for watching! Sounds like you may need new brake pads.

[@wigletron2846]

@@dwcoffey turns out I had the arm on the incorrect spline on the brake assembly. It only goes on one way. Just posting incase someone else runs into this issue.

[@martinking4476]

Hi Dennis great videos I have an 03 shadow like yours. Thanks again Martin England

[@dwcoffey]

Thanks for watching, Martin!

[@chrisbroce2676]

Thanks this video is very informational it helped me out tremendously

[@dwcoffey]

Thank you for watching Chris! I'm glad it helped you and I appreciate the comment!

[@davidlabrecque7141]

I appreciate the how-to. Thanks, man. :)

[@dwcoffey]

Thank you Dave, I appreciate you watching. And thanks for the comment!

[@jjr2sticks]

just picked up a 2013 Aero thanks

[@dwcoffey]

Nice! Have fun and ride safe. Thanks for watching!

[@الأسطورة-و4ج]

Hello dennis have a problem where every time I touch the water wheel, my bike slides

[@dwcoffey]

Thanks for watching! I'm not sure I understand your question, but it sounds like you may need new tires.

[@teriw56]

Thank you so much for doing this video.

[@dwcoffey]

Thank you for watching!!

[@peterb4809]

I have a quick question if that’s ok. After starting and letting it run for a minute. I turned it off then rechecked level. No reading . But after it sits a few seconds it’s topped up. Should I add a bit more or no.?

[@dwcoffey]

Hi Peter, thanks for watching! Are you talking about the engine oil? Make sure the bike is level and upright when you check it. If it is reading properly on the dipstick, after setting for a few minutes, it should be fine.

[@ABV_Lawncare]

Hey Dennis how do you adjust the pedal itself?

[@dwcoffey]

Hey Andrew...thanks for watching and for your question. You can adjust the height of the pedal. If you look at the aft end of the foot brake pedal, there is an ear that rests on a small bolt. The bolt is threaded into the pedal mount and has a 10mm head. There will be a locknut on the bolt as well. Loosen the locknut, then loosen the bolt to lower the pedal or tighten the bolt to raise the pedal height. Be sure to tighten the locknut back down when finished, otherwise the height adjusting bolt will vibrate loose.

[@ABV_Lawncare]

thanks denis.

[@changomanaco2]

Great video.. thanks!

[@dwcoffey]

Thanks for watching, Joe!

[@prostrongmanzack]

Thank you Sir!

[@dwcoffey]

Thank you for watching!!

[@dennishayes65]

Thanks !

[@dwcoffey]

Thank you for watching, Dennis!

[@ricardomunoz2010]

very informative!

[@dwcoffey]

+Goku Thank you! Thanks for watching!

[@Coreazcool]

A Ranger and a VT750..my guy!

[@dwcoffey]

LOL!! Thanks and I appreciate you watching!

[@maddyvazquez8855]

Great video, but bad lighting to see what you doing , work in getting extra light. Thank you for the video

[@dwcoffey]

Thanks for watching, Maddy! Yes, sorry about that...this vid was recorded in 2016 and I didn't have extra lighting or a decent camera then.

[@strangeinamoststrangeland4200]

It would be nice if there was a light shining on the job

[@dwcoffey]

Yea, sorry about that....I was working at night and didn't have any additional lighting at the time. Newer vids are better because I bought a light. Thanks for watching!

[@PLURRAVERS]

Looks like my bike just needs to be ajusted... I thought I needed to replace brakes... cool. My bike is a 1986 honda v twin 700

[@dwcoffey]

Hey great news! Thanks for watching!