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Posted by: js3350z---------------------
I went outside to ride my ttr-125 saturday, and the back wheel was locked up, I let it sit in the sun and it started to get a little loose so I took out the torch and put some heat on the back brake and near the engine and it worked
the same thing happened today (was 4 and -6 with windchill)
I decided not to ride today and just left the bike there
has this happened to anybody else, or do you know the cause of this
Thanks, in advance
Posted by: js3350z---------------------
nobody knows????? 
Posted by: biglou---------------------
Probably frozen condesation. Personally, I wouldn't leave my bike outside in the elements if at all possible. I can't imagine trying to start a ttr125 in 4 degree weather! Not to mention the accelerated wear until the engine warms up, etc. Is there a corner of the garage you can keep it in?
Posted by: js3350z---------------------
I keep it in my garage, however my garage doesn't have heat
I boarded up the window that is broken. and I am going to try to take a mini heater, and put it near the engine befor starting
the engine isn't what is freezing it seems like the chain is frozen, because after I move the bike around (with the wheel locked up) I can here a pop and then it rolls freely
Posted by: biglou---------------------
The brake pads will freeze to the drum. That is most likely what is happening. Even happens to pickups, cars, etc. in really cold weather. A droplight placed under the rear hub should help prevent this. They give off a fair amount of heat. I'd place it face up under the hub with the bike on the kickstand.
Posted by: js3350z---------------------
should I put the heat in front of the engine also (will that help against the "accelerated wear" on the engine)
when I get home I will put heat on the brake drum and see if that is it
thanks
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