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- Wed Apr 14, 2004 6:20 am
- Forum: Workshop
- Topic: Spongy Brakes?
- Replies: 6
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Re: front brakes
Same thing....I took out a SV1000 in Jan and realized my fronts were shite. Put on braded lines and EBC HH pads. Made a f*ck up outside Rye this morning, blasting past car when car came out from lay by, I managed to lock the front wheel momentarily so I' m convinced my fronts are ok.....pity I had ...
- Mon Mar 29, 2004 11:29 am
- Forum: Workshop
- Topic: Spongy Brakes?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1626
Spongy Brakes?
I thought my brakes were OK until I recently rode a couple of other late model sports bikes. When I jumped back on my Firestrom ('01) the front brake felt like a sponge and totally lacked the firm and responsive feel of the other two bikes (04 Buell XB12R and a 03 GSX-R 750). Is this normal or shoul...
- Sat May 03, 2003 10:37 am
- Forum: Workshop
- Topic: Which one of these tyres?
- Replies: 11
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Which one of these tyres?
:?: I have recently purchased a 2002 VTR1000 and the Michelin Macadams (OE on Australian sold bikes, not sure what you get in the UK) are close to needing replacement and I am after something a bit sticker. The bike is used 70% for commutting / 30% for weekend fun and I am willing to take grip over ...