luckyfreddy
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From luckyfreddy.Hi are the rear brakes on the k1200rweak or is there a problem with the bike .thanks any help would be great
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K1200r rear brake
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pglaves
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Some more detail would help, but, no the brake is not weak.
The bias setting on the Wedge K's seem to be very light on the rear.
My first stop in gravel on my K12S to check the mail had me stop about 4 mailboxes late
The front OEM are sintered metal composition and the rear has no verbage of what they are. The GT's are still the only model that had the wear indicator lead for the dash warning and a wee higher cost.
I recall trying a HH rated rear set on mine, which helped a wee bit, but sure left a lot of dust and maybe more agressive rotor wear
My first stop in gravel on my K12S to check the mail had me stop about 4 mailboxes late
The front OEM are sintered metal composition and the rear has no verbage of what they are. The GT's are still the only model that had the wear indicator lead for the dash warning and a wee higher cost.
I recall trying a HH rated rear set on mine, which helped a wee bit, but sure left a lot of dust and maybe more agressive rotor wear
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luckyfreddy
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luckyfreddy rear brake issue
Thanks everyone for the information.This is my first BMW im used to a rear brake that can stop the bike quick i have had many sport bikes and baggers. I love this bmw k1200r it handles wonderful on any road ive been on.but using the rear brake alone wont stop the bike but hit the front and it stops great,Im taking it in to Bobs BMW in maryland for maryland state inspection tomorrow hope they dont fail the brake system
Thanks everyone for the information.This is my first BMW im used to a rear brake that can stop the bike quick i have had many sport bikes and baggers. I love this bmw k1200r it handles wonderful on any road ive been on.but using the rear brake alone wont stop the bike but hit the front and it stops great,Im taking it in to Bobs BMW in maryland for maryland state inspection tomorrow hope they dont fail the brake system
lee
Debbie's Servant
Never had a bike where the rear brake alone would stop a bike quick, but the K1200 or K1300 rear brake is almost as good as dragging your feet
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