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Brake Disc Recommendations Sought - K1200S
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In case anyone was wondering / losing sleep / seeing a therapist over my brake issue, I found a simple solution:
Change brake pads, find an empty road, wind it up to about 120 km/h and hammer on the brakes a couple of times. The horrible brake residue build up from your previous pads will be wiped clean and your bike will be as good as new - maybe better! I installed EBC HH pads and, so far, like them a lot.
In case anyone was wondering / losing sleep / seeing a therapist over my brake issue, I found a simple solution:
Change brake pads, find an empty road, wind it up to about 120 km/h and hammer on the brakes a couple of times. The horrible brake residue build up from your previous pads will be wiped clean and your bike will be as good as new - maybe better! I installed EBC HH pads and, so far, like them a lot.
Nice thrifty solution
The K12's have a rigid mount rotor and the 13's changed to a slight floating mount...guessing to alleviate a bit of rotor warp feel. The front rotors sure should last way longer than the rear...but who knows
Have seen some fronts warp out at an early age.
Had seen your post earlier and was going to suggest EBC , or Galfer wave rotors over OEM. One or both made in Germany and have them on a few rear wheels. Plus they look cool
How's that rocket riding?
The K12's have a rigid mount rotor and the 13's changed to a slight floating mount...guessing to alleviate a bit of rotor warp feel. The front rotors sure should last way longer than the rear...but who knowsHave seen some fronts warp out at an early age.
Had seen your post earlier and was going to suggest EBC , or Galfer wave rotors over OEM. One or both made in Germany and have them on a few rear wheels. Plus they look cool
How's that rocket riding?
How's the rocket riding, you ask? For me, its the perfect GT bike - decent handling in fast corners and effortless speed over long distances. I had a custom seat made which alleviated the "pain in the ass after 20 minutes" syndrome I had. It gets decent gas mileage, too, which is something the 1100S didn't do at elevated speeds. I've fallen in love with the ESA - set it on full mush on the highway and dial up additional damping as needed on secondary / sporty roads. The only complaint I have so far is the ridiculous standard luggage - oddly shaped inside so that you have to pack like you're building a jigsaw puzzle!
Back to brakes for a moment, I was going to get some Galfer rotors if my new brake pads experiment didn't work out. I guess I'll have to find some other way to be cool.
Back to brakes for a moment, I was going to get some Galfer rotors if my new brake pads experiment didn't work out. I guess I'll have to find some other way to be cool.
