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Fri Apr 16, 2010 9:34 pm
Hey Guys,
Just regarding brakes.The stock front brake calipers on my R1 has six pistons currently..i'm considering changing to brembo brake calipers and know they only have 4 pistons.. the question is, is it worth really spending the money on brembo brakes??.. are they over rated and should i just invest in really good pads like endless pads..Is adding brembo just a bling factor or will i really feel a great improvement in my braking...Lastly, do we know of importers, suppliers and retailers of brembo in aus..tried looking but hard to find..thanks
Fri Apr 16, 2010 9:43 pm
Have bought from these guys before, they were really helpful & the parts arrived pretty quick
http://www.baysideperformance.com/index ... 8_693_2362
Fri Apr 16, 2010 10:40 pm
Honestly dude the brakes on your R1 are about as good as it gets. Brembo's are for race god's. Unless you've got the lever back to the bars at every corner I think you're wasting your cash. Stick HH pads in it and you'll probably flip the bastard on it's head. Oh and by the way....... "get a fuggin Kawasaki.....
Sat Apr 17, 2010 12:19 am
Sat Apr 17, 2010 7:30 am
In addition to what Glen said, if you haven't already get some braided lines on there too.
Sat Apr 17, 2010 7:49 pm
Yeah sorry about that. I got hammered last night and remembered my login. Yamaha brakes are crap, you should pack them immediately and send them to to old mate in WA with a $50 note for taking them off your hands. What you want are Tokico calipers off a 2005 ZX10.....
Sun Apr 18, 2010 8:02 pm
Honestly dude the brakes on your R1 are about as good as it gets. Brembo's are for race god's
Thanks mate..i think your right..it's just for show i guess...still tempting though.
Sun Apr 18, 2010 8:07 pm
Mate, have you thought about throwing your pennies into some suspension..might pay dividends, a nice ride can make all the difference..
From all reports too, those Yammies have great brakes standard !
Sun Apr 18, 2010 8:17 pm
Mate, have you thought about throwing your pennies into some suspension..might pay dividends, a nice ride can make all the difference
I actually took my bike to teknik(suspension place) to get them lowered coz i'm a dwarf, i enquired about better suspension and they told me unless i want to spend $$$$ on ohlins suspension , the suspension on the r1 are also good enough...
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