My first Suzuki

[Gremlin]

Presumably those bits will meet New Zealand's requisite compliance standards?

Hard question... the regs change so often, its a crap shoot. Have some numbers, as long as they look high quality and stop the bike good, you shouldn't have problems.

[Hitcher]

Does anybody know how to pop the plastic connector dome thingies that link the two fairing panels at the bottom front. They look a bit different to anything I've seen before and I was wondering if there was some sort of special tool required to to the popping open bit? Photos are always good...

[Madness]

Alert are based in Auckland and distribute HEL brake lines. Could be another option?.

There's loads of stuff on here about compliance to current standards, Imdying seems to be somewhat of an expert on brakes, fwiw. My understanding of what seems to be the general consensus is that so long as the end fittings of the hoses don't comprise of a threaded component of any type they're all good. The aftermarket stuff is all crimped so no worries there.

[paturoa]

I suspect they are the same as those on my wee.

If you look closely there is an internal round piece on the dome. Get a pen / or something like that and push the pin in further. Then the whole thing releases.

Like this ? Just push the central pin in past flush.

[Hitcher]

Like this ? Just push the central pin in past flush.

Thanks! Tomorrow night's job, if it's not too windy. I'd like to get the Radguard on.

[sugilite:Me]

In my experience, it is more often standard brake pads that are the limiting factor in braking performance, rather than the lines themselves...just my 10 cents worth.

[sinned]

Is there an issue with the brakes on this bike that needs to be fixed for your riding style? Will braided lines make any difference given the bike has been set up with ABS?

[Hitcher]

Is there an issue with the brakes on this bike that needs to be fixed for your riding style? Will braided lines make any difference given the bike has been set up with ABS?

ABS is there for the times when all of the picks have to be extended with some urgency. Extreme grip can be exerted on the lever and assorted gizmos stop the wheels from locking up. This is a feature I plan to minimise my familiarity with.

For the other 95% of enhanced slowing events, I like a positive feeling of connectedness between the lever and the calipers. The Suzuki isn't too bad in that regard but I suspect braided lines and better pads will help improve things. Braided lines should also last longer than the standard kit.

[Hitcher]

I figured out how to pop the plastic clippie fairing things. Blue Suzuki now has a Radguard fitted.

I then took it out for a ride to celebrate and to see if anything would fall off.

After 3,550km things are starting to smooth out quite nicely. The seat still needs a ride to Tauranga though.

[Smifffy]

ABS is there for the times when all of the picks have to be extended with some urgency. Extreme grip can be exerted on the lever and assorted gizmos stop the wheels from locking up. This is a feature I plan to minimise my familiarity with.

For the other 95% of enhanced slowing events, I like a positive feeling of connectedness between the lever and the calipers. The Suzuki isn't too bad in that regard but I suspect braided lines and better pads will help improve things. Braided lines should also last longer than the standard kit.

...and they are blingtastic!

[ynot slow]

After 3,550km things are starting to smooth out quite nicely. The seat still needs a ride to Tauranga though.

Rad guard is good value,lost count of how many pings of stones hitting radiator I've heard since mine was fitted.

Re seat,don't rule out a good upholsterer in Normanby(5km from Hawera for those unfamiliar),quoted me $200-250 for total resculpture of both bandit seats.He is into car and general jobs,and will foam seat,ask you to ride and add more foam if needed,then cover once the seat is spot on for client.

Dave(owner)has an awesome Lincoln work vehicle imported hotrod chassis he has done up for mobile advertising which is seen at most hotrod meets,the upholstery is his design and shows his craftmanship.

[Shaun]

Rad guard is good value,lost count of how many pings of stones hitting radiator I've heard since mine was fitted.

Re seat,don't rule out a good upholsterer in Normanby(5km from Hawera for those unfamiliar),quoted me $200-250 for total resculpture of both bandit seats.He is into car and general jobs,and will foam seat,ask you to ride and add more foam if needed,then cover once the seat is spot on for client.

Dave(owner)has an awesome Lincoln work vehicle imported hotrod chassis he has done up for mobile advertising which is seen at most hotrod meets,the upholstery is his design and shows his craftmanship.

Dave would always be my first choice for this kind of work, and he is a true petrol head