Which brakes pads should I get for me old VTR?
I hear HH pads are very good, any other options? I have a steep drive so cold performance is handy if 2 up. Currently got Goldfren Race in it. Getting down a bit.
I do the odd track day as well.
Pootler
Which brakes pads should I get for me old VTR?
I hear HH pads are very good, any other options? I have a steep drive so cold performance is handy if 2 up. Currently got Goldfren Race in it. Getting down a bit.
I do the odd track day as well.
Hardcore Biker
Just how fast are you going on your driveway?Originally Posted by nzspokes
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Pootler
Knee down at 200 bro.....Just how fast are you going on your driveway?
Nah really its steep at the bottom.
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HH aren't so good coming on in the wet (bit more bite as the water clears I think), but never had issues with them in the cold. Living in palmy though so the driveway is as flat as a possum hit by an 18 wheeler.
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Pootler
Not much is good with wet rotors I guess. Drive is ok but 2 up may be another issue. Bit of rear brake would probably sort it 2 up with some weight on te back wheel.
Looks like HHs are out of stock. Meh.
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EBC HH pads are really good - used them on the Blackbird for several years and currently on the Street Triple. The copper sinter is pretty kind to discs too. Bought the latest set through EBay and YouShop as they were cheaper than buying them locally.
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Honestly, if 2up riding down a driveway affects your brake pad selection, maybe you should not being doing 2up riding without some decent training, I think CSS might do a pillion skills course.
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LOL... (10 char)
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Pootler
IKR. I LOLed.
Forum whore
Standard set would be good I would have thought....just how steep are we talking here?
Sintered can tear the disks up a bit if ya get the wrong ones, I would have just gone with standard on a road tourer as such.
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Pootler
Been reading VTR sites and it looks they recommend genuine Honda pads or HHs. So yeah your on the right track by the looks.
Forum whore
Ive even run standard on my racebike for a couple of runs and while they not as good as HH sintered they didnt do badly at all. Just faded due to heat a bit quicker, but that wouldnt be an issue for road. Cheaper too.
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Highway Biker
English made DP Pads (here) provide a great HH+ pad for your VTR. One benefit with DP HH+ pads is the Ceramic Heat shields used between pad material and mounting to stop brake fade on track. Not the cheapest way, but the best.
Two sets needed for the front of the VTR1000
$70/set (I have them in stock, can send tomorrow if interested)
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just an option for your consideration.
Cheers.
Alex.
Bogeyman
I use SBS HH pads on the XB12s. Both pads for summer or track, one HH and one standard in winter or touring.
Excellent performance in both cases.
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Forum whore
How much for rear pads for a ZRX 1100 (1999)
For interests sakes, the front too?
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