Wave brakes for VTR250?

[007XX]

I wanna stop faster(without the use of a brick wall).
How much difference does braided lines make?

My VTR's got braided lines, had them when I bought her. I like how they make the braking feel, especially on the track. But I think it would really come down to a personal preference on that one. Try bikes with and without, maybe?

Braided lines improve the feel and make your WoFs living hell :P

Sorry, but I've never been given any grief at all for my WOFs.

As long as people dont automatically say oh look he's only 21 he cant be a real biker he'll only be a hoon

That seems to be the general reception that alot of us youngn's recieve, not saying thats what your doing but whether by our own fault or not its wat seems to happen.

Notice im trying to get the brakes/suspension working properly not build a turbocharged/nitrous/boyracer heap of s**t

We've all been 21 at least once (some chicks apparently are 21 for a good 10 or so years ).

So, relax...most people on here are pretty cool. Just ignore those who aren't.

[humphrt]

Ok well it looks like i'll get my brakes serviced and then i may look into braided lines just to see how they go. And maybe sintered pads if i feel the need for more stopping power. Wicked thanks for all the input.

We've all been 21 at least once (some chicks apparently are 21 for a good 10 or so years ).

So, relax...most people on here are pretty cool. Just ignore those who aren't.

Cool thanx.

[imdying]

As long as people dont automatically say oh look he's only 21 he cant be a real biker he'll only be a hoon

That will happen, but don't worry, that just makes it easier to spot the people to ignore

But I think it would really come down to a personal preference on that one.

Sorry, but I've never been given any grief at all for my WOFs.

You shouldn't do with the correct lines, the WOF manual is clear enough on what is acceptable and what isn't.

Ok well it looks like i'll get my brakes serviced and then i may look into braided lines just to see how they go. And maybe sintered pads if i feel the need for more stopping power. Wicked thanks for all the input.

Just start with servicing them, not need to spend money if you don't need to

Best place to start is removing the caliper and stripping it down. Once that is the way it should be, you'll have a good base to start from

[007XX]

You shouldn't do with the correct lines, the WOF manual is clear enough on what is acceptable and what isn't.
Just start with servicing them, not need to spend money if you don't need to

Aaaaahhh, ok...cheers for that! And yes, I do have nice lines, thank you!

[xwhatsit]

You shouldn't do with the correct lines, the WOF manual is clear enough on what is acceptable and what isn't.

Every few weeks here you hear people whinging about how they've changed the requirements yet again and now they have to do their lines again.

Nevertheless I second the rebuilding/unseizing of calipers; marked increase in efficiency after doing that. Given a winter or two, they seem to own themselves pretty quickly.

[imdying]

Every few weeks here you hear people whinging about how they've changed the requirements yet again and now they have to do their lines again.

About 18 months a go they changed the rules twice in a year. Once with the new rules, then once again to make them clearer. You really should have no trouble, especially if you're using a bike shop.

[FilthyLuka]

And yes, I do have nice lines, thank you!

#mumble mumble# Not to do with technical stuff #mumble mumble# too amused by the comment to bin the post #mumble mumble#

Huh? wuh?! As you were!

[geoffc]

Hi. I have fitted wavey discs on the front to my VTR1000 recently. They are good and look cool but I would only recommend a change if you have an issue with the old ones as I did, (warped). In the past have spent money on the fitting of braided lines (very little difference)and recently have quality brake pads. Of the above it was the sintered pads that made the real difference. Highly recommend that. Makes a huge difference. Also changing your brake fluid every 2 or 3 years prevents brake fade and general spongyness so don't overlook that. Cheers.