| Author | Message | ||
     Hooliken |
Got my Lyndall pads from Al much sooner than expected (some more cudos for American Sportbike) and went ahead and installed them yesterday morning. Only rear pita was getting all the caliper pistons pushed back in. Finally found a good combination of small screwdriver and paint scraper. Went ahead and did the break in according to what Lyndall recommends. Might of actually got a little over zealous with the "hard" stops from 40 to zero. On the tenth and final stop I had a weee bit of smoke coming from the front. Then stopped and let everything cool down. The difference in these pads compared to stock is quite eye opening. These are the brake pads that should be on this bike from the factory. Power and feel are both dramatically improved. The pulsing was quite disconcerting when trail braking but now it is not an issue. Thanks to all those that recommended this affordable upgrade. I highly recommend this to anyone who is still running the factory installed pads. | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
And their Goooooooooooooold!  Congrats! They will wear faster, but the wear is very nice! Best upgrade for the money! | ||
| Etennuly |
Do they seem to wear the rotor too? Just wondering.  | ||
| Firstbatch |
+1 On Lyndall pads up front.....did my install on Friday, observed the correct break-in and then road all weekend. Super improvement and definitely should be OEM, just like the Tuno mirrors and the Traction Grips. I decided to pull the wheel just for fun as I had not had a chance to do that excercise on the Uly yet and it made the pad switch out really easy and also made it easy to clean the caliper. If you have a little extra time I recomend pulling the wheel to do the pad install. Plus you get a chance to put the anti sieze on the axle that the factory did not put on  The Gold is cool! | ||
| Florida_lime |
Thread hijack on the traction grips: Why do you find them better than the stock ones ? I almost bought a pair the other day, but wasn't sure of any advantages other than preference. | ||
| Pso |
I agree with Firstbatch. I purchased a set of front pads figuring that when I changed out my tire I would also swap the pads. Low and behold a major sheet metal screw in the front tire so I swapped out the pads, very easy when wheel is off also easy cleaning of the caliper. also like the pads alot. | ||
| Hughlysses |
Florida_lime: Most people like the Traction grips because the "barrel" shape seems to fit their hands better. They're also thicker and offer a little more cushion without being mushy. I've got them on my S3, but haven't put them on my Uly. I'm pretty happy with the standard grips, but I'll probably try something else eventually. | ||
| Firstbatch |
Florida Lime...yep definitely a comfort thing for me...the stock grips are such a small diameter that my hands would get tired after a tank full of riding. The tractions are indeed a larger diameter but as Hugh said they are thicker in the middle and fit the countour of the hand nice. Now I'm back to riding and not even thinking about my hands which is kinda like a great seat....you never think about it because it just works like it should! For $15 they are an easy switch out, but I would guess that if you have no discomfort with the stock grips that they must fit your hand size well. | ||
| Florida_lime |
I have several bikes, and sometimes have a carpal tunnel aggravated numbness, more with the right hand than the left. It is not as much of a concern with my Uly, but it does still show up some. I'll probably pick up a pair Wednesday when I have my 1000 mile service done. Worse case, they won't make any difference, but it's worth a try for $15. Thanks for the input, guys.  | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
FL, I have similar numbness in my left hand. I believe it is due in part to the long throw of the clutch lever and the inability to adjust the throw length. I plan to get a set of CRG or Pazzo levers soon. Have you tried these, and, if so, do you find them to help any? HIJACK OFF! | ||
| Florida_lime |
Hijack back on -- Ft_bstrd, I put the CRG levers on before I even rode my bike. I have always wanted some, and my dealer had them in several colors and styles on display. I got the shorties, in a platinum color (close to the frame) for both the clutch and the brake. I like them, but I always adjust my clutch closer to the bar than the brake on any bike I have had, where the span could be adjusted. With my hands, that's how I prefer things. In other words, I'm not sure if it will help any for the numbness. If I do a bunch of carpentry, especially hammering, it really flares up (I'm right handed). "Sorry dear, I'd do that for you, but it will interfere with my riding enjoyment."  | ||
| Hooliken |
Hijack away kids! I have the same issue. I have long ass mutant fingers and I have found that my throttle hand gets tired prematurely. Not due to excessive resistance but more due to the size of the grip. I was thinking about putting a set of moto-x fat bars on but if there is another "easier" option I am all ears....or eyes as the case may be. Has anyone installed a set of bars with the same (or close) rise as stock but with less pull back. On my DS's and offroad bikes I tend to run a very flat\straight handlebar. But with the Uly I love the height but would like something a little farther away. Any thoughts or recommendations? | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
Hooliken, I have a set of Pro Tapers on mine. Much less pullback than stock. You can get them in just about any height you want. I have on the same black and gray gel grips as everyone else. I love the new position but have found that covering the clutch side makes my hand go to sleep a bit. That and sometime the last little bit of lever pull requires me to just drop the clutch (damn stubby fingers). I have the Carmichael bend Pro Tapers. If I had to do it over again, I might go with just a little more pull back just to see if it helps with my finger length. Otherwise, I LOVE the positive feel and more forward angle. When I lean forward I don't feel like I'm steering with my nipples.  | ||
| Marc |
One more Traction Grip Hijack please... I need a new set of grips and am intrigued to install the "traction grips" which everyone is raving about. I did a websearch and found lots of unrelated stuff to motorcycle grips. Request --> Can someone please post a link where I can purchase the traction grips which everyone loves so much so that I may purchase? P.S. I have front brake pulsing beginning at 16K miles on my Uly and just took it in for its 15K service. I also have the same "polkadot" residue pattern on my front disk others have identified. I have asked the Dealer to replace my stock "crappy" pads with Lyndall Gold pads everyone has recommended. Thanks for the heads up on this. Marc | ||
| Prior |
www.americansportbike.com | ||
| Pso |
Marc-I put a set of the ribbed grips that BMW has on the F650GS. My finace' had a f650 and I liked the grips alot. | ||
| Lorazepam |
I too have the BMW sport grips. I guess 100000 miles using them, they feel right to me. I found the stock grips a bit hard, and I didnt like the feel of the pattern under my gloves. The cost is about the same as the Buell grips (suprise) and they last forever. |
