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Americanmadexb
Posted on Tuesday, May 08, 2007 - 09:35 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

i looked through the vault but only found old news...

whats everyone using for front brake pads? im going to be changing these in a few weeks and have no idea which ones to get..

i checked American Sport Bike and thought about the Nissin pads. Are these good pads for street riding or do they wear to quick for street riding?
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984gasm
Posted on Tuesday, May 08, 2007 - 09:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

here's a recent thread on the subject that might help.

http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/327 77/263040.html?1173297107
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Americanmadexb
Posted on Tuesday, May 08, 2007 - 10:00 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

thanks, didnt see that one!!
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984gasm
Posted on Tuesday, May 08, 2007 - 10:04 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

no prob
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Tx05xb12s
Posted on Wednesday, May 09, 2007 - 12:19 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I currently run Lyndall Golds front and rear with a wave rotor on the front. I like the rears as they solved the "no feel" complaint I had with the stock pads. But on the front, I think they're a little weak and would recommend sintered pads. That's what I'll be putting on next.
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Ft_bstrd
Posted on Wednesday, May 09, 2007 - 12:27 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I have the Lyndall Golds on the front, stock on the rear.

The lyndalls have to be broken in just right or they are weak and "slimey".

The Lyndalls transformed the bike in that I could only go as fast as I was comfortable hauling down, and the stock pads ultimately sucked.
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Tdiddy
Posted on Wednesday, May 09, 2007 - 12:54 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Lyndall Golds on the front with the stock rotor.

They modulate better to me.
Like Ft_bstrd said above, The break in is key.
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Tx05xb12s
Posted on Wednesday, May 09, 2007 - 01:19 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The break-in was in accordance with the instructions. I am not completely happy with them. I like an aggressive front brake setup.
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Fullpower
Posted on Wednesday, May 09, 2007 - 06:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I like the EBC 345HH
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Gentleman_jon
Posted on Wednesday, May 09, 2007 - 06:36 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Lyndall Golds.

Proper brake in.

Excellent braking.
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Skully
Posted on Wednesday, May 09, 2007 - 10:39 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Nissin 804 pads. Awesome on the race track and the street!

Keith
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Captnemo
Posted on Thursday, May 10, 2007 - 07:47 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I have one of the first sets of Braking pads that AL brought in. I'll let you know after this weekend, as we're headed to Deals Gap tomorrow.
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12r
Posted on Thursday, May 10, 2007 - 08:04 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

+1 EBC 345HH, careful or careless break-in
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Starter
Posted on Thursday, May 10, 2007 - 09:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

++1 EBC HH as well. They make a funny buzz noise when applied but it is just charateristic of the pads in general as my GSXR is the same.
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Etennuly
Posted on Friday, May 11, 2007 - 10:21 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I'm quite pleased with the feel of the stock front pads. They have been saving my life. Why if they didn't grab, shake, and shudder the way they do I'd be temped to ride faster and go into corners deeper than I do, which could be detrimental to my health.

Ft_bstrd knows what I mean, he didn't like them too much, but then he had the large burrito platter with hot sauce before they violently shook him up!
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Ft_bstrd
Posted on Friday, May 11, 2007 - 12:01 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

First turn, I about crapped my pants.

It wasn't the burrito platter. : |
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Etennuly
Posted on Friday, May 11, 2007 - 03:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Was too! That little bit of grabby, vibrating head shake couldn't have bothered you that bad in and of itself.



Besides......I've seen you eat!
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Ridrx
Posted on Saturday, May 12, 2007 - 02:01 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

How are the Lyndall's affected by water? I ride rain or shine and the stock pads seem to get "waterlogged". I figured since they (Lyndall's) are sensitive to the bedding in procedure they might be finicky about water(sudden temp changes,water saturation,etc.). How about the EBC's?

Was also curious to hear from anyone running the sintered pads...rotor wear,noise,initial bite,etc.
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Ft_bstrd
Posted on Saturday, May 12, 2007 - 02:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I've ridden in the rain with the Lyndalls a couple of times and have noticed no real difference in breaking performance.

I still get the lovely "Zzzzzzzzz". ;)
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Ridrx
Posted on Monday, May 14, 2007 - 08:14 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Hey Nemo,
How did the new pads work out at the Gap?
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