Where to buy EBC brake pads

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ViperZ said:
I seriously don't understand you. That front brake (yes, single caliper front brake) is the only thing that's really stopping your bike - not rear brake, not engine braking. You're putting yourself in danger for a few bucks. And the other thing is - if you change brake pads on time, you don't need to change rotor, but if you go metal to metal, your rotor is pretty much done. My first bike was GS500F and I loved everything about that bike, but carbs (just hate to adjust those things).
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Replacement Rotors aren't cheap. Used ones for that bike, $100 shipped; new ones, up to $300. Perhaps he will understand when it costs him money.
 
lmao I guess you guys were all pros at vehicle maintenance when you all got your first bike...

I actually did the same thing as Sabex to my rear break. Posted it on fb so all my fb friends could have a good laugh. I now know what to check for and look for with my breaks and had a friend help me change them so I know now how to it my self next time.

I got my first bike and car in the same month, so I know what it's like to be new figuring out when sounds, smells and or things look or feel wrong with my vehicles.

At least he knows there is something wrong and is doing something about it and asking for advise. Not sure why people can't give advise with out putting others down. We all started somewhere.
 
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rafiki911 said:
I got my first bike and car in the same month, so I know what it's like to be new figuring out when sounds, smells and or things look or feel wrong with my vehicles.

At least he knows there is something wrong and is doing something about it and asking for advise. Not sure why people can't give advise with out putting others down. We all started somewhere.
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I'm a quick learner. I can almost take this bike fully apart then put it all back together, and have it working. Just need to start playing around with the engine and forks.
I'd much rather wrench on it myself than bring it to a mechanic. Unless I have to, like tire change. I did't have the tools to switch out the rubbers, so had a mechanic do it.

I also do a lot of things that other people wouldn't do, I guess...
 
Me too, I love working on the bike and learning how to do everything myself:)
 
Sabex said:
I'm a quick learner. I can almost take this bike fully apart then put it all back together, and have it working. Just need to start playing around with the engine and forks.
I'd much rather wrench on it myself than bring it to a mechanic. Unless I have to, like tire change. I did't have the tools to switch out the rubbers, so had a mechanic do it.

I also do a lot of things that other people wouldn't do, I guess...
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Yea we can see that given shape of your rotors. :rolleyes:
 
ItIsWhatItIs said:
Yea we can see that given shape of your rotors. :rolleyes:
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You should of seen the sprockets and chain before they got replaced!

Although, to be fair, most of that was previous owner. I switched them out about 4,000km after getting it, once it wouldn't adjust back anymore.
 
Sabex said:
You should of seen the sprockets and chain before they got replaced!

Although, to be fair, most of that was previous owner. I switched them out about 4,000km after getting it, once it wouldn't adjust back anymore.
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I think you have a mentality of a car driver. If something is broken, you can still drive that car. If something is broken on a bike, like brakes, or sprockets, you're pretty much asking for a crash riding bike in that condition. There is no cage around you, and every system in that bike is critical to your life/well-being.
 
ItIsWhatItIs said:
Replacement Rotors aren't cheap. Used ones for that bike, $100 shipped; new ones, up to $300. Perhaps he will understand when it costs him money.
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Sure, if someone can't afford $100 for a critical bike part... they should keep riding 'as is', right?
 
Sabex said:
You should of seen the sprockets and chain before they got replaced!

Although, to be fair, most of that was previous owner. I switched them out about 4,000km after getting it, once it wouldn't adjust back anymore.
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If you had the know how to replace your sprockets how is it you were not clued into to replace your pads while you were fitting your caliper back over the rotor when you were reinstalling your rear wheel? After that observation you should have been impelled to look at your front pads. Just sayin.
 
ItIsWhatItIs said:
If you had the know how to replace your sprockets how is it you were not clued into to replace your pads while you were fitting your caliper back over the rotor when you were reinstalling your rear wheel? After that observation you should have been impelled to look at your front pads. Just sayin.
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Because the chain and sprockets were replaced 12,000km ago.

12,000km can do a lot to brake pads. I was pretty hard on them until I got better at downshifting+engine braking.


Anyways, this thread is pretty pointless now, so I won't be responding in it.
 
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I'd love to see this engine braking and down shifting.

6th to 1st for a red light?? Awesomeness!

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ItIsWhatItIs said:
This was divine intervention to save him from his maintenance stupidity.
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And he made a common mistake, the oil light is not a low pressure light (at least on any of my Yamaha's).

-Jamie M.
 
Wow. That guy's whole attitude to maintaining his bike is an irresponsible death wish.
Glad it's not on the road anymore.
Now we know what happens when you always stop by downshifting (and you magically don't need or use your brakes) - your freakin' engine self-destructs!
 
Hey guys I found a bike I might buy. Owner says the frame has a huge crack in it, but that's no problem. It's not like it can just break in half, right?
I think I'm going to buy it and get a friend to forge a safety certificate and then drive it.
I will also be removing the brakes, and the cluster. Because who needs a dash and gauges right? It'll reduce the weight of the bike so I can go faster. I should also remove the suspension, because thy're just more weight and the bike will handle fine without it.

Anyone want to go on a group ride? I'll make sure to always stay within' 2 feet of your backtire, so we take up less space. I'll also be doing 11 o'clock power wheelie while speeding 200km/hr over the limit.
I forgot to mention it'd a turbo'd '99 hayabusa, I've been driving street for a year now I should be able to handle a 500HP 'busa, right guys?


Now.
No one asked for your opinion, and you don't know the circumstances of the engine seizing. Kindly stfu and keep your opinion to yourself, thanks.

And if you didn't notice: I was joking about the turbo'd 'busa.

and @jamie: AFAIK the oil light is a low pressure light.
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