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Kitchener/Waterloo area, c u next trackday riders thread!

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i was thinking of upgrading the master cylinder only to a yamaha, than i though why not just the entire braking system so that the m/c matches the calliper.

Steve, did you need to use a cbr brake lever or use the sv?
 
Nick_f said:
to be honest, i have no idea.

They had a lot of meat on the pad when i got the bike.

The previous owner was running slicks in red, so I assume they are a decent brand.

Should I just get a nice set of pads with a good set of rotors?

brakes felt better at TMP than Grand bend after the bleed (was able to borrow my friends brake bleeder tool)
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I'm running in red with slicks, running EBC HH's which a bunch of people have said are crap. LOL
Check out this thread.

You won't need new rotors unless the ones you have a badly scored or something. Properly breaking in new pads, and cleaning rotors before using new pads is important too.

As for you lever questions, it seems that there are a few different styles used on Japanese bikes. Most likely if you get a Yamaha MC you'll need the specific matching lever.
 
brake pad choices are like tire choices, everyone has an opinion. These are just mine for the CBR 1k:

1.) rotors - stock are fine, green scratch pad and some brake cleaner go a long ways
2.) pads - in order of preference: galfer, ferodo, EBC, and then honda (not sure who makes em for honda)

The ferodo pads were great, but wore fast, the EBCs wore slow, but warped a set of rotors. Galfers seem to wear slower than the ferodos without warping the rotors, with equal bite.

3.) brake fluid - tried a regular dot 4, a dot 5.1, and ended up with Motul 660 dot 4 fluid. Pricey, $30/quart from Tony @ bluestreak, but worth it for those hot days at shannonville down the backstraight.

4.) Motul 660 + SS lines was a big help.

5.) Put on a brembo RCS master this year (I only use the 19x18 setting). Pricey, I don't buy many high cost parts, but there is nothing like the feel. Worth it IMO. I would spend the money on brakes and suspension before buying any other go-fast parts.

Tire warmers also help with the confidence level, more so than slicks or street tires. You can brake surprisingly hard with street tires, just takes practice and confidence.
 
smergy said:
2.) pads - in order of preference: galfer, ferodo, EBC, and then honda (not sure who makes em for honda)
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What types of pads did you try? Each manufacturer has a wide range of types.

smergy said:
5.) Put on a brembo RCS master this year (I only use the 19x18 setting). Pricey, I don't buy many high cost parts, but there is nothing like the feel. Worth it IMO. I would spend the money on brakes and suspension before buying any other go-fast parts.
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I'm totally on board with this. After it was pointed out to me that the MC is transferable to other bikes (duh!) it makes a lot of sense. Just keep the OEM MC and put it back on when selling the bike. I'll be researching a few different brands before making a choice.
 
keeping the brembo, thats the plan, and one of the reasons I bought it :)

HH pads for all
 
R1 master is a popular upgrade, low end brembo M/C
 
smergy said:
I don't buy many high cost parts, but there is nothing like the feel. Worth it IMO. I would spend the money on brakes and suspension before buying any other go-fast parts.

Tire warmers also help with the confidence level, more so than slicks or street tires. You can brake surprisingly hard with street tires, just takes practice and confidence.
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That is my mentality right now.

Brakes, tire warmers and rear shock, will be the next parts on the bike. my 600 SS is fast enough don't need it to go faster...............................yet ;)
 
FYI I'm one step closer to the track. Friday jimmy at velocity is fitting me for my one piece kangaroo!
 
wow, going all out aren't you? Custom suit is best for guys our size. Saves you "picking a side" for well... you know. Gonna ride the SV650 or somethign else out there? I considered a dedicated track ride, but the CBR is mint on both, so I sick with just 1 ride. Little annoying to have to switch back and forth, but its a fantastic ride.
 
smergy said:
wow, going all out aren't you? Custom suit is best for guys our size. Saves you "picking a side" for well... you know. Gonna ride the SV650 or somethign else out there? I considered a dedicated track ride, but the CBR is mint on both, so I sick with just 1 ride. Little annoying to have to switch back and forth, but its a fantastic ride.
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Velocity has a great group buy on Gtam right now so hard to turn down when they're throwing in the base layer, back protector, gloves, and shorty gloves for the first 5 ppl order of each type cowhide and roo.

Figured the 300 diff to upgrade to roo was like me having to pay for the gloves. 1500 cash for all that and custom fit/colours. Can't go wrong. Oh and 2 yr warranty.
 
Oh Randy ill prob be looking for a track only bike. But not for a bit yet. Buy the fear first. Then start seeing what's available.
 
you should get one of those SV650's for the track, I hear they are quick when equipped with the appropriate level of rider lunacy *caught dave*. Would love to have the CBR as a dedicated race machine, could easily take out 20-25 lbs of weight, but not sure what I would ride on the street that gives you that same grin.


09SV650S said:
Oh Randy ill prob be looking for a track only bike. But not for a bit yet. Buy the fear first. Then start seeing what's available.
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Fear? Lmao. Great autocorrect lol

I'm leaning towards an inline 4. After riding one this weekend I'm kinda hooked. Not gonna lie :)
 
what'd ya ride?
 
6, 750 or 1000?
 
that'd be my pick for a track bike to be honest, or a daytona 675, but both I find physically difficult to ride given my physical size. I'd pick the gixxer just for parts. GSXR-girl made a good choice ;)
 
smergy said:
you should get one of those SV650's for the track, I hear they are quick when equipped with the appropriate level of rider lunacy *caught dave*.
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...and to think there are many who are more lunatic on SV's than I am :)

09SV650S said:
Fear? Lmao. Great autocorrect lol

I'm leaning towards an inline 4. After riding one this weekend I'm kinda hooked. Not gonna lie :)
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It's not good to have a higher HP bike as a track bike until you've learned how to be fast on a slow bike. With a fast bike you'll get so much speed between corners that you'll end up outbraking yourself into the next corner and have a slow entry speed. This is hard to overcome if you have HP on tap. If you must get an inline 4, get a 600 older than 2003. 2003 was when they started getting crazier. You will be forced to learn clean lines and high cornering speed in order to make good pace.
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