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Corsara said:
Great new Ferodo XRAC pads + steel lines + great master + good fluid should have this problem of mine fixed for sure for next season :) I might also convert my rotors to fully floating too..

It was not a lever adjustment issue---the brakes were just not there under heavy braking, especially well into the session. As for running out of space between lever and handlebar, I didn't feel comfortable having the lever adjusted too far from the handlebar because the fingers on my hands are somewhat short :(
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I need to pick up some XRAC pads too. Where did you get them?

Yeah, I hear ya. Having the lever too far out makes blipping while braking more difficult.
 
buck said:
Had Ryan setup my stock susp at a track day as well. Bike did ride better after.
The next year I upgraded to racetech gold valves, racetech springs and an aftermarket rear shock with racetech spring, then setup by Accelerated Tech. HUGE improvement over a setup 'stock' suspension. Well worth the money.
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I installed racetech springs and thick 15w oil in the forks of my previous bike (street only), made a world of difference. I can certainly see myself ordering some suspension goodies in the near future.

doozerdave said:
I need to pick up some XRAC pads too. Where did you get them?

Yeah, I hear ya. Having the lever too far out makes blipping while braking more difficult.
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Corsara said:
That's a lot of info for me to digest... Personally, I'd also prefer sharper turn in but requiring more effort. However, without knowing exactly why, I felt very little difference in the effort required to push my Gixxer 1000 into the corner and another gixxer 600, not sure what year.
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Stock setups are fairly close but the 2003 1K is known to like to push wide. Be aware.

Pardon my ignorance, but what exactly is involved in "caliper clean"? I'm new, so please bear with me :confused:
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Take the calipers off, push the pistons out until they're about 2/3 of the way out, take a brush and some kerosene and clean around the pistons and generally clean all the brake dust out of the whole caliper. Push the pistons back in a time or two and repeat just to be sure, then put them back on the fork. It takes about 15 minutes and is well worth the investment in time each time you change the front tire (unless you are racing, in which case consider it once a weekend).
 
Shaman said:
Take the calipers off, push the pistons out until they're about 2/3 of the way out, take a brush and some kerosene and clean around the pistons and generally clean all the brake dust out of the whole caliper. Push the pistons back in a time or two and repeat just to be sure, then put them back on the fork. It takes about 15 minutes and is well worth the investment in time each time you change the front tire (unless you are racing, in which case consider it once a weekend).
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This goes right in my Evernote notes, thank you.
 
I also douse the rotors liberally in brake cleaner when I do this (with the caliper off) but it's not a good idea to use it on the calipers as it tends to make the seals swell.
 
Shaman said:
Take the calipers off, push the pistons out until they're about 2/3 of the way out, take a brush and some kerosene and clean around the pistons and generally clean all the brake dust out of the whole caliper. Push the pistons back in a time or two and repeat just to be sure, then put them back on the fork. It takes about 15 minutes and is well worth the investment in time each time you change the front tire (unless you are racing, in which case consider it once a weekend).
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You can also use brake fluid (if you're like me you have an old, mostly full bottle from the last time you bled the brakes that you have no real use for) on a rag to wipe the pistons clean. You may have to hold one or more pistons from moving to get other ones moving. I'm not sure if it's possible on Gixxer calipers, but take care not to blow a piston right out. You'll have an awesome mess and a bigger job on your hands. ;)
 
One peice suit is off the list now:) Picked up a used one from Pro 6 this weekend. Next is tire warmers:)
 
Got a rear spare wheel. Now I'm looking to buy a front wheel from a 01-08 gsxr 1000. Also, are those Chinese rear rotors they have on eBay any good? I don't use the rear brake, just need something spinning in there.. ?
 
Brian P said:
Support a local vendor ... buy a Mikeymoto rear rotor.
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I'm all for support, but for something I don't use at all, 120 + tax vs 39.19 no tax is 80 difference, maybe one day i'll be able to give such support when my pockets are deeper. That said, these chinese rotors are probably much heavier.. I just wonder if it's gonna be a total blow if i get one of these or they're somewhat acceptable for the undemanding case..
 
Corsara said:
I'm all for support, but for something I don't use at all, 120 + tax vs 39.19 no tax is 80 difference, maybe one day i'll be able to give such support when my pockets are deeper. That said, these chinese rotors are probably much heavier.. I just wonder if it's gonna be a total blow if i get one of these or they're somewhat acceptable for the undemanding case..
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I hear you on the rear brake , I never once touched it in 4 years on my last track bike .....I'm pretty sure Mikey has font rotors and brake/clutch levers now as well.
 
Learn to use the rear brake. You can tighten your line with it, or get more throttle leaving a hairpin by dragging it just enough to stop power wheelies off the track-out point. I seem to go through a set every year.
 
Corsara said:
I'm all for support, but for something I don't use at all, 120 + tax vs 39.19 no tax is 80 difference, maybe one day i'll be able to give such support when my pockets are deeper. That said, these chinese rotors are probably much heavier.. I just wonder if it's gonna be a total blow if i get one of these or they're somewhat acceptable for the undemanding case..
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MikeyMoto uses High Carbon Stainless Steel for both his front AND rear rotors, can the Chinese guys say the same about theirs?
 
Shaman said:
Learn to use the rear brake. You can tighten your line with it, or get more throttle leaving a hairpin by dragging it just enough to stop power wheelies off the track-out point. I seem to go through a set every year.
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I used it once---on the grass to stop :D But yeah, I want to start using it for these exact reasons you describe. It will all come with seat time I hope.. But still don't need good braking power for that.

HawkEye#311 said:
MikeyMoto uses High Carbon Stainless Steel for both his front AND rear rotors, can the Chinese guys say the same about theirs?
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I guess not, they use "low" carbon stainless steel: link :)

These ones are only with the "high quality stainless steel" without the "carbon", haha... link

I'm totally not defending these chinese products, my experience is it's mostly 10% hit and 90% crap, and their translators are top class so you don't know what will arrive by just reading the description usually... But it's just a rear rotor for heaven's sake... anyway, I'll probably just get a stock used cheapo rotor.. this whole thing is very low on my priority list anyway.
 
Corsara said:
Mikey 1:China 0 :)
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I heart Mikey Moto! :)

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Pads ain't gonna glaze over with those things! ;)

-Jamie M.
 
gsxr guy said:
My bud bought a 2011 gsxr750 from him just before christmas. Nice guy good price. Picking up armour bodies from riders choice today.
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Yeah he told me about that bike when he got it in ...I'm looking for an 09+ Kawi though
 
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