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Archive through August 10, 2006Chadhargis30 08-10-06  11:18 am
         

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Electraglider_1997
Posted on Thursday, August 10, 2006 - 11:23 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I'm a front brake type of guy and use the rear only because every once in awhile I actually need it.
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Chadhargis
Posted on Thursday, August 10, 2006 - 11:41 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I'm a "use both brakes" kind of guy, but I decide when to use which brake based on the conditions.

That being said, the last thing in the world I want is to lock either brake.

Do I hear a vote for a Uly with ABS?? : )
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Roadrailer
Posted on Thursday, August 10, 2006 - 11:42 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Do I hear a vote for a Uly with ABS??

I'd buy it!
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Debueller
Posted on Thursday, August 10, 2006 - 11:44 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I just installed Lyndalls on the front, and the rears per the brand Al Lighton recommended. I don't remember the brand on the rear, but the front's mellowed out a little and the rears feel stronger. The brakes now feel way more balanced front/rear. I am very pleased with the change. Great job Al!!
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Adrian_8
Posted on Thursday, August 10, 2006 - 11:51 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I am happy with the rear brake on the ULY...I have ridden many miles in the dirt as an AMA A-Class enduro rider....street riding and dirt ridng are not the same....My Aprilia Tuono has about the same rear braking power...very little...just right.
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Blake
Posted on Thursday, August 10, 2006 - 02:44 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Why wear out those tiny rear brake pads so often? I've accidentally locked up the rear brake in an emergency quick stop situation. The rear brake is plenty strong. Wise folks at Buell made it just right in my opinion.
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Crusty
Posted on Thursday, August 10, 2006 - 09:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Hey Imonabuss; I bet your MV has a stronger rear brake than my Uly!

But I bet your grin when riding it isn't any bigger than my grin when I'm on my Buell
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Al_lighton
Posted on Thursday, August 10, 2006 - 11:37 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I use my rear brake every time I stop....I just don't expect much from it, and my rear pads seem to last about forever.

Fact is, back when I learned to ride, only the rear brakes triggered the brake lights, so you always applied them some. On my first three street bikes (69 Suzuki T200, 72CB350, 74 CB750F) the brakes all sucked and you used everything you had front and rear. Nowadays, the front provides all the stopping power, but the rear still gets applied every time I stop.

But I haven't found that it is lacking in any way on my Buell. When I ride my wife's SV650 with a dual pot brembo, it is WAY to easy to lock up the rear. You adjust, but it doesn't need to be as strong as it is. I can't imagine wanting more.

Al
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Soloyosh
Posted on Friday, August 11, 2006 - 10:56 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I'd be willing to deal with a more powerful rear on the street, in exchange for better performance/usefulness on the fire-roads.

Oh, and Chad the rear brake didn't cause Kurtis to wreck. It's because he's a chode.

Cheers
Brett
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Daulyfreek
Posted on Friday, August 11, 2006 - 04:14 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Make sure oil hasn't dripped on your rr brakes. I found a leak partly because the brakes were so bad : )
I was inspecting them and noticed oil had dribbled onto the rotor and pads- you can stand on the brake and it won't lock up. The muffler cowl channels the leak to the rear brake.
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