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Re: First new big bike EVER!
Posted: Mon Jul 29, 2024 7:51 pm
by Skub
Skub wrote: Mon Apr 08, 2024 4:38 pm
Supermofo wrote: Mon Apr 08, 2024 3:15 pm
Any better?
Gotta say the brakes on the GSXS work but they are very wooden. Was going to change pads at somepoint but I'm a skinflint and other things have got in the way
The Brembos on the front have always been very good. I like the feel and the power. The rear brake feels like it's a mismatch of master cylinder for the caliper,it's never been good,but it's been worse recently. I expected the old fluid to be dirty,but it was still pretty clear,though after 20k it probably was a good idea to change it anyway.
It's raining now,so I haven't been out to check them out.
Late thread reply.
The new fluid has helped a little,but it'll take more drastic action to make it what I would call good. Serviceable.
The Zed is 4 years old,so went through it's first mot today,all I changed was the reg plate..
Re: First new big bike EVER!
Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2026 1:52 pm
by Skub
26k miles on the Zed now,so I had another look at the front brake pads. I'd say I got my money's worth.
I changed to Brembo and surprisingly after a test run I had great brakes from the word go. I was expecting a few miles bedding in at least.
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Re: First new big bike EVER!
Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2026 9:56 am
by Supermofo
I've been surprised how much pad I have left after 11k miles, maybe I shouldn't be!
Which Brembo pad did you go with? My brother put the SA pads in his Ninja 1000SX and really likes them, I was thinking of a set although spendy. The SBS street ones are the other's I've in mind. This is only for a bit more bite/feel though, seems like I could get another 50% out of the OE, but they are 'fine' if you know what I mean rather than great.
Re: First new big bike EVER!
Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2026 10:45 am
by Skub
Supermofo wrote: Tue Apr 28, 2026 9:56 am
I've been surprised how much pad I have left after 11k miles, maybe I shouldn't be!
Which Brembo pad did you go with? My brother put the SA pads in his Ninja 1000SX and really likes them, I was thinking of a set although spendy. The SBS street ones are the other's I've in mind. This is only for a bit more bite/feel though, seems like I could get another 50% out of the OE, but they are 'fine' if you know what I mean rather than great.
I bought them yonks ago,the packet just said 'Brembo pads,sinter'.
SBS get a good name.
Re: First new big bike EVER!
Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2026 12:10 pm
by Skub
New Michelin Road 6 on the arse end today. £192 fitted,which is 20 quid dearer than the last one. Hey ho.
5726 miles out of it,but it was slightly illegal by that stage.
The bike rolls lovely once again,though the Road 6 still perform well even when totally gubbed.