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11-16-2008, 11:18 PM | #1 |
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Looking for any recommendations.
I'm fixing to put two new Pirelli Mt66's on it this winter and figure I'll do the swingarm, any other maintenance, and also do the brakes while I have it all apart. It has 21k on it now. My main question is in regards to the rotors. Should I have them turned, replace them, etc. There are still pads, no grooves or anything like that, so I'm thinking that I could check the thickness and install new pads, but wondering what others have done. Thanks, Mike PS. I really think you guys should be checking out the Pirelli MT66's. They have really good reviews, really good prices at Motorcycle Superstore, and I have one on the rear that I like, now going with both. Login or Register to Remove Ads |
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11-17-2008, 02:42 AM | #2 |
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I think I'm going to scuff mine up lightly, with fine sand paper and put the new shoes on, sorry pads I mean. When you pulled your axle did you see any coloration where the bearing race sits. On my right side bearing it kinda looked as if the whole bearing was at one time spinning around the axle. The axle is smooth and slick , the bearing is good and free. It just looks like it been a little warm. Just wondering if you noticed anything.
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11-17-2008, 08:06 AM | #3 |
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I'd just replace the pads, and from everything I've read, keep it stock.
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11-17-2008, 09:21 AM | #4 |
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With 21k on the bike the rotors should still be like new, just scuff them up with fine sandpaper and they should be fine. I would go with stock pads if I was to do it again, I put EBC pads on the rear and I find them noisey compared to the originals, although many have had no problems with them.
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11-17-2008, 10:46 AM | #5 | |
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I'll let you know about the axle/bearing when I start the job. Thanks for everyone's help/advice. Mike Login or Register to Remove Ads |
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11-17-2008, 12:59 PM | #6 |
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seems I heard somebody on here say they went in to get stock pads and they were EBC?
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11-17-2008, 06:39 PM | #7 | |
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11-17-2008, 08:34 PM | #8 |
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I had heard the comment that EBC was "made like stock", but not that when you order stock you get EBC. Also heard that EBC was "noisy" and stock wasn't, but who knows. I'll let you know after I get them. I'll be ordering online, probably from Ron Ayers.
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11-17-2008, 08:57 PM | #9 |
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I've been running the EBC HH pads, and for the first 200 miles (until they got seated good) they would occasionally make a squeal, but haven't heard a peep out of them lately.
If your rotor isn't grooved, just sand the glaze of with fine sandpaper. On the rear axle, the bearings don't ride on the axle. The axle goes through hardened sleeves, and the sleeves are what rides on the bearings. If you torque it down, the axle and the sleeves stay stationary, and the rollers of the bearings ride around the sleeve. On the front axle, if its torqued down, the inner race stays stationary on the axle (held in place by the 2 spacers, one on each side), the outer race stays stationary in the wheel, and the ball bearings ride (spin) between the two stationary races. Nothing should be spinning on the axles.
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11-18-2008, 11:15 AM | #10 |
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I'll look and see if i can find some sleeve in there some where and inspect them for damage. This is the first tire change so, I'm learning as I go, been years since I changed a cycle tire.
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11-18-2008, 12:15 PM | #11 |
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I was quoted $81 (Canadian) for OEM rear brake pads. EBC were cheaper but I did not want them.
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On the front, you can see the sleeves/spacers with the tire and wheel mounted on the bike.
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11-20-2008, 08:14 AM | #13 |
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Ok, I see where you comeing from now. Thanks,
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