brake tension/sensitivty
#2
RE: brake tension/sensitivty
in what sense? the brakes are sensitive enough?
has alot to do with pads, lines, and master cylinder. personally i can't get the brakes on my f4i as sharp as i'd like them to be, no matter what i do. it was way better with a 1000rr mc, ss lines, and new pads, but still not up to par.
has alot to do with pads, lines, and master cylinder. personally i can't get the brakes on my f4i as sharp as i'd like them to be, no matter what i do. it was way better with a 1000rr mc, ss lines, and new pads, but still not up to par.
#5
RE: brake tension/sensitivty
I've been working on that situation too. I have Galfer on mine and Valvoline synthetic fluid. I bleed often. When it gets soft I clean, bleed and inspect the pads. I will not hesitate to pop 40 bux on a set of pads. I'm looking into a suitable M/C upgrade also, which is where I think the problem lies. I've been disuaded to NOT rebuild the M/C which I'm also considering as an option. Anyone know the price of the rebuild kit and where I could get one?
#6
RE: brake tension/sensitivty
You can get a rebuild kit at almost any dealership. The bore and stroke of the MC are what dictate the lever travel needed to move a given amount of brake fluid.
Also the diameter of the brake lines will make a difference. Smaller diameter will offer a "stiffer" feel.
Brembo makes some very nice MCs. I have one sitting in our spare bedroom waiting for a warm day to put it on because my bike lacks feel and fades terribly after about 4-5 laps.
Some people have put the MC off an 04 and up R1 as they are a Brembo MC but they are hard to come by and since leaking this mod out, has driven the price of them up to the price of a new Brembo anyway.
Also the diameter of the brake lines will make a difference. Smaller diameter will offer a "stiffer" feel.
Brembo makes some very nice MCs. I have one sitting in our spare bedroom waiting for a warm day to put it on because my bike lacks feel and fades terribly after about 4-5 laps.
Some people have put the MC off an 04 and up R1 as they are a Brembo MC but they are hard to come by and since leaking this mod out, has driven the price of them up to the price of a new Brembo anyway.
#8
RE: brake tension/sensitivty
there's a lot of slop built into the f4i MC. it's just the way it is. the 03-05 R6 has a totally different feel to it (that i like), and i'm sure there's a way to get a r6 MC on the bike.
however, if i were to keep spending money on this bike, i would just get a brembo 19X18 MC and be done with it.
however, if i were to keep spending money on this bike, i would just get a brembo 19X18 MC and be done with it.
#9
RE: brake tension/sensitivty
ORIGINAL: charlos
there's a lot of slop built into the f4i MC. it's just the way it is. the 03-05 R6 has a totally different feel to it (that i like), and i'm sure there's a way to get a r6 MC on the bike.
however, if i were to keep spending money on this bike, i would just get a brembo 19X18 MC and be done with it.
there's a lot of slop built into the f4i MC. it's just the way it is. the 03-05 R6 has a totally different feel to it (that i like), and i'm sure there's a way to get a r6 MC on the bike.
however, if i were to keep spending money on this bike, i would just get a brembo 19X18 MC and be done with it.
#10