What did you do to your bike today?
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Idk, but the ones in the SV are terrible.
If I was swapping the callipers out, I would probably go for braided hoses too.
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My SV brakes felt unbelievable when I first got the bike and then at one point their effectiveness really dropped. Improved after a service but they're still not the same level that they once were.
Possibly the best £30 I've spent in terms of improving the bikes feel, shifting is now buttery smooth and solid the vagueness that was there is completely gone.
I don't know why there's so much hate for the SV brakes, they're obviously not going to set the world alight but keep them clean and they're absolutely fine considering the amount of engine braking you get from the twin.
Just think how i feel, my bike must be about 50kg heavier and i must weigh about 50kg more than youIdk, but the ones in the SV are terrible.
What age is your bike? They upgraded them at some point. I know the '07/'08 brakes are better.
Also, give this a read: http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2013/08/md-project-building-a-better-sv650-part-ii-braking-good/
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Just think how i feel, my bike must be about 50kg heavier and i must weigh about 50kg more than you
What age is your bike? They upgraded them at some point. I know the '07/'08 brakes are better.
Also, give this a read: http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2013/08/md-project-building-a-better-sv650-part-ii-braking-good/
My bike weights around 185-190kg's I think, I weight around 12 stone.
One of the brilliant things about the Fazer is how good the brakes are as Yamaha just used the R1 calipers so it stops unbelievably well. On other bikes I've had that have been faster I haven't ridden as hard because I just didn't have the confidence in the brakes it's the complete opposite on my Fazer.
IC3 the Caliper upgrade is an easy one to do, The GSXR calipers new pads & braided hoses would make untold difference & would be well worth the time & expense. Having confidence in the front end & the front brakes I think is what gives the rider confidence to push on properly.
New tail tidy on the new MT09
Looks about a million times better, I hate those new plate/light holders. Not sure about those clear light lenses though but each to there own a.
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Took my bike out for the first time in about a couple of weeks. For some reason went for a gear change on a hilly roundabout scrapped my foot on the ground and ruined my boots lol.
With some help I changed the rear brake piston and seals. Found that the mounting bolts are shafted as they arnt round anymore and have lost a few mm either side! This lets the caliper rock. Ordering some new bolts from wemoto as soon as they confirm they have them.
