GOZR
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posted May 29, 2003 06:34 PM
Improuving braking...
What do you think about improving braking.
-EBC HH "kit" race brake pads, part number GFA188HH
-Goodridge -2 sized braided stainless dual front brake hose kit.
-Motul 600F degree synthetic DOT 5.1 brake fluid.
-1.0 kilo fork springs and revalved..
what do you think? and what did you do?
Today i went to a trip around Napa valley and calistoga, "thurday" NO cops, no car just me and the twiesty road I went full blast but i was feeling that my brakes were not that good..
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jonwright
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posted May 29, 2003 06:46 PM
I put EBC HH pads and Muzzy stainless brake lines and they made a huge difference.
Do you have an A model or B model? If you have a B I wouldn't worry too much with stiffer springs. Just crank up the preload all the way. I had to do that and once I did I finally got the correct static sag (almost). I weigh 160 so I'm sure you'll be fine for tightening up the preload.
If you have an A model considering the ones that I've ridden I would consider stiffer springs - but the pads and shoes are cheap, simple, and you get a LOT of bang for your buck.
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GOZR
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posted May 29, 2003 07:03 PM
i have "A" 2000 yep!
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ZHooligan
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posted May 29, 2003 08:01 PM
The springs are really an item depending on your weight. Race Tech can help you with that info.
Break in the EBC pads and you will be pleased with their bite!
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swft
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posted May 29, 2003 08:23 PM
You can't beat those -2 lines!
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redelk
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posted May 29, 2003 09:32 PM
Your top 3 items will make all the difference in the world.
Being a fellow 7R swingarm owner, even with the stiffer fork springs, the front might still feel a tad vague in the handling department. I'm sure revalving and a trip to Computrac would more the solve that vagueness. Of course, a set of Super Corsas probably would as well. 
As for the springs effect on the braking dive, it does seem to help. It's just that there are so many other factors like oil wt., number of spacer washers used (or not used), compression rate settings and so on.
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