(06-04-2018, 10:48 AM)GTBrandon Wrote:(06-04-2018, 10:45 AM)V1GiLaNtE Wrote:(06-04-2018, 09:53 AM)GTBrandon Wrote: I got super cheap brake pads so I wonder how well they’ll do compared to what my moto riding friend told me were non-existent front brakes.
Why in gods name would you skimp on the only thing which prevents you from being ejected head first into somebodies back seat..?
Brakes and tires are two things you should never cheap out on with motorcycles. There is not a very large margin of error when riding.
I thought for $15 these would do the job for learning as I drove around the neighborhood. Once I’m riding on the main roads then I’ll be buying EBC’s and new tires, just wanted something in the meantime given how cheap they are.
Any recommendations on tires?
Per Tyler M's recommendation I am running the Bridgestone Battlax BT-023. I am thinking of going to the Michelin Pilot Power/Roads next, but I have awhile way to go with my current tires (~5k on them now I think?) So I'm probably about halfway through them, based on my more "aggressive" street riding and foreseeable track days. I would like something with more grip and am willing to sacrifice the longevity. We shall see. If the gas prices keep going up I'll probably start riding to work everyday again once the cooler months come. I can't really stand riding to work in the heat and humidity.
However, for you see below:
Current
2006 4Runner V8 Limited|| Currently no BRAPS
Past
2007 DRZ400S || 2007 SV650 || 1998 Yamaha RT180 || 1998 XJ Sport || 2002 Subaru WRX Wagon || 1998 XJ Classic || 2002 VW Passat Wagon || 1992 F150 Custom
2006 4Runner V8 Limited|| Currently no BRAPS
Past
2007 DRZ400S || 2007 SV650 || 1998 Yamaha RT180 || 1998 XJ Sport || 2002 Subaru WRX Wagon || 1998 XJ Classic || 2002 VW Passat Wagon || 1992 F150 Custom