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Offline stevewfl

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Re: rotors
« Reply #20 on: June 24, 2014, 06:27:55 AM »
Quote from: JS_racer on June 24, 2014, 05:45:46 AM
well, add me to the list of in need of rotors,
Ebc, what model are people having good luck with, the vee-rotors or something else
also any feedback on the "imported rotors" all over ebay, some seem to have great results with them.
the other option is galfor, but spendy with the rotors and pads too.

thanks guys

the ebay rotors I've seen arent even full floaters. when it comes to stopping, I'll spend the extra dime on EBC rotors and matching double-H EBC pads
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Re: rotors
« Reply #21 on: June 24, 2014, 06:50:21 AM »
Murph has scary good delivery time for ANY motorcycle parts he carries.  And pretty good prices too.  I got the full set of EBC rotors and pads from him.  Ordered on a Thursday late evening, Tuesday they were at my front door.  Now I'm waiting on the dealer to deliver my new bolts and I'll get a ride report on the EBC.

www.murphskits.com
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Re: rotors
« Reply #22 on: June 24, 2014, 06:57:14 AM »
46,000 on my 2010 and the original rotors are fine. Wondering why so many are replacing.
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Re: rotors
« Reply #23 on: June 24, 2014, 07:07:36 AM »
Rhino, IIRC they've changed something since the first couple of years, possibly only the pads?  I had bad chatter/pulsing when braking hard.  Might a good cleaning have solved my problem?  Possible.  Starting fresh with EBC didn't break the bank for me, plus I get to do a thorough cleaning and I get to ensure all my bolts are torqued to spec.  None of my caliper, pinch bolt, or rotor bolts were right.  I think 25 ft-lbs is the highest value for any of those bolts, and my bike had them set to 'oh my god I'm gonna blow hemorrhoids out my arse getting them loose'.  Tight might be good, but over-tight can be bad. 
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Re: rotors
« Reply #24 on: June 24, 2014, 08:22:54 AM »
I have to admit that most of my miles are long range touring. So I'm probably using way less brakes per mile then most.
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Re: rotors
« Reply #25 on: June 24, 2014, 02:39:53 PM »
Quote from: stevewfl on June 24, 2014, 06:27:55 AM
the ebay rotors I've seen arent even full floaters. when it comes to stopping, I'll spend the extra dime on EBC rotors and matching double-H EBC pads

Steve, how much of an improvement would I feel with those? both in terms of stopping power (which the stockers have) and fade resistance...
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Re: rotors
« Reply #26 on: June 24, 2014, 05:24:47 PM »
I thought that my stockers were wonderful compared to the C10 I previously owned...until they warped...twice.
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Re: rotors
« Reply #27 on: June 25, 2014, 03:11:14 AM »
After several sets of OEMs under warranty I bought Brembo's.
Everyone has their own opinion, but I'd buy Brembo over EBC or Galfer.
I got mine through PJ's parts online, they were fantastic to deal with.
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Re: rotors
« Reply #28 on: June 25, 2014, 04:05:05 AM »
The rotors or PJ's? ;)
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Re: rotors
« Reply #29 on: June 25, 2014, 05:06:41 AM »
ebc has several models, not sure what people are using, any help here??

thanks
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Re: rotors
« Reply #30 on: June 26, 2014, 08:24:48 AM »
Quote from: JS_racer on June 25, 2014, 05:06:41 AM
ebc has several models, not sure what people are using, any help here??

thanks

Looks like Vee rotors with HH pads is what people are recommending.

Quote from: gorinaboubou on June 24, 2014, 03:26:31 AM
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/     vee-rotors + hh pads works very good
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Re: rotors
« Reply #31 on: June 26, 2014, 01:06:54 PM »
What people would they be?  Never heard of Vee rotors.
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Re: rotors
« Reply #32 on: June 26, 2014, 02:05:00 PM »
Quote from: VirginiaJim on June 26, 2014, 01:06:54 PM
What people would they be?  Never heard of Vee rotors.

it's a model of rotors made by your folks at EBC, Jim. I'm very tempted to buy the ones with the green hub  8)
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Re: rotors
« Reply #33 on: June 26, 2014, 03:12:18 PM »
Quote from: martin_14 on June 26, 2014, 02:05:00 PM
it's a model of rotors made by your folks at EBC, Jim. I'm very tempted to buy the ones with the green hub  8)


I'm currently running the Vee rotors and really like them.  :thumbs: :thumbs:
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Re: rotors
« Reply #34 on: June 26, 2014, 04:01:24 PM »
Mine are XCs...I think.  Vee must be something new in the last several years or so. 
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Re: rotors
« Reply #35 on: June 26, 2014, 04:39:04 PM »
Quote from: VirginiaJim on June 26, 2014, 04:01:24 PM
Mine are XCs...I think.  Vee must be something new in the last several years or so.


I've had the X series EBC's before as well Sparky, and liked those too.


The Vee series are their newer ones, what I also like about them is you can get them with different colored carriers, here's a link...


http://ebcbrakes.com/product/colour-options-for-vee-rotors/

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Re: rotors
« Reply #36 on: June 26, 2014, 06:59:25 PM »
Dammit NO hot pink with purple polkadots :o
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Re: rotors
« Reply #37 on: June 27, 2014, 05:06:24 AM »
Gpink gets hot occasionally but I don't think he has polka dots.
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Re: rotors
« Reply #38 on: June 27, 2014, 05:11:41 AM »
Heat index in the shop today will probably push 110.
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Re: rotors
« Reply #39 on: June 28, 2014, 07:49:23 AM »
My 2011 is the worse bike I've had yet, because of the front rotor issues. It currently has under 15,000 miles. It has had rotors changed out 3 times. The last time was at 13,200 miles and it is sitting in the garage with warped rotors again 1500 miles later. Every set of rotors started the pulsating at about the same 1200 mile mark. Continues to worsen as you ride it. It goes back in to see the Kawasaki Service Tech from New England on July 7-9 for the second time.
My 2010 is the bike I am riding when this isn't sitting. The rotors on this bike were changed at 38,000 miles due to warping. The 2010 feels way better than the 2011 and always has.
There is a serious brake issue with these bikes. Hopefully Kawasaki will be putting a different brand of brakes on these soon. Or they'll lose customers.
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