The Spares Company
Club Shop/Regalia
Parent Website
Contact Officials
Machine Registrar
Club Secretary
Membership Secretaries
MPH Editor and Forum Administrator.
Section Newsletters
Technical Databases
Photos
Home
What's new
Latest activity
Forums
New posts
What's new
New posts
Latest activity
Information
Bike Modifications
Machine Data Services
Manufacturers Manuals
Spare Parts Listings
Technical Diagrams
Whitakerpedia (Vincent Wiki)
The Club
MPH Material Archive
Flogger's Corner
Obituaries
VOC Sections
Local Sections
Local Section Newsletters
Miscellaneous
Club Assets
Club History
Club Rules
Machine Data Services
Meeting Documents
Miscellaneous
Essential Reading
Magazine/Newspaper Articles/Letters
Adverts and Sales Brochures
The Mighty Garage Videos
Bikes For Sale (Spares Company)
Log in
Register
What's new
New posts
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Home
Forums
Forums: Public Access
Tech. Advice: Series 'B' / 'C' 500cc/1000cc Bikes
front brake upgrades
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="Robert Watson" data-source="post: 14696" data-attributes="member: 38"><p>I installed a set of Speet brakes about 3 years ago. They replaced nice thick alloy plates with green linings all trued up etc, which worked quite well, however with two up and full luggage, I just wanted more stop. I have to say that despite a few naysayers going on about how any 2LS brakes are just killers etc etc, these brakes have worked very well indeed. For a demo one day I grabbed a handfull at 60 MPH and locked up the front wheel. They were not cold, but not what one would describe as"racing temperature" either, and I was solo, and as I mostly ride two up with luggage on that bike, the suspension is quite stiff. There is no sponge, after contact the handlebar lever hardly travels any further, and these are no new either, as I have put around 15,000 miles on them now. </p><p></p><p>I was out with the local"modern" sportbike club last weekend and with them and all their 4 and 6 pot floating this and that, I found I was riding (mostly) with just two fingers on the brake, and when getting rather spirited with them (Picture me leading a 1050 Sprint. a VFR800, and Aprillia Tuono, a 650 V strom, and a couple of others through some local - well known to me - twisty bits) took to all four fingers. Ya, so it won't pull a wheelie for several 100 yards, but you guys really need to learn how to keep up corner speed -- but I digress. </p><p></p><p>Bottom line is at my time and place the Speet brakes work great for ME!!</p><p></p><p>Someone needs to do a more scientific test on which ones work the best, and how much each weighs etc etc.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Robert Watson, post: 14696, member: 38"] I installed a set of Speet brakes about 3 years ago. They replaced nice thick alloy plates with green linings all trued up etc, which worked quite well, however with two up and full luggage, I just wanted more stop. I have to say that despite a few naysayers going on about how any 2LS brakes are just killers etc etc, these brakes have worked very well indeed. For a demo one day I grabbed a handfull at 60 MPH and locked up the front wheel. They were not cold, but not what one would describe as"racing temperature" either, and I was solo, and as I mostly ride two up with luggage on that bike, the suspension is quite stiff. There is no sponge, after contact the handlebar lever hardly travels any further, and these are no new either, as I have put around 15,000 miles on them now. I was out with the local"modern" sportbike club last weekend and with them and all their 4 and 6 pot floating this and that, I found I was riding (mostly) with just two fingers on the brake, and when getting rather spirited with them (Picture me leading a 1050 Sprint. a VFR800, and Aprillia Tuono, a 650 V strom, and a couple of others through some local - well known to me - twisty bits) took to all four fingers. Ya, so it won't pull a wheelie for several 100 yards, but you guys really need to learn how to keep up corner speed -- but I digress. Bottom line is at my time and place the Speet brakes work great for ME!! Someone needs to do a more scientific test on which ones work the best, and how much each weighs etc etc. [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
What was Mr Irving's Christian Name?
Post reply
Home
Forums
Forums: Public Access
Tech. Advice: Series 'B' / 'C' 500cc/1000cc Bikes
front brake upgrades
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn more…
Top