Enough said then boys
EBC it is
Mark
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| Author: | markp [ 02 Aug 2009 08:30 ] |
| Post subject: | Brake pads |
I have been using EBC FA345HH pads on the front of the uly Has any one used these (they are a lot cheaper than EBC) http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FA345HH-Front-Brake-Pads-FA345-BUELL-XB12X-ULYSSES-XB9_W0QQitemZ290329447504QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Motorcycle_Parts?hash=item4398fbcc50&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14 Are they any good Mark |
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| Author: | Robin [ 02 Aug 2009 16:45 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Brake pads |
They'll properly be cheap Chinese copies…… do you really want to risk your life??? |
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| Author: | Mitch [ 02 Aug 2009 16:50 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Brake pads |
http://www.fireblades.org/forums/genera ... e-pad.html |
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| Author: | gunter [ 02 Aug 2009 17:01 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Brake pads |
Robin wrote: They'll properly be cheap Chinese copies…… do you really want to risk your life??? http://www.goldfren.cz/ |
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| Author: | markp [ 02 Aug 2009 17:11 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Brake pads |
Enough said then boys EBC it is Mark |
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| Author: | woz [ 02 Aug 2009 17:29 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Brake pads |
If you are interested in VFM use 'Braking' pads Preffered by most who use them and recommened by  
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| Author: | jonnyboyrebel [ 02 Aug 2009 19:06 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Brake pads |
There a certain things you don't do "budget" with and brakes are one of them, buy the best you can afford. |
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| Author: | THE FLYING DUCHMAN [ 03 Aug 2009 17:44 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Brake pads |
I used them, Goldfren, on a XTZ750. A heavy bike with none to good brakes (sliding caliper type) on both front and rear. I seem to recall they were good in the dry but not quite so good in the wet. All-in-all they were fine, well made and half the price of the OEM ones. I had thought of trying some on the Uly as they are one third the price of EBC. At £12 it must be worth a try and it is easy enough to change them out if they are no good. Anyway pad choice is not just about cost it is also about the feel and power you like from your brakes given your riding style and road conditions. They seem to be new to the Goldfren line-up so time will tell. |
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| Author: | gunter [ 03 Aug 2009 18:09 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Brake pads |
I found this, a comparison done by a large german motorcycle magazine, the bike was a 1200 Bandit (IIRC): EBC FA 229/231 HH „sehr gut“ (78 von 100 Punkten), „Testsieger“ Brembo 07.KA19/19.SA „sehr gut“ (77 von 100 Punkten) Carbone Lorraine A3+ „sehr gut“ (77 von 100 Punkten) Ferodo FDB 2048/2049 ST „gut“ (73 von 100 Punkten) AP Racing LMP 304 / 305 SF „gut“ (71 von 100 Punkten) Lucas MCB 681/682 SV „gut“ (71 von 100 Punkten) Suzuki Tokico TOYOC93FHH „befriedigend“ (70 von 100 Punkten) Goldfren S3 Racing 104/124 „befriedigend“ (69 von 100 Punkten) Louis Motorradvertrieb Saito Sintermetall „befriedigend“ (69 von 100 Punkten) As you can see, EBC is the best one (78 of 100), whereas Goldfren and Saito are on the bottom. The comment said, that Goldfren was equivalent to the OEM pads of that bike, but significantly cheaper. |
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| Author: | THE FLYING DUCHMAN [ 03 Aug 2009 19:19 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Brake pads |
All these things are a touch subjective and are in much the same vein as tyre choice. The other thing that is not taken into account is the metal/make-up of the brake disc. It is a known fact that the pad needs to be a match for the disc for best results. Mind you EBC are hard to beat IMO. |
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| Author: | THE FLYING DUCHMAN [ 03 Aug 2009 19:22 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Brake pads |
Quote: The comment said, that Goldfren was equivalent to the OEM pads of that bike, but significantly cheaper. Could they be any worse than Buell OEM @ £60 
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| Author: | edd [ 04 Aug 2009 12:45 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Brake pads |
I fitted EBC to my City X, but didn't like the feel, so I fitted 'Braking 55's'. These look like factory fit items, and feel similar to ride with, but are nearly half the price. Call me weird, but the original items the bike came with were rather good.......so maybe next time I'll waste some more money. 
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| Author: | mcrbuelligan [ 04 Aug 2009 22:19 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Brake pads |
I did'nt rate the oe ones the front kept bouncing under breaking/coated the disk in a blackish film and £60 sod that |
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| Author: | Bikerhoss [ 02 Sep 2011 20:55 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Brake pads |
So what's the latest opinion, EBC or Genuine  Front pads for XB12 £39.65 direct from EBC just now, Waiting on updated price for genuine from HD Edinburgh. |
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| Author: | gunter [ 02 Sep 2011 21:49 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Brake pads |
I'm still using EBC HH pads, as I like the way they work, but I understand why other riders do not. |
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