new pads

curiousexplorer said:

Now you have a proper front brake, it is time to reduce front brake dive, which is quite a bit with these bikes. My solution was to put Ricor Intiminators in, these did the trick, hardly any dive left, brake reaction time greatly improved, AND better responding front forks thrown in. When's your birthday coming up?? greets, hans

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curiousexplorer said:

Hi, all,

Had to renew our brake pads, decided to go for Vesrah VD-958JL.
Was not at all happy with OEM pads.
Did a search on this forum to see if there were any posts about these pads, saw none, so posting my findings here.
VERY good choice. Big improvement in feeling and stopping power. Vesrah claims "one touch finger braking", and are meant 'for control freaks only", well that's all true. And they are meant to be used with your OEM discs.
Tried softer Brembo pads earlier, the ones that won the german pad test, a disaster. Put the OEM pads back in. So was reluctant to try other brands.
This time lucky! Thought to share this with you for your benefit.
greets, Hans

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curiousexplorer said:

yes I know that you are happy with standard pads, BUT you got the extra brake disk in the front.... with the one disk of the F650GS you need the best pads available. We are off on a 3-week stint to Austria/ Italy/Switzerland in 2 weeks time, with full gear we need max. stopping power on these mountain slopes!! Must admit that after 46 years in the saddle and this being my 14th bike (1st one was a Norton 350 one-cilinder!!) this one gives me great riding pleasure, and ticks all the boxes of what I want out of a bike. So ride on, happy biking !!! hans

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Ash said:

What do you need brakes for
Pussy's..................................................

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Micky said:

+1

For heavens sake .... they slow you down

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