Buckster Posted May 23, 2023 Share Posted May 23, 2023 Bike failed it’s MOT, rear tyre which is fair enough but also warped front discs which were only fitted 7000 miles ago, anyone here had problems with EBC discs? Bike back home now for the repairs. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted May 23, 2023 Share Posted May 23, 2023 1 minute ago, Buckster said: Bike failed it’s MOT, rear tyre which is fair enough but also warped front discs which were only fitted 7000 miles ago, anyone here had problems with EBC discs? Bike back home now for the repairs. My bike's too boring to fail MOT's and warp discs! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted May 23, 2023 Share Posted May 23, 2023 1 minute ago, Buckster said: Bike failed it’s MOT, rear tyre which is fair enough but also warped front discs which were only fitted 7000 miles ago, anyone here had problems with EBC discs? Bike back home now for the repairs. Yes. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted May 23, 2023 Author Share Posted May 23, 2023 22 minutes ago, Clive said: Yes. Isn’t it time someone gave you a bike? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busabeast Posted May 23, 2023 Share Posted May 23, 2023 To be fair warped discs on that isn't a surprise, must be over 1000 tons isn't it? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Fallsalot Posted May 23, 2023 Share Posted May 23, 2023 39 minutes ago, Buckster said: Bike failed it’s MOT, rear tyre which is fair enough but also warped front discs which were only fitted 7000 miles ago, anyone here had problems with EBC discs? Bike back home now for the repairs. Are the brakes rubbing slightly I had a problem with the front discs on my old AT because of that. discs were like a dish when I took them off 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted May 23, 2023 Share Posted May 23, 2023 11 minutes ago, Buckster said: Isn’t it time someone gave you a Fingers crossed 🏍 Not really, being on my pension i could not afford to run a bike. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted May 23, 2023 Author Share Posted May 23, 2023 I will have the tyre Thursday, local auto parts distributor is a distributor for Avon car tyres, they checked and can get bike tyres too so gave me a hefty discount because I’m such a great guy. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted May 23, 2023 Author Share Posted May 23, 2023 42 minutes ago, Sir Fallsalot said: Are the brakes rubbing slightly I had a problem with the front discs on my old AT because of that. discs were like a dish when I took them off No, calipers seem fine, I may pull them and give them a rebuild anyway. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catteeclan Posted May 23, 2023 Share Posted May 23, 2023 17 minutes ago, Buckster said: I will have the tyre Thursday, local auto parts distributor is a distributor for Avon car tyres, they checked and can get bike tyres too so gave me a hefty discount because I’m such a great guy. Avoid Avon as they seem to crack up fast. As for EBC, I don't know if you remember but I had one on my xl600lm, started to pulse after about 500 miles. Wasn't that bad so never did anything about it. Was a good while ago now though. Edit, the hub and disc now live on the from of the dominator, still warped. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted May 23, 2023 Author Share Posted May 23, 2023 2 minutes ago, Catteeclan said: Avoid Avon as they seem to crack up fast. As for EBC, I don't know if you remember but I had one on my xl600lm, started to pulse after about 500 miles. Wasn't that bad so never did anything about it. Was a good while ago now though. Edit, the hub and disc now live on the from of the dominator, still warped. Avon Cobra Chromes are well rated, I want to see how many miles the rear will do, if it lasts more than 10k then I will be happy, otherwise I will go back to Michelin. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted May 23, 2023 Share Posted May 23, 2023 32 minutes ago, Buckster said: Avon Cobra Chromes are well rated, I want to see how many miles the rear will do, if it lasts more than 10k then I will be happy, otherwise I will go back to Michelin. Agrinax radials are meant to be good 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted May 23, 2023 Author Share Posted May 23, 2023 2 minutes ago, Six30 said: Agrinax radials are meant to be good That’s what I have on now, thought I would try something different. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted May 23, 2023 Share Posted May 23, 2023 No idea of them on bikes, but on cars with sports use I think EBC is complete shit compared to proper brands. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted May 23, 2023 Share Posted May 23, 2023 So the tester thought it was a right fucking dog then? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Fallsalot Posted May 23, 2023 Share Posted May 23, 2023 4 hours ago, Pedro said: No idea of them on bikes, but on cars with sports use I think EBC is complete shit compared to proper brands. I have an oversized EBC disc on the front of the dog it got bent once when a big rock flipped up and hit it, i found out at the bottom of the hill i was on when the brake lever pulled all the way to the handlebar with no slowing down the bent disc had pushed the pistons back in the brake caliper so i had to pump the lever to slow down. I fixed it on the trail with an adjustable spanner, i could see where the rock hit so put the spanner on there and pulled it back and its still on the bike now not bent and no pulsing on the lever i think i had a lucky pull 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted May 23, 2023 Share Posted May 23, 2023 4 hours ago, Buckster said: Bike failed it’s MOT, rear tyre which is fair enough but also warped front discs which were only fitted 7000 miles ago, anyone here had problems with EBC discs? Bike back home now for the repairs. I wouldn't touch EBC stuff now, I had two different sets of brake pads delaminate over the past year. Either their QC has gone down the pan or their supply chain has been infiltrated by knock-offs . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted May 23, 2023 Share Posted May 23, 2023 3 hours ago, Buckster said: Avon Cobra Chromes are well rated, I want to see how many miles the rear will do, if it lasts more than 10k then I will be happy, otherwise I will go back to Michelin. We've got a customers fat-boy in at the moment and that's the tyres we've fitted on it . 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Fallsalot Posted May 23, 2023 Share Posted May 23, 2023 1 hour ago, boboneleg said: We've got a customers fat-boy in at the moment That's a bit insulting Bob what did he do to you 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yen_powell Posted May 23, 2023 Share Posted May 23, 2023 6 hours ago, Buckster said: Bike failed it’s MOT, rear tyre which is fair enough but also warped front discs which were only fitted 7000 miles ago, anyone here had problems with EBC discs? Bike back home now for the repairs. My Versys discs seemed to be warped from very early on, I could always feel them pulsing when slowing down. I cleaned the disc buttons using brake cleaner spray with a bolt, washers and nuts to spring them open and it seemed to sort them. These are the 103,000 mile discs the dealer who videoed the bike said must be replacement discs. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted May 23, 2023 Share Posted May 23, 2023 32 minutes ago, Sir Fallsalot said: That's a bit insulting Bob what did he do to you He and his partner are shit hot engineers, we give them measurements and they make ace stuff. Thats the only reason we’re prepared to work on his Fat Boy (silly name) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted May 23, 2023 Author Share Posted May 23, 2023 30 minutes ago, boboneleg said: He and his partner are shit hot engineers, we give them measurements and they make ace stuff. Thats the only reason we’re prepared to work on his Fat Boy (silly name) He and his partner? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted May 23, 2023 Share Posted May 23, 2023 5 hours ago, Six30 said: Agrinax radials are meant to be good they look grippy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted May 23, 2023 Share Posted May 23, 2023 22 minutes ago, skyrider said: they look grippy Not a cats paw though 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted May 24, 2023 Author Share Posted May 24, 2023 I’m rebuilding the calipers and have ordered solid discs to see how they fair. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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