Yessir, new braking bits



A new Galespeed RM 17.5 x 17 forged radial master along with a set of previously enjoyed 310mm Braketech CMC rotors

My plans are to mount up the MC next week (should work well with the Daytona 675 Nissin monoblock calipers I am running, 4x32mm pistons). The rotors wil have to wait a bit as they will require a new front wheel (are 2008 GSX-R1000 units) and some custom spacers and alternate bearings (nothing too complex, but after a winter of hibernation, I would like to ride instead of just wrenching; plus I am hoping to score a good deal at some point on a decent lightweight carbon or forged wheel). I truly can't wait to give these babies a go

 

Look'n good Bro.....look'n good. Oh wait, damn, now it's gonna cost me...

 

The question is: how much? lol

 

As former NY Ranger Sean Avery would say, I'm taking your 'sloppy seconds' LOL !

 

My mail man dropped off some goodies today too. (: those are beautiful

 

My mailman sucks

 

I wasn't finished oogling over my new swinger brace and you post that. My envy is as green as a Brammo. Get that jewelery mounted and post some more pics so I can realize just how mediocre my Hawk really is.

 

In that case I hope it's a mailwoman. LOL!

 

Don't be sexist! Just close your eyes!

 

Does your fiancé know you would do such things??

 

*=P~ drooling

 

Some things never change around here! LMAO on you guys.

 

Are those carbon rotors or just look like it?

 

AXIS/CMC

 

Oh, ok, they look like the carbon brakes from motogp that did nothing unless heated up. Write up how they work.

 

No sane person would run carbon brakes on the street......

 

Just to validate your previous statement, I can testify to the stupidity, as I have tried it...

 

Their website says they are not yet available. Where did you get your set of their rotors. Explain?

 

The third generation are not available yet, the second gen are discontinued due to supply issues. I got a set of used Gen 2s......

 

stop one upping me!




love them! full report expected.

 

installed the Galespeed MC today (swapped over the titanium bleeder and banjo from the Brembo), and bled it. It's sitting with a tie-wrapped lever until tomorrow for the final "bleeding". I was unable to ride it today as I have my daughter so the test will come tomorrow..... Looking forward to it.

 

Just got in from my first ride with the new master and am very impressed with its operation. To begin with, I am happy with my choice in terms of piston size and leverage ratio (17.5 x 17). The lever pull is light(er) and responsive, with impressive power just a light squeeze away. The action is extremely smooth and progressive, definitely feels better than the OEM Nissins and Brembo that came before it. Granted it's very early on in the relationship, lol, but so far I am very happy with my new Galespeed master.

P.S. Can't wait to try the CMC rotors out (though that my be a few months from now)

 

So wait, what are you running? The new master and the stock calipers? Steel lines? I lost track.

Why wait for the rotors? And what calipers are you running eventually?

 

i beleive hes still gonna use his brembo monoblocks with the new rotors. the rotrs only mount to a gixxer wheel so he has to buy a wheel (hopefully a very very light one) and have custom made spacers to mount the wheel to his forks which he can then mount the rotors to...

Mik, can you post some updated pictures of your bike? IIRC your pics on your pages are very old....

 

calipers are Nissin monoblocks from a 2009 Triumph Daytona 675 (4 x 32mm pistons), rotors are Braketech Axis Cobra (stainless steel), lines are braided, pads are Zcoo, and now master is Galespeed.

Pics will follow....

 

Pics, of bike and MC....

 

Nice clean look on the master cylinder. What's the on off switch in the photo operate?

 

Manual fan override....

 

Can you see around yourself with those mirrors? I guess your only looking for coppers.

After the snow comes the dandelions...

 

bar-ends work fine and I can see as well, or better, than the OEMs (with extenders) as they stick out further...