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04-12-2016, 04:32 PM | #16 |
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RTKing great looking bike!
How do you like the Big Brake Kit? |
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04-12-2016, 05:17 PM | #17 |
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Thanks Juanro!
I installed the big brake kit not long ago, so don't have many miles on it to give it a fair comparison. I only made it so far as to bed in the brakes a couple of times. Bear in mind I had the sintered forged pads on the stock brakes before going to the big brake kit, so I've likely forgotten how the stock brakes feel. But here's my impressions: 1. The front brake lever feels "stiffer" and easier to modulate now. The thicker rotor likely helps with the pads engaging sooner and that it's now a two finger operation instead of three. 2. Braking performance was greatly enhanced over stock when I installed the sintered brake pads. It made a significant difference in braking confidence. The big brake kit is a noticeable improvement, but probably not as startling a difference between the stock brakes with organic pads vs the sintered pads. 3. Overall, I think the braking is a lot more "balanced" now on the RX3. Before, I could (and did) lock up the rear tire when I applied braking both front and rear. Now I can brake more aggressively with the front and have less fear of locking up the rear since the front is more effective. I hope that helps... sorry, wish I had more experience to share. But will try to get on the bike this weekend and can hopefully follow-up with more impressions. |
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04-12-2016, 05:31 PM | #18 |
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Mods larger trunk larger tires 2nd gen center stand kick stand foot home made heated smaller grips windscreen extension folding shift lever XR650 tool tubes under panniers GPS CSC hand guards helmet hook on pannier battery tender leads rotating foot pegs and 13T when needed Donky-otei to lead the way rj
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04-12-2016, 06:13 PM | #19 |
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2015 fast fading orange color Mods: Garage Pro Trunk 1st gen Center Stand --> swapped for 2nd Gen Center Stand *not in photo LED Lights Higher wattage headlamp bulb Accessory power adapters (USB/cigarette lighter style) Barkbusters VPS handguards and bar end weights Battery Tender pigtail Narrow seat with red stitching *not in photo 1 extra wire run to fix a pinched line affecting my cooling fans Last edited by woodlandsprite; 04-12-2016 at 07:50 PM. |
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04-12-2016, 06:31 PM | #20 |
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Rtking...thanks for the busy picture of this fine machine. I don't know the difference of some of this stuff, thanks for pointing them out. Have enjoyed the education
Woodland... barkbusters, gives distinction.
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04-12-2016, 06:59 PM | #21 | |
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I was thinking of changing mine to a something British racing greenish or slate green/grey/black but I'm debating using Plastidip more as an experiment but I have doubts about the long term durability. Are you happy with your Krylon results? |
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04-12-2016, 10:20 PM | #22 | |
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05-03-2016, 01:55 PM | #23 |
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Home made air hawk 😃
I have been thinking to modify my seat for long rides.I was looking for (air hawk )then Dinggg.. i said i can do it😃.
Here is my new seat cover ( cost me 5 $ )and a home made air hawk .I used my bicycle 's inner tube to make it ( 3 $).Here it is.it works pretty well. |
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05-03-2016, 03:20 PM | #25 |
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Good job, mouradjan!
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05-03-2016, 11:25 PM | #27 | |
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05-04-2016, 11:35 AM | #29 |
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Thank u for your kind words ☺. Yes it is mesh, RedHawk47
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05-04-2016, 12:42 PM | #30 |
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neat idea, I should try slapping a tube under the sheep skin cover I have.
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