my kenda k270 experiences (for those who want to know...)

[davseidman]

the front brakes on my 2006 suck. Ok for dirt, but really poor on the hard. I changed over to Galfer pads. Not much improvement. Is it worth taking the jump to a bigger rotor? David

[mikeypep]

YES!! I made the changeover to thte 320mm disc, with the SS braided brake line, it makes a huge difference. I just switched from Galfer's to DP sintered pads and saw another improvement in response and stopping. The conversion isn't cheap but good things seldom are.

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "davseidman" wrote: > > the front brakes on my 2006 suck. Ok for dirt, but really poor on the > hard. I changed over to Galfer pads. Not much improvement. Is it worth > taking the jump to a bigger rotor? > David >

[Rick]

I put the 320mm rotor on my wife's bike and mine 2 years ago. After the initial 500 mile breakin, the braking and stopping is great, great and more great.

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "mikeypep" wrote: > > YES!! > I made the changeover to thte 320mm disc, with the SS braided brake > line, it makes a huge difference. I just switched from Galfer's to DP > sintered pads and saw another improvement in response and stopping. The > conversion isn't cheap but good things seldom are. > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "davseidman" wrote: > > > > the front brakes on my 2006 suck. Ok for dirt, but really poor on the > > hard. I changed over to Galfer pads. Not much improvement. Is it worth > > taking the jump to a bigger rotor? > > David > > >

[mikeypep]

Try the DP pads. Just the plain ones. They are "GG". The DP Pro is HH and a bit more.

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "rick" wrote: > > I put the 320mm rotor on my wife's bike and mine 2 years ago. After > the initial 500 mile breakin, the braking and stopping is great, great > and more great. > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "mikeypep" wrote: > > > > YES!! > > I made the changeover to thte 320mm disc, with the SS braided brake > > line, it makes a huge difference. I just switched from Galfer's to DP > > sintered pads and saw another improvement in response and stopping. The > > conversion isn't cheap but good things seldom are. > > > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "davseidman" wrote: > > > > > > the front brakes on my 2006 suck. Ok for dirt, but really poor on the > > > hard. I changed over to Galfer pads. Not much improvement. Is it worth > > > taking the jump to a bigger rotor? > > > David > > > > > >

[revmaaatin]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Spike55" wrote:

> > Jim: > MEFOs - I could see a dealer charging $300 ($200 for the tires, if > not stocked, $20-$30 ea to change/balance/dispose, and the

remainder

> for dis / assembly). > > I don't mean any disrespect to all of our KLRistas buddies but I'm

a

> bit at a lost why so many (not all) put on the Kendas and then have > to compromise their riding in some form or fashion while saving a > relatively small amount compared to the overall coat of the bike

and

> life & limb. To me, I'll spend the extra $100+ (1.4% of a $7,000 > KLR's cost - farkle included) for my MEFOs and then pound the crap > out of it on wet, dry, dirt (I'm not a heavy dirt / mud rider) and > never have a worry that they aren't going to stick. > > BMW F800GS - Looking at currency exchange rates, do you realize a > $11,000 F800GS would only coat $5,700 if the US dollar was as

strong

> as it was in 2000? The war debt, the mortgage mess, and the cost

of

> crude oil (priced in ever weakening US dollars) has really pushed > down the US$ (it lost 50% of its value against the Euro so far). > > Don R100, A6F > >

Don R100, A6F has my vote for president!!!!! Oh, he does not like K270?!?!?!?!? I like all of his platform but the comments about K270. Therefor, as a single issue voter (as is some 70% of the population), I must remand my vote to a more friendly candidate. sigh. And we could have had a (dirty) KLR in the White House, cough, the Mud House--if KLR equipped. PLEASE DON, reconsider your vile comments on the K270 (weeping noise) so that we might have a KLR in the Mud House.... revmaaatin. more weeping, coughing noise.....

[oldrider25]

I also put on the 320mm disc about 5,000 miles ago and love it. Stopping is not a one finger affair. But, it's a lot better than stock. It's a gigantic improvement over stock when riding two-up. Improvement means better brake modulation/control and harder stopping. I always felt like I'd go from not stopping fast enough to lock up with the OEM brakes. The 320mm rotor lets you get to lock up in a much more gradual/controlled manner. I think I paid almost $200 for the upgrade. Now I see there is a 320mm w/ twin piston caliper kit f/s for $130 or some such price (D'OH!). I'd get that one if I had to do it all over again. I would like to have a wave rotor and twin piston caliper for my rear brake. FYI, I was running braided S/S line w/ the stock rotor prior to upgrading to the 320mm. If you're limited on funds, get the brake upgrade 1st, then upgrade the brake line, IMO. John

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "rick" wrote: > > I put the 320mm rotor on my wife's bike and mine 2 years ago. After > the initial 500 mile breakin, the braking and stopping is great, great > and more great. > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "mikeypep" wrote: > > > > YES!! > > I made the changeover to thte 320mm disc, with the SS braided brake > > line, it makes a huge difference. I just switched from Galfer's to DP > > sintered pads and saw another improvement in response and stopping. The > > conversion isn't cheap but good things seldom are. > > > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "davseidman" wrote: > > > > > > the front brakes on my 2006 suck. Ok for dirt, but really poor on the > > > hard. I changed over to Galfer pads. Not much improvement. Is it worth > > > taking the jump to a bigger rotor? > > > David > > > > > >