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650 Interceptor & Continental GT / Re: Rear Brake Failure
« Last Post by Dharmabum on Yesterday at 10:35:34 pm »So after six pages of back and forth the mystery is still s mystery.
Not really. Cheap tires may have rock hard rubber that lasts forever, but traction will be pretty bad. Awesome tires might be soft as bubblegum and wear out quickly.
Today we were taken on what I would describe as one of the best, entertaining rides i have done in a long time. Led by our forum member Mark Zimmerman we started at the Putnam diner on Route 22 in New York. NJ Mike, Reading Rider, agagliardi(that's me) and Mark (of course) enjoyed several hours of scenic curves, dips, nature and scenery through western Connecticut. Mark knows all the best roads, as well as the local events. Keep a look out for our next ride, and join in for some great riding and friendship.
I might be dreaming, but I thought that if I can get 9000 miles from a stock Ceat then surely I can get the same from a "premium" Avon, Bridgestone or Michelin.Not really. Cheap tires may have rock hard rubber that lasts forever, but traction will be pretty bad. Awesome tires might be soft as bubblegum and wear out quickly.
I have the bike back now, the brakes work fine
Not that I care that much, but the new calipers have no logo on them. I am now safe to drive in the salty snow and slush, which I probably won't do much of, and safe from salt air, which I can't avoid.
I never did find out why the rear brakes failed, but new calipers and new fluid fixed whatever the issue was.