rear brake hose bracket modification

[Krgrife@aol.com]

In a message dated 8/10/2005 6:30:15 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, jrc1515@... writes: Looked online and talked to the DK Tech helpline. Finally talked to the Parts Unlimited tech guy. DK online and tech was messed up. Correct Tufstop numbers for KLR non metallic pads are TSRP 786 rear, TSRP 905 front. I've been using those pads for some years now, I think they are as good as the more expensive pads I used in the past. Cheap is good! Kurt [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Tengai Mark Van Horn]

Another super cheap pad that some people like for their KLRs are the Tusk pads from rockymountainatv.com, but I have no personal experience with them. I've had great luck with the DP Brakes standard sintered pads, but a few people have had the outboard rear pad's backing plate bend after awhile. It may have been a bad lot with thinner or softer steel. Mark At 9:48 PM -0400 8/10/05, Krgrife@... wrote:

> >In a message dated 8/10/2005 6:30:15 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, >jrc1515@... writes: > >Looked online and talked to the DK Tech helpline. Finally talked to >the Parts Unlimited tech guy. DK online and tech was messed up. >Correct Tufstop numbers for KLR non metallic pads are TSRP 786 rear, >TSRP 905 front. > > >I've been using those pads for some years now, I think they are as good as >the more expensive pads I used in the past. Cheap is good! >Kurt > > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > >Archive Quicksearch at: >http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/klr650_data_search.html >List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com >List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > > >Yahoo! Groups Links > > > >

[Fred Hink]

TSRP905 is correct for KLR650C The correct front brakepad for a KLR650A is a TSRP802 I guess free information is sometimes worth about what you pay for. Fred www.arrowheadmotorsports.com

----- Original Message ----- From: "JRC" To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2005 7:29 PM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Brake pads > Looked online and talked to the DK Tech helpline. Finally talked to > the Parts Unlimited tech guy. DK online and tech was messed up. > Correct Tufstop numbers for KLR non metallic pads are TSRP 786 rear, > TSRP 905 front.

[Barry Spice]

I've got a question and a recommendation. 1. the question- does 3,000 miles on a set of rear brake pads seem awfully short. The bike is ridden pretty hard off road, and I generally end up spraying about 3 pounds of mud off the bike after each ride. The riding conditions might explain it, but I wanted to see what other KLRistas have experienced. 2. the recommendation- I got a great deal on my replacement pads from http://www.murphskits.com/, $26 delivered, and they arrived the 2nd day after ordering. Folks who have Concours are probably already familiar with his site and great service, but I felt like I should spread the word. He doesn't have a whole lot of KLR stuff, but he does have the brake pads, button head screw kits, and headlight bulbs. Barry Spice COG 3620 AMA 425629 99 Kawasaki Concours- "The Purple Meanie" 53+k 92 Kawasaki KLR 650- rebuilt and revived! Catonsville, Md

[rsanders30117]

Rear pads on my A14 haven't lasted long either. I've just tried EBC's "severe" service pads & I could detect an improvement right away. The severe duty rating should also give them a longer life. At 28K miles I'm only on my 2nd set of front pad (however, I've got 320mm front brake. It doesn't require much pressure to stop). At the rear I'm on my 4th set. The rear is so "wooden" feeling, I think I press a lot more on them than they can handle long term. --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Barry Spice" wrote:

> I've got a question and a recommendation. > > 1. the question- does 3,000 miles on a set of rear brake pads seem

awfully

> short. The bike is ridden pretty hard off road, and I generally

end up

> spraying about 3 pounds of mud off the bike after each ride. The

riding

> conditions might explain it, but I wanted to see what other

KLRistas have

> experienced. > > 2. the recommendation- I got a great deal on my replacement pads

from

> http://www.murphskits.com/, $26 delivered, and they arrived the 2nd

day

> after ordering. Folks who have Concours are probably already

familiar with

> his site and great service, but I felt like I should spread the

word. He

> doesn't have a whole lot of KLR stuff, but he does have the brake

pads,

> button head screw kits, and headlight bulbs. > > > Barry Spice > COG 3620 > AMA 425629 > 99 Kawasaki Concours- "The Purple Meanie" 53+k > 92 Kawasaki KLR 650- rebuilt and revived! > Catonsville, Md

[Erik]

> > 1. the question- does 3,000 miles on a set of rear brake pads seem awfully > short. The bike is ridden pretty hard off road, and I generally end up > spraying about 3 pounds of mud off the bike after each ride. The riding > conditions might explain it, but I wanted to see what other KLRistas have > experienced.

Seems awfully short to tme. I've got about 7k on mine, and while I havn't checked them in 1500 miles, last time I looked there was so much left on them I that I felt silly for bothering. ...But it's probablly all the dirt. I spend too much time on the freeway. erik

[Pat Schmid]

Barry, I've gone through a set of pads in a single day of mud off road. Riding off road does shorten the life of brake pads, chains, sprockets and tires. For new pads I'd recommend the new HH+ rated Dunlopads: SDP310MX for the front and SDP313 for the rear, which may come up as P/N 17210155 in Parts Unlimited catalogs. They have a very good grip. Pat G'ville, NV

[Mark Sampson]

I will keep using the EBC sintered brake pads I got from Fred. Mine were just slightly worn after 4,000 miles and I took an extra set on my continental divide adventure and added 5,000 miles. I kept an eye on them and they are still OK. I still got the new ones when I need them. All these miles were mostly offroad---not muddy conditions--but dusty dirty. Mark Sampson www.bigdogadventures.com

[Denis Dimick]

After 17,000 miles it's time to replace my brake pads. Most of my riding is "on the road" I get to ride off-road on the weekends. What are most riders on the list replacing their brake pads with? Stock or after market? Thanks, Denis [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Andrew Tuning]

Tim at happy trails sold me the Galfer pads (http://www.happy-trail.com/productinfo.aspx?productid=191&categoryid=43&sta rtpage=1) and for the last 6000 miles, has given me no hassles or noise. One thing you will want to do is make sure you bleed the brake system while you are there. Since I got my '95 KLR, the brake felt "spongy" which went away as soon as I bled them. If you are interested, I have a very easy way to bleed them by myself. -Andy BIFBR Andyt59@... http://myweb.cableone.net/tbernard -----Original Message----- From: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Denis Dimick Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2006 8:49 PM To: klr Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Brake Pads After 17,000 miles it's time to replace my brake pads. Most of my riding is "on the road" I get to ride off-road on the weekends. What are most riders on the list replacing their brake pads with? Stock or after market? Thanks, Denis [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Archive Quicksearch at: http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/klr650_data_search.html List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650 Yahoo! Groups Links