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NSM
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Hi, just put 8000 miles on the bird since new pads all round were fitted and they all need replacing again does this sound about the right milage? thanks neil
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Dave G
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Yer thats the same as mine.
bmwdumptruck
Come on you Hatters
Looks like you guys need to stop doing stoppies and get some advanced training 
My fronts lasted 24k, and the rears that my local dealer conned me into replacing at 8k are still in now at 35k and still have plenty left.
Oh, and I aint no old duffer that just plods about. Its all about looking far enough ahead and planning in advnce so you aren't always standing on the brakes at the last minute. Your pillions will thank you for giving them a smoother ride as well
Hugh
My fronts lasted 24k, and the rears that my local dealer conned me into replacing at 8k are still in now at 35k and still have plenty left.
Oh, and I aint no old duffer that just plods about. Its all about looking far enough ahead and planning in advnce so you aren't always standing on the brakes at the last minute. Your pillions will thank you for giving them a smoother ride as well
Hugh
Geoff James
Registered User
bmwdumptruck said:Looks like you guys need to stop doing stoppies and get some advanced training
My fronts lasted 24k, and the rears that my local dealer conned me into replacing at 8k are still in now at 35k and still have plenty left.
Oh, and I aint no old duffer that just plods about. Its all about looking far enough ahead and planning in advnce so you aren't always standing on the brakes at the last minute. Your pillions will thank you for giving them a smoother ride as well
Hugh
Couldn't agree more :yo: I've reached 38000 km on my present set with plenty to come.
could not agree more , i think i will sort some training when i come back off touring.bmwdumptruck said:Looks like you guys need to stop doing stoppies and get some advanced training
My fronts lasted 24k, and the rears that my local dealer conned me into replacing at 8k are still in now at 35k and still have plenty left.
Oh, and I aint no old duffer that just plods about. Its all about looking far enough ahead and planning in advnce so you aren't always standing on the brakes at the last minute. Your pillions will thank you for giving them a smoother ride as well
Hugh
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Coggy
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Mine had one set in 18000
Coggy said:
That's impressive, my last set were fitted this year :-0)
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Nursey61
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Don't use yer brakes!
Try dragging your toes along the ground! Saves on brake pads, but the relative cost in boots is quite high!
I guess us poor buggers who commute in cities are going to wear them quicker than those who only do weekend ride-outs and long distance motorway riding. I've counted (yes I'm a saddo) 16 stops or more on a 7 mile commute.
Stop/start ridings gonna wear them quicker. I'm halfway through my third set in 14,500m. I tried dragging my toes but it played havoc with the nail varnish by the second set of lights!
Try dragging your toes along the ground! Saves on brake pads, but the relative cost in boots is quite high!
I guess us poor buggers who commute in cities are going to wear them quicker than those who only do weekend ride-outs and long distance motorway riding. I've counted (yes I'm a saddo) 16 stops or more on a 7 mile commute.
Stop/start ridings gonna wear them quicker. I'm halfway through my third set in 14,500m. I tried dragging my toes but it played havoc with the nail varnish by the second set of lights!
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morphgarth
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I have replaced mine with pads hewn from solid granite and find, based on early indications, that they will last at least 100k miles. I am looking for new forks, front wheel and a fairing though, need to recalibrate my stopping distances.