Would you use this mechanic again?

just wondering, how on earth did he think that ceramic brakes would make you beat an R1 on the track, by the time you have got to the point to brake for the bend, he has got to it, braked, gone around the bend and done another lap by the time you get out the other end of the bend....if he knows what hes doing on an R1 anyway haha

[fastdruid]

I've beaten many an R1 on a track, doubt they knew what they were doing with them though.
I *only* had 320mm discs with 6 pot calipers though.

I have a classic bit of footage from a trackday (admittedly on a 400) where I pass a GSXR1000 into the melbourne loop, he's hard on the brakes and I'm still WOT!

Druid

off to redo my nut...

R1 vs Minitwin on track depends on how tight and twisty the track is. Can't see the R1 being beaten TBH, but on a well suited track the SV should be able to keep up. Maybe not against the clock, or over a number of laps, but it shouldn't look to the naked eye like it's getting obliterated, unless there are some big long straight sections.

[Balky001]

The Brembo carbon ceramic race pads are pretty hardcore for the track but you need to know what to do to get the best. Even so, not sure they are worth around the 100hp you give away to an R1

Going back to OP, I know many mechanics tighten front sprocket with an airgun but not rear spindle...

Well, the rear nut was as suspected well overtight.

Socket on, had both feet stood on it and I had to bounce with all 8 stone of me to get to budging!

Originally Posted by Cymraeg_Atodeg

Even MotoGP bikes change to steel discs in the wet/cold! How often do we get dry hot days in the UK!?

Originally Posted by Cymraeg_Atodeg

I stopped using a popular garage in Cwmbran because they guy went on about my "alloy" banjo bolts not being suitable for road use. I have Hel braided lines with stainless steel banjo bolts... E-git!

If this happens to be a well known dealer then they have over the life of my SV from new took 3 hours to do an initial service (1.5 hours max), clamped my fuel lines down with the tank cover that i have had to be recovered home and told me my rear brake needs a complete rebuild for seized pins which i freed up myself, greased and replaced on a "Full Dealer Service History" bike.

There are not that many motorbike dealers in Cwmbran so you won't be hard pushed to know who I am on about, ha ha

I see their passion for quality and service has been brought over from their parent well known dealer from elsewhere in the region

I've had my bike "serviced" by both. Quote the Raven "Nevermore"