Any Gixer owners!
 

Test drove a Gixer 750 at the weekend, and am very tempted. Only down point was the less than responsive rear brake. Is this typical, or just the used example I test rode?

Any feedback greatly appreciated as always!
Phil.

Re: Any Gixer owners!
 

The brake its self won't be any weaker than the SVs. I found the SV rear brake weak, until I greased the lever pivot. I also found the rear brake on my 6R weak, until I removed the return spring which was far too powerful. Or it could simply need bleeding.

Re: Any Gixer owners!
 

Rear brake is OK on my K6, not the best in the world, but gives me enough feedback for slow speed stuff. But it does need a fair push :)

Re: Any Gixer owners!
 

You mean on my K6 :p hehehehe

Re: Any Gixer owners!
 

ditto

btw are you really looking to make a decison about a new sports bike based on the rear brake?! ;)

Re: Any Gixer owners!
 

Use the rear for putting round anyway nothing more

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Aye OK, the front brake is excellent...but I do use the rear a lot and often, slow speed stuff in trafic, loosing that extra couple MPH when I've overcooked a corner, and acually coming to a complete halt.

This bike is going to have to last a long time so it has to be the right choice, and something that works for commuting, fun rides at weekends, and the odd bit of touring.

Re: Any Gixer owners!
 

The rear brake is pretty weak you've got to stamp on it hard to lock the rear at <10mph.

I've had my 750K6 since march now, done around 7000 miles including 250 over two trackdays and 4 laps of the nurburgring. Top peice of kit, best compromise for road and the track imho.

Re: Any Gixer owners!
 

Morning all.
Most sports bikes seem to have a rear brake that appears to be fitted to comply with the road traffic act, rather than to slow you down. On some models it's woeful to say the least.
A braided hose, & high friction pads can help get a little more out of them, but it'll remain barely adequate in most cases.

Cheers.