MOT pass but with advisements

My sv650sk6 has just bassed its mot but got a list of advisements to get sorted
1 new rear tyre as on limit
2 rear brake dics and pads
3 front brake pads
4 front brake calipers req stripping as front brake releases then applies
what would you recommend parts and tyre choice

[maviczap]

Wemoto or Robinsons for your brake parts

http://www.wemoto.com/

http://www.robinsonsfoundry.co.uk/

EBC disks and pads are a reasonable choice (currently have these on mine)

Tyres- Avon Storms are popular with SVs. Conti Road Attacks have also been recommended to me.

These are sport-touring tyres (longer lasting, probably not quite as grippy as warm sports tyres). Others can advise re sports tyres.

I've got Avon Storms on mine. Very nice tyres- quite confidence inspiring, even in the wet.

I've got some Avon Storm 2's on mine and they're not as good as version 1's. Not quite as confidence inspiring - especially in the wet. But do last a long time.

Gonna try the Dunlop Road Smarts next or maybe the BT023's

thanks for that would it be worth changing the front disc at the same time as the rear

Originally Posted by djg

thanks for that would it be worth changing the front disc at the same time as the rear

If it was me than I would do it, but it all adds to the cost.

If they weren't on the advisor, then there is no practical reason to change them.

Yeah- depends on your budget. If you really don't need to do it right now and don't have the cash, save up!

That said, As with Dan- if you think it needs doing, go for it!

I did all 3 discs last year (Dec for rear as it was dished and Jan due to advisory).

And once you've got them, they should last you a while!!!

[fastdruid]

Discs should last for a long time, my VFR is getting to needing new disks but it has 74k on it! The SV I replaced the rear cos it was bent[1] and the fronts at about 36k[2].

Druid

[1] I took the spindle out without removing the caliper and the wheel fell and twisted sticking a slight bend in the disc.
[2] Although that was for wear in the bobbins rather than disc thickness.

[Biker Biggles]

At risk of getting flamed Id say------
If the brakes are ok to pass the mot then the advisories are just that,so have a critical look at what needs doing.The rear disc---is it just a bit worn or is it bent?If a bit worn it will probably be fine for a long while yet as long as it still delivers adequate braking force.A new set of pads might be all it needs.As for the fronts,discs are expensive so if it doesnt need them dont get them.A good clean up and new pads might be all that needs as well.
Rear tyre----Get one.Nothing worse than nearly worn out tyres especially at this time of year.

My sv650sk6 has just bassed its mot but got a list of advisements to get sorted
5 front brake calipers req stripping as front brake releases then applies
what would you recommend parts and tyre choice

4 front brake pads

3 rear brake dics and pads

2 new rear tyre as on limit


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