My brake saga is over. I have reinstalled the original calipers with
Galpher green pads and am again very happy. I finally got the R-1's figured
out though. The problem with the pads leaving the disk on lever release I
am figuring was just because the used pads were not totally broken in to my
disks since it stopped doing that. I was always looking for the same lever
pull that I had with the stock calipers. Once I found out the differences
between the calipers and through some list discussion I realize why when I
finally had good hard lever it still took more effort to stop. Part of the
problem is the stock pads, shifting to HH pads I am pretty certain will put
the braking ability of the R-1's up to factory standards but with a harder
lever pull. Like I said I bought them mainly for looks, I like the braking
ability I had and am not willing to spend more money on the set up. It
seems that Sam has found the combination that will work killer for the R-1
calipers.
So I am selling my 2000 R-1 calipers for $150 shipped in the US.
Thanks again for all the help, and to you Tony for the offer of local help.
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Thomas and Carrie Powell
1994 NOS injected
Tourmaster V-Max
"LAFGAS"
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----- Original Message -----
From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: V-MAX TECH LIST <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Saturday, October 28, 2000 2:34 AM
Subject: R1 calipers and XJR Master=Awesome brakes for Max.
> A quick note to all those with R1 calipers. I fitted my brothers XJR-1300
> master cylinder, lever assembly today. The results are amazing. The lever
> travel is longer than the Max, but is identical to the XJR. The amount of
> braking effort required is so small I feel like I'm riding an R1. It pulls
that
> big barge up like it weighs 1/2 of its real weight.
> In fact I don't think I will ever use the rear brake again other than for
the
> final couple of mph for stopping to maintain balance, as you would
approaching
> a set of lights.
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