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Old Nov 12, 2009 | 09:58 PM
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Lightbulb 2000 Sportster 1200C Brakes

Its time to buy new brakes and im very confused on what to get. Theres organic, sintered metal, kevlar, etc. I just wanna know whats best. My Harley is a daily driver or technically my only way to get around.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2009 | 10:04 PM
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HD's brake pads $uck. I recommend Lyndall Z-Plus pads. Better stopping, much longer lasting, and no brake dust.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2009 | 11:00 PM
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Your not kidding man. They HD pads last a while but dont stop worth a crap. Theres a couple bike repair places around where i live and they sell EBC brakes but im new to the brakes idea. Never changed a set on a bike before. Since i've had the Sportster I have opted to buying parts online. Some are cheaper some arent. Thanks for the help
 
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Old Nov 15, 2009 | 02:28 PM
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Lyndall pads are excellent. Stock pads were lasting about 6-9,000 miles. The Lyndall pads are lasting (so far) 15,000 miles and no brake dust.
 
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Old Nov 15, 2009 | 02:56 PM
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Your not kidding man. They HD pads last a while but dont stop worth a crap. Theres a couple bike repair places around where i live and they sell EBC brakes but im new to the brakes idea. Never changed a set on a bike before. Since i've had the Sportster I have opted to buying parts online. Some are cheaper some arent. Thanks for the help
EBC work well also much better stopping grip than originals,have about 15,000 on mine now,replace both ends you WILL feel the differance
 
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