Posted by Edward L. Roberson II on November 1, 2007, 1:12 am
Hi there;
Just started reading the group.
Don't know that this will be worth a thing, but I mainly ride a 2000 Legend.
Bought it new in '02.
Now have a bit over 37,000 miles(not kilometers) on it. I live in the hill
country of southeast Tennessee.
Live on a mountain, matter of fact. Ride up and down almost daily. Still
have the factory pads on it.
Think someone must have really abused the brakes on your bikes.
Edward,
Chattanooga, TN
> Jammers wrote:
>>> Jammers wrote:
>>>> Hey I finally picked up my America last night and it is better than I
>>>> expected! The bike had only 13500 km on it but the back brake pads had
>>>> disintigrated! Luckily I had some spare pads from a Honda and was able
>>>> to cut them to fit my America. (No Triumph dealer in my Province - had
>>>> to order them in and won't see them till next week!) Strange for
>>>> brakes to wear out that quick!
>>>> The bike has plenty of power for an 800cc machine. the seat is very
>>>> comfortable and the bike turns heads. I adjusted the handlebars
>>>> upwards a little and she is very comfortable to drive. I intend on
>>>> getting a windshield but at $549 Cnd I expect it won't be a Triumph
>>>> windshield!
>>>> The only thing I don't like about the bike is the sound - could be a
>>>> bit beefier. Triumph can't do anything about that I know due to the
>>>> Emmisions standards they have to meet. I may invest in some
>>>> aftermarket pipes next year, but it's not a priority.
>>>> Can't wait to get out on it this evening!!!
>>>> Jammers
>>> Just replaced the rear pads (and the buggered up disc) on my 2006
>>> Speedmaster. I picked it up 2nd hand with 10k on it - replaced the rear
>>> set at 11k!
>>>
>>> Previous owner must have not realised the front brakes existed! (Or
>>> stock are really shitty pads).
>>>
>>> Replacements are EBC Sintered + EBC disc.
>>>
>>
>> Well according to what you just told me there is a good chance the
>> stock brake pads are crap. (or there were 2 previous owners that drove
>> around with their foot on the brakes!)
>>
>> Put over 300km on the bike this weekend, I must say I really like this
>> machine! Lots of power for an 800cc, handles great and looks awesome!
>> I can get 275km on 13L of gas, not bad at all.Will be adding a
>> windshield and backrest over the winter.
>>
>> Cheers!
>>
>> Jammers
>>
>>
>>
>>
> Where I am we ride all year around (grins) - Sydney Australia.
> FWIW - I also get about 280km out of a tank - which is a good range cause
> I like to take a break every coupla hours anyway.
> I am a 130kg lardarse and I still get the good economy and it still
> handles like it's on rails!
> Stan
Posted by Jammers on November 1, 2007, 9:50 am
Thanks for the reply to my thread - I suspect the person who owned the
bike before me rode the brake - actually could see how someone with
little/no experience riding could do that, escpecially on the forward
pegs.
Just bought new pads, looks like I may need a new rotor as well. The
dealer sent me aftermarket sintered pads.
Nice bike you have there. I just googled it as there are none here
where I live (St. john's Newfoundland) Looks like there MAY be a
dealer here in the next year.
Agains thanks for the response!
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>>> Jammers wrote:
>>>> Hey I finally picked up my America last night and it is better than I
>>>> expected! The bike had only 13500 km on it but the back brake pads had
>>>> disintigrated! Luckily I had some spare pads from a Honda and was able
>>>> to cut them to fit my America. (No Triumph dealer in my Province - had
>>>> to order them in and won't see them till next week!) Strange for
>>>> brakes to wear out that quick!
>>>> The bike has plenty of power for an 800cc machine. the seat is very
>>>> comfortable and the bike turns heads. I adjusted the handlebars
>>>> upwards a little and she is very comfortable to drive. I intend on
>>>> getting a windshield but at $549 Cnd I expect it won't be a Triumph
>>>> windshield!
>>>> The only thing I don't like about the bike is the sound - could be a
>>>> bit beefier. Triumph can't do anything about that I know due to the
>>>> Emmisions standards they have to meet. I may invest in some
>>>> aftermarket pipes next year, but it's not a priority.
>>>> Can't wait to get out on it this evening!!!
>>>> Jammers
>>> Just replaced the rear pads (and the buggered up disc) on my 2006
>>> Speedmaster. I picked it up 2nd hand with 10k on it - replaced the rear
>>> set at 11k!
>>>
>>> Previous owner must have not realised the front brakes existed! (Or
>>> stock are really shitty pads).
>>>
>>> Replacements are EBC Sintered + EBC disc.
>>>
>>
>> Well according to what you just told me there is a good chance the
>> stock brake pads are crap. (or there were 2 previous owners that drove
>> around with their foot on the brakes!)
>>
>> Put over 300km on the bike this weekend, I must say I really like this
>> machine! Lots of power for an 800cc, handles great and looks awesome!
>> I can get 275km on 13L of gas, not bad at all.Will be adding a
>> windshield and backrest over the winter.
>>
>> Cheers!
>>
>> Jammers
>>
>>
>>
>>
> Where I am we ride all year around (grins) - Sydney Australia.
> FWIW - I also get about 280km out of a tank - which is a good range cause
> I like to take a break every coupla hours anyway.
> I am a 130kg lardarse and I still get the good economy and it still
> handles like it's on rails!
> Stan