Got all my winter maintenance done last week. Was still warm enough in garage without turning the heat on. Now today, high of 28* & lite snow all day in sw Ohio, looks like 1 1/2" now.
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Bob, these particular pads are touted to be extra special. They are supposed to be the "Silver Bullet" for stopping power on Roadsmith trikes. I'm just wondering if I can look forward to that sort of performance or will things go the way you mentioned. The pads I took off were hardly worn after nearly 30K so I'm thinking they weren't gripping all that well from the get go... If I stood on the peddle I could squawk the rear tires so I know they had stopping power but one really had to make it happen..Originally Posted by rhino 2
Thats all i used on all my bikes [EBC] after the stock ones wore down...
One caveat though, Usually when you change pads the old ones are worn, So right out of the box new pads are going to feel/seem much better then the one's you just took off
Same go's for shock absorbers.....
Jerry "Gold Rush" (aka: "SPOOK") San Angelo, TX
2015 GL1800/Roadsmith HTS1800
TOI - IBA #23804 (SS1K & BB1.5K)
I'm like an old race horse..... I can still run the race -- Just ache more at the finish line and need more rest between outings.
Got all my winter maintenance done last week. Was still warm enough in garage without turning the heat on. Now today, high of 28* & lite snow all day in sw Ohio, looks like 1 1/2" now.
I'd say that I wish I was there Bill but that would be the lie of all lies!! Spent my first 19 years growing up in northern Wisconsin. Can't say I miss the cold and SNOW !! When I'd go visit my folks during the winter, standing at the picture window looking out was just beautiful. Then I'd go outside and remember why I retired in Texas twenty six years ago.
Jerry "Gold Rush" (aka: "SPOOK") San Angelo, TX
2015 GL1800/Roadsmith HTS1800
TOI - IBA #23804 (SS1K & BB1.5K)
I'm like an old race horse..... I can still run the race -- Just ache more at the finish line and need more rest between outings.
Need help, EBC pads, are they made for any car manufacture or for specific vehicles?
On your trike, what brand of brakes are used, Ford, Nissan, Toyota? Like mine are 1998 CRV Honda...
My tuner told me, the reason your pads are not worn is because they are larger than needed to stop the vehicle's weight. HHMM, is it true? I know I can "light up" my tires when stopping. I need front pads twice as much as the rears, as a matter of fact, the trike is a 2002 and still have the original pads.
Thanks,
Rosy
Took my 17 for my coffee run this morning, Snow wasn't a problem., Wasn't with my 11 So i didn't expect any with the new one...
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Went out to check if the Battery Tender light was still Green....
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Well was/is it still green..........Went out to check if the Battery Tender light was still Green....
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Rosy---EBC pads are sold by vehicle mfg., model, year. Here's a link to a good source that I've been using the better part of 30 years, but you'll need to know if your calipers are from the front or rear of the Car/SUV. https://www.summitracing.com/search/...nding&N=400528
As you will see in the link, there are many "colors" of EBC brand pads to choose from. You'll need to decide which is best for your style of riding.
Hope that helps...
Thanks Pete..
Hope the snow removable went well!
Rosy
First "plowable" of the season, but in reality we woke up to about 3" of heavy wet stuff. Driving a plow truck is the best part of any snow storm!
I did push the trike out of the garage and give it a once over. Talked to her a bit and then put her back in the garage. I promised no matter what that I would let her stretch her legs on 1 January 2018. Jim
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Hi Jim. My son and I also have a tradition of riding on New Years day, weather permitting. This was taken on New Years day about 35 miles from home.
Bill
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Did those new year rides years ago, to do it now I would put a smiley orange ball on the antenna as it’s buried deep in the garage amongst other stuff . LolHi Jim. My son and I also have a tradition of riding on New Years day, weather permitting. This was taken on New Years day about 35 miles from home.
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The rear brakes and hubs/rotors on my Roadsmith are VW. They are relatively small compared to the ones I had on my MotorTrike. Each pad is about 2.5 inches square vs. the 2.5 X 4 pads on the MT. These EBC "Yellow Pads" are suppose to be extra special. I'll let you know if that's true in a few months. I use to use EBC pads instead of OEM Honda pads but found the OEM actually perform better and PartZilla.com sells the OEM for a very reasonable cost.
Jerry "Gold Rush" (aka: "SPOOK") San Angelo, TX
2015 GL1800/Roadsmith HTS1800
TOI - IBA #23804 (SS1K & BB1.5K)
I'm like an old race horse..... I can still run the race -- Just ache more at the finish line and need more rest between outings.
Well, maybe that's why mine do not get worn, they are huge, to stop an SUV! LOL
So, do I really need them? Maybe not!
Rosy
My guess is that you are just fine with what you have Rosy.
Jerry "Gold Rush" (aka: "SPOOK") San Angelo, TX
2015 GL1800/Roadsmith HTS1800
TOI - IBA #23804 (SS1K & BB1.5K)
I'm like an old race horse..... I can still run the race -- Just ache more at the finish line and need more rest between outings.
It's a thing I have been doing for a long time. I get a ride in, like I said a few times the weather or myself were not cooperating with a ride, so I have backed the trike or 2 wheeler out of the garage and then ride it back in the garage. It just sets the stage for a good riding year. JimHi Jim. My son and I also have a tradition of riding on New Years day, weather permitting. This was taken on New Years day about 35 miles from home.
US Army Retired, Command Sergeant Major
No longer riding, memories, memories
Was going to Titusville to see the Rocket Launch today, well it isn't going off till tomorrow, would have been a nice ride on the trike. 😔 Oh well, maybe tomorrow for the ride.
So, backed it our of the garage as a service person is coming to replace the opener!
Sorry, NH, I know you hate to see this, but hey, someone has to do it! 😈😎😎
Rosy
Went on a 160 mile ride yesterday. Had lunch at the Lodge at Mt. Magazine, here in Arkansas. 39' when I left the house, but got up to 70' when I got back home around 4pm. Love this ride as the views are so nice up there and the food is great, there's a lot of it and at a reasonable price.......makes this big guy happy.........there were six of us on the ride.
Oh........and when I got home, my wrap had arrived, now need to apply it to Lucille........it's not a dramatic change, but will give Lucille a little bit of a personality.....maybe a picture or two after........
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Ahhhh, a hot cup of coffee and a good cigar, after a good ride.......
Rosy, as a motorcycle instructor from years ago, reminding the students that 70% of their braking comes from the front tire so it's normal to replace them front pads more often you are using them equally as the weight transfers forward when stopping. And I bet you come down in the 4 wheelers tomorrow for the launch as it's going to be colder in the morning.
Tomg
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