Hayes calipers reportedly leaking on GS & RT

I can't say that I was terribly impressed with the Hayes calipers installed on my 2012 Zero S - now recalled due the occasional fire of 2012 Zero electric motorcycles while being charged. However, they were better components than the fully-adjustable, Taiwan-sourced, FastAce suspension components used on the 2012-2014 models.

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I believe the new R1250RS will have Brembo brakes if the production models follow those at the shows last autumn. Possibly a good thing as UKGSer and a German RT forum are reporting leaky calipers being found at the 600 mile service.

It would be nice if vehicle manufacturers didn't use paying customers to beta test their products.

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The only complaint that I have about the Brembo brakes that I have on my RS is that they have a bit too much "bite" when braking at low speeds, likely due to the pad material used on the RS. Otherwise, they are as good a set of brakes as I know what to do with.

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I believe the new R1250RS will have Brembo brakes if the production models follow those at the shows last autumn. Possibly a good thing as UKGSer and a German RT forum are reporting leaky calipers being found at the 600 mile service.

It would be nice if vehicle manufacturers didn't use paying customers to beta test their products.

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The Brembo's were not that good on the RS, ref UKGSer's thread info gleamed from.

Ged

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I saw your comment on UKGSer but do not recall seeing many complaints about the Brembo brakes fitted to the GS, RS & XR. I own 2 of these models and read multiple forums and do not recall many brake threads, other than the usual "what pads" type. I have also owned a Triumph Explorer also fitted with a version of the same brakes, again problems seem rare.

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Hi,

Please do not carry over your animosity towards me from UKGSer onto this forum. I am not in a position to respond to you in the same way as I might choose to on UKGSer.

If you are going to frequent UKGSer then you need to develop a thicker skin. Like most of the regulars, I go there for my own entertainment which might involve poking fun or provoking others. UKGSer has a very different ambience to this forum that has devloped since its inception in 2001. I was a member of its precursor, a Yahoo group.

I have copied in Holger and GG into this message and I will leave it for them to determine whether any comments either of us make need moderation.

Regards

wessie

Why is it OK to take the piss on ukgsers but not here? to members its no different, civility costs nothing.

Ged