RE: Hayes calipers now on 2021 R1250R

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#31 | RE: Hayes calipers now on 2021 R1250R datum

Sat Nov 13, 2021 11:18 pm

My 2008 Can Am Spyder RS has Hayes brakes. I don't like them. They are "wooden" in feedback and lack power.

Can Am now uses Brembo and bigger / much different wheels, so there is no factory direct improvement path for my RS.

My solution was an ISIC (from Mongomery Alabama!!) right handlebar mounted hydraulic brake lever that uses a slave cylinder to give power assist to the right foot pedal that operates the 3 brakes.

The RS had about 80% of the braking I wanted with the Hayes calipers. It now has about 90%.

IMO Brembos and Hayes are chalk and cheese. One is finger tip sensitive and powerful. The other is an arm and foot test of strength.

Of course the Spyder RS is now 15 years old, but the tech is not exactly new.

I would like to apologize to anyone I have NOT offended. Please be patient. I will get to you shortly.

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#32 | RE: Hayes calipers now on 2021 R1250R datum

Mon Nov 15, 2021 8:06 pm

Zitat von Elmer J Fudd im Beitrag #30
According to the Hayes website, they became the exclusive supplier for HD.

Is it not traditional that HD's don't stop very well. in which case, a perfect match?

I believe when Harley announced the Pan America, they mentioned it has Brembos. I wonder if they'll change that one. The new Sportster also has a front Brembo but the pics on Harley's site have the Brembo lettering photoshopped out.

2020 R1250RS

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