KanadianKen

$294 delivered to USA location. Got from Pashnit.com. Includes clutch line.

Well - for what its worth - I've taken some advice from members and have ordered SS Brake lines (Galfer) for entire system and comes with a SS Clutch hose. Also ordered SpeedBleeders from Tightwad. Have new EBC HH pads ready to go on the front. Prior to doing the brake line swap - I should investigate buying "rebuild parts" for the calipers so I can go through those. As mentioned - I've NO CLUE what that entails - so I've got some edjamacating to do! I've found a place close to my home that does the bead blasting - so I'll take the rotors there and see what they can do to "de-glaze" them. ALl for now!

I've ordered full SS "Kit" - and its from GALFER - so should be decent quality. Also ordered Speed Bleeder kit from Tightwad at wiremybike.com to make the burping process easier. Got some good info from this thread! Thanks!

I'd forgotten all about Platinum! Thanks Jim- I'll look into his offering of ss brake lines. Thanks for the offer to help with the callipers - I hold a mean flashlight! Thanks Andy - I'm on it! Ss lines first thing I'm going to secure. Keith I have a vacuum pump as you suggested. I've even used it! Ss lines- check, rotor bead blast - looking into that, fresh pads and fluid - you bet. Zip ties yes - I have several hundred thousand at my disposal! One is on the brake lever right now. I don't know your mechanical ability, but rebuilding calipers is not that difficult. It involves replacing seals and cleaning the pistons and bores. There are guides on youtube. On my wing, I used aluminum foil to polish the pistons and down into the bores after I got the crud out. It was not difficult, just time consuming. Thanks for the nudge! I'll look into that!

Some great input - thanks all! I rode an R6 back in March on a track, and its stopping ability was incredible. Obviously the bike is different and the setting much different than the street. On the weekend I went for a ride with my son and I think that with him on the back (he weighs in at a mighty 100lbs with gear) the lack of "R6" braking was even MORE evident than usual when its just my fat ass riding. Thus my questioning whether some simple mods could be effected to improve the VFR braking system. I'm already looking into stainless braided lines - and as my rotors are still straight - I think I'll keep them (instead of changing to galfers) but I will have a closer look to see if they are glazed and need a "roughing" up of sorts. I have new HH pads ready to be installed - so thats a no brainer when I remove the rotors. I'll need to either find someone local to me in the Toronto area that can rebuild calipers - I've replaced calipers on cars - but never rebuilt or "gone through them" - I wouldn't know where to start? Perhaps I'll search our How To section and see whats involved.

Well done Donkey!

I build in an average of $25 for postage. So if its $50 to ship down under then add $25 to the $135 or total of $160 U S D.

I bet an entire 51 front end would fit my bike. Project for next TMAC.........

I've been using the HHS pads for years. Stainless lines sounds like a decent idea. Galfer wave rotors are also good idea. Fresh fluid always make an improvement. I believe a smaller master cylinder amps up the pressure- but I'm not certain. I will have to start checking around for prices on all the parts. Bought the pads awhile back but lots of material was still on old ones (before Tmac). Will check that out soon. Thanks for ideas!

And don't say "buy a new bike"! Just tossing around the notion of improving the brakes on the VFR. I'll change out the current pads to fresh EBC HH but long term - is there a common VFR (6th Gen) swap / suggestion to consider? Ideas and examples welcome. I have no plans to sell this bike so "dreaming" about mods is the protocol. Thanks.

Just avoid the South side - its the baddest part of town, and if you go down there you better just beware of a man named Leroy Brown....... Sorry - nothing to really contribute - but have fun Tim - I enjoyed our tour around Lake Ontario couple summers ago - hope this one isn't as hot and humid for you!!!

Bailey - you bare most of the weight of organizing this awesome event - pick the weekend that works for you, and let it be known as far in advance as possible. You'll never be able to satisfy everyone - as hard as you might try! Special thanks to all that donated SWAG for the prize portion of our event - I think its safe to say it was a classic sitcom that was evolving in front of us! Great job to CornerCarver and Timmythesmalldickedsmurf now known as Timmythecop. I had a great time, was great to catch up with old friends, and had great rides. Already trying to figure out how to make another trip happen before the summer is over!

That is awesome. I hope to be able to say the same about my son in about 4 years. Pics of your ride together? Way to go.

ME to Timmy yesterday on the way home.... "Timmy - I just tried to pull the clutch in with my left hand, blip the throttle with my right - and downshift. I think you better drive the Pilot for awhile........"

Corner Carver: "Anyone got a spare rim?" Kanadian Ken: "Yep its in my truck?" Corner Carver : "But what tire is on it?" Beggars CAN be choosers!!

Timmy is elbow deep in deathtrap. [/url]

Had a perfect drive down - and at the border I got to see the inside of the immigration office...... Luckily no plastic gloves involved! Greg - see you at the hotel tomorrow.

Well that's crappy. Ottawa wins in second period sudden death OT. NOW i can go to bed - grumpy!!!!

I pulled a favour and had the Sangria distributors in MD cut off supply earlier in the week. Timmy doesn't plan THAT far ahead so I know he's running dry soon. He better be on time - my vacation clock is running! And - I can't get to bed until Pittsburgh finishes Ottawa off properly......

I'm on vacation, EVERY day shall be a Honey Badger 200!!

Seb - the plan is for Timmy and I to arrive in Franklin Monday night at around 7pm. We may very quickly deteriorate into the miscreants that we are using the crutch of Canadian Whiskey onboard as the excuse....