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by The Doppler Effect
Dec 26th, '20, 22:56
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Aftermarket brake pistons (vs OEM)
Replies: 8
Views: 2314

Re: Aftermarket brake pistons (vs OEM)

Not sure on new calipers(!), but I might replace the hoses with HELs while I am doing the job, as the ones on there are about 15 years old.
by The Doppler Effect
Dec 26th, '20, 19:09
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Aftermarket brake pistons (vs OEM)
Replies: 8
Views: 2314

Re: Aftermarket brake pistons (vs OEM)

Good spot Ruffian, was thinking it was an aftermarket full kit, think you are right.

I will take them apart and see what they look like as Billy suggests, I can try to give them a gentle dress, its hard to tell from the outside but they might be a little pitted.

Cheers all, Ed
by The Doppler Effect
Dec 23rd, '20, 11:25
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Aftermarket brake pistons (vs OEM)
Replies: 8
Views: 2314

Aftermarket brake pistons (vs OEM)

Hello everyone - I have a 2005 Speed Triple 1050 with the Nissin calipers. Brakes have always felt a tad off, and have had sticky pistons a few times, I have tried to clean them (without splitting caliper) but think they might be pitted. Planning to overhaul the calipers over winter, looks like its ...
by The Doppler Effect
Mar 24th, '19, 23:21
Forum: Ride Outs
Topic: COBWEB RIDE - Sunday March 24th
Replies: 127
Views: 20583

Re: COBWEB RIDE - Sunday March 24th

Cheers for organising guys, great ride - good start to the season.
by The Doppler Effect
Mar 23rd, '19, 12:49
Forum: Ride Outs
Topic: COBWEB RIDE - Sunday March 24th
Replies: 127
Views: 20583

Re: COBWEB RIDE - Sunday March 24th

Hi guys, room for another Newbie? Have not been on a group ride before, but been riding around 3 years.

Cheers, Ed
by The Doppler Effect
Jul 28th, '17, 16:53
Forum: Say hello - don't forget to include your location
Topic: Hello! Ed from Taunton
Replies: 4
Views: 1509

Re: Hello! Ed from Taunton

Cheers guys, see you on the road!

Insurance was ~380 Jugs, with commuting and pillion, didn't think it was too bad :-bd
by The Doppler Effect
Jul 27th, '17, 22:02
Forum: Say hello - don't forget to include your location
Topic: Hello! Ed from Taunton
Replies: 4
Views: 1509

Hello! Ed from Taunton

Hi guys, I moved to Taunton a few years ago, and passed my test last year, after a 18 months of L-plate fun on a 125. I am in my 20s and have a Triumph Speed Triple - I do not know anyone with a motorbike in the area, so would be good to meet a few other bikers for a ride out! Cheers, Ed http://i.im...