RE: brake pads

["Paul Steinbacher" <psteinbacher@xxxxxxxxx>]

> Down to the  metal on the rear brake at 2500 miles!!
>
> Has anyone else had this experience?
>
> Although I use the rear brake and throttle/clutch for slow speed
> manoevring,
> doesn't everybody?, I don't ride with my foot on the brake - it
> is too high
> to do that anyway!  The fronts are probably OK.

My rear pads were gone at 6,000. I have about 10,000 on the second set but
have been much more careful about utilizing the rear brake to steady the
bike. Right now I am about ready to replace front and rear pads at a bit
over 16,000 Miles.

Paul & Dee


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