[ST] Brakes, Argh

[David Earl <dlearl@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I think Honda uses the same caliper set up on at least one of their 
bikes.  Seals may be cheaper there.

Yes I believe that since the claipers are made by Nissin, a Honda subsidary, you quite possibly could get seals from Honda.  If you can and do, please share the part numbers with the list.  I own several BMWs and I have a love-hate relationship with BMW-NA due to their policy of closing many good small dealers and replacing them with multi-million dollar "lifstyle centers" that don't seem to be able to provide service on par with their "image".
Consequently, I get every single part I can from a source OTHER than a dealer.  I've actually gone to the effort to become a WURTH "dealer" so I can get maintenence items at a substantial discount. (For example I just bought a BOX (100) of sump drain washers for the cost of 1 oil filter kit)
I'm of two minds when it comes to Triumph.  Although I like to save money where I can, I also want to support Triumph wherever possible.  I draw the line at about 50% mark up.  I won't pay a dealer 150% more for tires, but I wouldn't shop elsewhere to save 10% on caliper seals.
Please let us know.  I would also be interested if the Honda equivilent uses the same brake pad materiel.  I just paid ~$140 for a set of F/R brake pads.  If the Honda set was <$80 or so, I think I'd have to shop their next time.  Not to mention my son works at a Honda/Kawi/Ducati dealership and could get me cost on them.

David
'99ST

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