I have a 2004 SV650 track bike and I am struggling quite a bit with brake feel. I have a bad tendency to lock up the front under heavy breaking and then can't really modulate it since the engagement start/finish is very short (and very close to the grip). I managed to lay down my bike today because I was under heavy braking (on a downhill portion of the track entering a turn) and then manage to miss a shift and with me trying to get everything straightened out, didn't match revs well and was essentially locked up in front and then had the rear kick out (since I don't have a slipper clutch and didn't match revs). End result - lowside.
Bike will be fine after a new right footpeg and bracket care of Woodcraft, but would like to get some opinions of how I can get a more progressive brake feel.
I run Vesrah RJL pads at this time. Forks are stock (with the upgraded valves). Also has stainless steel lines.
Any suggestions on what to try?
Bike will be fine after a new right footpeg and bracket care of Woodcraft, but would like to get some opinions of how I can get a more progressive brake feel.
I run Vesrah RJL pads at this time. Forks are stock (with the upgraded valves). Also has stainless steel lines.
Any suggestions on what to try?