Of Pads, Lines, and Tires

I'm looking to replace the stock pads and lines on my 919 with some aftermarket ones. Goodridge offers replacement lines for about $80 from $60 rear (that's just from an initial search). Are these just as good as any or should I look at Spiegler and others too?

Also the stock pads are needing replaced, any suggestions for a good all purpose street pad or should I just get the stock Honda ones?

Finally the origional tires are about done with. I was thinking Dunlop 207's because my GSXR had them and I really liked them. But my old Hawk had Avon Azaros and they where some really good tires too. Thanks for any suggestions on this.

The 919 is the first bike in a long time that I've kept long enough as to where the wear and tear stuff was due for a change :D

Goodridge is a good choice in SS braided brake lines. Do the front, but many elect to keep the rear rubber brake line as a safety margin against accidental lock-up of the rear wheel, and in most cases, I think this is a good idea (SS in front, stock OEM in rear)

Regarding the brake pads, just the change in SS lines uo front will make a huge improvement in braking performance, with one finger stops. You'll probably be just fine with the stock pads for normal street riding.

I would strongly encourage you to stay away from the D207s. The best bang for the buck street DOT tire is the BT010. Excellent grip and stable ride, excellent wet weather performance, very good durability/longevity, and dirt cheap to purchase. For additional miles out of the rear, the BT020 is excellent, it is a slightly harder compound than the 010. If you won't need the additional grip the 010 offers and prefer the longevity instead, the 010 front/020 rear is a great combination.

I definitely agree with eyespy on the SS lines up front and OEM rear with OEM pads all around. On tires I would have to recommend Metzeler Sportec M1s if you want good grip and stability. If you want longevity just go with any good sport touring tire like the BT020, Dunlop D220, Michelin macadam, or Pirelli dragon GTS.

I also agree on the SS lines for the front only...

As for pads, if ya want a more aggresive pad, i.e. 1 finger stoppies..try the EBC HH sintered pads...and no, they don't chew up the rotors..

Well on my F4i I currently have Goodridge kevlar lines (front and rear and I've noticed no issue with the rear locking up really easy or any such thing) and I just replaced my front pads with EBC HH sintered. Man it stopped wonderfully before with stock pads and the kevlar lines. With the new EBC pads it's a braking monster, I've VERY happy with it. Also I too agree to stay FAR away from D207's, the BT010 is a great all around tire. If your doing mainly twisty riding only the Metzler M1 is a great choice but won't have a long life if you do a lot of normal riding. Hope all this helped.

I put SST lines on the front and back of my 929. The rear brake is still "wooden", with very little power and feel. I've not locked it up with stock or SST lines. To be honest the only reason I changed the back line is because I got it for free, and it looks better than the rubber one.

From my (fairly limited) experience, Galfer lines tend to fit the bike better than Goodridge. I've got Goodridge and they fit my 929 fine, but my friend's got a 12R, and his Goodridge lines were way too long.

I've used D207s and never really had an issue with them except when they get low in the tread department. They do seem to do fairly well in the wet, and really don't slip much. The front cups really bad though.

Having said that - the BT010 is quite a bit better for no more money (sometimes even cheaper)... in fact I just bought a 180-55-17 BT-020 rear for $95 brand new (I'm going with the 010/020 combo). So unless I can score some free D207s, I'll probably be done with them.

SS up front w/ OEM or HH pads depending on fast you wnat to stop. I wouldn't do the rear unless you want the look, but like stated before it could lock the rear too easily.

The Bridgies are good. Good cold grip! IMO the dunlops take to long to get warm, compared to the Bridgies. I use to work at their Corp office and still get them cheap! The BT10s are great and cheap, the BT12s are much better for grip but wear quicker!

Originally posted by ßlade
The Bridgies are good. Good cold grip! IMO the dunlops take to long to get warm, compared to the Bridgies. I use to work at their Corp office and still get them cheap! The BT10s are great and cheap, the BT12s are much better for grip but wear quicker!

I have no problems with my D207RRs I think they warm up nice but the D207ZRs are a little harder so those might take a little longer but not too long..


SS pad up front and HH in rear put let pads in rear warm up before having to stop hard or lock up WILL happen.

I agree w/ hammer ss lines and the ebc hh pads. Ilove mine..

Originally posted by Xtant
Well on my F4i I currently have Goodridge kevlar lines (front and rear and I've noticed no issue with the rear locking up really easy or any such thing) and I just replaced my front pads with EBC HH sintered. Man it stopped wonderfully before with stock pads and the kevlar lines. With the new EBC pads it's a braking monster, I've VERY happy with it. Also I too agree to stay FAR away from D207's, the BT010 is a great all around tire. If your doing mainly twisty riding only the Metzler M1 is a great choice but won't have a long life if you do a lot of normal riding. Hope all this helped.

I had the Goodridge kevlar lines too, frnt, and rear...had some issues with the kevlar pulling away from the fittings, and NO, they wern't stretched...for that reason, I'd stay with the SS lines...Fastline also makes some great lines...:cool