Greig

Thanks, Jon. That explains it clearly.

Yes, my mistake. I read on one of the website something about blocking off the P.A.I.R. valve and confused it with braking. Thanks for the info on that. I am thinking about the proportioning valve. It should be removed?

No full retard for me. Sounds like fun but expensive. So a Jaws delink kit and an F4i master, HH pads and I should be good? What about blocking off pair valve or does that just all disappear with the Jaws kit?

Thanks, JoWhee. I just pumped and filled the master as per bleeding instructions for the linked system. I have a vacuum pump so I will try that. Perhaps I will delink the brakes. Certainly the replacement hoses will be less expensive. I will buy some new HH EBC pads as per advice received. Love the Beetle Bags, thanks. Getting the tops repainted this winter.

Thanks guys. The bike stops ok, not great but ok. The lever feels soft and has to be pulled close to the bar to work. Pads were new by PO, not sure what brand, I have changed discs, bled the system out with expensive brake fluid, (forgot which brand) and it was pretty much the same. The brakes are close to non-existent in the rain. I have a 999s and the brakes are perfect. Of course it's newer, lighter, different brake lines, etc. and I don't expect the BB to stop that well so it's an unfair comparison but it would be nice to get it to stop better. All advice is appreciated.

Has anyone here replaced the stock Honda master cylinder with something newer and more effective? I want to keep my linked system and will replace my 13 year old brake lines this winter hopefully giving me better brakes. I'm thinking a newer or different master may help also?

August 20th and the packages arrived at work this morning. All is intact and as described, thanks JoWhee. (and Mikey) I'll be keeping the Motech setup and selling the Givi rails and rack

I will let you guys know as soon as they arrive. They'll come in time!

Going on annual trip to California September 10th. Think you could get them to me before that? Greig

Yes, he did, Mike. Waiting for shipping cost. Greig

I would buy these. Will you ship to B.C.? Greig

Hi Mark, PM sent again but for whatever reason you don't seem to be receiving it. Maybe email me at greigtaylor@shaw.ca and we'll try it that way?

TeXTrain99, re Givi rack, sent you my address, still waiting for freight quote. Are we still good on the sale? Perhaps I sent address to the wrong email? Greig

I'll take the rear case Givi rack if it's still available. Greig

Aunt Sylvia, I have a fuzeblock I want to install. Where did you put the fuzeblock on your bike? Greig

They are factory rotors and the differences are slight. Not sure about the offset, it looks the same. A winter project so I'll find out when I get at my winter list. Thanks.

Does anyone know if '99 front rotors fit on an '03? They measure a little less in diameter. All else looks the same except the clour. My '03 rotors have what look like small hairline cracks running outward on the pad surface and I have a pair of '99 rotors that I can put on. Greig

I'll take it if it's still available. Greig

There is one for sale on the CBRXX.com site. Greig

Thanks but my bike is black and I would have to redo the tank if I switched colours.

I am new to this site. I recently purchased an '05 Blackbird and am looking for side panels and the bottom center piece. I'm sure these are hard to find so any suggestions are appreciated - continue to monitor this site? ebay? Anyone have any experience with the complete sets from the Asian companies that advertise on ebay? Thanks, Greig

I'll take them, they'll go with the staintunes. I just have to figure out shipping to Canada or perhaps Bellingham,Wash. Greig

I received the pipes - very nicely packaged and in great shape. I am looking forward to putting them on the bike for next year. Thanks again, you were a pleasure to deal with. Greig

Thanks, Joe, much appreciated.