What are you getting for mileage on your Harley rear brake pads?
My Road King/ Liberty Outfit has had two sets of front brake pads replaced in 42K miles. The OEM rear is still there and good. I ride conservatively (mostly commuting to work plus a few long distance trips) and favor front braking using the rear for minor adjustments. I put the most recent replacement front pads on at about 30K miles.
Originally written by archon on 5/7/2008 9:00 AM
My Road King/ Liberty Outfit has had two sets of front brake pads replaced in 42K miles. The OEM rear is still there and good. I ride conservatively (mostly commuting to work plus a few long distance trips) and favor front braking using the rear for minor adjustments. I put the most recent replacement front pads on at about 30K miles.
My experiences have been similar, especially with the sidecar attached. I generally use very little rear brake. My tendency when stopping is to use the gears (gently of course) and then a touch of front brake with the rear brake at the ready if needed. I think I could get 40,000 miles out of a front set and maybe double that on the rears.
It has been recommended that both front and back brakes be used when stopping a sidecar rig. Since there is more weight on the rear tire of a sidehack outfit than on a solo bike rear brake efficiency is increased.
Using both front and rear brakes will stop you in a shorter distance.
With a sidecar brake linked to the rear brake of the bike (a la Harley) there is even more reason to use both brakes.
Lonnie
Originally written by Hack'n on 5/7/2008 9:40 AM
It has been recommended that both front and back brakes be used when stopping a sidecar rig. Since there is more weight on the rear tire of a sidehack outfit than on a solo bike rear brake efficiency is increased.
Using both front and rear brakes will stop you in a shorter distance.
With a sidecar brake linked to the rear brake of the bike (a la Harley) there is even more reason to use both brakes.Lonnie
I guess it depends upon how you come up to stops. If you are always in a rush and making short stops, sure, use the rear brakes. If you ride more casually, as I do, then a touch of rear will do it for you.
I always have my foot on the brake ready to go, however.
