Linked brakes

[nobody]

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[Moogus]

I can see what you're saying LW. My particular issue is, more than likely,  caused by my having ridden since I was 12, right up to 10 years ago when I left biking for a while, only ever riding 'normal' braked motorcycles. I noticed a difference when I bought my gtr.

To be fair, I've only had it since August and only ridden 700 miles on it, mostly 2 up. I'm not happy with the feel of the front brakes and find them grabby at slower speeds. I do pull to a stop using front brake only and find the grabbing worse when pulling up. I never had that with unlinked systems. My plan is to swap out the front pads, maybe discs too, and see how that feels.
I've been trained to stop with right foot down, hence stopping with front brake only. I will find it difficult to swap to left foot down and stop using rear brake only.
Maybe I just need a bit more time to adjust and gel with the bike...I am much slower these days too 😑

[flatfour]

On my 2011 GTR the front discs were changed under warranty because of the grab - release problem when stopping. The same happened with my Versys 1000, both at around 7,500 miles. When I sold the Versys at 14,000 miles, the problem was starting to repeat itself. Eventually it became so noticeable that I couldn't predict exactly where the bike would stop, as it varied by a few feet depending on whether it was a "grab" or "release" moment.

[Boomer]

I'm with Daisy on this. I hate Linked Brakes.
The 2010-2014 are pretty bad.
The 2015-2017 are better but still slightly intrusive and no safer for me.
I've ridden a CBR1000, several Goldwings, and 3 GTRs fitted with Linked brakes.
Yes, they may be safer for someone with less experience than me, but if that is the excuse for their existence, why not have the computers limit every motorcycle to no more than the posted speed limit? That would be safer too, as would requiring 4 wheels, airbags, and a steel cage around you. 

If I want more front brake, I'll apply more front brake.
I ride a motorcycle, I don't ride a computer that rides the motorcycle for me.

ABS is different as it's a safety system and almost never intrudes on normal riding.
Linked brakes = 

[virginiajim]

You don't really have an opinion on this do you? 

[O.C.]

I've had plenty bikes with linked brakes a couple of which were GTRs

I've got to be honest and say that I haven't ever experienced any adverse  feeling or interference with a linked brake set up with my riding, but we all ride differently and have different expectations     

[virginiajim]

That's just too logical, Rog.  I'm going to have to report you to management.

[Moogus]

Right then....interesting and varied views, thankyou.

It'll be new discs, pads and fluid to begin with 🤔 (can always explore other routes, as suggested, once I've got more experience with my gtr).

[O.C.]

That's just too logical, Rog.  I'm going to have to report you to management.

OH NO ! That'sit then, my copybook has been well and truly blotted 

Have mercy  !