Kawasaki 1400 GTR

1400 GTR - All Models => 1400GTR Discussion => Topic started by: Vixer on April 05, 2016, 09:24:17 PM

Title: Linked Brakes
Post by: Vixer on April 05, 2016, 09:24:17 PM
I've had linked brakes years ago on my old ST1300 and VFR Vtec and they were pretty much unobtrusive, I am wondering if the linked brakes on my GTR are working as they should. They probably are but I need to ask. Do they work through the ecu? I understand how to increase the linking with the orange button and that's very impressive, but I'am not sure about mine, could anyone shed any light on it.

Using the front or rear brakes separately is fine but when applying a bit of back brake while already braking with the front I can feel the rear inputs through the front lever and visa versa, if that makes sense. Does this sound right?

Paul.
Title: Re: Linked Brakes
Post by: STX1300man on April 05, 2016, 10:37:05 PM
You can certainly feel the linking more on the GTR than the Pan.

I have mine set to the lesser of the two modes (less circles displayed on dash) as the higher one is way too intrusive when using just the back pedal.

You can also feel it stop working at the low speed cut off point.

I've got used to it but I'd have to say Honda's linking is better (except it doesn't turn off for low speed manoeuvres).
Title: Re: Linked Brakes
Post by: Raven on April 06, 2016, 07:04:02 AM
It's very easy to change the mode. Here's a screen shot of the manual explaining all.

(http://iloapp.chyangwel.com/data/_gallery/public/0/145992200504521300_resized.jpg)

Raven
Title: Re: Linked Brakes
Post by: PRD on April 06, 2016, 08:23:10 AM
I just ride it don't worry about linked brakes.
Title: Re: Linked Brakes
Post by: doebag on April 06, 2016, 09:03:50 AM
Quote from: PRD on April 06, 2016, 08:23:10 AM
I just ride it don't worry about ANY brakes.

Really ?  :wink:
Title: Re: Linked Brakes
Post by: Lonewolf on April 06, 2016, 10:51:14 AM
Quote from: PRD on April 06, 2016, 08:23:10 AM
I just ride it, not even sure my bike is fitted with brakes.


:wacko:


Holy Cow, Batman.  :whistling:
Title: Re: Linked Brakes
Post by: O.C. on April 06, 2016, 11:20:41 AM
 :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol: 
Title: Re: Linked Brakes
Post by: PRD on April 06, 2016, 11:49:11 AM
Lol. What I meant was linked or otherwise does not make much difference to me.
Title: Re: Linked Brakes
Post by: PRD on April 06, 2016, 11:50:26 AM
And by careful planning you don't need brakes!!
Title: Re: Linked Brakes
Post by: Rusty on April 06, 2016, 03:35:27 PM
 :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:
Title: Re: Linked Brakes
Post by: O.C. on April 06, 2016, 07:23:50 PM
Quote from: PRD on April 06, 2016, 11:50:26 AM
And by careful planning you don't need brakes!!

he's right ya know  :whistling:   
Title: Re: Linked Brakes
Post by: jonathan on April 06, 2016, 09:02:32 PM
Brakes are the enemy of speed.
Title: Re: Linked Brakes
Post by: Vixer on April 06, 2016, 09:08:03 PM
Quote from: PRD on April 06, 2016, 11:50:26 AM
And by careful planning you don't need brakes!!


which means they'll not warp yeyyy
Title: Re: Linked Brakes
Post by: Vixer on April 06, 2016, 09:13:50 PM
So it sounds like the pulsing I am feeling in the lever when using the back brake is normal, they aren't warped so I'll just ride it and get used to it.
Title: Re: Linked Brakes
Post by: virginiajim on April 06, 2016, 10:07:07 PM
Quote from: PRD on April 06, 2016, 11:49:11 AM
Lol. What I meant was linked or otherwise does not make much difference to me.

Me either.  I have an 08 without linked brakes.  At the time Kwackers made statements to the effect that they didn't want to ruin the bike by linking the brakes.  They must have drunk too much Saki on the 10's and upward. 
Title: Re: Linked Brakes
Post by: O.C. on April 07, 2016, 08:41:18 AM
evolution not revolution there Jim  :whistling:   
Title: Re: Linked Brakes
Post by: virginiajim on April 07, 2016, 12:19:13 PM
Haven't had a revolution in a few hundred years...might be time for one.
Title: Re: Linked Brakes
Post by: O.C. on April 07, 2016, 02:05:23 PM
Quote from: virginiajim on April 07, 2016, 12:19:13 PM
Haven't had a revolution in a few hundred years...might be time for one.

I checked and you are correct -1783 was the end of the War of Independence.....hey, we don't want any more of that malarkey  :no:   
Title: Re: Linked Brakes
Post by: virginiajim on April 07, 2016, 02:46:27 PM
Yes, it was a bit of a bother, wasn't it?
Title: Re: Linked Brakes
Post by: O.C. on April 07, 2016, 02:47:40 PM
Quote from: virginiajim on April 07, 2016, 02:46:27 PM
Yes, it was a bit of a bother, wasn't it?

aaaaah the classic understatement  :mfr_lol: 
Title: Re: Linked Brakes
Post by: virginiajim on April 07, 2016, 02:52:07 PM
Yes, I'm playing both sides at the moment as you can tell from my avatar.... :smiley:
Title: Re: Linked Brakes
Post by: O.C. on April 07, 2016, 08:26:31 PM
Quote from: virginiajim on April 07, 2016, 02:52:07 PM
Yes, I'm playing both sides at the moment as you can tell from my avatar.... :smiley:


:mfr_lol: