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alun111
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PostPosted: 05:00 - 25 Mar 2008    Post subject: Surely an error? Reply with quote

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Brand new wavy disc for under £50? I thought genuine standard discs were near £100?

Seems a bargain to me!
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PostPosted: 06:51 - 25 Mar 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

all the discs from that seller seem to be cheap. but would they be good quality or cheap shite? feedback is good..could be worth it!



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PostPosted: 08:46 - 25 Mar 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

It's made by KAGIZUME.

So cheap chinese shite. Didn't someone from here buy a cheapo set of disks off ebay and they were rubbish and started to crack/warp or something?

I would only be putting top quality stuff into my braking system. Galfer, Braking, PFM etc. etc.

FOr a CBR but:

https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Galfer-Wave-Rear-Brake-Disc-Honda-CBR600-900-1000-VTR_W0QQitemZ150227623306QQihZ005QQcategoryZ10460QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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PostPosted: 09:10 - 25 Mar 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

Rear discs are cheaper as theres next to nothing to them.

Cant see the point in wavey discs either but each to their own. Laughing Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 09:30 - 25 Mar 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

Big_Ham wrote:
Didn't someone from here buy a cheapo set of disks off ebay and they were rubbish and started to crack/warp or something?


You're probably thinking of Instigator's rear disc..
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PostPosted: 09:53 - 25 Mar 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

Chriss wrote:
Big_Ham wrote:
Didn't someone from here buy a cheapo set of disks off ebay and they were rubbish and started to crack/warp or something?


You're probably thinking of Instigator's rear disc..


Yeah, I think that's the one, scary!!
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PostPosted: 20:14 - 25 Mar 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

What actually are the benefits over standard discs? I imagine all they do if dissipate heat faster but that's all I can think of.
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PostPosted: 20:56 - 25 Mar 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

AFAIK the only improvement they have over 'standard' discs is a slight reduction in (unsprung) weight and gyroscopic forces - but i sincerely doubt there are many riders on here good enough to notice the slight difference. I believe they originated on MX bikes where the wavey shape is used to clean dirt & debris from the pads - on a road bike this has the sole effect of eating through pads at an increased rate.
Again AFAIK they may actually reduce braking performance by a slight amount because there is less surface area there for the pads to bite on - again, i doubt there are many on here who'd be able to notice the small difference.
IMHO the only thing they offer to a roadbike is that they look pretty trick - but personally i'll be sticking with my 'standard' shape discs.
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PostPosted: 20:58 - 25 Mar 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

alun111 wrote:
What actually are the benefits over standard discs? I imagine all they do if dissipate heat faster but that's all I can think of.


Supposedly has "pad cleaning" properties, whatever that means, but yes better heat dissipation. I seem to remember WSS bikes used to use them, so can't be complete tosh.

https://www.uber-racing.com/Arne_Tode.jpg

https://cbrworld.net/photos/miguel_praia/images/255773/500x333.aspx

https://www.phillipislandcircuit.com.au/uploads/025_R02_Curtain_action.jpg
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PostPosted: 22:23 - 25 Mar 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks for the info guys Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 23:18 - 25 Mar 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

I actually forked out £350 for a set of galfers for my NC30 and they are actually heavier than standard.

the discs give a much better initial bite and do make a difference when it comes to feel.
not too sure if they are worth the money as I only done about 250 miles before swapping my engine so havent ridden it since.
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