front disks

Guest · Posted: 12:11 - 29 Apr 2002 Post subject: front disks

https://www.mcnews.com.au/NewBikeCatalogue/2002/Honda/CBR954/954_Rossi_700p.JPG

Ive seen this sort of thing on karts but would think it would be that good for a bike

Kris · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi
They're called 'wave discs' and because of their shape, they clean the pad's surface as you brake. I've seen a lot of super-motards with them, plus the new Buell firebolt comes with them as standard. 8)
Performance-wise I doubt you'd notice on the road, but I spose It'd be an improvement on track.

Dan · Brolly Dolly Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

how much would it cost u guys to buy that rossi rep cbr over there? i been quoted £6600 for one not bad ay

RFT · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 06 Feb 2002 Karma :

The Firebolt doesn't have wave discs, it has an inside-out front disc. https://www.buell.com/images/products/xb9r_whiteblue.jpg
wave discs are groovy, though.

Kris · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Feb 2002 Karma :

Ah, yeah you're right. Wave discs, rim-mounted discs....see how easy it is to confuse me... Laughing

Do any new bikes come with the wave discs as standard?

James · Spanner Monkey Joined: 25 Feb 2002 Karma :

As brake discs go they are very pretty

Korn · Admin Joined: 01 Feb 2002 Karma :

They continously shave the surface of the caliper so the pads don't fade due to dirt buildup - but there's the side effect of very quick pad wear.

zaknafien · Joined: 25 Mar 2002 Karma :

the longterm R6 in TWO magazine has wave front discs. the guy just finished the paint job etc and now he is selling it go figure?

mind you his new longtermer is a fireblade so cant really compete.
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Annabella · Like a person, only smaller Joined: 03 Feb 2002 Karma :

I saw some pretty nifty brake discs on a Honda yesteray. They were twin discs on the front (so practically four discs!) Wow stopping power.