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What can I say 😕 If BMW wanted to do that on the bikes, then they would have done so. 😉Maybe going on an advance rider course can also be the difference on braking techniques.
Thanks for the comments Tharon,I think that if you look at the front of your bike you'll find that BMW actually did do something about the brakes, when they opted for twin large diameter rotors and 4 pot callipers.Also, whilst I respect that rider training can be invaluable where braking technique is concerned, I think that the best advice that an experienced trainer could offer to the rider of an airhead GS would be to eat more spinach and develop biceps like Popeye 😀Besides, wasn't it you that started the thread here about modifications 😉Seriously though, there is a lot of talk on various websites regarding the braking capabilities of these bikes, and offering suggestions on how to improve matters. The options range from the cheap and cheerful suggestions such as this, to the Lotto winners HPN style conversions.For what it's worth, I think that the benefit of this conversion is that 4 callipers offer a far greater bearing surface on the back of the brake pad when compared with the standard 2 pot Brembo's. Therefore the breaking force is transferred more effectively. Also, the modification is cheap and it's reversible.Anyway, ... Steve, It was good to meet up with you at the weekend, and I'm pleased you had a good time up here. Alex, I'll keep you posted with how things develop on the pricing when you stray up this way over the holidays.RegardsJohn