MTS1200 - How do you like it now?
Mr Sunshine:
Quote from: Busa@11K on November 28, 2010, 03:10:42 PM
What's the issue I'm starting to hear about the rear brakes going super soft and essentially not working?
Almost sounds like the master cylinder if failing and not building up hydraulic pressure. Even heard of guys getting a new master cylinder installed and the rear brakes worked fine for awhile then went bad again. :headscratch:
The theory is that the exhaust runs too close to the brake system thus boiling the fluid.
Personally I almost never use my rear brake so I don't really miss it....but mine does work for me.
GTS_Rider:
Quote from: Mr Sunshine on November 28, 2010, 04:40:59 PM
The theory is that the exhaust runs too close to the brake system thus boiling the fluid.
Personally I almost never use my rear brake so I don't really miss it....but mine does work for me.
Personally, I almost always use my rear brake in conjunction with the front. Many people say that the rear brake only adds like 10% or less to stopping power if you're loading the front or zero if you're doing a stoppie. Still, if you come up to a street situation where you need to stop ASAP, I think that those that have conditioned their-selves to 'also use' the rear brake can come up a few feet shorter in an emergency stop. Just say'in.
Back on topic, I think it was Sunshine that gave me some pointers on adjusting my rear-brake on another site. I adjusted and went too far the other way, resulting in too much drag and locking up the rear 2-3 miles into the test ride. I backed it out and still was not happy, the rear brake still barely worked. Somewhere between L.A. >Canada and back the rear brake actually started working as I expected, that was some 6-8k miles into ownership. Really don't know what to say...other than put some miles on and it might work for you too! :lol:
Bottomdog:
Quote from: GTS_Rider on November 28, 2010, 10:45:08 PM
Personally, I almost always use my rear brake in conjunction with the front. Many people say that the rear brake only adds like 10% or less to stopping power if you're loading the front or zero if you're doing a stoppie. Still, if you come up to a street situation where you need to stop ASAP, I think that those that have conditioned their-selves to 'also use' the rear brake can come up a few feet shorter in an emergency stop. Just say'in.
I agree. I always use the rear brake in conjunction with the front every time I slow or stop. Was taught that way in M/C class as the proper way and I'm not one to change habits if they're working.
Quote from: Blondebaerde on November 24, 2010, 12:30:44 PM
Oh, and a pleasant surprise: this is a great rain motorcycle! The upright riding position, wide bars, and 'Urban' mode (to tame the power, wheelspin, and ABS engagement) make it less drama-filled than one might expect.
I am personally partial to the S Touring, damn the cost: I challenge anyone to suggest Ohlins isn't worth an extra four grand.
Since day one of owning my multi I've been in the rain. Even had to break in the tires in the rain. I'm cautious in the rain anyways so adding the stability and handling of this bike in makes every moment I spend on this bike pure joy. For what I use a bike for I have no regrets about what I spent to own my 2011 Multistrada Touring.
Ohlins!............... Money well spent :bigok:
atadaskew:
Quote from: GTS_Rider on November 28, 2010, 10:45:08 PM
Somewhere between L.A. >Canada and back the rear brake actually started working as I expected, that was some 6-8k miles into ownership. Really don't know what to say...other than put some miles on and it might work for you too! :lol:
Same thing happened with my St4s. Rear brake seemed like a waste of time, until a few K's were under the belt. Then suddenly it worked great! Still does.
Busa@11K:
Quote from: Mr Sunshine on November 28, 2010, 04:40:59 PM
The theory is that the exhaust runs too close to the brake system thus boiling the fluid.
Personally I almost never use my rear brake so I don't really miss it....but mine does work for me.
So why would the pedal be soft and move 5 inches even when the fluid is cold? Seems to me the master cylinder fails and does not build up any hydraulic pressure.
Any "official" word from Ducati on the rear brake issue?
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