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    Quote Originally Posted by Cooter View Post

    34:19, what makes you like the axial system better? It is a cleaner look for sure, but that would be an anomaly
    I just like the feel of the lever action on an axial setup (usually). I think a lot of the hype to go to radial spurs from the radial mounting of calipers to modern forks. I do think radial is the better way to mount caliper, but I think most people are sold on the "radial is better hype". Granted, I'm not going to switch out a perfectly fine working radial m/c for a axial.

    I also prefer m/c's with integrated reservoirs for the aesthetics.

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    Makes sense. Anything even slightly off in the brake system would be a bigger feel-difference so it's hard to compare back to back. I would think the difference would be so small a Luddite like me could never tell, but a the radial M/C on the Buell seems tighter, like less lever movement to activation. Maybe it's in my head? Thats why I brought up the Oberon thing. I never would have guessed it would have made any difference, especially a measurable one that big!

    I like the integrated reservoir for a street bike too, much cleaner looking.

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    integrated reservoir? Havent seen those, but haven't been looking.
    Cooter, seems the brake rotor hardware came in? My set is on the way as well.
    I have a the ZTL2 setup and the EBR mc to swap onto my 9R. I like the feel of the brakes on the EBR vs the 'Bolt but that is probably apples to lemmings comparo.

    On the subject of EBR M/C's and being in the middle of trying to upgrade the rear master cylinder on the XB, what about an EBR rear MC? Cooter found the thread I convinced myself that I read. AZ midget's rear mc upgrade. That thread suggests an 11mm rear MC offers a good ratio.

    Cooter, Being a Luddite, why would you want to embrace the technology of better brakes?

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    Integrated, like the stock Buell linear ones. Reservoir and piston are all in one casting.

    Thats good to hear about the hardware, There's at least 2 versions of that EBR hardware that I know of and I have 'almost' complete sets of both. GRRRR! I HATE missing hardware...

    Not that the ZTL were even that bad but the whole EBR M/C, EBR hardware, ZTL2 upgrade made a huge difference to the STT. One finger lock-up if I was a crazy person. Proper bedding on the EBC HH street pads and I love it!

    OK. Maybe Luddite was a little strong, LOL. But it's still decade-old tech

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    ^^^^ this is the guy who still has to look on the floorboard of his car for a high beam switch.
    ^^^^ this is the guy who pumps the gas on his rental car before starting it
    ^^^^ this is the guy who has a car that still runs on leaded gas
    ^^^^ this is the guy who still thinks an auto transmission only needs 3 speeds
    ^^^^ this is the guy who misses vent windows
    ^^^^ this is the guy who knows how to avoid vapor lock
    ^^^^ this is the guy who still wants 10 coats of lacquer on his paint job
    ^^^^ this is the guy who is upset that Gabriel doesnt make Hi Jacker shocks anymore.

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    Aw man, thats a sweet ride. You should put on a set of traction bars and lake pipes.

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    WHAAAA??? GABRIEL DOES NOT MAKE HIJACKER SHOCKS ANYMORE!?!?!?! You lie!!!

    Next you'll try to tell me Santa isn't real

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    Whew!!! That wasn't me you were talking about. I had all them boxes checked.

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    I used all seven of my fingers, while nodding "mmm, hmmm, yup". So glad he's LYING about #8, Right!!

    Right?

    Say it aint so! It's almost time to replace mine
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    All it need is a Keep On Trucking bumper sticker.







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