84 FJ1100 Brakes and Rotors Upgrade

[aviationfred]

I have Sport Demons on my 84 and have no real complaints. I replaced the rear when I bought the bike and have just over 3000 miles on it already with no noticeable wear. My only issue is that the front is too skinny and tends to wander more than I care for if you run over a concrete center line or seam patch in the road.

Paul, if you have a 120 on the front you might have a different issue. Contrary to OEM info, the modern 120MM width is for 3.5" wheels. You might get better results with a 110MM wide front.... It was described once as cold custard in an old sock.... Pinch the front and you reduce the contact patch....

I have been told the same thing about using a 110 tire on the stock 3" front wheel.

Fred

[Paul1965]

I have Sport Demons on my 84 and have no real complaints. I replaced the rear when I bought the bike and have just over 3000 miles on it already with no noticeable wear. My only issue is that the front is too skinny and tends to wander more than I care for if you run over a concrete center line or seam patch in the road.

Paul, if you have a 120 on the front you might have a different issue. Contrary to OEM info, the modern 120MM width is for 3.5" wheels. You might get better results with a 110MM wide front.... It was described once as cold custard in an old sock.... Pinch the front and you reduce the contact patch....

Good info FJmonkey, I'll have to double check the front tire. Even though there's a slight bit of dry rot on the sidewalls, it had good enough tread that I didn't pay much attention to it when I bought the bike.

[aviationfred]

Here is a 110/90-16 Pirelli that should work.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pirelli-Sport-Demon-59V-Front-Motorcycle-Tire-110-90V16-/251084630120?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a75cf6868&vxp=mtr

Fred