Well after learning that my front brake pads are just about toast after only 5000km (3100mi) of mostly light use, I decided to phone 3 local Bike Shops (2 of which were authorized Suzuki stealerships) to try and track down a set ... or at least get some prices. None had any in stock and I was looking at a week to 10 days to get any in. One 'zuki Dealer quoted me $43.00Cdn + taxes, the other 'zuki (also H.D.) Dealer quoted me $45.00Cdn + taxes and the Honda dealership (who handle lots of aftermarket as well) said I was looking at $40 to $50Cdn for a set ...
This seemed a little steep to me, so I went online and came up with
www.motovan.com a Canadian wholesale outfit that supplies m/c parts & accessories to retailers. A browse thru their on-line catalogues came up with this;
SBS #SBS581HF = #34.99Cdn (these are ceramic pads)
EBC #FA106 (also MTV 361-1065) = $33.99Cdn.
MBS #MBS581 = $19.99Cdn
The Suzi dealers were likely quoting me on "Suzuki" brand pads ... which if anything like the original OEM are crap?
Anybody have any opinions on the pads cited above? And should I go back to the Honda/aftermarket dealer and order any of the above?
Comments, opinions and disertations are most welcome!