I know this is a loaded question, but what are you folks seeing on front brake pad life ?  I had to replace my factory ones at 5500 miles, used EBC (FA106) composite pads for the replacement.  That seemed a little quick for me that is why I am asking.  One of my riding partners is always on me to use the front brake more, but I am an old chopper guy who did not even have a front brake or useless one to use most of my riding time.  Thank goodness I lived through those days, ah to be young and carefree, or is it dumb, again.  It could be as I have gotten older I realize it takes longer to heal.  

I know we are not to have two questions in the same post, but this question is quick.  From everything I see on the site I need to be looking / checking my cam tensioner about 7000 mikes is that about right ?  I am thinking it would be easier to open up the side to check and then just replace it with one of Verslagen’s and not have to worry again for good while.

I get about 5000 on my in commuter traffic. Sometimes even less.

Ya got 500moremiles than I did,

OK now I feel better knowing 5K is normal for stock pads.  Curious to see how the EBC do.  Will not worry about the chain tensioner for another 4K unless I start hearing something.

Thanks for information and help everyone has been on this site, great group.