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Wore out the factory brake pads evenly front and rear at 8,000 miles. Replaced with std EBC pads to save rotor wear and they lasted 6,000 miles.
Guess I'm pushing this cruiser a little hard on those country roads. Proof these Triumphs are some of the best handling fun to ride cruisers out there.
2011 Triumph America (10/2011 to 07/2014)
2012 Harley Davidson 1200C Sportster
2014 Harley Davidson Dyna Wide Glide
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I went from Triumph OEM pads to EBC H Pads and the wear rate was just as quick if not quicker than the OEM pads. However I have since switched to EBC HH pads and they are lasting much much longer. Here's a bit of reading on the EBC HH pads: web page
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Loquacious
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Two words - engine braking. 
Kevin - Luceo Non Uro
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Saddle Sore
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Two words - engine braking.
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Two words - engine braking.
I'd rather wear out brake pads than engines.
But the engine gets a workout to!
2011 Triumph America (10/2011 to 07/2014)
2012 Harley Davidson 1200C Sportster
2014 Harley Davidson Dyna Wide Glide
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Should be Riding
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Quote:
Two words - engine braking.
The Pace 
Blowing gravel off rural roads
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Stickman Yogi
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Two words - engine braking.
I try very hard not to use my brakes. It makes my white walls dirty. 
Live to love, love to live.
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Loquacious
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Two words - engine braking.
I'd rather wear out brake pads than engines.
But the engine gets a workout to!
I wouldn't sweat it. A good engine like to work hard. You'd be hard pressed to wear out a motorcycle engine.
By downshifting going into a turn, you're slowing the motorcycle for proper corner speed. Added bonus, you'll be in the right gear for maximum acceleration out of the turn.
As they say, slow in, out with a grin.
Kevin - Luceo Non Uro
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Learned Hand
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2004 Triumph Speedmaster (J Lo) 2006 Yamaha Stratoliner (Adele)
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Quote:
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Two words - engine braking.
I'd rather wear out brake pads than engines.
But the engine gets a workout to!
I wouldn't sweat it. A good engine like to work hard. You'd be hard pressed to wear out a motorcycle engine.
By downshifting going into a turn, you're slowing the motorcycle for proper corner speed. Added bonus, you'll be in the right gear for maximum acceleration out of the turn.
As they say, slow in, out with a grin.
This was just a light hearted post about how much fun these Triumphs are and how well they handle for forward control cruisers.
Thanks for the suggested reading fellas.
Being an ignorant motorcycle rider I had no idea how lucky I've been through all these years, miles and bikes without a single accident.
...I know, I'm doomed/jinxed now!
2011 Triumph America (10/2011 to 07/2014)
2012 Harley Davidson 1200C Sportster
2014 Harley Davidson Dyna Wide Glide
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