As I've pointed out a couple times.. every V-Strom (ABS era anyway) I've fondled the lever on lately has had a bit of a soggy lever. (Even the new 1k!
) Some of the stromtrooper threads say swap in gixxah bits. (And be sure and buy your adapter plates from SVRacingWhatever, our fine sponsor.) Some say get used to it. Others act like they didn't know these machines came with brakes.
Maybe this is something against ABS. (Although I doubt it. The Tiger 800 I rented in Kali was ABS AND had very good brake feel.)
Maybe this is something against bargain basement Suzukis. Maybe that's why the Tiger 800 goes for $11k and the 'strom for $8k.
Maybe this is just the way it is.
You're right, swapping the calipers may tell me something. That's a great idea. I'm not feeling up to that though. Not interested in upsetting the very solid brakes I have on that machine over this right now.
I may throw some different fluid through it. Maybe I got a bad batch. Seems worth a try.
Maybe I will buy some new seals and break the calipers down next winter. That's another solid suggestion.
Will do. Should have the pads in a few days.
Fer serious though. Does anyone that know any better than I think the reverse bleed trick is worth a try on my ABS machine? Worth a shot, or am I going to fubar the ABS pump thingiemaboo for sure?