Galfer Brakes?

Verus Cidere · February 5th, 2010, 04:14 PM

Hey folks,

I've been needing to replace my front rotor for a little while due to a slight warp that has been getting a bit worse over time. I've been looking around for aftermarket ones and found a company called Galfer. They were the ones that originally designed the wave rotor employed on the newgen bikes. I found one for the pregen, but wanted to see what info I could get on Galfer based on people's experience. I've looked up several reviews of Galfer parts and they seem to be very solid, but I still thought I'd check with you guys. What experience or thoughts do you have? TIA!

http://www.shopracersupply.com/Metri...-p5856405.html

Zim · February 5th, 2010, 04:25 PM

If you want to save a lot of money, you can have the warped rotor turned at any brake shop. But if you want the bling wave rotor, Galfer is a very reputable company.

Verus Cidere · February 5th, 2010, 04:30 PM

Thanks. I'm a little confused though. The "other forum" said that it wasn't a good idea to turn motorcycle rotors like car rotors because bike rotors are so much thinner, so turning them would probably make them too thin. Is that wrong?

http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/The_brake_disc

captlombardi · February 5th, 2010, 04:33 PM

I find that the "other forum" is pretty conservative as far as bike maintenance and practices. while it is safer to err on the conservative side of things you may also be able to get a second opinion from someone who has turned their bike rotors before or maybe even a guy who works at the shop. regardless, galfer is a great company, i doubt you could go wrong with anything they sell.

Verus Cidere · February 5th, 2010, 04:35 PM

Ok sounds good. On another note, another thing the "other forum" says is that you should never go with anything other than sintered metal brake pads. Is that also conservative and Kevlar works ok, or is that one more commonly accepted?

Zim · February 5th, 2010, 05:11 PM

So long as the thickness of the rotor is within spec AFTER you take it to a reputable shop, I don't see the problem. The manual says 4.5mm is the minimum thickness for the front rotor and the maximum runout is 0.3mm. Otherwise, Kawasaki says replace it.

It depends on how bad the warpage is, though. It might be easier/less expensive to replace it.

OEM pads are organic, sintered metal is for hard braking. FWIW.

nate-bama · February 9th, 2010, 10:16 PM

$172??? How much would a Stock replacement be I wonder?

2WheelGuy · February 9th, 2010, 10:43 PM

Galfer makes top of the line stuff. I wouldn't mess with trying to fix a bent disk.

Verus Cidere · February 9th, 2010, 11:37 PM

The stock replacements are around $300 new. I don't want to buy a used one as it would be far to easy for it to be warped as well.

$277 here.
http://www.cheapcycleparts.com/model...semblies/25509

$303 here.
http://www.bikebandit.com/houseofmot...7f-us/o/m10043

2WheelGuy · February 10th, 2010, 08:05 AM

Ninja 250 disks rarely warp. Their small size protects them from getting bend in accidents. I wouldn't worry about buying a used one. I may even have one to sell.

nate-bama · February 10th, 2010, 11:19 AM

find out what they go for on ebay used, usually you can get the whole wheel , tire, and disc way cheaper than 175...or talk to craig

February 5th, 2010, 04:14 PM	#1
Verus Cidere ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Michael Location: Southern NM Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '91 Honda CBR600 F2 Posts: A lot.	Galfer Brakes? Hey folks, I've been needing to replace my front rotor for a little while due to a slight warp that has been getting a bit worse over time. I've been looking around for aftermarket ones and found a company called Galfer. They were the ones that originally designed the wave rotor employed on the newgen bikes. I found one for the pregen, but wanted to see what info I could get on Galfer based on people's experience. I've looked up several reviews of Galfer parts and they seem to be very solid, but I still thought I'd check with you guys. What experience or thoughts do you have? TIA! http://www.shopracersupply.com/Metri...-p5856405.html __________________________________________________ 1991 Honda CBR600 F2, White/Gray, D&D slip-on exhaust, tail integrator, gel grips, Custom undertail.

February 5th, 2010, 04:30 PM	#3
Verus Cidere ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Michael Location: Southern NM Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '91 Honda CBR600 F2 Posts: A lot.	Thanks. I'm a little confused though. The "other forum" said that it wasn't a good idea to turn motorcycle rotors like car rotors because bike rotors are so much thinner, so turning them would probably make them too thin. Is that wrong? http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/The_brake_disc __________________________________________________ 1991 Honda CBR600 F2, White/Gray, D&D slip-on exhaust, tail integrator, gel grips, Custom undertail.

February 5th, 2010, 04:35 PM	#5
Verus Cidere ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Michael Location: Southern NM Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '91 Honda CBR600 F2 Posts: A lot.	Ok sounds good. On another note, another thing the "other forum" says is that you should never go with anything other than sintered metal brake pads. Is that also conservative and Kevlar works ok, or is that one more commonly accepted? __________________________________________________ 1991 Honda CBR600 F2, White/Gray, D&D slip-on exhaust, tail integrator, gel grips, Custom undertail.

February 9th, 2010, 10:16 PM	#7
nate-bama North Alabama Mtn. ryder Name: Nate Location: Alabama Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Posts: 537	$172??? How much would a Stock replacement be I wonder? __________________________________________________ QTRltrPWR

February 9th, 2010, 10:43 PM	#8
2WheelGuy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Craig Location: Silicon Valley, CA USA Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): '98 EX250, '02 EX250, '08 250r, '03 SV650, '98 GSXR750 '03 Hayabusa, '87 YSR50, '84 ZX900, +MORE Posts: A lot.	Galfer makes top of the line stuff. I wouldn't mess with trying to fix a bent disk. __________________________________________________ CraigHarris.org Pacific Track Time CraigsWeb See you at 2014 MotoGP Laguna Seca! We'll be camping on Fox Hill. AFM #278

February 5th, 2010, 04:25 PM	#2
Zim ninjette.org member Name: Zim Location: Bay Area Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): '04 EX250F Posts: 65	If you want to save a lot of money, you can have the warped rotor turned at any brake shop. But if you want the bling wave rotor, Galfer is a very reputable company.

February 5th, 2010, 04:33 PM	#4
captlombardi ninjette.org member Name: Scott Location: KS Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): '09 EX250J, '01 CBR600F4i Posts: 53	I find that the "other forum" is pretty conservative as far as bike maintenance and practices. while it is safer to err on the conservative side of things you may also be able to get a second opinion from someone who has turned their bike rotors before or maybe even a guy who works at the shop. regardless, galfer is a great company, i doubt you could go wrong with anything they sell.

February 5th, 2010, 05:11 PM	#6
Zim ninjette.org member Name: Zim Location: Bay Area Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): '04 EX250F Posts: 65	So long as the thickness of the rotor is within spec AFTER you take it to a reputable shop, I don't see the problem. The manual says 4.5mm is the minimum thickness for the front rotor and the maximum runout is 0.3mm. Otherwise, Kawasaki says replace it. It depends on how bad the warpage is, though. It might be easier/less expensive to replace it. OEM pads are organic, sintered metal is for hard braking. FWIW.

February 9th, 2010, 11:37 PM	#9
Verus Cidere ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Michael Location: Southern NM Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '91 Honda CBR600 F2 Posts: A lot.	The stock replacements are around $300 new. I don't want to buy a used one as it would be far to easy for it to be warped as well. $277 here. http://www.cheapcycleparts.com/model...semblies/25509 $303 here. http://www.bikebandit.com/houseofmot...7f-us/o/m10043 __________________________________________________ 1991 Honda CBR600 F2, White/Gray, D&D slip-on exhaust, tail integrator, gel grips, Custom undertail.

February 10th, 2010, 08:05 AM	#10
2WheelGuy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Craig Location: Silicon Valley, CA USA Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): '98 EX250, '02 EX250, '08 250r, '03 SV650, '98 GSXR750 '03 Hayabusa, '87 YSR50, '84 ZX900, +MORE Posts: A lot.	Ninja 250 disks rarely warp. Their small size protects them from getting bend in accidents. I wouldn't worry about buying a used one. I may even have one to sell. __________________________________________________ CraigHarris.org Pacific Track Time CraigsWeb See you at 2014 MotoGP Laguna Seca! We'll be camping on Fox Hill. AFM #278

February 10th, 2010, 11:19 AM	#11
nate-bama North Alabama Mtn. ryder Name: Nate Location: Alabama Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Posts: 537	find out what they go for on ebay used, usually you can get the whole wheel , tire, and disc way cheaper than 175...or talk to craig __________________________________________________ QTRltrPWR

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