By Tim Hayes

Brakes are a motorcycle component that receive little attention, when the pads are worn out, change them.

There is one major difference between car brakes and cycle brakes; cost. A rebuilt caliper for a typical American car costs between $20 and $30. One can spend between $25 and $50 for a new rotor. The cheapest cycle caliper is $100 and can top $500 on high end sport bikes. There are two types of rotors, solid and floating. Solid rotors are not too bad but floating rotors start at about $300 and go on up. Preventative maintenance can go a long way toward keeping cost down. … Continue reading »