[livyodream]

Originally Posted by Rahulkool

As far as i remember the adjustable lever doesn't cost 7000rs, there was some printing mistake in the initial lot MRP.

It still costs 6900 by the way.

[livyodream]

Originally Posted by viXit

Hi all
I need to get one of those shifters which allow you to shift with the heel as well. I am using a pair of motocross boots that don’t let me put the toe under the shifter to push it up.

Any suggestions? Is it called a heel shifter? Can anyone with experience point me to some good options?

I don't think it is available off the shelf. I have looked for it and it doesn't even exist on page 3 of google . One might need to fabricate the same I guess.

[jomson13]

Originally Posted by rajeevsulu

I have done two uphill/downhill rides to Yercaud and one to Ooty and back. One has to really brake hard and I never ever had any brake fade or loss of brakes. To say brake failure is common at high altitude (in the comments) is a little too far fetched,in my opinion.

Cheers

Originally Posted by ebonho

Maybe Yeracud is not the high altitude they are referring to.

Cheers, Doc

Trying to make sense of high altitude and brake fade. Here's what I could come up with.

High altitudes >> rarer air >> lower air pressure >> lower boiling point of water

Here's the air pressure data for leh.



Here's the boiling point of water with respect to atmospheric pressure



My theory:

• The bike in question had its brake fluid contaminated with moisture.
• The brake fluid gets hot due to prolonged use in the mountains.
• Moisture separates out (as air) of the brake fluid at a lower temperature (maybe around 90deg C)
• Now the brake line has a lot of 'Compressible' air in it.
• Rider applies brakes which only compresses the air in the line and does not actually move any brake fluid. Hence the pistons in the calipers don't move much.
• So the brakes are not actually fading, they are not getting applied in the first place

End of gyaan

[tharian]

Got a set of MRF Zapper Hyke tubeless tyres via Throttle and Thump, thanks to RajeevSulu for letting me know about them. It was a good and smooth experience dealing with them.
The manufacturing dates are February and March and costs 9k for both.
I am yet to fit them since the stock Ceat tyres have a bit more to go and the puncture which I noticed doesn't seem to be present any more. Probably it was a small one which got sealed with the sealant paste in the tube.

[ebonho]

Originally Posted by jomson13

[*]So the brakes are not actually fading, they are not getting applied in the first place[/list]
End of gyaan

This is exactly correct Jomson.

Cheers, Doc

[surjaonwheelz]

Originally Posted by tharian

Got a set of MRF Zapper Hyke tubeless tyres via Throttle and Thump, thanks to RajeevSulu for letting me know about them.

This looks like the Pirelli Sportscomp's tread. I think the same set is made for the Harley 440X, hence available now. More the options, the merrier it is

Happy riding,
surjaonwheelz

[rajeevsulu]

@ tharian the tyres look good.Looking forward to your review once you start using them

Cheers