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smokinjoe73 Jan 18, 2026 05:34 PM

Chinese rotors
 
So has anyone tried the chinese brake rotors. I cant believe I am even asking but there is not much info out there as to whether they work or will get you killed in record time.

I am getting older but after a 22 year racing career I still get on it and keep a pretty brisk pace. I just would really not trust cheaper rotors. The galfer or ebc rotors are like $515 per pair and the ayashi are like 189ish.

Let me know if you or someone you know have tried them.. thanks.

skokievtr Jan 19, 2026 07:10 PM

Joe,

IMO, the Ayashi are "The Way", or used.

https://www.arashi-motor.com/product...1000-1997-2007

https://www.ebay.com/itm/26753830487...ZMfSqOKkVq37m0

These used ones up in Beertown look pretty good. I think the brake pad rust stains will work out. I prefer to bead blast rotors first, then hit them lightly with a ball hone.

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sup...33d12618cb.jpg
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Then, after 110,000 miles, I went to the EBC Contours which then were relatively inexpensive.

Rear rotors are pretty inexpensive.

I either run EBC HH+ pads, or Vesrah RJL


https://www.nationaltoolwarehouse.co...kZAwZ_t0cFQ91d

Then a thorough rinse with 91% isopropyl alcohol and a red Scotchbrite pad...

How you bean kid?

Bret

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Get some 3/8" fuel filters for a GL1200
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smokinjoe73 Jan 23, 2026 12:38 AM

Hey Bret you think they are used? I have used the ebc on the track back in the day and didnt really like them. I found the galfer waves to be stronger but yeah I guess more pricey.

It looks like the galfers are about$515 like I said. Good to see someone else is using a ball hone.

I recently got new RJL pads which are double the cost of the HH ones. They are way stronger but to bed them in I scotch wheeled the rotors down to bare metal then did the ball hone for cross hatch patern.

I actually have 2 spare sets of VTR rotors since both my bikes have CBR front ends.


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