Useful video, especially as I am about to service my 1050 brakes. I'm a fair weather rider and so don't have your corrosion issues to the same extent, however a couple of pointers. . . Having checked the manual, there is no mention of how to separate the two caliper halves to lubricate the slider upon which they move and I suspect this is sealed for life, however, if this is seized, it will quite likely result in your brakes sticking on. When I remove my caliper, I intend to check that both halves of the caliper can be moved towards and away from each other freely and if not, investigate further if the pin/slider can be lubed. The second point - 3 in one oil, copper slip and I suspect wd40 are mineral based oils and they will cause your piston seals to swell if you get it anywhere near your brake pistons and then you will be in big trouble, the only remedy will be new caliper seals. For the piston face you need a silicone or red rubber grease. Thanks for the clip - I will definitely pay more attention to mine from now on!!

Great vid. Super helpful! Thanks from a New York Tiger owner.

Many thanks, everything works as it should now.

How many miles did you get out of them?

In the market for some heated gloves, wondered how these faired longevity wise ie are you still using them etc?

Same as suzuki 1200 bandits

Very useful. Thanks for taking the time to share!

I almost bought a pair but went for the oxford heated grips in the end, but might go for a pair some time in the future :-P

Well I've only 140bhp on the older 'Blade but has stuck well so far, as I said, very confidence inspiring. Good luck. Let me know how you get on!

The front still has plenty, only have about 6000 miles on it! obviously the rear did not make that far lol. I also ride till it snows here so i need a tire suitable in a lot of condition but i don't really wan to sacrifice too much traction. I've always wanted to mix a front sport with a rear sport touring just to balance the wear...only problem is that i have a zx-10r and at higher revs i just hope it sticks!!

Are you replacing the S20 on the front? I'm over a thousand miles in now (I commute 60 miles a day on the bike) and so far, great performance. Of course some tyres suit different bikes better but for me, it has been a great match up. The thing for me is the 023 seems to warm up as quick as the S20 which is grand.

I'm about to try a rear bt-023 on a zx-10r! im a little sceptical at the moment, scared about the grip since im running S20s...but will see how it goes !!

Just a quick addition - the Hyundai parked in front is back today. The rear looks sooty but is remarkably unmelted. Just shows how intense, but focused, fire can be.

Thanks. Glad you liked it. The man shook my hand three times. Very polite!

Thanks.....i thought it was from Dunhill....Great interview....Tico's an awesome man!!! :)

End of last year at The Dunhill Links, St Andrews Old Course, Fife. He was playing in the Pro Am competition. I had to wait for it to appear in the media before I could upload it here though. He was very friendly, we didn't expect him to say yes to the interview request but he was happy to help.

When was this video filmed????

It's amazing they can spend so much on R&D, produce a bike like this but fail to spot such an obvious flaw in the caliper design. Let me know how you get on with the guard fitting!

Basically economics. Loads shut early to mid-1980's. Big strike and lots of unrest. Essentially, the world got smaller. It was cheaper to import coal from surface mines round the world than keep these dangerous old deep mines open.