Modern Vespa : Wavey brakes and more brakes

Wavey brakes and more brakes

what do you guys think about the Wavey rotors for your GT and GTS like the one pictured below

yes you would buy them if you could get them?

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They are lame?

19%

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I would buy them in a heartbeat?

12%

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don't waste my time?

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OP Nyle Wed, 23 May 2007 22:14:55 +0000 details Addicted Joined: Mon, 27 Feb 2006 23:00:39 +0000 Posts: 985 Location: Orange County
OP Nyle Addicted Joined: Mon, 27 Feb 2006 23:00:39 +0000 Posts: 985 Location: Orange County	Wed, 23 May 2007 22:14:55 +0000 quote OK everyone has been asking me about brake kits etc.... what do you guys think about the Wavey rotors for your GT and GTS like the one pictured below? I am also still working on that Brembo brake kit to. it should be done just in time for summer.........

glasseye Wed, 23 May 2007 22:42:47 +0000 details Ossessionato GTS, LX, VSD, VSX, VNX, LD 125, Chucky, LI125 Joined: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 02:47:58 +0000 Posts: 4181 Location: San Jose CA
glasseye Ossessionato GTS, LX, VSD, VSX, VNX, LD 125, Chucky, LI125 Joined: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 02:47:58 +0000 Posts: 4181 Location: San Jose CA	Wed, 23 May 2007 22:42:47 +0000 quote yes... front & rear......brembo too... R 8)

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LoveShack Hooked Joined: Sat, 03 Feb 2007 18:04:21 +0000 Posts: 173	Wed, 23 May 2007 23:33:23 +0000 quote YEP, what glasseye said. Money waiting. Brembos

NapaCoach Wed, 23 May 2007 23:58:39 +0000 details Banned M@ Joined: Mon, 17 Oct 2005 05:23:18 +0000 Posts: 3536 Location: Napa
NapaCoach Banned M@ Joined: Mon, 17 Oct 2005 05:23:18 +0000 Posts: 3536 Location: Napa	Wed, 23 May 2007 23:58:39 +0000 quote 3rd guys a charm Brembo please !

cfargo Thu, 24 May 2007 02:16:39 +0000 details Ossessionato Many Joined: Sat, 29 Oct 2005 06:03:45 +0000 Posts: 3325
cfargo Ossessionato Many Joined: Sat, 29 Oct 2005 06:03:45 +0000 Posts: 3325	Thu, 24 May 2007 02:16:39 +0000 quote Send mine with the rest of the stuff you have of mine already.

ScooterME Thu, 24 May 2007 02:38:28 +0000 details Hooked GTS 250ie Joined: Sat, 03 Feb 2007 17:15:22 +0000 Posts: 318 Location: Portland, ME
ScooterME Hooked GTS 250ie Joined: Sat, 03 Feb 2007 17:15:22 +0000 Posts: 318 Location: Portland, ME	Thu, 24 May 2007 02:38:28 +0000 quote Sweet...love the idea of the Brembo kit, bring it on!

Beale Thu, 24 May 2007 09:19:36 +0000 details Ossessionato None! I sold it :( Joined: Tue, 01 Nov 2005 23:24:28 +0000 Posts: 3247 Location: Burlington NC
Beale Ossessionato None! I sold it :( Joined: Tue, 01 Nov 2005 23:24:28 +0000 Posts: 3247 Location: Burlington NC	Thu, 24 May 2007 09:19:36 +0000 quote OH YEA!! I like very much, and Brembo also, Beale.

Michael Moore Thu, 24 May 2007 16:02:07 +0000 details Molto Verboso GTS(me)/GTV(wife) Joined: Mon, 28 Aug 2006 22:30:22 +0000 Posts: 1228 Location: Mill Valley, CA
Michael Moore Molto Verboso GTS(me)/GTV(wife) Joined: Mon, 28 Aug 2006 22:30:22 +0000 Posts: 1228 Location: Mill Valley, CA	Thu, 24 May 2007 16:02:07 +0000 quote If Brembo will get me a stronger front brake then bring it on.

cipote Thu, 24 May 2007 19:38:36 +0000 details Molto Verboso Current: 1976 150 Sprint V Previous: VS5 GS 150, 1974 Rally 200, 2005 GT 200 Joined: Sat, 29 Apr 2006 20:32:14 +0000 Posts: 1946 Location: Oakland. 1000 posts, only 10 of any value
cipote Molto Verboso Current: 1976 150 Sprint V Previous: VS5 GS 150, 1974 Rally 200, 2005 GT 200 Joined: Sat, 29 Apr 2006 20:32:14 +0000 Posts: 1946 Location: Oakland. 1000 posts, only 10 of any value	Thu, 24 May 2007 19:38:36 +0000 quote I like the idea of the brembo braking system and the wavy design is cool.

BoyG Mon, 18 Jun 2007 09:06:15 +0000 details Member PX200 & ET4 150 Joined: Mon, 06 Feb 2006 16:16:58 +0000 Posts: 25 Location: Pasig City, Philippines
BoyG Member PX200 & ET4 150 Joined: Mon, 06 Feb 2006 16:16:58 +0000 Posts: 25 Location: Pasig City, Philippines	Mon, 18 Jun 2007 09:06:15 +0000 quote the brembo upgrade is one thing im looking forward to. just hope it reaches our neck of the woods.

P-ah-ge-o Mon, 18 Jun 2007 11:28:31 +0000 details Hooked Joined: Sun, 04 Mar 2007 16:03:15 +0000 Posts: 443 Location: So Co Mo
P-ah-ge-o Hooked Joined: Sun, 04 Mar 2007 16:03:15 +0000 Posts: 443 Location: So Co Mo	Mon, 18 Jun 2007 11:28:31 +0000 quote I would like brembo calipers, but the wavey disc just doesn't go with the vintage look of the scooter. Of course you could say the same about the stock drilled disc.

wba_808 Wed, 27 Jun 2007 23:48:03 +0000 details Hooked GT200L- RIP.09/09 Joined: Thu, 18 Jan 2007 17:50:25 +0000 Posts: 274 Location: SoCal-So.OC-Mission Viejo!
wba_808 Hooked GT200L- RIP.09/09 Joined: Thu, 18 Jan 2007 17:50:25 +0000 Posts: 274 Location: SoCal-So.OC-Mission Viejo!	Wed, 27 Jun 2007 23:48:03 +0000 quote Brembo + New Disc = ? Cool Stoppies!

bendcyclist Thu, 28 Jun 2007 13:26:33 +0000 details Molto Verboso 2006 GTS 250ie in Silver Joined: Sun, 20 Aug 2006 20:19:36 +0000 Posts: 1808 Location: Bend, OR
bendcyclist Molto Verboso 2006 GTS 250ie in Silver Joined: Sun, 20 Aug 2006 20:19:36 +0000 Posts: 1808 Location: Bend, OR	Thu, 28 Jun 2007 13:26:33 +0000 quote Whats the advantage of wavy other than looks? Brembo I might go for if it was an improvement over stock, it would depend on price point though.

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Thu, 28 Jun 2007 15:18:09 +0000

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Thu, 28 Jun 2007 15:18:09 +0000 quote

P-ah-ge-o wrote:

I would like brembo calipers, but the wavey disc just doesn't go with the vintage look of the scooter. Of course you could say the same about the stock drilled disc.

We were never going for the vintage look with the rotor.
The wavey rotors cools better then stock, and they are lighter then stock to. If you like a racey looking bike with custom parts then that rotor is for you.
The Brembo bracket is taking us some time to get right before we go into production. As soon as the finished Brembo bracket is done I will post a picture if it.

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Thu, 28 Jun 2007 16:17:09 +0000 quote

I may be wrong but looking at the footprint, it appears that there is less contact surface due to the wavy cut-outs, for the brake pads to do their job. Isn't this how brakes work: stationary pads pressing against rotating surface?

Since I'm not tracking my scooter, I don't see the need for extra cooling. I do have the need for excellent braking, and a better brake (Brembo?) is something I would consider, if the front tire can handle it. If I would risk to go in lock-up too easily, I'd rather stay with stock.

The looks, I don't care for. Not on a Vespa.

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Joel Hamilton Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:50:12 +0000 details Addicted '07 GTS (RIP) '09 GTS Ducati M750 Joined: Thu, 01 Nov 2007 22:48:02 +0000 Posts: 636 Location: Brooklyn/NYC
Joel Hamilton Addicted '07 GTS (RIP) '09 GTS Ducati M750 Joined: Thu, 01 Nov 2007 22:48:02 +0000 Posts: 636 Location: Brooklyn/NYC	Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:50:12 +0000 quote What is happening with this? I love the brembo's. a more progressive brake system helps you PREVENT locking up, but with more useable stopping power. I am all for it. I know you have the kits with the brembo's, but what about the discs? Getting the brembo kit over the winter for sure... dunno about the discs...

old as dirt Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:55:16 +0000 details Veni, Vidi, Posti 2007 GTS Joined: Sun, 30 Mar 2008 04:38:24 +0000 Posts: 22337 Location: Harriman, Tennessee, Tn
old as dirt Veni, Vidi, Posti 2007 GTS Joined: Sun, 30 Mar 2008 04:38:24 +0000 Posts: 22337 Location: Harriman, Tennessee, Tn	Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:55:16 +0000 quote know what you mean joe there was suppose to be some stuff done up for the mp3's as well

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Joel Hamilton wrote:

What is happening with this?
I love the brembo's. a more progressive brake system helps you PREVENT locking up, but with more useable stopping power.
I am all for it.
I know you have the kits with the brembo's, but what about the discs?
Getting the brembo kit over the winter for sure... dunno about the discs...

Joel I had a wavy caliper made. I am still in testing with it. If all works out OK with it I will have more made. They are a bit different looking then the one I posted before. When are you going to get a new GTS? I saw you totalled your one on the CBR. PM me your email I got something I need you to test out for me soon.

As far as the MP3. That is a whole different ball game, everything it bigger or smaller then a GTS front end. so sorry no brembo will fit between the rim and the rotor.

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Tue, 14 Oct 2008 03:30:48 +0000 quote

Right on , man.
I am looking forward to the "test piloting" for you...The idea is killer.
Getting some brembo love soon for the new GTS.
I havent done ANYTHING to the new one yet, but I have the turbo in hand....

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smudger Sun, 16 Nov 2008 23:36:41 +0000 details Hooked Vespa GTV 250 Navy Joined: Wed, 04 Oct 2006 09:09:27 +0000 Posts: 245 Location: On the banks of the Mersey
smudger Hooked Vespa GTV 250 Navy Joined: Wed, 04 Oct 2006 09:09:27 +0000 Posts: 245 Location: On the banks of the Mersey	Sun, 16 Nov 2008 23:36:41 +0000 quote Any update on the Wavy Discs?

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