After a lot of messing about to get the almost unobtainable 70mm caliper mounting bolts I have finally got them and installed the disc! A quick ride with the stock pads revealed that the braking is improved and that the ABS sensor was rubbing on the ABS ring. A thin washer to space out the sensor and all is well. I have since fitted the EBC HH pads, but it was raining, so haven’t had a chance to test yet. Looks neat!

After I had ridden the new 2017 KTM Duke 390 I decided that I wanted a better front brake, like the new one has. The KTM power parts upgrade was around US$500 which I found excessively expensive. I found out that it’s not actually made my KTM, it’s made by Galfer. The cheapest I could find that brand for was US$250, still too expensive. I found one on Aliexpress for US$75 and it has arrived. The only problem I have now is sourcing the extended caliper mounting bolts and spacers so I can fit it. The bolts are an unusual size, M8x1.0 pitch 70mm long with 30mm of thread. The disk supplier said he was trying to get them for me, then I had no contact with him for a few days. I’ve tried to buy locally, but no-one has them. Today the disk supplier contacted me and said he has the bolts and spacers, so now I’m waiting for him to list them so I can actually buy them!

I picked these up from a supplier in India, ViaTerra. Great quality, but the freight cost more than the product! They did come DHL in less than a week though.

I’ve been thinking about a set of after market decals, but then I saw this and quite like the minimalist look.

1st service now done and I have added more bling.

I picked up a nice new front headstock stand for my KTM from Trademe. Works a treat!