2 different aftermarket brake pads

[roadmap]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/97-99-Honda-GL-1500-Valkyrie-Tourer-Brake-Pads_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZQ7c301Q3a1Q7c293Q3a1Q7c294Q3a30QQ_trksidZp4634Q2ec0Q2em14Q2el1262QQhashZitem29fe0de235QQitemZ180355981877QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

or this set

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140320663523&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&viewitem=

how do these compare or do they act the same as far as cheap pads thanks

[DeathWishBikerDude]

Don't even bother with aftermarket pads.
They result in noise and increased stopping distance.
I made the same mistake.
The Honda pads provide the best feel and performance.
 

[Dino]

Don't even bother with aftermarket pads.
They result in noise and increased stopping distance.
I made the same mistake.
The Honda pads provide the best feel and performance.
 

I agree,go for the OEM. you can't do better.

[R J]

IF, you have the stock rotors on the bike use Honda pads.

If you replace your rotors, like I did with EBC rotors, then use their pads on their rotors..........

EBC rotor and pads are much better for stopping power than stock.......

[Dag]

I made the same mistake as well.
Go for the OEM pads.

[roadmap]

does anybody have a extra set of cheap pads for the front valkyrie. i read here that people bought them on ebay and wasn't happy. so i'll give you  a little on the set you won't put on your bike. i need a cheap alternative the man here is broke now. dang hdl is 70 something on pads now. i know what is the best but not willing to spend on cheap if there that bad.   

[DeathWishBikerDude]

Everyone tries to save a few dollars the first time,then regrets it once they see what cheap pads deliver performance wise.
Considering they last 5 years or so,it seems silly to save $35,then spend the $70 a month from now when you realize how bad cheap brakes are.
I probably have a set of pads you could have for the cost of shipping.
When you experience the bad performance,you will be buying the honda pads.
 

[Momz]

I've used OEM, EBC, and Vesrah Kevlar, and Dunlopad ceramic pads.

The trick is to not overbrake or overheat any new pads regardless of the manufacturer.
I've had good luck with all, and any will squeal if not broken in properly.

The best pads I've ever used were ceramic Dunlopads on the rear of my I/S. Haven't seen the Dunlopads advertized in quite some time though.

[fudgie]

I use pads by Braking. So for I like them better then oem. Had them for a long while. Less then $30 a pair.

[roadmap]

message for death wish hey send me a e-mail after all after talking to a few that used them i might try them send me your e-mail and i'll send you my phone or address were to send them just let me know the shipping charge usps probably will work and be the cheapest or how ever you want to send them. i can put your money on paypal account,if by paypal. i'll do it right away. or just return mail the money order what ever works for you thanks what i'll do is give a full report here online at vrcc the pads the good, the bad, the ugly what ever they turn out to be roadmap@ (delete) insightbb.com

[Ricky-D]

The best choice is to stay with organic pads and stay away from ceramic and/or sintered or metallic pads.  Organic pads are easy on the rotors and easy on your wallet.  You may have to change them a little more often but that shouldn't be a considered problem.

Trying to get a lot of miles out of pads simply results in the rotors taking the brunt of the wear. Pads are cheap, rotors are expensive.

[KW]

I couldn't agree MORE! Stick to the Honda/OEM on this one. . . . The aftermarket brands I've tried don't even come close. I learned my lesson "now" but sure wish I would have researched it more before replacing them - twice - with aftermarket junk! (Ok, I'm a slow learner! )