Disc Forgeries.

[Linzi]

Hi, I bought an EBC stainless steel front disc for a Yamaha TTR600R. The mounting holes didn't line up accurately and some drilling was needed. Next day I washed the bike with water and left it ovrenight without drying it. The new disc was rusty on all its edges and had surface rust beginning to appear all over it. The rear disc was not rusty and the original front disc had shown no signs of rusting despite being outside for a year.

I checked Triumph, Honda, Suzuki and other bikes and none showed signs of rust on any of their discs. I asked in two garages about this and was informed that my suspicions of a forgery were founded.

I went to Wemoto from whom the disc had been bought. I said the above and stated that I thought they were being supplied with discs as EBC but not made by them, though the packaging was for EBC.

Wemoto asked what I was insinuating. I said I simply I wanted a response to my statement. They say they don't have to give one. They even tried to confiscate the packaging. I said this customer service is not good. He smiled.

This is my experience, use it as you wish. I suspect there are false EBC discs for sale in UK. Perhaps more stockists than Wemoto have them. I personally shall in future deal directly with Yamaha and EBC. EBC said over the phone that their discs do not rust.

Ciao, Lindsay.