On my 2012 MTS at 7,500 miles it was time to change the Pirelli tires that came on the bike. I than asked the mechanic about the average life expectancy of the oem front brake pads and was told they last anywhere from 7000 to 10000 miles depending on your riding stile. One guy in my group has 22,000 miles on his bike and never changed them. What are your comments? Also has anyone tried the brembo SA front brake pads?