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Oct 18, 2009 | 10:42 AM

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Post of some pictures once you get this done! Now I'm thinking of doing this!

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Oct 18, 2009 | 10:47 AM

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Harley floating rotors list for $140/each, and can be had for 20% off nearly everywhere. I've got the ones with black centers, they look and work great.

I've never met anyone who didn't "need" better brakes.....Best of luck to you.

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Oct 18, 2009 | 12:20 PM

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I just looked at the Harley floating rotors, they match fatboy solid wheels, I am gonna get a pair, I have 15% off local dealer. Cheers!

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Oct 18, 2009 | 03:23 PM

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Forgive my ignorance, but what's the diff between a standard rotor and floating rotor?

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Oct 18, 2009 | 03:33 PM

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The floating rotor has a separate hub piece and friction surface. The friction surface "floats" on the hub via the rivets (or whatever they use) that it's attached with. The two big benefits are better heat properties (the friction surface can move independently, and the hub area doesn't get as hot), and less brake squeal and pulsation.

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Oct 23, 2009 | 08:57 AM

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Post of some pictures once you get this done! Now I'm thinking of doing this!

Few pictures for you, will be done in a couple of days. Not finish yet, I will paint the dots as well, more pictures to come.

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Oct 23, 2009 | 11:26 AM

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Looks good! and better yet, you did it yourself

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Oct 23, 2009 | 02:47 PM

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just polished the sliders, will post some better pictures later

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Oct 23, 2009 | 03:59 PM

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Oct 23, 2009 | 04:25 PM

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Few pictures for you, will be done in a couple of days. Not finish yet, I will paint the dots as well, more pictures to come.

that was my idea

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