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Old Feb 1, 2017 | 04:41 AM
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is this normal on a 2016 wide glide all bolts tight and caliper moves
 
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it's a floating caliper on the rear. yes normal....
 
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yes it on the rear and it moves a lot is this standed on all new harleys or just ones with abs
 
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Normal for the newer style rear caliper to have some movement/play; my '13 Wide Glide is non-ABS...
 
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Normal newer style, has nothing to do with abs. Abs does not affect the calipers.
 
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ok thanks
 
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Originally Posted by weasel76
yes it on the rear and it moves a lot is this standed on all new harleys or just ones with abs
Has nothing to do with being newer or having ABS...

If there are only pistons (not talking about pads) on one side of the caliper, then it has to slide to function as a "brake"
 
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Floating caliper-normal. You can always look at the ones at your local Harley dealer like I did. However if you lack self control like me, you could end up buying something.
 
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