Changing from Cast to Laced Wheels, Rotor Question

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Dec 21, 2007 | 09:36 AM

Travlinman314

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Changing from Cast to Laced Wheels, Rotor Question

My question concerns the front brake rotor when changing from cast to laced wheels.

I'm a little confused, when I first looked at it, I thought I'd need a new rotor, then did a search in here, and someone mentioned a spacer, figured I'd ask here instead of the Stealership.

What gives, new rotor, spacer? WillI run into the same when start the rear, (rear looks like it is the same fit as the original)

While I'm asking, best place to get rotors? Quality and price?

Thanks

Dec 21, 2007 | 09:40 AM

Bob

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RE: Changing from Cast to Laced Wheels, Rotor Question

I switched my Dyna from spokes to cast wheels.

Everything was the same EXCEPT the front rotor.

Dec 21, 2007 | 09:51 AM

skip3406

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RE: Changing from Cast to Laced Wheels, Rotor Question

The spacers are the same the brake rotor are different.

Dec 21, 2007 | 02:41 PM

Travlinman314

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RE: Changing from Cast to Laced Wheels, Rotor Question

Thanks, now to figure out if I want to upgrade both rotors, or just get a front replacement.

I guess I have some time to shop around, at least till spring or so.

Any suggestions?

Dec 21, 2007 | 07:09 PM

piniongear

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RE: Changing from Cast to Laced Wheels, Rotor Question

Well, it sounds like I am the only rider who swapped out cast wheels for laced and had everything just bolt up. Rotor fit perfectly, axle fit, spacer fit. Maybe that's because it is an older model (2003 FXDL)
I had a 19 inch cast front wheel and built a 21 inch laced wheel. It was the easiest thing I ever done......pg

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Dec 21, 2007 | 07:15 PM

mmontgomery

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RE: Changing from Cast to Laced Wheels, Rotor Question

A friend of mine has a 21' lace wheel off of a 05 duece, I have a 06 superglide with cast rims, willthe 21'fit my bike anyone know?

Dec 21, 2007 | 07:44 PM

piniongear

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RE: Changing from Cast to Laced Wheels, Rotor Question

Is your front end and his the same width? Or to put it another way, if your axles are the same length it should be an easy swap out. 2005 and 2007 axles should both be 1 inch diameter axles, so check yours as well........pg