Anyone done this conversion?
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Road Warrior
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Anyone done this conversion?
44531-04, Dual Disc Brake Kit for Dyna Models
https://www.surdyke.com/hd/product.asp?prod=52472&cat=1
Just found this the other day, and for $296, seems like a really nice upgrade. One of the hangups I had about buying my Super Glide was that damn single front disc. Anyone done this conversion? It seems pretty straightforward, replace the fork tube, bolt the caliper and rotor in place, replace the master cylinder and lines, refill with fluid. Is it really that simple? Is the upgrade worth it? Seems to me it would be, as this is the heaviest bike I've ever owned, yet the only one with a single front disc.
Thoughts?
Dual Disc Brake Kit for DynaŽ Models
Convert your '04-'05 Dyna with 19" cast wheel to dual discfront brakes. Conversion will increase brake rotor sweep area and brake pad life. Kit includes all necessary mounting components. Refer to the I-Sheet to order the correct hub. Fits '04-'05 Dyna models equippedwith 19" Cast Front Wheels. Original Equipment on FXDX models.
Convert your '04-'05 Dyna with 19" cast wheel to dual discfront brakes. Conversion will increase brake rotor sweep area and brake pad life. Kit includes all necessary mounting components. Refer to the I-Sheet to order the correct hub. Fits '04-'05 Dyna models equippedwith 19" Cast Front Wheels. Original Equipment on FXDX models.
Just found this the other day, and for $296, seems like a really nice upgrade. One of the hangups I had about buying my Super Glide was that damn single front disc. Anyone done this conversion? It seems pretty straightforward, replace the fork tube, bolt the caliper and rotor in place, replace the master cylinder and lines, refill with fluid. Is it really that simple? Is the upgrade worth it? Seems to me it would be, as this is the heaviest bike I've ever owned, yet the only one with a single front disc.
Thoughts?
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Road Warrior
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I test rode a FXDX-T that had dual discs up front, and it's a definite difference. Add SS lines to the duals and I'd probably be satisfied with the braking. I've used my rear brake more in my first two weeks of HD ownership than I did all summer on my FZ1
My forks are what, 41mm? So this kit looks like the complete package. I suppose I should upgrade the front fork springs and fluid at the same time since a good portion of it's gotta be disassembled.
Any suggestions on better fork springs for a 215 lb rider with the occasional 120 lb passenger?
$300 for a complete dual disc conversion really seems reasonable, at least in Harley $$$ terms
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Your '05 Custom should have 39mm forks. The Wide Glide has the 41mm forks. My FXDX has adjustable preload so I was able to add some preload and upgrade to 10wt fork oil to get the ride I wanted. As far as upgrading the fork springs you can check with Progressive or Works. I have used their products in other bikes with good results.
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Funds permitting, this will be the next upgrade I do on my skoot. One of my close calls this summer was due to not enough braking horse power. Even with Lyndall pads, which was a huge improvement over stock, I know my SE (Dunlop gt502) rubber could handel more braking performance.
Road Warrior
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I've been considering it for a while, but I've yet to pull the trigger. I'll probably do it down the road when I go into the engine. As it is I'm just running Lyndal pads which are better than stock.
As for the forks, I'm running Progressive springs (stock length) with heavier fork oil (15 if I remember right), and while they don't dive like before, I'm not that in love with them. I think I'm gonna go to some that are not progressively wound later on.
As for the forks, I'm running Progressive springs (stock length) with heavier fork oil (15 if I remember right), and while they don't dive like before, I'm not that in love with them. I think I'm gonna go to some that are not progressively wound later on.
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