Dumb FXDF Brake Question
Cruiser
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My only gripe with the FXDF brakes is it's relationship to the 16" wheels. I find it difficult to get at the nozzle to add air to the tires. IMO there's is not enough room between the rotors and rims. Other than that the brakes are way better than a single set up on a Sporty. I found myself pulling in the lever with just two fingers, as opposed to all four fingers on the Sporty.
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Install a new 90 degree valve stem.
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Smooth, even controlled stopping... but I use mine more as velocity srubbers through the twisties.
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DCLXVI While they do offer greater stopping power I can't say I agree with the statement that a single rotor causes a pull to one side. That just doesn't make sense.
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Funny just the other day some cage pulled out in front of me I slammed on the rear brakes (controled the front,you don't want to full on slam those) and skidded with back wheel pulling off to the right. How much more grip do the rear brakes need than that.
I've never felt it but the experts claim it's true. They read the pull with machines prolly not a human can tell. It's like ultra high tec wires for your stereo,the naked ear can't tell the diff!
I've never felt it but the experts claim it's true. They read the pull with machines prolly not a human can tell. It's like ultra high tec wires for your stereo,the naked ear can't tell the diff!
You're right... I couldn't detect my machine "pulling" to one side... because it didn't!
Not sure I'd want to repeat the experience with a solo rotor.
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Double rotors address heat reduction, help modulation (driver control), and reduces lever effort. Double rotors are much better for racing for sure, otherwise your mileage will vary. The prime benifit on the street is reduced lever effort for a given braking force and better modulation. This gives the impression of better stopping power.
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During hard braking much of the weight is taken off the rear tire. Lots of braking there would just lock the tire. No need for extra heat dissipation either. My superbike has huge double rotors on the front and a tiny single rotor on the rear.
Double rotors address heat reduction, help modulation (driver control), and reduces lever effort. Double rotors are much better for racing for sure, otherwise your mileage will vary. The prime benifit on the street is reduced lever effort for a given braking force and better modulation. This gives the impression of better stopping power.
Double rotors address heat reduction, help modulation (driver control), and reduces lever effort. Double rotors are much better for racing for sure, otherwise your mileage will vary. The prime benifit on the street is reduced lever effort for a given braking force and better modulation. This gives the impression of better stopping power.
I was just wondering why the style of rotors on the front (floating) is different that the one on the rear (solid). It would look a little better if they matched.