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Old Nov 13, 2013 | 08:21 PM
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Hi,new to the forum.What kind of brake pads should i put on my fxdx 2005 super glide sport? I see Kevlar,organic...Need em soon.Thanks.
 
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Old Nov 13, 2013 | 08:37 PM
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I like Lydall gold plus ..
 
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Old Nov 13, 2013 | 08:52 PM
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EBC and Lyndalls seem to get the best reviews.
 
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Old Nov 13, 2013 | 08:55 PM
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Welcome to the Forum from Colorado!
EBC HH are the first choice with Lyndalls being a close second.
 
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Old Nov 13, 2013 | 09:15 PM
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EBC are great but rough on the rotors.
 
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Old Nov 13, 2013 | 11:18 PM
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I read what I can find about specific pads to decide which, and the feature I want most is the best cold stopping - when you grab the brakes when a cage turns in front of you and it's max right now. Some work better when hot - that's a racing pad, and I don't race. I've got Lyndall Z's on my 1200, really like them, EBC (forget which type) on the 883, and Lyndall Golds to put on the Glide this winter. My opinion - Harley pads are just adequate, Lyndalls and EBC are superior. Have a nice smooth feel for normal braking, too. I don't worry about dust or rotor wear, want good stopping and will pay for it.
 
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Old Nov 14, 2013 | 06:19 AM
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Originally Posted by 0lowrider1
I like Lydall gold plus ..
That's what I use. Pricey, but worth it.
 
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Old Nov 14, 2013 | 10:02 AM
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lyndall golds are the only pads i run on HD's... no brake dust and awesome stopping power
 
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