Switchback front end ?
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Switchback front end ?
Bought a Switchback recently and want to do something about the less than desirable front brakes. I've looked into upgrading the caliper on the one rotor, but would prefer to have dual discs w/ good calipers.
I think I remember reading somewhere that the Switchback uses an FL front end. Does this mean that if I get a Road King right side lower fork, a Road King front rim, rotors/calipers, possibly a new master cylinder and new brake lines, I can convert my bike to dual disk front brakes? I'd like to be able to use the HD branded Brembo's.
Would I be correct in assuming that the front tire size would be different?
If so, would I need a new fender?
Thoughts please.
I think I remember reading somewhere that the Switchback uses an FL front end. Does this mean that if I get a Road King right side lower fork, a Road King front rim, rotors/calipers, possibly a new master cylinder and new brake lines, I can convert my bike to dual disk front brakes? I'd like to be able to use the HD branded Brembo's.
Would I be correct in assuming that the front tire size would be different?
If so, would I need a new fender?
Thoughts please.
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The front end is unique to the FLD. It has an FL style headlight nacelle. Nothing else.
Want better brakes, change the pads, or a get 6 pot caliper.
I run a 16" wire wheel with 500-16 vintage style rubber on my FLD with clearance to spare.
Want better brakes, change the pads, or a get 6 pot caliper.
I run a 16" wire wheel with 500-16 vintage style rubber on my FLD with clearance to spare.
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I'm still running stock
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EBC Pads.. number of the guys on the switchback site are running them
and have posted nothing but great things about the difference over stock
The EBC part numbers are:
Front FA-457HH
Rear FA 458HH
and have posted nothing but great things about the difference over stock
The EBC part numbers are:
Front FA-457HH
Rear FA 458HH
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I'd try a braided line & good pads first & see if that works for you. Don't necessarily believe a Harley really needs dual discs, as opposed to, say, a big-bore sportbike. A quality, single, 4-piston caliper, good pads & a braided line will be a night & day difference over stock. Don't spend a bunch of money you don't need to, unless/until you're sure you need it.
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http://partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche....-FORK-ASSEMBLY
I'd try a braided line & good pads first & see if that works for you. Don't necessarily believe a Harley really needs dual discs, as opposed to, say, a big-bore sportbike. A quality, single, 4-piston caliper, good pads & a braided line will be a night & day difference over stock. Don't spend a bunch of money you don't need to, unless/until you're sure you need it.
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Are you sure about that? I have an FLD and, unless they are rubber coating the braided steel line, I don't think mine has braided lines.