FXR brake upgrade - Why won’t this work?
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Went out for a ride and I gotta say, even though they aren't even CLOSE to bedded/broken in, these Lyndall Gold Plus pads are light years ahead of whatever crap came with the Wilwood caliper. I followed some advice from another thread here and did about 10, not aggressive 35mph to almost stops, let them cool down then did 8 45-50mph to almost stops, a bit more aggressively. Made sure not to let the pads sit on the rotor under pressure while not moving. Now I'm supposed to wait 24 hours. I know, over-complicating things as usual.
Anyway, I can't wait to see how these feel as they break in further. So far, a very noticeable improvement. They will definitely go on the right side as well. when I get all the parts together.
Anyway, I can't wait to see how these feel as they break in further. So far, a very noticeable improvement. They will definitely go on the right side as well. when I get all the parts together.
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The fork lower just shipped, should be here in a few days, after which it'll get a quick turnaround out to Pau'ls Chroming in PA. While that happens I'm going to start gathering other parts. Looking at this rotor, which is on my current left side. 44101-95A. Looking at the install PDF from HD, it says something I found a bit odd: "This brake disc must be used ONLY with brake pad kit 44063-83C If that brake pad kit is not used, the disc will be damaged and its useful life shortened." So according to this my Lyndall Gold + pads will tear through this rotor?
I'm going to assume this is typical "use only our parts or else" BS, right?
Also, when I remove the wheel to swap the fork lower, do I need to repack the wheel bearings if they've been done within the last <700 miles/2 months?
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I'm going to assume this is typical "use only our parts or else" BS, right?
Also, when I remove the wheel to swap the fork lower, do I need to repack the wheel bearings if they've been done within the last <700 miles/2 months?
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The fork lower just shipped, should be here in a few days, after which it'll get a quick turnaround out to Pau'ls Chroming in PA. While that happens I'm going to start gathering other parts. Looking at this rotor, which is on my current left side. 44101-95A. Looking at the install PDF from HD, it says something I found a bit odd: "This brake disc must be used ONLY with brake pad kit 44063-83C If that brake pad kit is not used, the disc will be damaged and its useful life shortened." So according to this my Lyndall Gold + pads will tear through this rotor?
I'm going to assume this is typical "use only our parts or else" BS, right?
Disregard HD Brake Pad statement
Also, when I remove the wheel to swap the fork lower, do I need to repack the wheel bearings if they've been done within the last <700 miles/2 months?
Not necessary and you won't be pulling seals
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I'm going to assume this is typical "use only our parts or else" BS, right?
Disregard HD Brake Pad statement
Also, when I remove the wheel to swap the fork lower, do I need to repack the wheel bearings if they've been done within the last <700 miles/2 months?
Not necessary and you won't be pulling seals
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and get a little more. If you had a bunch on it, it would just get scraped off by the inner bearing races when pushing it through.
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You don't need much of a "coating" ... No "Build-up" needed ... You probably will still have enough of that "Fresh" grease on it when removed to just rub it around (Re-distribute) on the axle. If not enough, just stick your finger in the grease seal and get a little more. If you had a bunch on it, it would just get scraped off by the inner bearing races when pushing it through.
and get a little more. If you had a bunch on it, it would just get scraped off by the inner bearing races when pushing it through.HD Forum Stories
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Cool, thanks. This will be my first time taking off a wheel. Even thought its technically against the rules of my condo to do this kind of work in the garage, I figure I can get the wheel and right fork off pretty quickly, put a cover over the bike and bring the fork up to my apartment to swap the internals with the new slider (which I was happy to see shipped from Surdyke today) Chrome shop said they'll be done in a couple of weeks, so I am hoping to have this project done before September!
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