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Old Feb 28, 2009 | 02:39 PM
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Ok gang, you've all been a great help so far for my shopping habits. Now I'm looking for something cool for my front rotors. I believe due to the bike being an 09 it needs to be floating rotors. Not sure! Any pictures or links would be great.....Oh, I've got the fat spoke wheels if that helps at all
 
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Doesn't have to be floating, but might as well be. Did ya check the HD floaters? Not all that bad.
 
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Are floating that much better? If so why?
 
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I bought these for mine http://www.hogpro.com/showsubcat2.ph...10&subcatid=89 And it's good for the economy too
 
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Check out Landmark, www.landmarkmfg.com and Ride Wright, www.rwwheels.com. And if you really want to spend a little extra dough, look into Lyndall, www.lyndallracingbrakes.com.
 
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Originally Posted by Fire Guys Road King
Are floating that much better? If so why?
One reason is less likely to warp. The heat causes the rotor to expand and contract when cool. That cause the rotor to loss it's trueness. The pads will not contact the rotor as well then. The floating ring lets the pads center themselves with that slight movement of the outer ring. If they warp enough you will feel that pulse in the brakes when applied. My were warped pretty bad.
 
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