dual disc front brakes?
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dual disc front brakes?
I want more front brake power on my 08 night train. I rode an electra glide and loved the front brakes one it. SO my question how do i add dual front disc to my train?
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I guess to each, their own, but why would you want another ugly, wheel hiding disc on your bike?
Personally, I can lock up my front wheel if I wanted, so I don't think your problem is a lack of disc area.
You can change pads, master cylinders, brake lines, calipers, discs etc. to change your brake feel.
I run an Xtreme machine Saw blade floating rotor with a set of Lyndall pads.. everything else is stock.
Personally, I can lock up my front wheel if I wanted, so I don't think your problem is a lack of disc area.
You can change pads, master cylinders, brake lines, calipers, discs etc. to change your brake feel.
I run an Xtreme machine Saw blade floating rotor with a set of Lyndall pads.. everything else is stock.
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lock up brakes
Locking up brakes is not a good thing. The ability of stopping is by controlling your brakes just before lock up. The HD braking systems are crap (pre Brembo) on this. A good brake allows you to have feedback through your brake control and apply the proper pressure.
Lug (side mount) mount calipers deflect (stock Harley's) much more than a ridgedly mounted radial brake but that is another thing. As far as dual rotors/brakes, the reasoning behind that is due to the conversion from velocity of mass to heat. This means the more weight you have such as a loaded down camping bagger VS a 250# 2 cycle dirt bike would determine the number and size of the rotors/calipers.
If you go around corners (lots of them) than, naturally, you would need more rotor to cool off. Heat is what makes brakes fade. Another consideration is how wide is your tire. A stock 21" or 19" tire is much narrower than a "Baggers" (I use 17" X 140mm front) so there is much less rubber to grip than a wide tire. I hope this helps you decide how to proceed.
This is a photo of a project I just completed using (2) 320 mm Metal Matrix Ceramic (2.2 lbs/ea), Radial calipers, fully adjustable inverted front end, Carbon Fiber wheels 4.2lbs f/4.7lbs r, MMC 11.5/rear 1.6 lbs, and Penske Shocks.
Lug (side mount) mount calipers deflect (stock Harley's) much more than a ridgedly mounted radial brake but that is another thing. As far as dual rotors/brakes, the reasoning behind that is due to the conversion from velocity of mass to heat. This means the more weight you have such as a loaded down camping bagger VS a 250# 2 cycle dirt bike would determine the number and size of the rotors/calipers.
If you go around corners (lots of them) than, naturally, you would need more rotor to cool off. Heat is what makes brakes fade. Another consideration is how wide is your tire. A stock 21" or 19" tire is much narrower than a "Baggers" (I use 17" X 140mm front) so there is much less rubber to grip than a wide tire. I hope this helps you decide how to proceed.
This is a photo of a project I just completed using (2) 320 mm Metal Matrix Ceramic (2.2 lbs/ea), Radial calipers, fully adjustable inverted front end, Carbon Fiber wheels 4.2lbs f/4.7lbs r, MMC 11.5/rear 1.6 lbs, and Penske Shocks.
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For the size and weight of our bikes, a simple switch of pads will make a huge difference on our light bikes.
Changing out the pads to kevlar based Lyndall pads, along with a heat dissipating floating rotor will give you everything you need to stop a truck..
Changing out the pads to kevlar based Lyndall pads, along with a heat dissipating floating rotor will give you everything you need to stop a truck..
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Adding another caliper will not help braking “that much” look at the stopping distance on the HD chart and compare dual caliper bikes to single ones.
What will help is installing a higher piston calipers, for example a 4 piston will stop better than a 2 piston and a 6 will stop better than a 4,
And also like mimo said it cost less (no extra fork modifications to add another caliper
Also the banana clampers work better than the old style oval kind. Check out PM there type of brake works well they squeeze from both sides
What will help is installing a higher piston calipers, for example a 4 piston will stop better than a 2 piston and a 6 will stop better than a 4,
And also like mimo said it cost less (no extra fork modifications to add another caliper
Also the banana clampers work better than the old style oval kind. Check out PM there type of brake works well they squeeze from both sides
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Adding another caliper will not help braking that much look at the stopping distance on the HD chart and compare dual caliper bikes to single ones.
What will help is installing a higher piston calipers, for example a 4 piston will stop better than a 2 piston and a 6 will stop better than a 4,
And also like mimo said it cost less (no extra fork modifications to add another caliper
Also the banana clampers work better than the old style oval kind. Check out PM there type of brake works well they squeeze from both sides
What will help is installing a higher piston calipers, for example a 4 piston will stop better than a 2 piston and a 6 will stop better than a 4,
And also like mimo said it cost less (no extra fork modifications to add another caliper
Also the banana clampers work better than the old style oval kind. Check out PM there type of brake works well they squeeze from both sides
What HD chart are you referring to?
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FastHarley,
Great website...really nice stuff. Thats what it is all about a bike that not only looks good but can move out, HANDLE GOOD and STOP................
Love your carbon wheels, inverted fork and brake setup!
Great website...really nice stuff. Thats what it is all about a bike that not only looks good but can move out, HANDLE GOOD and STOP................
Love your carbon wheels, inverted fork and brake setup!
