First Heritage Darksider~afaik
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 188
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From: Arizona, USA
How many miles did you get on your S-11 front?
I think it was just approaching the wear bars at 8k. I even kept it for a spare, since it still grips very well. But nothing like the Shinko 777. That thing is a beast!
I think that Austone is the ROUNDEST CT I've seen yet, not that it matters in relation to the way they corner - my Vred is near to come off and the Austone on the wall get it's trial. The Vred isn't worn out yet, but with over 20k on it, I'm noticing less braking traction lately, like the rubber has hardened or is harder near the cords.
I ride way too hard for that, so I think I'll yank it.
I ride way too hard for that, so I think I'll yank it.
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 766
Likes: 1
From: 415/707
CONGRADULATIONS Brian !!!
you have accomplished what MANY here have started threads pondering the idea & have dropped the idea because it was too much of a PIA, or it was too expensive
but i've NEVER seen one before now
you have totally put your scoot WAYYY ahead of the crowd by fixing one of THE most important safety features on these overweight softails
i absolutely love your Dual Disks on front of your scoot, ( imo, it OUGHT to come that way from the factory, SHAME on you HD ) & you used the best braking components to boot
also, like the fact that you didn't follow the herd mentality here by slamming that scoot down to the framerails ( which very effectively eliminates ANY cornering characteristics ) & went in the opposite direction by installing longer tubes & gaining one of THE MOST IMPORTANT characteristics in motorcycling performance,,, lean angle
oh ya,, & the CT on the rear,, lol
DAMN fine job
DAMN fine scoot
have fun on it bro
edit: MM also makes a full floating rotor for the rear also
you have accomplished what MANY here have started threads pondering the idea & have dropped the idea because it was too much of a PIA, or it was too expensive
but i've NEVER seen one before now
you have totally put your scoot WAYYY ahead of the crowd by fixing one of THE most important safety features on these overweight softails
i absolutely love your Dual Disks on front of your scoot, ( imo, it OUGHT to come that way from the factory, SHAME on you HD ) & you used the best braking components to boot
also, like the fact that you didn't follow the herd mentality here by slamming that scoot down to the framerails ( which very effectively eliminates ANY cornering characteristics ) & went in the opposite direction by installing longer tubes & gaining one of THE MOST IMPORTANT characteristics in motorcycling performance,,, lean angle
oh ya,, & the CT on the rear,, lol
DAMN fine job
DAMN fine scoot
have fun on it bro
edit: MM also makes a full floating rotor for the rear also
Last edited by NorCal Dog; May 8, 2012 at 08:33 AM.
Hey Dawg! It's been a minnit!
I love those brakes too; first thing I think when I see duals is "what tha hell was Harley thinkin", but I do understand that the Heritage was supposed to copy what came before. Still, after years of drum brakes, I'm not really complainin'.
Hey, I didn't go for the cams yet because...well, guess wut I done went and did?
Heheh....they LOCK, too! Making the brackets and mounts was a booger. Some more pics:
I love those brakes too; first thing I think when I see duals is "what tha hell was Harley thinkin", but I do understand that the Heritage was supposed to copy what came before. Still, after years of drum brakes, I'm not really complainin'.
Hey, I didn't go for the cams yet because...well, guess wut I done went and did?
Heheh....they LOCK, too! Making the brackets and mounts was a booger. Some more pics:
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 766
Likes: 1
From: 415/707
love the long tall look on that front end,, love to see that added distance between the headlight & fender
that Shinko's looking mighty fat out front,, what size u running ? will prolly go the same route with mine when it's time for the DD win
also while i'm here
let us know how she feels after you shoe on that taxi tire, it does feel like it's got a bit more flex in the sidewalls than the Vred, but to compensate, i'm running a bit more pressure & my scoots loving it
that Shinko's looking mighty fat out front,, what size u running ? will prolly go the same route with mine when it's time for the DD win
also while i'm here
let us know how she feels after you shoe on that taxi tire, it does feel like it's got a bit more flex in the sidewalls than the Vred, but to compensate, i'm running a bit more pressure & my scoots loving it
Last edited by NorCal Dog; May 9, 2012 at 09:03 AM.
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Tourer
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 302
Likes: 4
From: Edmonton, AB, Canada
love the long tall look on that front end,, love to see that added distance between the headlight & fender
that Shinko's looking mighty fat out front,, what size u running ? will prolly go the same route with mine when it's time for the DD win
also while i'm here
let us know how she feels after you shoe on that taxi tire, it does feel like it's got a bit more flex in the sidewalls than the Vred, but to compensate, i'm running a bit more pressure & my scoots loving it
that Shinko's looking mighty fat out front,, what size u running ? will prolly go the same route with mine when it's time for the DD win
also while i'm here
let us know how she feels after you shoe on that taxi tire, it does feel like it's got a bit more flex in the sidewalls than the Vred, but to compensate, i'm running a bit more pressure & my scoots loving it
The Shinko 777 is 140mm; all that will fit in the Herry fender. Sonovagun is the best front I've ever run...and CHEAP too! I think it's made out of GLUE. I think I had the chicken strip gone the first day on it. Now to see how long it lives, although I'm tempted to stay with them regardless of mileage.
Thanx for the headup on the Austone pressure; I'll start a little high.
Thanx for the headup on the Austone pressure; I'll start a little high.