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Old Jan 15, 2011 | 02:24 AM
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Default crossbones and springer performance machine brake question?

The guys at performance machine have suggested a 4 point rear and 4 point front brake alternative for my 09 crossbones that will work with the stock rotors. The front brake will require a seperate adaptor. This will presumably be a bog improvement over the 2 point rear and 1 point front stock brakes.

My question is, will this additional braking power compromise the dynamics of the springer front end set up under heavy braking?

advice greatly appreciated

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Old Jan 15, 2011 | 07:57 PM
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Can'y say about the new Springers, but on my "96 BadBoy the first thing I noticed with the PM was a more rigid, stable feel under braking. The flex I noticed with the stock front brake was gone and the brake felt more powerful. It seemed easier to lockup the front wheel with the PM brake than the stocker. I never tried a PM on the rear because most rear brakes are good enough. 90% of braking power is through the front.
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Old Jan 15, 2011 | 08:19 PM
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Not sure what you mean... I can bottom out the spring with stock brakes.
 
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