Chrome Brake Calipers
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Chrome Brake Calipers
greetings all
posted this several days ago in the Chassis, Suspension & Brake section & only received one reply so thought i may try here
i am looking for a pair of Chrome Calipers for a 2103 Softail Deluxe
interested in what options are out there, i like the HHI as they are plane, the PM have there Logo all over them & i am not to fond of that, the other option is Genuine HD Calipers
like to know what is availiable & peoples thoughts on them
anybody got any other sugestions or thoughts on the above
regards
Rod
posted this several days ago in the Chassis, Suspension & Brake section & only received one reply so thought i may try here
i am looking for a pair of Chrome Calipers for a 2103 Softail Deluxe
interested in what options are out there, i like the HHI as they are plane, the PM have there Logo all over them & i am not to fond of that, the other option is Genuine HD Calipers
like to know what is availiable & peoples thoughts on them
anybody got any other sugestions or thoughts on the above
regards
Rod
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If you just want chrome find a chromer that does Harley exchanges. They usualy smooth them out and remove the peanut as well for a really nice look.
If you want something turn key ***** Shiny does them for $300 a set complete. You send yours in...there is a turn around time though.
If you want something turn key ***** Shiny does them for $300 a set complete. You send yours in...there is a turn around time though.
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I've had my eye on these....
DBI 4 Piston Front Left Brake Caliper for Harley-Davidson
They have 4 & 6 piston calipers. They are japanese made and very reasonable.
....but the PM's and the HHI's are very Nice!
Good Luck!
DBI 4 Piston Front Left Brake Caliper for Harley-Davidson
They have 4 & 6 piston calipers. They are japanese made and very reasonable.
....but the PM's and the HHI's are very Nice!
Good Luck!
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I always have trouble understanding why people will spend countless dollars on chrome bling but when it comes to your brakes, the actually mechanism that will stop your bike, they balk at the price.
The brakes are only second to the tires in importance on a motorcycle. If you have ever had a near miss or ridden a bike with good aftermarket 6 and 4 piston calipers you will realize how weak the stock calipers are on a softail. Combined with a steel braided line, your stopping power will be greatly increased.
Now if $400 is going to possible save my life one day I'm good with it. yes, I spent a lot of money for the bike. Yes, the stock calipers suck. Try riding a modern sportbike and you will realize how lacking Harley brake calipers are on softails.
To me it is a waste to get the same stock calipers in chrome as I ride daily in insane city and freeway traffic and I value the components on my bike as they keep me alive. Yes, over dramatic for sure, but think about it.
One of the first upgrades on my bikes is a brakes.
The brakes are only second to the tires in importance on a motorcycle. If you have ever had a near miss or ridden a bike with good aftermarket 6 and 4 piston calipers you will realize how weak the stock calipers are on a softail. Combined with a steel braided line, your stopping power will be greatly increased.
Now if $400 is going to possible save my life one day I'm good with it. yes, I spent a lot of money for the bike. Yes, the stock calipers suck. Try riding a modern sportbike and you will realize how lacking Harley brake calipers are on softails.
To me it is a waste to get the same stock calipers in chrome as I ride daily in insane city and freeway traffic and I value the components on my bike as they keep me alive. Yes, over dramatic for sure, but think about it.
One of the first upgrades on my bikes is a brakes.
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the Ultra & the Classic are both nice looking calipers
http://www.jbrake.com/brakes_main.html
thanks for that Joe
regards
Rod