2016 Forty Eight Brake upgrades
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2016 Forty Eight Brake upgrades
Looking to not have to squeeze the front to death on my 48.
What are you guys favorite upgrades?
Anyone add dual discs?
A buddy has a roadster and man that thing will stop on a dime
What are you guys favorite upgrades?
Anyone add dual discs?
A buddy has a roadster and man that thing will stop on a dime
braided line and better pads are the next cheapest step. Dual disc can be done but, may run you a bit... need new right slider, new lines, caliper, rotor, pads, master cylinder, and possibly a new wheel and tire depending on what you have going on.
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I agree better pads, better lines and a bleed will make a big difference. And a tacky tire too. I had a 2002 Softail, my first HD, and hated the way it stopped. I had to start breaking 24hrs in advance lol. I didn't want to invest money to get it work better and eventually sold it.
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Bleed first to see if you just need reg. maint.
braided line and better pads are the next cheapest step. Dual disc can be done but, may run you a bit... need new right slider, new lines, caliper, rotor, pads, master cylinder, and possibly a new wheel and tire depending on what you have going on.
braided line and better pads are the next cheapest step. Dual disc can be done but, may run you a bit... need new right slider, new lines, caliper, rotor, pads, master cylinder, and possibly a new wheel and tire depending on what you have going on.
Bleed not too long ago so not a maintenance thing. Realize duals might be a little overkill but after trying the roadster...
Still running the stock mag wheels, so clearance shouldn't be an issue right?
Do the mags have rotor mounts on the right side? I dont think they do.
Hd have been fing up the newer being like that with the single disk only wheel nonsense. You need somewhere to put the rotot on the right side. That's why i threw in new wheel and tire.
if the 2016 48 also has the 48 49mm fork setup. That will lead to some decisions about the the sliders and front fender as well since it runs a unique fender.
cant 100% say but, the BBK is 15" and i think the 48 mag is 16". Hardcase and a few other ot fits make 14" rotors. Might be an option
going to a tokico or brembro 108mm caliper with speed merchant radial adapters is another option. Tokico is the cheaper route with max bang for buck.
going to a tokico or brembro 108mm caliper with speed merchant radial adapters is another option. Tokico is the cheaper route with max bang for buck.
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Do the mags have rotor mounts on the right side? I dont think they do.
Hd have been fing up the newer being like that with the single disk only wheel nonsense. You need somewhere to put the rotot on the right side. That's why i threw in new wheel and tire.
if the 2016 48 also has the 48 49mm fork setup. That will lead to some decisions about the the sliders and front fender as well since it runs a unique fender.
Hd have been fing up the newer being like that with the single disk only wheel nonsense. You need somewhere to put the rotot on the right side. That's why i threw in new wheel and tire.
if the 2016 48 also has the 48 49mm fork setup. That will lead to some decisions about the the sliders and front fender as well since it runs a unique fender.
For the fork I was thinking just going with some 49mm touring sliders?
Not sure how realistic that is, this is pretty far outside of my comfort zone as far as wrenching goes..
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