XR LH Front Brake Caliper swap on 48
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01-23-2013, 11:12 PM
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Old thread I know, but a good one for me to find! I recently got a new 48 and have been researching various upgrades that I plan to do as money allows. I had been thinking about doing something to improve the brakes. A few days ago I stumbled upon this thread, and last night I ordered the caliper from cyclepartsforless. Then today it occurred to me that I'll need pads too. I'd like to get everything together so I can hopefully do the swap this weekend....
So, what pads are you running with this caliper?
I've read numerous threads recommending using Lyndall Golds as an upgrade for the stock 48 caliper, but it doesn't appear that Lyndall offer their pads for the XR caliper. Should I just pick up stock H-D pads, or is there something better? Cheaper?
So, what pads are you running with this caliper?
I've read numerous threads recommending using Lyndall Golds as an upgrade for the stock 48 caliper, but it doesn't appear that Lyndall offer their pads for the XR caliper. Should I just pick up stock H-D pads, or is there something better? Cheaper?
Nevermind. My caliper came in today.
I opened the box and was pleasantly surprised to find that it comes with a set of pads pre-installed.
Hope to get it mounted up tomorrow night after work. Not sure when I'll get a chance to bed the new pads in and test it out with this weather though... Maybe this weekend at some point...
Last edited by Imaposer; 01-24-2013 at 10:49 PM.
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01-24-2013, 01:59 AM
Old thread I know, but a good one for me to find! I recently got a new 48 and have been researching various upgrades that I plan to do as money allows. I had been thinking about doing something to improve the brakes. A few days ago I stumbled upon this thread, and last night I ordered the caliper from cyclepartsforless. Then today it occurred to me that I'll need pads too. I'd like to get everything together so I can hopefully do the swap this weekend....
So, what pads are you running with this caliper?
I've read numerous threads recommending using Lyndall Golds as an upgrade for the stock 48 caliper, but it doesn't appear that Lyndall offer their pads for the XR caliper. Should I just pick up stock H-D pads, or is there something better? Cheaper?
So, what pads are you running with this caliper?
I've read numerous threads recommending using Lyndall Golds as an upgrade for the stock 48 caliper, but it doesn't appear that Lyndall offer their pads for the XR caliper. Should I just pick up stock H-D pads, or is there something better? Cheaper?
I am only using the stock HD pads for this caliper...unless something would be cheaper to run, can't see needing anything else....
Thought I would add some pics...changed the rotor also...
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01-24-2013, 05:47 AM
Incredible!!!
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01-24-2013, 12:23 PM
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01-24-2013, 12:47 PM
DK Customs coil relocation. With my drag bars, IMO, any tank lift would have destroyed the lines of the bike...so I just tucked the wires....
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01-24-2013, 01:34 PM
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Yeah, I've been debating that issue myself. There's a part of me that likes the TL and a part that doesn't. Mainly I don't won't to loose any of my already dismal tank capacity and from what I understand, you loose some with a tank lift.
But, another thing is the wire tuck. I don't want to cut the factory harness or remove any factory connectors, and from what I understand you really need to do a tank lift to do a wire tuck with everything intact. Is this not true? Any info or pics on how you accomplished yours?
But, another thing is the wire tuck. I don't want to cut the factory harness or remove any factory connectors, and from what I understand you really need to do a tank lift to do a wire tuck with everything intact. Is this not true? Any info or pics on how you accomplished yours?