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Lyndall has enough cracking rotors and bad reviews that I wouldnt spend my money there, but thats up to you.
The factory calipers aren't bad, and youll see a big improvement with just pads and rotors...EBC or Galfer, IMO. That's always been good enough for me.
But if you want the best of the best you can upgrade to a radial Brembo or Beringer caliper, with beringer, galfer, or ebc rotors.
There are also kits to run the stock calipers with bigger (13-14") rotors from Ness, Trask, Galfer etc.
All depends how wild you wanna get and $$$$.
Originally Posted by crtman21
After reading bad reviews of lyndalls, I decided to go with the Chopper Hauss 11.8 floating rotors. I also liked their versatile options and color options. I'll upgrade the calipers later. Unfortunately I haven't got them from the company yet. I'm in the same boat, I wanted new brakes before power. I'm in the mountains of Northern California and love the twisties as well.
Thank you both. Ill stay away from the Lyndalls, upgrade pads and look at some Berninger or Galfer rotors. Crtman21 keep me posted on those Chopper Haus and how you like them.
Thank you both. I’ll stay away from the Lyndalls, upgrade pads and look at some Berninger or Galfer rotors. Crtman21 keep me posted on those Chopper Haus and how you like them.
Will do. I'm still eagerly waiting them to arrive. I ordered gold carriers, which if I'd have to guess aren't a commonly stocked item so, I have a feeling they're milling them out.
A bunch of goodies seen, and unseen in this pic. I love the way this bike handles and performs for everyday riding. Next up is a carbon dash to tie in the cockpit. HD=hundid dollas
All this talk of 14" rears and stock height fronts being a no no is making me worry. I've had mine on the bike for almost 2 years now and ridden close to 10k miles without any issues... YET!
Just went on a 200 mile ride last weekend 2up and checked it. All good. Guess I'll deal with it when the time comes, IF it ever comes. Until then I'm gunna ride her like I stole her.
I cant tell if youre being sarcastic or not over text lol, but if youre serious...if you dont have a problem yet you wont have one. At some point upsetting the geometry too much (changing the height on one end drastically but not matching it on the other end) will cause some handling issues but I suspected 14" rear and stock front wouldnt do it. If it did anything youd have a high speed/straight line wobble. I just hadnt seen anyone do 14" without going 2+ in the front so I wasn't sure if it would be a problem but figured I'd give it a try. Good to know youve already done the testing for me and its worked!
I cant tell if youre being sarcastic or not over text lol, but if youre serious...if you dont have a problem yet you wont have one. At some point upsetting the geometry too much (changing the height on one end drastically but not matching it on the other end) will cause some handling issues but I suspected 14" rear and stock front wouldnt do it. If it did anything youd have a high speed/straight line wobble. I just hadnt seen anyone do 14" without going 2+ in the front so I wasn't sure if it would be a problem but figured I'd give it a try. Good to know youve already done the testing for me and its worked!
lol. No Pug, I was being serious. I've been getting a little worried I'd F*&k up the oil pan. But its still good. The handling of the bike is awesome. Way better than stock ever was. I don't have a straight line wobble at all. Lately I've been having a wabble in high speed long sweeping turns. But I have a feeling I've developed a slight ridge in my tire. I'm putting new wheels and tires on as soon as I get my brakes so I'm not too worried about that. Oh...and you're welcome for doing the testing. LOL
I've been a little busy. I had an extra set of fork lowers so I sandblasted them and getting ready to cerakote them tungsten to match my exhaust shields. I also, with some help from dynakid, picked up a softail slim style fender and adaptors. Will be painting soon.
I've also decided my bars needed to be redone. So rather than pull the wiring out redoing and fighting with the wiring after I decided to order some speed kings cycle mid bend bars, bung king 1 piece risers, and a kns customs gauge relocation kit. Looking forward to a little different look and feel.
I've been a little busy. I had an extra set of fork lowers so I sandblasted them and getting ready to cerakote them tungsten to match my exhaust shields. I also, with some help from dynakid, picked up a softail slim style fender and adaptors. Will be painting soon.
I've also decided my bars needed to be redone. So rather than pull the wiring out redoing and fighting with the wiring after I decided to order some speed kings cycle mid bend bars, bung king 1 piece risers, and a kns customs gauge relocation kit. Looking forward to a little different look and feel.
I've had a few people ask me about the mounting setup - that company should be sending me royalties by now...lol. Looks good man.
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