Touring Models Road King, Road King Custom, Road King Classic, Road Glide, Street Glide, Electra Glide, Electra Glide Classic, and Electra Glide Ultra Classic bikes.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Question re Braking.

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Dec 30, 2017 | 12:37 AM
  #21  
leon anthony's Avatar
leon anthony
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 1,374
Likes: 20
From: Felton Calif
Default

gipper I have 110,000 miles on my rotors and they work just fine
 
Reply
Old Dec 30, 2017 | 12:39 PM
  #22  
woodthumb2's Avatar
woodthumb2
Tourer
5 Year Member
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 372
Likes: 83
From: FL East Coast /Western NC
Default

i believe that is a normal shake due to the abs electronic modules engaging.... mine also does that... sit at idle and apply either front or rear brake and you will feel it.... we just dont notice it at speed...mine is even more evident now that i have finally ( after 5 years ) had my fluid flushed and changed
 
Reply
Old Dec 30, 2017 | 01:28 PM
  #23  
ORradtech's Avatar
ORradtech
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 2,172
Likes: 377
From: Georgia
Default

Originally Posted by woodthumb2
i believe that is a normal shake due to the abs electronic modules engaging.... mine also does that... sit at idle and apply either front or rear brake and you will feel it.... we just dont notice it at speed...mine is even more evident now that i have finally ( after 5 years ) had my fluid flushed and changed
ABS should not engage or pulse sitting still with either, or both, brakes applied.
 
Reply
Old Dec 30, 2017 | 02:19 PM
  #24  
woodthumb2's Avatar
woodthumb2
Tourer
5 Year Member
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 372
Likes: 83
From: FL East Coast /Western NC
Default

Originally Posted by ORradtech
ABS should not engage or pulse sitting still with either, or both, brakes applied.
hmm... maybe you r right ... i am not familaiar with abs and just thought that was it.... maybe it just transfers or amplifies the normal shake of the motor when u lock up either wheel with the brake ..? but it is definately noticable
 
Reply
Old Dec 30, 2017 | 10:00 PM
  #25  
dkleiner's Avatar
dkleiner
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2017
Posts: 180
Likes: 55
From: South
Default

Originally Posted by Keithhu
The runout spec I think is .007. When they check it at the dealer, if it's .006 they won't replace it, but you will still feel it pulsing

In my earlier post, my decimal point was off. The dealer said Harley replaces at .008; mine were .002.

Translation?
 
Reply
Old Dec 30, 2017 | 11:06 PM
  #26  
ORradtech's Avatar
ORradtech
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 2,172
Likes: 377
From: Georgia
Default

Originally Posted by dkleiner
In my earlier post, my decimal point was off. The dealer said Harley replaces at .008; mine were .002.

Translation?
Not sure what you're asking. Do you know what run out is?
It's basically an off center deviation. Your rotor (s) deviate 2 one thousandths of an inch. HD count replace until the deviation exceeds 8 thousandths.
 
Reply
Old Dec 31, 2017 | 08:36 AM
  #27  
dkleiner's Avatar
dkleiner
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2017
Posts: 180
Likes: 55
From: South
Default

You answered my question. Thank you, ORradtech.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Roadflyer
General Harley Davidson Chat
16
May 6, 2018 02:18 PM
truckerdead
Frame/Suspension/Front End/Brakes
2
Dec 31, 2015 03:32 PM
truckerdead
Touring Models
11
Dec 30, 2015 08:51 AM
thunderroad1
Frame/Suspension/Front End/Brakes
4
Apr 25, 2014 08:20 AM
pcmikey
Tri Glide, RG3 & Freewheeler Models
3
Oct 4, 2011 11:30 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:03 AM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE