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Old Jan 2, 2008 | 08:17 AM
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I'd like to take a stab at polishing mine. Should I remove them fromt he bike first?
I did and would suggest it. I reattached them with chorme hardware.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2008 | 08:22 AM
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I mounted floating rotors and braided brake lines on my Ultra Classic. What a difference!This is a much better investment than chrome.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2011 | 02:06 AM
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Does the smooth chrome/polished surface reduce stopping power, at all?
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Old Dec 10, 2011 | 02:31 AM
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No...the pads will cut right into the polished finish.

The part that contacts your pad won't be polished after a few miles.

My wilwoods came black anodized on the whole rotor and they wore thru the finish in one ride.
 
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