13" Single Disc or back to duals
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RE: 13" Single Disc or back to duals
Seems to me, from what I have read, that if you had 13" rotors, and a good 6 piston caliper, you will be able to stop at least as well as the stock set up. IMO. And Mr Fast Harley, being a racer, and designer and all, when we are talking about dual brake systems, isn't "dual" spelled with a "A", and not an "E"("duel")? Just askin'....
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RE: 13" Single Disc or back to duals
Softails do not have tour packs, saddlebags and usually do not ride 2 up.
Duel disks are good for multiple stops such as experienced on a winding road.
More weight, a payload, and a bike that is traditionally ridden many more miles than a Softail.
All HD brakes suck,
Tgaetto,
Safety should always come first. Try the 13" and six piston, if that doesn't work, you can go to dual 13" and dual six pistons for ultimate stopping power. I figure if I can look good with one rotor and stop better than stock, it's all good.
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RE: 13" Single Disc or back to duals
Manish_Hawg : You will notice (in reply to BadPiggy) on my post. I was replying to that post. You will notice that your RK is an FL platform. The FL Family is equipped with stock tour packs and larger saddlebags. I will not bother going any further answering your remarks but please reread the post and understand the meanings of the words I set forth such as: Duel disks are good for multiple stops, traditionally ridden, et al. This forum is for informational use and understanding the reason why something works and information is what I was conveying. For more information you might try going to the track where much testing is done and make your statement to any knowledgeable & experienced technician: “why a single disk on a heavy packed bike (TOURING bike is built for) (& that is the point of Johan96 post) is not a good idea.” Ya, I know they do not race touring bikes on the track but the track is where you will find people who know what they are talking about in these areas. I little knowledge goes a long way. Did I spell everything right?
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RE: 13" Single Disc or back to duals
Hawg Halter 6 piston
Rear brake is not habbit, usually ride twisties and jam foot under rear brake pedal as innot use it......
Rear brake is not habbit, usually ride twisties and jam foot under rear brake pedal as innot use it......
ORIGINAL: GMONEY220
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BTW what caliper/brakes are you useing?I have a six piston set up from Jay-brake and i'm always rideing hard.Have'nt locked my rear up at all.You sure it's not out of habit?(Going hard on the rear over the front breaks)I also have less nose dive when i jam on the front brakes too!
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BTW what caliper/brakes are you useing?I have a six piston set up from Jay-brake and i'm always rideing hard.Have'nt locked my rear up at all.You sure it's not out of habit?(Going hard on the rear over the front breaks)I also have less nose dive when i jam on the front brakes too!
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13" rotor and a 6 piston caliper stops better than stock.
13" rotor and a 6 piston caliper stops better than stock.
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RE: 13" Single Disc or back to duals
ORIGINAL: FastHarley
Manish_Hawg : You will notice (in reply to BadPiggy) on my post. I was replying to that post. You will notice that your RK is an FL platform. The FL Family is equipped with stock tour packs and larger saddlebags. I will not bother going any further answering your remarks but please reread the post and understand the meanings of the words I set forth such as: Duel disks are good for multiple stops, traditionally ridden, et al. This forum is for informational use and understanding the reason why something works and information is what I was conveying. For more information you might try going to the track where much testing is done and make your statement to any knowledgeable & experienced technician: “why a single disk on a heavy packed bike (TOURING bike is built for) (& that is the point of Johan96 post) is not a good idea.” Ya, I know they do not race touring bikes on the track but the track is where you will find people who know what they are talking about in these areas. I little knowledge goes a long way. Did I spell everything right?
Manish_Hawg : You will notice (in reply to BadPiggy) on my post. I was replying to that post. You will notice that your RK is an FL platform. The FL Family is equipped with stock tour packs and larger saddlebags. I will not bother going any further answering your remarks but please reread the post and understand the meanings of the words I set forth such as: Duel disks are good for multiple stops, traditionally ridden, et al. This forum is for informational use and understanding the reason why something works and information is what I was conveying. For more information you might try going to the track where much testing is done and make your statement to any knowledgeable & experienced technician: “why a single disk on a heavy packed bike (TOURING bike is built for) (& that is the point of Johan96 post) is not a good idea.” Ya, I know they do not race touring bikes on the track but the track is where you will find people who know what they are talking about in these areas. I little knowledge goes a long way. Did I spell everything right?
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RE: 13" Single Disc or back to duals
ORIGINAL: BadPiggy
As opposed to the weight of a softtail weighing only 40 pounds less than a bagger and having a single brake?
ORIGINAL: Johan96
With the weight of a bagger I would personally
not ride it without dual rotors.
With the weight of a bagger I would personally
not ride it without dual rotors.
The first hint of the problem may be that Softails do not have tour packs, saddlebags and usually do not ride 2 up. Duel disks are good for multiple stops such as experienced on a winding road. More weight, a payload, and a bike that is traditionally ridden many more miles than a Softail. Do you think we (racers) would like to get rid of the weight of an extra rotor (inertia)? What do you think would happen? Duel disks dissipate more heat to stop. Brakes transform decreased velocity into heat. All HD brakes suck, decreasing the ability to stop is not a wise thing. Going with duel disks that are 320mm or 13" is a much wiser idea. Going with duel disks that are 320mm or 13" does not matter if you stand around in front of the bar and talk about being a biker, however.
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RE: 13" Single Disc or back to duals
I agree with fastharley. All he was trying to do is help add to everyone's technical savvy.
Some of you just anguish over mispelled words and such...big deal, get a grip.
I agree that sacrificing a brake rotor for vanity is an ill advised move, but it's your bike(s), do what you want.
That's the thing around here sometimes; person asks for advice, someone adds to the discussion then the attacks start happening.
Grow up.
Some of you just anguish over mispelled words and such...big deal, get a grip.
I agree that sacrificing a brake rotor for vanity is an ill advised move, but it's your bike(s), do what you want.
That's the thing around here sometimes; person asks for advice, someone adds to the discussion then the attacks start happening.
Grow up.
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RE: 13" Single Disc or back to duals
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I'm happy with my single setup. Sometimes if I really need to stop in a hurry I just put my feet down like they do in the Flintstones.
I'm happy with my single setup. Sometimes if I really need to stop in a hurry I just put my feet down like they do in the Flintstones.
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RE: 13"\\; Single Disc or back to duals
I struggled with this same problem when I redid my front end. I called Performance Machine to ask the experts and they told me that on a bagger they would not reccomend it for a couple of reasons. First the stock master cylnder is barely large enough on bore to support the 6 piston, thus the reason they make a 3/4" bore master cylinder. Second, they told me becuause the way the forks are designed that there is a lot of twisting that goes on with one rotor and that it could make for some unstable stopping in a jam. I figured with a 21" wheel up front there is plenty of bling around the rotors for a duel mount and stuck with the duals. Just my recent experience, but the singles definetly look cooler!