Removing one rotor on front.
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Removing one rotor on front.
I have seen several of the big touring bikes with one of the front rotors removed to improve the appearance of the machine. I talked to one vendor at Daytona who had done it to all of his show bikes. I asked him how much stopping power was lost. He told me that he could still stand it on the front wheel when neccesary. I talked to my HD dealer and he said that you should never remove one because of torque issues. I am wanting to buy some wheels that are worth showing and would like to make a calculated decision on this issue. Anyone with experience regarding this?
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RE: Removing one rotor on front.
No experience aside from knowing that with 700+ lbs behind it I would want both calipers upfront for max stopping power. If it's just a show bike then who cares but in real world I would think you would want all the stopping power available.
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He told me that he could still stand it on the front wheel when neccesary.
He told me that he could still stand it on the front wheel when neccesary.
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RE: Removing one rotor on front.
O.K. I take back the nuts stuff. Look at PM or another quality brake company and buy some chromed, or painted disks, and some chrome calipers.
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RE: Removing one rotor on front.
Ageed on this, man that is where all the braking comes from. you can still have a sick look with twin rotors IMO
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R U Nuts?? The bike stops like crap already, and you want to cut the breaking power in half??? Remind me not to ride in front of you.
R U Nuts?? The bike stops like crap already, and you want to cut the breaking power in half??? Remind me not to ride in front of you.
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RE: Removing one rotor on front.
Have one disc on the '93 (from the factory). I need a half a football field to get her stopped. With the SG she stops a whole lot better. Actually I was thinking about putting a second brake set up on softail.
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RE: Removing one rotor on front.
I personally wouldn't do it, but if you do upgrade the brakes and also change out to StainlessSteel Brakelines they make a BIG difference from the POS rubber lines. 