chrome brake calipers on RKC
chrome brake calipers on RKC
As you can see in the above photo, I've chromed most of the front end of my 05 RK Classic...with the exception being the brake calipers.
I was thinking it would be nice to do them now to finish off the front end. I had a look at the chrome calipers offered by HD and they are close to $1K each side (from HD Canada). Crazy expensive, just can't justify spending $2K for those parts.
I was considering the chrome caliper covers offered through HD as a compromise, but apparently they don't work with braided lines (which I have).
Does anyone have any other suggestions?
Thanks!
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Canadian, did you do all your brake lines or just the 2 lowers in the braided line????? Looking in to doing just the 2 lowers on mine for now until I change bars, but have been getting alot of different feed back cause of the ABS on the bike.
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that looks friggin awesome!! I just ordered the same stuff, chrome calipers, flush axle, and chrome fork cap... Found the chrome calipers on e-bay for much less than HD...
09BlueRoadKing - first off - wow! what a great looking bike. just love it. I did the entire brake lines, but my RK is an 05 and doesn't have ABS. Having seen your bike, I am definitely going to get mine chromed.
thanks for the feedback everyone!
thanks for the feedback everyone!
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does anyone have experience with the chrome calipers offered by Drag Specialties, Jaybrake, HHI or PM?
Also, are the stock front brakes on the 05 RKC 4 piston or 6 piston? most of the above are offered in both 4 and 6.
Also, are the stock front brakes on the 05 RKC 4 piston or 6 piston? most of the above are offered in both 4 and 6.
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I agree, the HD calipers look great and suit the look of the classic. I think the Brembo's also look great.
Per 09BlueRoadKing's suggestion, the exchange program through Hill Country Customs looks promising, and offers good value: http://www.hillcountrycustomcycles.c...King-P705.aspx
I've never replaced calipers, is it a project best left to the dealer or can a reasonably skilled person do it in the home garage?
Also, I feel like a bit of an idiot but I just noticed that the HD Chrome Caliper kit includes BOTH front calipers, so the price is closer to $1K than the $2K that I originally thought. Still pricey, but more reasonable. The Hill Country kit will probably come in at $500 with shipping.
Per 09BlueRoadKing's suggestion, the exchange program through Hill Country Customs looks promising, and offers good value: http://www.hillcountrycustomcycles.c...King-P705.aspx
I've never replaced calipers, is it a project best left to the dealer or can a reasonably skilled person do it in the home garage?
Also, I feel like a bit of an idiot but I just noticed that the HD Chrome Caliper kit includes BOTH front calipers, so the price is closer to $1K than the $2K that I originally thought. Still pricey, but more reasonable. The Hill Country kit will probably come in at $500 with shipping.
Last edited by CanadianViking; Feb 12, 2011 at 12:07 PM.
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