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Old Aug 10, 2011 | 11:49 AM
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i just installed a 21 inch front and used both factory rotors that i polished up. but the more i look at other bikes with only one rotor the more i like them my bike has abs what would i need to do this ?
 
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Old Aug 10, 2011 | 11:56 AM
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13" rotor and 6 piston - to help get the braking back. You can use your stock stuff, but not recommended.

and if you wanted to make it look clean on the right side, native custom baggers sells shaved fork legs. And as for the rim, manufacture can sell you a single side hub, so you wont have the rotor mounts on the right side..

and a brake line from abs module to caliper.
 
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ok i thought i could use the factory caliper after spending so much on wheel ill probably have to pass on this thanks
 
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Old Aug 10, 2011 | 12:17 PM
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well u can, but you'll find your braking not how it was.
 
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If you upgrade the caliper going single sided, how is the braking power? It looks great but is it safe?
 
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Old Aug 10, 2011 | 12:34 PM
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i feel its about the same braking power (larger rotor/6 piston caliper), but if you rode hard, the single caliper would fade much faster then duals.
 
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I do ride hard and its fine for me
 
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I do ride hard and its fine for me
did u buy a 6piston caliper or just factory
 
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6 piston and 13" rotor from HHI
 
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I tried the stock caliper, and it works but I want more. HHI 6 piston will be replacing the stock stuff! Single side stuff looks great, but you still want to STOP!
 
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