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Old Dec 7, 2006 | 07:34 PM
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I need to replace the front rotors on my 05 RK. Do you folks like the H/D rotors or do you prefer after market units. If after market, can you give me their name so I can check out the web sites?

 
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Old Dec 7, 2006 | 07:47 PM
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Get yourself some HD floating rotors. You can get them cheaper at zanottis or chicago HD. I am going to get them when I need some.
 
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HD floaters, $88 bucks each...great rotors!

 
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Old Dec 7, 2006 | 08:22 PM
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I have the stock rotors on the bike now. Do I need to change out anything else if I put on a set of floating rotors?
 
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Old Dec 7, 2006 | 08:58 PM
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Nope, but be sure to check the bearings while the wheel is out and it couldn't hurt to throw in some good brake pads like Lyndalls
 
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HD floaters are great rotors!! Mine were 159.00 each. But I only have one front rotor!!!
 
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Old Dec 7, 2006 | 09:40 PM
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Thanks for the help. I'm going to have a new front tire put on too. I got 19K on this one and even though it looks ok, I think I'll change it out anyway.
 
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I love you guys that replace stock rotors. I buy 'em cheap. 5 bucks worth of sandpaper and 45 minutes later, I have a finish I can part my hair in.

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I didn't put floating rotors on mine for looks. Floating rotors are a 100% performance upgrade. You can shine stock rotors all you want they still won't work as well as the floaters...
 
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I didn't put floating rotors on mine for looks. Floating rotors are a 100% performance upgrade. You can shine stock rotors all you want they still won't work as well as the floaters...
Eh,.........I ride one for a living. The stock brakes have done fine for me on the FLHPI that I ride at work.
 
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