Road King Classic 2000 Brake Upgrade
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Road King Classic 2000 Brake Upgrade
My apologies if this has been answered before, but I have not found what I am looking for.
I have a 2000 Road King w/ 20K miles and new brake pads.
I am noticing that the brakes are not nearly as good as the newer bikes (which is not a huge surprise).
What I am wondering is if there any upgrades to the braking system that you would recommend? My mechanical knowledge is almost nil so any thoughts or feedback would be appreciated.
thanks!
I have a 2000 Road King w/ 20K miles and new brake pads.
I am noticing that the brakes are not nearly as good as the newer bikes (which is not a huge surprise).
What I am wondering is if there any upgrades to the braking system that you would recommend? My mechanical knowledge is almost nil so any thoughts or feedback would be appreciated.
thanks!
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Did you bleed the brakes?
You can always go to a 4 or 6 pot system such as one made by Performance Machine or see if you can find some Brembos to put on it. They are pricey and it will stop you better but really if you want to stop faster, look at your tires. What kind are they?
Beyond that, there really isn't anything you can do.
You can always go to a 4 or 6 pot system such as one made by Performance Machine or see if you can find some Brembos to put on it. They are pricey and it will stop you better but really if you want to stop faster, look at your tires. What kind are they?
Beyond that, there really isn't anything you can do.
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I replaced all of my brake hoses with braided stainless steel ones, replaced the fluid and bled them well. I rode a brand new SG this past weekend at the HD Open House in York, PA and my RK stopped way better than the new one did and mine is also an '00 model.
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All, thanks for the responses, very helpful!!
@rwhisen, I am using OEM tires (just replaced the front 2K miles ago)
@cubalz, that's interesting. Is there a functional difference between the stainless lines as opposed to the stock ones, or just looks / durability? Did you have that work done (if so I would be interested how much it $$).
thanks!
@rwhisen, I am using OEM tires (just replaced the front 2K miles ago)
@cubalz, that's interesting. Is there a functional difference between the stainless lines as opposed to the stock ones, or just looks / durability? Did you have that work done (if so I would be interested how much it $$).
thanks!
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Stock hoses are rubber, which over the years becomes 'springy', in other words some of the effort you put in at the lever gets used up in the hoses flexing. Changing to braided lines will remove that springiness and improve feel at the lever, a very worthwhile improvement. Also replace your brake fluid every two years at the most, as you will be surprised how that can affect brakes as well. Lyndell brake pads get good reviews in here, to improve grip, which gives you a total of three ways of improving braking!
After that changing calipers, using floating rotors, or even larger diameter rotors, are all ways of spending ever more money and getting improved performance at each stage. I currently have braided hoses, 13" floating rotors and 6-pot calipers. It's a bit like the never ending process of increasing engine performance, how much better would you like to stop?!
After that changing calipers, using floating rotors, or even larger diameter rotors, are all ways of spending ever more money and getting improved performance at each stage. I currently have braided hoses, 13" floating rotors and 6-pot calipers. It's a bit like the never ending process of increasing engine performance, how much better would you like to stop?!
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