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What did you do to your 18+ softail today?

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Old 02-19-2020, 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by tonixen

I just added the 15" disc to my fxbb. I hope this fixes or at least helpes me with the problem new pads and bleeding the system didnt do.
did you get this from Arlen Ness? I’ve been contemplating doing this for my sport glide
 
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Old 02-19-2020, 11:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Moose328
did you get this from Arlen Ness? I’ve been contemplating doing this for my sport glide
yes its the arlen ness. Packade says: 15" dyna models. But disc and caliperadapter fits perfect.
 
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Old 02-19-2020, 11:34 PM
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Excuse my ignorance but does this improve braking? Or is this upgrade cosmetic?
 
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Old 02-19-2020, 11:42 PM
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Originally Posted by skak
Excuse my ignorance but does this improve braking? Or is this upgrade cosmetic?
It improves braking.
 
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Old 02-20-2020, 01:55 AM
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Originally Posted by skak
Excuse my ignorance but does this improve braking? Or is this upgrade cosmetic?
The larger the rotor the better the breaking, fortunately, because a cosmetic update I wouldn't call that myself, not on this type of bike, sorry this is my opinion.
 
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Old 02-20-2020, 06:09 AM
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Originally Posted by tonixen
It improves braking.
Is the usage of bigger rotor okay if you have ABS, or does it mess with its system? (since the braking power changes). I couldnt find a clear answer for this. I would like to have more braking power too, but I am scared what would it do in case of emergency brake+messed up ABS
 
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Old 02-20-2020, 06:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Dannyus
Is the usage of bigger rotor okay if you have ABS, or does it mess with its system? (since the braking power changes). I couldnt find a clear answer for this. I would like to have more braking power too, but I am scared what would it do in case of emergency brake+messed up ABS
You could ask your dealer to be 100% sure, but it should not. The ABS sensor detects slippage and essentially "pulses" the brakes when slippage occurs to allow maximum brake force without locking the wheel up, so this should not affect it in any way. However, not a bad idea to simply ask your service department, if you are unsure.
 

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Old 02-20-2020, 10:23 AM
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Isn't the sensor in the bearing, If so it shouldn't affect it....
 
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Old 02-20-2020, 10:51 AM
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On my fxbr (I had the rear off to put a chrome pulley cover on) the sensor slips on the axle beside the caliper mount.
 
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Old 02-20-2020, 10:59 AM
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Posta be 50° and sunny in Ohio Sunday! Yay!
Take the Breakout for a haircut, then the King in to town for a shot of gas. Fingers crossed!
 


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