Brake upgrade on my 1984 FLHTC
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Brake upgrade on my 1984 FLHTC
So after returning from a 400 mi run today, I definitely decided its time to do something about those front brakes.
I have seen posts with people swaping the 2000 and up lower forks and using the 2008 brembo calipers. I think this is what I want to do and see several options for the parts on ebay, but I want to make sure that this will work on a 1984. Most of the swaps I found here after searching were on 1995, etc. I never found one on a bike as old as mine so want to make sure before I drop a few hundred bucks.
Also, what rotors and size do I need?
I have seen posts with people swaping the 2000 and up lower forks and using the 2008 brembo calipers. I think this is what I want to do and see several options for the parts on ebay, but I want to make sure that this will work on a 1984. Most of the swaps I found here after searching were on 1995, etc. I never found one on a bike as old as mine so want to make sure before I drop a few hundred bucks.
Also, what rotors and size do I need?
#3
I went over the top when I did my bike, with 13" rotors and 6-pot calipers and, just in case, braided hoses! However if your bike is stock, there are things you can do to improve your current brakes, such as braided hoses and after-market pads. It is worth considering them, before plunging into bigger expense.
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I am asking because I have some access to these parts relatively cheap. I would love the PM or other aftermarket stuff but its too expensive right now. I have already done pads and braided lines, but that was not nearly what I had hoped for, so I am thinking of going with the brembos if I can make it work with my forks and trees that I have without swapping over the whole front end.
I don't really like the look of the adaptors, I like it to still look like it came with those brakes.
I don't really like the look of the adaptors, I like it to still look like it came with those brakes.
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I am asking because I have some access to these parts relatively cheap. I would love the PM or other aftermarket stuff but its too expensive right now. I have already done pads and braided lines, but that was not nearly what I had hoped for, so I am thinking of going with the brembos if I can make it work with my forks and trees that I have without swapping over the whole front end.
I don't really like the look of the adaptors, I like it to still look like it came with those brakes.
I don't really like the look of the adaptors, I like it to still look like it came with those brakes.
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You guys are not getting me. I can get the fork lowers, and brembo parts for $250. The PM stuff starts around $600. I want to know if the 2000+ forks and stuff will fit my 1984.
Buying the adapters doesnt make sense to me if I am getting a 2000+ entire front end, trees, etc. for $250. But I dont want to buy it and then find out I would still need to buy more to do it.
Buying the adapters doesnt make sense to me if I am getting a 2000+ entire front end, trees, etc. for $250. But I dont want to buy it and then find out I would still need to buy more to do it.
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You guys are not getting me. I can get the fork lowers, and brembo parts for $250. The PM stuff starts around $600. I want to know if the 2000+ forks and stuff will fit my 1984.
Buying the adapters doesnt make sense to me if I am getting a 2000+ entire front end, trees, etc. for $250. But I dont want to buy it and then find out I would still need to buy more to do it.
Buying the adapters doesnt make sense to me if I am getting a 2000+ entire front end, trees, etc. for $250. But I dont want to buy it and then find out I would still need to buy more to do it.
It is not always possible to prove that something can definitely be done with no risk. Sometimes you have to take courage in both hands and make a start on your preferred way ahead. I can't find anyone who has fitted a Deuce rear wheel in a Glide, so I now have a Deuce wheel and will bl**dy well find out for myself! Get stuck in.....