When bikes have just 1 rotor is there a reason that the rotor is on the left side of the wheel?

 

Doesn't matter. Just manufacturers preference.

 

Simply cosmetic and convention.

Withe the bike on the side stand, the forks are generally turned to the left. The right side of the wheel is most visible. It sort of hides the brake rotor, caliper, and lines, giving the front end a cleaner look.

 

Thanks .

Forks andwheels are going to be next winters project. I was looking at pictures and everyone had them on left side .

 

- the front is 'opposed' to the rear.

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Depends on how the assembly line is set up,left or right sidework areas!

 

ding ding ding Pistole got it right. whenever there is only one rotor on the front it will always be opposite the rear. This is ti insure brake balance.

 

So... you're saying the factory will choose function over form?

 

If both brakes where on the right, the bikes would pull to right when the brakes were applied?

 

Really? Why do you suppose the Buell XB has both on the right side? Buell has arguably the most efficient single sided brake with the perimiter brake system. It is on the right side of the bike, as is the rear brake. Having ridden many Buells and many V-Rods with Buell wheel conversions, I can tell you first hand that when you stomp on these brakes, they do not pull to the right side AT ALL.

Anyone have any explination to this deviation from the theory?