whats the difference between the z's and the golds ?

 

Thread revival. Anyone know of a source for stainless braided brake lines for a 1200R (dual discs up front)?

 

Well, I got some useful info over on the XLForum: Barnett Clutches make the rear line, and Magnum Shielding makes the dual front lines. I also got a pair of red spark plug wires since I was in the spending mood.

 

I thought my Iron had the most frightening brakes, or lack there of, of any motorbike i'd ever ridden. Fortunately with the Iron and 48 there is an off the shelf answer from Harley themselves, by way of fitting the front caliper from a XR1200. The difference is staggering and quite why the MoCo didnt fit these from the factory is beyond me.

 

Good to know, I might have to make that upgrade myself

 

Im looking for a ss rear brake line any one use one?

 

Did you use the stock brake line with that caliper? What did you feel with those calipers, was it quicker response, spongy feeling gone, faster stop? Been wanting to upgrade the front brake also and wanted to go the dual disk/caliper route, but your setup may be just as good.

 

Where did you get that caliper? Is there a part number that you can give me? I tried looking it up on the HD website and had trouble finding it.

 

XR calipers

42943-08 Caliper, Front Left
42944-08 Caliper, Front Right

 

Does this count... My 1200c (04) with vrod dual calipers... Heck even 1 of these is an improvement over stock!