My new 21" front tire, wheel and fender arrived. I'm doing a complete makeover of my 09 RK. I'm going to remove the right rotor and caliper to show the new wheel better. I want to increase the stopping power of the left side since I'm getting rid of the right caliper. I couldn't believe the prices! Around $300 for a 13" rotor and between $300 - $500 for a new 6-piston caliper. F-ing unbelievable!

I spoke with one rider who installed a taller wheel on his bike and he said that he just removed the right caliper setup, cut the fluid line and blocked it with a bolt screwed in and clamped down. He continued to use the single OEM rotor and caliper and said he didn't have any problem braking at all.

I would like to know how many of you only have a single stock rotor and caliper on your front tire and whether you are getting satisfactory service from it. I don't need to get into the debate about 1 vs 2 calipers. I've already made that decision. I would just like more information from the riders that have the setup I'm planning on installing. Thanks.

 

Arlen Ness big brake kit 14" under $300.00 that's what I did. I also did a single sided 11.5 on a Road King. Works fine and was pretty much free. However this kit is super sexy and works well.

 

Thanks. I'll check that out. I'm also glad to hear that the stock single rotor worked for you too. The cost for this transformation has been huge. The front wheel and bearings were about $900, the tire was $76, the fender was $114, the stretched tank and side covers around $400, the paint was $450 (I'm painting it), the stretched headlight nacelle was $150, powdercoating for the two wheels is $200, and a new rear tire I haven't priced yet but I'm going to change it while the wheel is off for powdercoating. My bank account is dying an early death so I'm glad to hear that the stock rotor will work ok if it has to. How did you close off the right brake fluid line?

 

I've been running 13'' single 6 piston caliper for 5 years now. No problems.

 

You can cut the line and leave the metal junction under the trees. Then smash the right side lead to the brake caliper. Yes it works.
Buy a brass ntp pipe plug of the right diameter if it will unthread. Or the best way, go to your local chopper shop and dig through their take offs for brake hoses.

 

Not worth smashing stuff up. Just buy a new brake line OMG!

 

Sometimes you have to make due. Brake lines are pricey. Brother of mine has been riding with a j box that's been smashed for 2 years. No issue at all.

 

I cut the right line today and found a bolt that threaded deep into the line. I made sure the fluid reserve was full and closed it. Then I tried to squeeze the brake handle hard several times. No leaks and the bolt stayed in.

I will check the right lead again tomorrow and see if there is a way to unscrew the right metal tube and insert a NPT plug if I can find one that small to close off the right tube properly.

 

Dual 13" rotors and 6-pot calipers thanks!