Question regarding eliminating one front rotor.
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Here's a little comparison of stock Softail brakes vs stock Touring brakes...
I have an 09 Road King Classic. Very good stopping power with front brake... One day I road my dad's 08 Softail Heritage (with VERY low mileage). The number one thing that I noticed was how much less braking power the Softail had. Not necessarily that it wouldn't stop "good enough", but not nearly as braking power as my RKC. Likewise, my brother who also owns an 08 Heritage, took my RKC out for a spin one day. His remark to me was that he almost killed himself (fecitiously) the first time he jammed on my front brake. He didn't expect it to stop so quickly compared to his bike.
I have no idea if the 08 Softails also have Brembo's, but I can tell you that there is a very noticeable difference between the braking performand of the two bikes.
I have an 09 Road King Classic. Very good stopping power with front brake... One day I road my dad's 08 Softail Heritage (with VERY low mileage). The number one thing that I noticed was how much less braking power the Softail had. Not necessarily that it wouldn't stop "good enough", but not nearly as braking power as my RKC. Likewise, my brother who also owns an 08 Heritage, took my RKC out for a spin one day. His remark to me was that he almost killed himself (fecitiously) the first time he jammed on my front brake. He didn't expect it to stop so quickly compared to his bike.
I have no idea if the 08 Softails also have Brembo's, but I can tell you that there is a very noticeable difference between the braking performand of the two bikes.
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Here's a little comparison of stock Softail brakes vs stock Touring brakes...
I have an 09 Road King Classic. Very good stopping power with front brake... One day I road my dad's 08 Softail Heritage (with VERY low mileage). The number one thing that I noticed was how much less braking power the Softail had. Not necessarily that it wouldn't stop "good enough", but not nearly as braking power as my RKC. Likewise, my brother who also owns an 08 Heritage, took my RKC out for a spin one day. His remark to me was that he almost killed himself (fecitiously) the first time he jammed on my front brake. He didn't expect it to stop so quickly compared to his bike.
I have no idea if the 08 Softails also have Brembo's, but I can tell you that there is a very noticeable difference between the braking performand of the two bikes.
I have an 09 Road King Classic. Very good stopping power with front brake... One day I road my dad's 08 Softail Heritage (with VERY low mileage). The number one thing that I noticed was how much less braking power the Softail had. Not necessarily that it wouldn't stop "good enough", but not nearly as braking power as my RKC. Likewise, my brother who also owns an 08 Heritage, took my RKC out for a spin one day. His remark to me was that he almost killed himself (fecitiously) the first time he jammed on my front brake. He didn't expect it to stop so quickly compared to his bike.
I have no idea if the 08 Softails also have Brembo's, but I can tell you that there is a very noticeable difference between the braking performand of the two bikes.
When I went from a '05 Heritage Classic to '06 Street Glide, that was the very first thing I noticed.
I grabbed a handful of the binders and thought I was going to flip over.
The point that I'm trying to make is that according to MOCO, you only need 1 caliper for a 40 lb. lighter bike. Does this not seem odd?
It takes 2 calipers to stop a 780 lb. touring model and only 1 caliper to stop a 740 lb. softail?
Now, remove that single caliper from the softail and install a 6 piston caliper with a 13" rotor. Does it not even appear remotely logical that this setup is now as good, if not better than the touring bike? You've already greatly exceeded the softail's original setup. You're getting more grabbing power with a 6 piston, quicker cooling with a 13" rotor.
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#26
Forgive me, Professor.
Rotor.
Remarkable how we get these juveniles on the internet running around trying to correct an obvious screwup, eh?
Typically, anyone with half a brain knew I was referring to a rotor.
Perhaps your half a brain is missing?
I just don't know.
Now, do you feel better about yourself?
Did correcting a screwup that anyone on this forum should have known, give you the manhood that you're lacking?
Glad I could help.
Rotor.
Remarkable how we get these juveniles on the internet running around trying to correct an obvious screwup, eh?
Typically, anyone with half a brain knew I was referring to a rotor.
Perhaps your half a brain is missing?
I just don't know.
Now, do you feel better about yourself?
Did correcting a screwup that anyone on this forum should have known, give you the manhood that you're lacking?
Glad I could help.
Why , exactly , should we presume you know what you're talking about? 40 lbs. difference between a FXST and a FLHTCU ? I would put the crack pipe down and think twice before getting nasty. Reading specs is all well and good-riding motorcycles is a whole 'nother world...Just my opinion.
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Why , exactly , should we presume you know what you're talking about? 40 lbs. difference between a FXST and a FLHTCU ? I would put the crack pipe down and think twice before getting nasty. Reading specs is all well and good-riding motorcycles is a whole 'nother world...Just my opinion.
You have no fear either way.
That Vespa of yours should stop fine.
How do I know what I'm talking about?
Well, I've been running the 6 piston PM / 13" rotor for 3 years.
I have just a bit of experience with both.
Anymore questions, skippy?
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Nope. Skippy gives a nod to your experience.
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