Can't see what I just spent $$$ on
#11
08-12-2013 | 04:09 PM
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Same tire and wheel combo as what came on the '12 SG. Looks better and handles better than the slugs that comes factory on the Ultras. And no difference in ride height either.
#12
08-12-2013 | 08:08 PM
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Looks to me like the 12 SG has a 130/70-18. And the overall height is about 25". This leaves a sidewall height of about 3.5". And the 08 SG has a 180/65-16 with about 25.5" overall height. Change the wheel to 19" and reduce the sidewall height to 3". So maybe something like a 120/65-19?
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#13
08-12-2013 | 08:30 PM
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Looks to me like the 12 SG has a 130/70-18. And the overall height is about 25". This leaves a sidewall height of about 3.5". And the 08 SG has a 180/65-16 with about 25.5" overall height. Change the wheel to 19" and reduce the sidewall height to 3". So maybe something like a 120/65-19?
#14
08-12-2013 | 11:12 PM
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'12 CVO SG was what I meant. Anyhow none if this actually helps the OP. What would've helped him more would've been a knowledgeable person behind the parts counter at the stealership. Finding this more and more where the guy behind the counter knows less about your bike than your OL. If it were me I'd take it back because I wasn't satisfied with the look. Dealer may balk on you but it's worth a shot.
#15
08-12-2013 | 11:21 PM
Excellant Point Dennis,
Thanks for pointing that out! I guess I didn't think about that. When you see a pix of a new wheel you get that picture in your head. Hell, it didn't even click with me when I ordered the rotor's that I wouldn't see alot. So I guess the best thing to do to salvage this is remove the brake compo from atleat one side.
Thanks for pointing that out! I guess I didn't think about that. When you see a pix of a new wheel you get that picture in your head. Hell, it didn't even click with me when I ordered the rotor's that I wouldn't see alot. So I guess the best thing to do to salvage this is remove the brake compo from atleat one side.
#16
08-13-2013 | 01:45 AM
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You will not lose 50% of your braking power but if you want the wheel to look right you will need a hub with a smooth cap on teh right hand side, otherwise you will have the holes for the rotor showing.
We do many single disc conversion and in most cases you keep about 80% if your front brakes stopping power.
We do many single disc conversion and in most cases you keep about 80% if your front brakes stopping power.
#17
08-13-2013 | 05:56 AM
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I just purchased a new wheel from RC Components for my 08 Streetglide and stayed with the stock 16" instead of going bigger because I was already having trouble not being able to be flat-footed at a stop light. Problem is I can't see it due to the dual rotors on both sides. How will removing the the rotor and brake off one side affect the overall front end braking?
#18
08-13-2013 | 06:12 AM
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#20
08-13-2013 | 06:57 AM
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I just purchased a new wheel from RC Components for my 08 Streetglide and stayed with the stock 16" instead of going bigger because I was already having trouble not being able to be flat-footed at a stop light. Problem is I can't see it due to the dual rotors on both sides. How will removing the the rotor and brake off one side affect the overall front end braking?