I have an 05 UC what do I need to do to eliminate the right side brake? I am putting on a new 21x3.5 wheel and want to show off the wheel.

 

When I was researching that, I was told pretty much any stock line for I believe was a 9/16 bore would work. I had a softail brake line laying around that I had test fit, worked perfectly....... I ultimately went with the dual rotor setup. But at least I still have the option.

***** shiny sells the shaved left fork leg to compliment the setup

 

Really?

Someone would do that?

Enjoy!

 

I get that you want to show off the wheel and all but.... Function over form where brakes are concerned. Well, for me at least. I just don't understand why you would want to decrease you ability to stop or increase your probability of running into the back of someone. Shoot, my 03EGC didn't stop well enough for my tastes so I upgraded them to the Brembos. Just sayin'.

 

I plan on installing a brembo caliper on the left side and in the rear.

 

I'm in the process of swapping from the 'old style' calipers to the newer Brembos and considering going single sided too...


From forum feedback, it's recommended that you swap-out the master cylinder to a 9/16" piston unit from a bike that uses a single-disk brake from the factory.

I have also asked questions of several local shops (H-D service techs, small shops & a custom shop). They say that keeping the 11/16" master cylinder is fine...that they have done it, and the only issue is that the brake lever feels a little 'softer', but stopping power is not problematic.

So. If I decide to go 'single-sided' it's going to be later, not for safety reasons, but financial. I don't want to run an 'open' right side until I can afford to get the fork leg shaved of the caliper mount.

If that's not a concern for you, then all you need is a different brake line.

Worst case scenario, you drop (roughly) $100 on a brake line...do a test ride with one caliper and decide if you are comfortable with the braking performance. If not, put the old brake line and right caliper back on.

 

Thanks jumpman

 

Whatever you feel good with..., I brought my bike from a guy that took off one rotor..., I thoyught it was crazy..., but I rode it and it stops fine. I heard that A Ness has a kit with dual rotor on one side. I may look into that for next winter project. Try it.., if you aren't comfortable with it change it. I see that some guys go pretty HARD here on this site. But the way I see it...., Its your bike.., do what you want to it. However it's kool to ask for opinions. By the way it looks good..,