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[mr_magoo]

Thats why I'm suprised you don't see more of this stuff on HD's its far better than the stock chrome one the parts book list and not much more money.  I ride in the rain alot it seems and it didn't take long to figure out how to adapt riding with the brakes.

[110tHunDer]

Photos of my Brembo calipers installed (road test to follow once we get out of the road salt infested frozen tundra that is Illinois) . . .

Fronts:

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Rear . . .

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[spydglide]

Brian, they look GREAT!  Now, how much improvement in the stopping?  How long is your garage?  Gonna be hard to wait till Spring in Illinois.  And what you gonna do about the front discs?  Dang, they look great....big pads, huh?    [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif] spyder

[110tHunDer]

Spyder, thanks!  The garage is about 60 x 40, not enough room for a fair test, lol!

Leaving the stock rotors on there. [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

[erniezap]

Recently rode an '04 SEEG with the Brembo's and was impressed to say the least.  For those of us that like to do a lot of mountain and twisty riding I almost put these in the "must" catagory.  They seemed to be twice the braking with half the finger pressure.  As far as the rear's are concerned, I think you might be pleased with the HD calipers and Lyndall pads.  Guess it depends on your riding style, but I use almost no rear brake at speed.  My rear's are the workhorse brakes for "trick" riding and manuvering in parking lots and the Lyndall puts some real bite in the stock unit.  (Spend more time "covering" the rear than using it.)

Which Lyndalls are you using, the Gold or the Zpads?  

[Twolanerider]

Just noticed the pictures Brian.  Thanks for sharing.  Was really interested in what the new intermediate bracketry would look like.  Was afraid it would look too extraneous or "added on."  You know; goofy.  But while it may not look like it was an OE design it does look pretty good hanging there.  I think the back actually looks way better.  Too bad it's always hidden by the saddlebag.  Nice stuff  [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

[nidan]

Regarding the brembo's and the accident.   I was going about 30mph , light turned yellow , the Porsche 944 just in front of me slammed on the brakes , so did I. The cop who happened to be at the intersection (hence the reason for the panic stop by the porsche) estimated I had about 15ft to stop. Bumper to bumper noon time traffic in Silicon Valley.


 It was dead flat, 70 degrees and clear .  I had just enough time to say Oh S and not even the ..hit.  I had locked both brakes , but the dual fronts were sufficent to completely halt forward progress. Momentum and physics being what they are , I essentially pole vaulted the bike on top of me.

This was a BMW k75s , much lighter than a HOG.   under normal use , I found the brakes progressive and efficient. I learned a good lesson that day, Always follow the 2 second rule!

[BLM777]

Which Lyndalls are you using, the Gold or the Zpads?  

Ernie...have only had experience with the Gold.  Don't take this as fact, but I have heard on several occassions that the Z's are rotor-eaters.  Again, rumor only.

[grc]

This is the info from the Lyndall web page.  Reading this, you would think the "Z" pad would be the best choice for street use. ?
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The LRB Z Plus Pad is a matrix of Kevlar and non-ferrous metal similar to our gold pad in stopping performance, but softened slightly to provide a longer service life in the lower temperature ranges found in common street use. This pad is dust free, quiet and the [highlight]best protection you can get for polished rotors[/highlight].


The LRB Gold Pad, the same pure Carbon Kevlar friction material developed and used by top Formula Atlantic and Indy Light Race Car teams is now available for your American Cruiser. This pad works great cold and thrives under abusive conditions of complete thermal saturation - a wise choice for heavy duty service such as touring, two-up, in mountains or hauling down your Nitro Burning, Fire Breathing Dragon at the ADRA venues.
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Jerry

[yellowsedeuce]

Hey 103,

Those are some sweet looking clampers!  My H-D tax list keeps getting longer.
(maybe the wife will forget that she made me promise not to spend any tax money on the new ride)

Yellowsedeuce

[110tHunDer]

yellowseduece, Thanks, I like the way they look, too!  But the proof will be in the performance.  C'mon springtime!