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[16HD117]

On the way back from Kentucky I noticed that the front brakes on the 11 had a slight pulsation.  Took the bike in for the 5K service and sure enough the front rotors are warped.  Could this be due to getting the bike wooed down after all those 100+ mph runs at Ribfest?
 

[110tHunDer]

 
Tommy, brakes are for pwussies.  You must've been on them too much.  The SERG's rotors are fine.
 
Better make the appointment now for another set in 3 weeks when you get back!

[16HD117]

Tommy, brakes are for pwussies.  You must've been on them too much.  The SERG's rotors are fine.
 
Better make the appointment now for another set in 3 weeks when you get back!

Just tryin' not to run into the back of a 2011.5 B/B Ultra!
 

[miker]

Mine have jack hammered since new..GH found the wheel to be out of round, I aint checked mine yet, local shop is like teets on a boar here.

[Black Diamond]

I seem to go through them pretty quickly on the 08 SERK. Had them replaced under warranty twice, getting ready to do it again. They seem to warp easily.  

Of course it could be I'm just a big pwussie too!    

JW

[SBB]

I seem to go through them pretty quickly on the 08 SERK. Had them replaced under warranty twice, getting ready to do it again. They seem to warp easily.  

Of course it could be I'm just a big pwussie too!    

JW

Me 2!
Changed them twice on the 09 SEUC.
Tommy you could save those rotors if you hauled that fine looking machine around in a trailer all the time.
If your not warping them your not going fast enough to need them.
Keep up the good work.

 

[110tHunDer]

 
Locked and loaded!

[SBB]

Locked and loaded!

Now that's funny coming from the king of the trailer queens!
Hell yes I shipped it to Tahoe.
After putting 49K miles on the 09 I decided to take it easy on this one.
But that is funny!
If all else fails point at someone else.

 

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[16HD117]

 

[49445CVO]

Anyone thinking of aftermarket rotors after warranty runs out or dealer won't replace?

[Black Diamond]

Anyone thinking of aftermarket rotors after warranty runs out or dealer won't replace?

I'm just starting to look into this as an option in spite of the warranty.

JW

[mieledr]

Tommy, brakes are for pwussies.  You must've been on them too much.  The SERG's rotors are fine.
 
Better make the appointment now for another set in 3 weeks when you get back!

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Get yourself a set of composite rotor's from Lyndall Racing Brakes, I had the opportunity to have the first set of prototype disc's on my FLHRSE04. Since replacing them, I have had not one issue with my brakes.

[Black Diamond]

Get yourself a set of composite rotor's from Lyndall Racing Brakes, I had the opportunity to have the first set of prototype disc's on my FLHRSE04. Since replacing them, I have had not one issue with my brakes.




Sounds like a possible alternative. How many miles do you have on the composite rotors? Any noise or dust issues?

JW

[Spiderman]

Anyone thinking of aftermarket rotors after warranty runs out or dealer won't replace?

Dollar for dollar I don't think you can beat PM full floating rotors. Only caveat is PM machines them from ductile iron which is one of the best materials for creating the friction between the brake pad and rotor needed to stop quickly while still being able to wick off heat. Problem is ductile iron rusts up quick so you need to keep an eye on that. If you ride every day you won't have an issue with it, but if you ride infrequently you're likely to see some surface rust on your baby's rotors and feel a bit of squawk and squeal the first couple of stops. Every solution has it's issues. Just look at the ads on TV for all the new heart drugs being marketed. You take of this problem and you've got that one. Damn shame H-D seems to have cheapened the OEM Floaters. The one's that came on the 03 SERKS were fantastic. I've got a set with 50k on them on LD that aren't worn and not warped and work very well even with the 07 stock calipers.

B B

[FNGw/08SERK]

I did the "dealer dance" several times due to the 09 SERG's rotors warping. After multiple sets warping, the OEM rim was put on a truing stand, and found to be out of spec. Dealer replaced rim, rotors & brake pads and no more problems to date.

While doing the "dance" I was in contact with Paul at Lyndall. He sent two different styles for me to look at. Neither would mount. If I remember correctly the boss on the rotor would not sit flush to the rim. I sent them back to Paul and he apologized. Haven't spoke to him since to see if he has a composite product available for these rims. This took place last summer.

[grc]

The best rotors in the industry will warp if the surface to which they are bolted isn't flat.  As GH posted, the wheels themselves have been suspect for several years now but that seems to be the last thing the typical dealer bothers to check.  Much easier to just be part changers rather than figure out the root cause of a problem.

BTW, my opening statement shouldn't be construed to mean that I think Harley's current rotors are all that great.  They cheapened them just like they've cheapened many other important parts, and we all know how well that worked out with stuff like crankshafts and compensators.  What I meant was, even if you buy outstanding quality aftermarket rotors, if the wheels aren't right you may very well still have issues.  Get the wheels checked if you experience warped rotors; it's very easy to do while they are swapping out the rotors.


Jerry