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[bowtech40]

I am wondering how much braking you lose going to a single side rotor set up using a 13" rotor or the new Arlen Ness dual rotor set up?

[grc]

I am wondering how much braking you lose going to a single side rotor set up using a 13" rotor or the new Arlen Ness dual rotor set up?

On what bike?  And why would you want to eliminate half of your front brakes, just for show?

Anyhow, I suppose you could calculate how much braking force and heat dissipation your proposed replacement would have versus stock if you had all the required data.  If you're looking for someone to just give you their report (opinion) that they eliminated the right side brake and the bike stops fine, to help you justify something you want to do, please remember you are talking about a major safety item that could have a major impact on your health and well being.  Consult a real engineer for these sorts of mods, not an anonymous armchair "expert" who bases his opinions on looks or advertisements or heaven forbid the BS found these days in motorcycle mags.

JMHO - Jerry

[sadunbar]

On what bike?  And why would you want to eliminate half of your front brakes, just for show?

Anyhow, I suppose you could calculate how much braking force and heat dissipation your proposed replacement would have versus stock if you had all the required data.  If you're looking for someone to just give you their report (opinion) that they eliminated the right side brake and the bike stops fine, to help you justify something you want to do, please remember you are talking about a major safety item that could have a major impact on your health and well being.  Consult a real engineer for these sorts of mods, not an anonymous armchair "expert" who bases his opinions on looks or advertisements or heaven forbid the BS found these days in motorcycle mags.

JMHO - Jerry

Couldn't agree more with Jerry's comments...  There's a reason there are two front rotor's and calipers on heavy bikes.  If you plan on riding the bike (think of your passenger's welfare also), keep all of your braking ability!   

[Puzzled]

If you go to a single dics at least consider upgrading the caliper to a 6 piston.

[SOTLucky]

I did it on a road glide I had, but the reason I did it is because I put a 26" wheel on the front.  I had a 13" left side rotor and a 6 piston caliper.  The stopping distance was less, but it was for show.  Unless your creating a show bike where you want to show off an expensive wheel over 23" I wouldn't recommend doing it.

[bowtech40]

I am definitly not considering changing mine, only looking for real worl experience for the same reasons listed. I like coming home after a ride myself. Just seem to see more single discs around, and I was wondering.

[2k]

On what bike?  And why would you want to eliminate half of your front brakes, just for show?

Anyhow, I suppose you could calculate how much braking force and heat dissipation your proposed replacement would have versus stock if you had all the required data.  If you're looking for someone to just give you their report (opinion) that they eliminated the right side brake and the bike stops fine, to help you justify something you want to do, please remember you are talking about a major safety item that could have a major impact on your health and well being.  Consult a real engineer for these sorts of mods, not an anonymous armchair "expert" who bases his opinions on looks or advertisements or heaven forbid the BS found these days in motorcycle mags.

JMHO - Jerry

I good thing about Jerry, he has prevented me from doing something stupid 2 different times. If it looks like a duck.......he will call it one!! Thanks Jerry, for being willing to answer even the stupidist questions!!