Front Rotor and Brakes - Harley Forum

sgtcowboyusmc · #1 10-23-2009, 07:04 PM

OK I was at odds on what to call this thread because it could have been "Frisco-Rigid is #1". My front rotor was in bad need of replacing. 55,000 miles and it was getting worn. Pads were also needing replacement. After reading all the threads I decided to go with "Floating" Rotor and Kevlar brake pads. I live 100+ miles from any Harley shop or indy shop that specializes in Harleys. So I did what I usually do I got on the E Bay site and scoured the site for the best price discs. When I found a couple I was interested in I got out the JP catalog and checked there also. I decided to go with a set of Chrome Rotors from Demon Cycles and I ordered a new Chrome axle with spacers from bk-ryder also on E Bay. Reason I wanted a new axle is I have spoked wheels and I want to get a wheel stand so I could check my wheels at each tire change. I have a spare set which I got a couple years ago from.. you guessed it, E Bay. Anyway so I had to go to Phoenix and I contacted Frisco and asked him if he knew any reputable shops around because I wasn't sure my head would take me doing it (I suffer from massive headaches due to a disc slipping) and I had never done Brakes myself. Frisco offered to help me if I was so inclined and I agreed. So we set it up and I drove the 187 miles to his place. Let me tell you that Frisco is a first class guy and his Hunny, Linda, is great also. Make a long story short we were able to change the Rotor and brakes with Frisco telling me what to do. And I think that is the only way to learn is by doing it yourself. Head started hurting right towards the end but my wife showed up with some muscle relaxers that bought me some extra time. Linda made a real nice snack platter and the wife and I enjoyed their hospitality and friendship. By this time the head started going through the roof and I took some Darvocets pain pills and hit the road on the bike back to our Hotel. One not so bad thing with these headaches is riding my bike eases them up. By the time I arrived at the Hotel Room the brakes seemed like they had settled in and I had better brakes than it had when it was new. I can use one finger and pull the brake lever back and it stops like right now! I have had to relearn how to brake they are so good. I was a little hesitant about using the chrome rotors and Kevlar brake pads but I had read several threads and an article in JP catalog that said they would last longer and now I am glad I went with that set up.

I also want to publicly thank Frisco and Linda for their Hospitality. They are really good people and I am thankful for this site as it allows for us to get to know each other and help each other out.

Thanks Frisco and Linda you are #1 in mine and Donna's Book!

tejasandre · #2 10-23-2009, 07:36 PM

Frisco for president!

Tbone · #3 10-23-2009, 07:56 PM

A lot of us suspected that but weren't able to prove it.

tommyglide · #4 10-24-2009, 12:22 AM

Someone always has to get political. jess kiddin', Good it worked out Cboy but too bad about them headaches, nothin you can do?

sgtcowboyusmc · #5 10-24-2009, 01:19 AM

@ tejasandre - I would vote for him!

@ Tbone - You always suspected that Frisco was #1?

@ Tommy - The only thing they can do is pin the #1 and #2 vertebra together and it only has a 50/50 chance of working. Or let it try and heal itself. Don't want to chance the first so I am praying for the second.

frisco-rigid · #6 10-25-2009, 12:30 AM

Hey Sgt.

I'll say to all,, we were very happy to meet you and Donna..
You're surely our kinda folk--- salt o' the earth..

Cats'n Jammers--- I think Sgt. understates himself a wee bit..
He knew all the right moves and was twisting & turing with no prob,, if a body didn't know he hadn't done his brakes before it would Not have been evident..
He only needed a wee assist when the Headache got soo bad it slowed him up a bit,, he's a natural..

Glad the brakes are feeling soooo good..

President huh,, Yeah, that sounds teriffi,, wait just a cotton-pickin minute here,, president of what..??

street bob · #7 10-25-2009, 01:40 PM

I love when good things happen..... good deal for you both!!!!!!

aceharleywrench · #8 10-26-2009, 07:51 AM

I think we can all agree that Frisco is a stand up guy,worthy of every bit of praise he has received here.

Frisco,you da man!

texan321 · #9 10-26-2009, 09:16 AM

Sounds like we need to put Frisco's place on the place to stop - when we are passing through......good food - good company......place to stay a couple of days (OK I was just kidding about staying overnite)..............

HarleyCruiser · #10 10-26-2009, 05:41 PM

Yea I would vote for him.

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Originally Posted by tejasandre

Frisco for president!