kzz1
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posted August 02, 2005 09:32 AM
Running with one rotor and caliper question?
Is anyone running one rotor and caliper on the12? I've notice how much less rolling resistance with one caliper removed as the wheel does spin freely. Seen other bike with one rotor and caliper?
  
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posted August 02, 2005 09:52 AM
Mad Mike runs his that way. I'm sure he will have some input for you.
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posted August 02, 2005 12:57 PM
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Only one on mine....still brakes fine at the end (although I havent been to jax with it yet)
One thing to note is that a single braided line going to ONE caliper..vs two...makes the front brake VERY sensitive 
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Nukedog
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posted August 02, 2005 01:28 PM
Alot of Busa's do it. I have debated it but i want to street ride when i can andjust seem to feel 2 may be necessary for that even though they probably aren't...
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kzz1
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posted August 02, 2005 01:46 PM
Edited By: kzz1 on 2 Aug 2005 14:58
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Only one on mine....still brakes fine at the end (although I havent been to jax with it yet)
One thing to note is that a single braided line going to ONE caliper..vs two...makes the front brake VERY sensitive
I've notice that you cannot disconnect the brake lines from the junction box where the two lines meet under the lower triple tree unlike the Busa. Guess I will have to order a new line from the master cylinder to caliper. BTW... what was the length of the hose? I do have the stock rear brake line when I can find it. That should work?
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posted August 02, 2005 02:11 PM
Another thing to consider is front end weight - if you have wheelie issues this will only make it worse. I ran with one rotor for a while, but I like the braking and weight of 2. JMHO.
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posted August 02, 2005 02:42 PM
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Another thing to consider is front end weight - if you have wheelie issues this will only make it worse. I ran with one rotor for a while, but I like the braking and weight of 2. JMHO.
Dean
Yea it does wheelie depending on traction at the track. I was just looking to squeeze out every bit of mph I can get 
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posted August 02, 2005 03:33 PM
You can simply order a set of galfer SS lines from doug at spencercycle (or wherever..I just got them there)....they are long enough to use only one on the front....and can convert the rear to a SS line as well.
There is enough line from the front spare to run to my rear caliper even on an extended arm.
Two birds with one stone. I think the front set was like 80 dollars to my door...or somewhere around that.
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posted August 02, 2005 04:22 PM
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posted August 02, 2005 07:04 PM
I do have one, but I am not sure that It really improved anything? I have thought about throwing the other rotor back on, but I am not sure yet. the real reason that I took it off was because of my rims. so you could actually see them... bling bling....
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kzz1
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posted August 02, 2005 07:58 PM
Well mm, I don't have any bling bling so..that being said, I'll just stick with my setup
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posted August 02, 2005 09:26 PM
ken,
it's pretty easy to make both front & back tires spin with virtually NO resistance from the brakes.
Pul yr calipers apart, clean everything thing real well,
lightly polish the pistons with 1000 grit paper or ultra fine scotch brite
assemble but leave the dust seals out.
voila, the brakes will not hang up at all...
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posted August 02, 2005 11:43 PM
Any downsides to this besides perhaps requiring a maintenance schedule to account for the no dust seals?
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posted August 03, 2005 12:00 AM
i did this more than a year ago and haven't had any issues, but my bike is track only. Well, lately its been mostly in the garage
BTW
thinking about it, i also "cleaned" the cylinders with 1000 grit paper.
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posted August 03, 2005 09:07 AM
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I'm going solo!!!
You better keep that weight and add a brick if you want to keep the front down with what you are planning....
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Tanner
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posted August 04, 2005 05:07 PM
thought about it, will try it and see. I have different rims and rotors now, took off alot of weight as of now. Maybe the "jockey diet" isn't such a good idea huh?
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posted August 09, 2005 12:12 PM
My personal opinion is that the only reason most people take the second rotor off is for looks. I've got the right one off and stop just fine both street and strip, BTW I ride more on the street than the track. My opiniopn of stops just fine may be a bit squed though since I also ride a Harley that doesn't stop worth a damn If I had stock wheels I'd leave them both on, with chrome or custom wheels take it off and show the bling off, only exception being those Maxon types then leave it on no matter what couse you could probably use them both.
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posted August 11, 2005 02:13 PM
It's not just for looks...
It also "rotating mass"
It ALL adds up... 
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