i did a search and didnt find any info.....i have a '65 FLH and the front
brake might as well not be there. i was wondering if there is
a kit to add a disc to the front wheel?? thanks....
chucktx
Post by Billy on May 26, 2005, 5:50am
Chucktx-
Maybe this link will be of some help..
http://www.fabkevin.com/caliper.htm
Post by Yes on May 26, 2005, 6:04am
Rebuild the drumbrake instead of putting something as ugly as a disc on your
bike!!
Post by CknDnr on May 26, 2005, 6:36am
I'll take an ugly disc over a rebuilt drum for a daily rider. I would rather
have a brake that works than have to impress someone with what "correct" for
the model and year. Give FabKevin a call or send him an e-mail.
Post by Ente on May 26, 2005, 1:13pm
I share CknDnr's opinion, and as long as the car-drivers don't see us we will
have to drive for them as well.... and must stop the bike in time. I have -73
forks with disc on my bobber... don't know if you just can change just the left-lowerpart
or if you must change both complete legs.
Post by chucktxguest on May 27, 2005, 2:25am
thanks for the replys........it is a daily driver.....and cagers cant see past
their cell phones!!!!!!!
chucktx
Post by Mbskeam on May 27, 2005, 4:37am
hello,
look at this......
http://www.hydra-glide.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=345
mbskeam
Post by billy on May 27, 2005, 5:25am
I agree, having 'better stoppers' in today's crazy traffic
is a Big plus......Too many wack-o's in cages.
Course, that's what riding is about. "Doing your thing, your way.."
Post by chucktx on May 27, 2005, 7:17pm
thanks mbskeam!!! exactly what i am looking for..........any hints or tips on
parts?? also, i am wanting to keep the original front wheel, with star hub. from
the pic i cant tell if you are using the star hub or not...thanks again!!!
chucktx
Post by xnoahx on Sept 2, 2005, 5:23am
Does anyone know if there is a way to mount a disc to the stock hub?Re: disc
brake on a pan??
Post by ned on Sept 2, 2005, 3:29pm
I am not sure if I am right,but in 1972,when they went to the first disc front
end,they still used the 1967 to 1972 wheel hub and used a flange to mount the
disc to the hub.I cant see any reason why this flange cant be used on a star
hub.
Post by RussW on Sept 2, 2005, 4:53pm
It can be done, but a big project. This is a kit Performance Machine made in
the 70's, bearing holder/spacer,new axle,disc carrier drilled to match hub, etc.
I will be using the spare kit to mount a second disc on the right side. If you
want the specs on these parts, maybe a machine shop could do a set for you. PM
now suggests using a later flange hub for this.
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Post by chucktx on Sept 3, 2005, 3:32am
that is some good info......thanks!!!!
chucktx
Post by Mbskeam on Sept 4, 2005, 9:53pm
hello,
do you have these parts still????
boy........ if I could my hands on these and get some numbers from those 2 parts, it would be disk brakes all around for everyone.
mbskeam
Post by RussW on Sept 5, 2005, 12:56am
Oh, I sure do. The kit I have spare was the first I got from PM, it was used when they were selling a single piston Hurst Airhart caliper, so it mounted the disc close to the spokes. When they started producing the 162x2 caliper, I got the bearing holder on there now, much wider to clear the wider caliper. I will be making a spacer (from the 3.75" piece of aluminum you see in the picture) to use the narrow holder to mount a disc in the right side. You use to flip the hub around, and press the cup(pic in last post) into the race on the drum side(now the right), which would then fit a #6203 bearing, same bearing as on the disc adapter side. You do need a 17mm axle, since the bearings are metric.
If you are interested in trying to reproduce these, I think at least a few people might like them as a starting point. I've mentioned it a couple times over on HBSC tech board, but no one seemed interested in doing it. Email if you are, at rwfishman@aol.com
