Howdy All,

Finally picked up my 2008 SB and have been running it in over the last few days. Thanks everyone for helping me in selecting this awesome bike!
However, after riding sports bikes for many years, the brakes on SB absolutely suck! Don't get me wrong, they certainly stop you, especially if you are travelling at a reasonable velocity. Should you try stopping quickly from 100+ km/hr, the SB brakes are barely adequate.

I did a quick US forum search on and found that some guys have been looking at fitting Brembo or PM calipers/rotors on your Dyna. 
However I don't think that anyone has actually done it and happy with the results!

Any ideas or suggestions anyone? Naturally I would very much like to replace the bolt-on parts rather than actually start replacing forks/wheels, etc.
 
Cheers all.
Vlad

Hi Stix, could you please clarify what you mean by "massive" improvement? I guess when you consider the standard SB brake performance, anything would be an improvement.
Are you considering any future aftermarket upgraes?

btw, what handlebars are you running on your SB?

I better get some Lyndall pads and brake lines pronto...
Any other mods on the horizon?

anyone thought about doing a twin front rotor conversion. I'm not sure if its possible without drastically modifying the front end but its something I've been contemplating...

the FXDB upgrade to dual disks seems to have ceased at '05 model and linked to cast rim

There are few guys on the American forum that are in the process of building a twin disc conversion.
Apparently you'll need v-rod fork lowers, cast wheel, new calipers.
None has completed the build as yet, but I am keeping my eye on it.

Heavy Duty mag mentioned a dual disc conversion at Harley City a few issues back.

thats right cattleprod,heavy duty mag done it to an 07 dyna,they got some lugs welded on the other fork slider and fitted v-rod discs and brakes,go to there web-site and iam sure u can get some info.

Just go to a PM 6 piston caliper and full floating disc with Lyndall pads and braided lines and you wont need twin rotors.

 

nobody

ya lucky ya didnt buy a evo then