Ordered GL1800 front rotors today. One question though.

[Tropic traveler]

Spent $400 at HDL today, the lions share of that on 2 new Goldwing rotors to replace the VERY worn stockers on my '97. I'll hit 99,000 miles this weekend & it's also time for a new front Avon. So I thought while I have the front wheel off I'll slap on the new rotors. Already have new OE pads & new wheel bearings in my stash. I also ordered all new retaining bolts for the rotors just in case.
The question I have is, are the rotor bolts gonna be a PITA to get out considering the age & miles on my Valk? Also, I ordered Valkyrie retainer bolts not GW bolts, is that combo gonna work properly?

Any help or tricks from those of you that have been there & done that is appreciated!


 

[fudgie]

My bolts came of easy on the rear wheel. its alot worse then my front. 50,000 miles tho.

[quexpress]

I also ordered all new retaining bolts for the rotors just in case.
The question I have is, are the rotor bolts gonna be a PITA to get out considering the age & miles on my Valk?

If you have problems, heat them up a little with a propane torch to break the old thread lock.

Also, I ordered Valkyrie retainer bolts not GW bolts, is that combo gonna work properly?

Yes these are the required ones.

Any help or tricks from those of you that have been there & done that is appreciated!

Same steps as installing OEM rotors. You'll be alright! 

[X Ring]

You might try breaking them loose while the tire is still on the bike and on the ground.

Marty

[R J]

When I put the rotors on the front of MGM from across the pond, I also replaced the mounting bolts, so I just hit my old ones with the impact wrench.    NO problem.

I also added anti sieze to the mounting bolts.