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« on: September 11, 2010, 01:32:13 PM » |
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For those that have done it: Wing rotors have different part #'s for left & right. Do you order 2 lefts or 2 rights or one of each? Or does it matter?
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« Reply #1 on: September 11, 2010, 02:09:07 PM » |
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I assume you mean the 1800 Wing?
They work, not sure about the1500.
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« Reply #2 on: September 11, 2010, 06:37:04 PM » |
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Did it on my '97 a few months ago. You need one right & one left from a 2001 & up 1800 Goldwing. I also recommend using new Valkyrie attaching bolts. Stock Valkyrie pads. The GW rotors are .5mm thinner than the Valk rotors but are 1/2 the price. I figure if they will stop a heavier & higher HP GL1800 'Wing a Valk should be no problem. So far so good. I've put 3,000 miles on the new GW rotors & they work perfect! Do a search, I think I posted the part #s on an front rotor post a few months back.  |
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« Reply #3 on: September 11, 2010, 07:32:17 PM » |
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Did it on my '97 a few months ago. You need one right & one left from a 2001 & up 1800 Goldwing. I also recommend using new Valkyrie attaching bolts. Stock Valkyrie pads. The GW rotors are .5mm thinner than the Valk rotors but are 1/2 the price. I figure if they will stop a heavier & higher HP GL1800 'Wing a Valk should be no problem. So far so good. I've put 3,000 miles on the new GW rotors & they work perfect! Do a search, I think I posted the part #s on an front rotor post a few months back. Eddie do they look just alike when compared side by side ? |
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« Reply #4 on: September 11, 2010, 07:50:51 PM » |
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Did it on my '97 a few months ago. You need one right & one left from a 2001 & up 1800 Goldwing. I also recommend using new Valkyrie attaching bolts. Stock Valkyrie pads. The GW rotors are .5mm thinner than the Valk rotors but are 1/2 the price. I figure if they will stop a heavier & higher HP GL1800 'Wing a Valk should be no problem. So far so good. I've put 3,000 miles on the new GW rotors & they work perfect! Do a search, I think I posted the part #s on an front rotor post a few months back. Here is a pic of a stock Valk rotor  Eddie do they look just alike when compared side by side ? They don't look exactly alike but they fit & perform perfectly. I like the "wagon wheel" look of the 'Wing rotor better anyways.  |
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« Reply #5 on: September 12, 2010, 04:00:35 AM » |
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Did it on my '97 a few months ago. You need one right & one left from a 2001 & up 1800 Goldwing. I also recommend using new Valkyrie attaching bolts. Stock Valkyrie pads. The GW rotors are .5mm thinner than the Valk rotors but are 1/2 the price. I figure if they will stop a heavier & higher HP GL1800 'Wing a Valk should be no problem. So far so good. I've put 3,000 miles on the new GW rotors & they work perfect! Do a search, I think I posted the part #s on an front rotor post a few months back. Here is a pic of a stock Valk rotor Eddie do they look just alike when compared side by side ? They don't look exactly alike but they fit & perform perfectly. I like the "wagon wheel" look of the 'Wing rotor better anyways. Thanks  When the time comes I'll go this route as well. |
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« Reply #6 on: September 12, 2010, 07:48:49 AM » |
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What's the minimum thickness on the wing rotor?
-RP
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« Reply #7 on: September 12, 2010, 09:11:08 AM » |
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There is no general difference between the right side and left side rotors on either, the Valkyrie or the GoldWing, except for the thickness issue between the two models.
There is a little arrow stamped on the rotor for directional rotation but there lies the rub.
If you abhor having a rotor with the arrow pointing in the wrong direction then you'd better order an individual left and right rotor.
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« Reply #8 on: September 12, 2010, 09:56:23 AM » |
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Ordered them yesterday along with 2 sets of pads and front bearings. Will do the deed in a couple of weeks. Thanks ShopTalk! Hay  Jimmyt |
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« Reply #9 on: September 12, 2010, 10:06:38 AM » |
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Thanks guys. Yes: I knew GL1800 rotors was what I was asking about. As Ricky stated: the rotor difference is the arrow rotation indicator. Is this the ONLY difference? RP: I'll check my service manual for the Wing rotor service limit.
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« Reply #10 on: September 12, 2010, 02:10:54 PM » |
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Thanks guys. Yes: I knew GL1800 rotors was what I was asking about. As Ricky stated: the rotor difference is the arrow rotation indicator. Is this the ONLY difference? RP: I'll check my service manual for the Wing rotor service limit.
Thanks Sandy. The only reason I was asking was, thinking logically (always dangerous), if the wing rotor starts out thinner and has a limit thats thinner than a Valk rotor, and there's no problem running the wing rotor to its limit, there there should be no problem running the Valk rotor to the Wing limit before you change it. -RP |
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« Reply #11 on: September 12, 2010, 02:43:12 PM » |
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Thanks guys. Yes: I knew GL1800 rotors was what I was asking about. As Ricky stated: the rotor difference is the arrow rotation indicator. Is this the ONLY difference? RP: I'll check my service manual for the Wing rotor service limit.
Thanks Sandy. The only reason I was asking was, thinking logically (always dangerous), if the wing rotor starts out thinner and has a limit thats thinner than a Valk rotor, and there's no problem running the wing rotor to its limit, there there should be no problem running the Valk rotor to the Wing limit before you change it. -RP That's assuming that they are made out of the same grade steel. |
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« Reply #12 on: September 12, 2010, 04:55:32 PM » |
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There is no general difference between the right side and left side rotors on either, the Valkyrie or the GoldWing, except for the thickness issue between the two models.
There is a little arrow stamped on the rotor for directional rotation but there lies the rub.
If you abhor having a rotor with the arrow pointing in the wrong direction then you'd better order an individual left and right rotor.
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Unless I'm missing something .... isn't the arrow direction in reference to the hole pattern in the rotors. Look a little closer at the hole pattern and you'll see what I mean. |
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« Reply #13 on: September 12, 2010, 06:12:08 PM » |
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Nothing to do with the hole pattern, everything to do with rotation direction.
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« Reply #14 on: September 12, 2010, 06:36:23 PM » |
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Nothing to do with the hole pattern, everything to do with rotation direction.
I'm referring to the holes in the disk .... not the mounting holes ....  |
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« Reply #15 on: September 12, 2010, 09:27:19 PM » |
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From what I've read the difference in thickness is: Valk rotors 5mm thick new, junk at 4mm worn. GL1800 rotors 4.5mm thick new, junk at 3.5mm worn. Stopping 900-1,000 lbs of bike & rider obviously can be accomplished by either. I know technically it's a mis-application but c'mon.... DOUBLE the price for .5mm initial thickness?? Might as well run a car tire too! |
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« Reply #16 on: September 13, 2010, 08:12:06 AM » |
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From what I've read the difference in thickness is: Valk rotors 5mm thick new, junk at 4mm worn. GL1800 rotors 4.5mm thick new, junk at 3.5mm worn. Stopping 900-1,000 lbs of bike & rider obviously can be accomplished by either. I know technically it's a mis-application but c'mon.... DOUBLE the price for .5mm initial thickness?? Might as well run a car tire too! can it be assumed then that using the valk rotors to 3.5 mms is alright? |
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« Reply #17 on: September 13, 2010, 08:58:24 AM » |
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Thanks guys. Yes: I knew GL1800 rotors was what I was asking about. As Ricky stated: the rotor difference is the arrow rotation indicator. Is this the ONLY difference? RP: I'll check my service manual for the Wing rotor service limit.
Thanks Sandy. The only reason I was asking was, thinking logically (always dangerous), if the wing rotor starts out thinner and has a limit thats thinner than a Valk rotor, and there's no problem running the wing rotor to its limit, there there should be no problem running the Valk rotor to the Wing limit before you change it. -RP That's assuming that they are made out of the same grade steel. |
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« Reply #18 on: September 13, 2010, 09:00:22 AM » |
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There are a couple of things regarding rotors that are important when considering wear.
Most important is the possibility of the rotor tearing when braking hard. I mean actually tearing the rotor apart because the forces exceed the ability of the rotor to stay together.
Second in my mind is the ability of the rotor to handle the heat building up when braking hard. That's one reason there are holes in the rotor. To help eliminate the heat. The thinner the rotor the less heat absorbing quality.
I don't consider that the caliper pistons will ever pop out due to too thin a rotor. To me, that can't happen.
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« Reply #19 on: September 13, 2010, 09:27:13 AM » |
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.... if the wing rotor starts out thinner and has a limit thats thinner than a Valk rotor, and there's no problem running the wing rotor to its limit, there there should be no problem running the Valk rotor to the Wing limit before you change it.
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YMMV of course...but I've run my Valk rotors to WAY under the limits...guess I need to get around to changing them. I'll be doing the wing rotors as well. |
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