Rear Rotor

[Jruby38]

I have a 99 standard with 99,000 miles and the rear rotor is toast.  I bought a used rotor on Ebay in good condition,  but it is from a 2002 interstate.  The offset is different and it does not fit flush on the hub.  Does anyone know how to make it work on my rear hub? Can I use it the way it is, or will I have a problem with the caliper rubbing?

[Ricky-D]

1997, 1998, and 1999 production are considered early model production when regarding the rear brake set-up.

2000 and up are considered late model production regarding the same rear brake.

If you install an early model rotor on a late model rear the rotor needs to be shimmed to work properly.

There has been some discussion regarding the rear wheel (early and late model) and how that affects the rear brake (rotor acceptability) but there has been no definitive answers to that question.

There also has been some discussion regarding the caliper mount (early and late model) and whether there is a difference between the two models that would affect the rotor placement but again, there has been no definitive answers regarding that question.

I would suggest to try it and see how it works.

I am sure the forum would love to have a solid and correct answer to you question.

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[teadream42]

 this is funny. i have the wheel to your rotor. from what i understand of the rear wheel delema  that i post. you need my wheel and i need your rotor.

[old2soon]

I know if i'm wrong someone will correct me. Didn't check but seems as i remember that new rotors are available from Honda. Like i said if wrong i'll hear about it. RIDE SAFE.

[Chrisj CMA]

1997, 1998, and 1999 production are considered early model production when regarding the rear brake set-up.

2000 and up are considered late model production regarding the same rear brake.

If you install an early model rotor on a late model rear the rotor needs to be shimmed to work properly.

There has been some discussion regarding the rear wheel (early and late model) and how that affects the rear brake (rotor acceptability) but there has been no definitive answers to that question.

There also has been some discussion regarding the caliper mount (early and late model) and whether there is a difference between the two models that would affect the rotor placement but again, there has been no definitive answers regarding that question.

I would suggest to try it and see how it works.

I am sure the forum would love to have a solid and correct answer to you question.

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All one has to do is to check the HDL (or other) parts fishe to see that there is only one part no for the caliper plate.  Therefore it is definitive.  Old wheel old rotor fits everwhere.  New wheel new rotor fits everywhere.  Mix and match=problems....ie shims

[teadream42]

As chrisj saids. I bought from pinwall the rear wheel without the rotor and you bought the rotor without the wheel  and they need to be together to work on old or newer bike.

[teadream42]

Hey jruby38 I have an idea  need a wheel to try a car tire.that is why I bought the wheel.if you want we can do a exchange if you want the wheel then buy the 98 wheel from pinwall let them send it to me and I will send you my wheel .this way we both have what we need or sell me what you pay for the rotor. Thanks.

[gordonv]

1997, 1998, and 1999 production are considered early model production when regarding the rear brake set-up.

2000 and up are considered late model production regarding the same rear brake.

1999 and up Interstates are also considered a late model.

1999 std/Tourer are the early ones.

[Jruby38]

I fixed my rotor dilemma.  I scored for short money a new rear wheel with rotor and mint splines, and a complete rear end with drive shaft off a trike conversion with about 12k miles. The guy can't find the Y joint but will keep looking in his shop.  I will do a complete rebuild if I can buy a new Y joint. My 99 standard has 99k miles and needs it.  Some questions I have are what is the best lub for the drive line and splines,  (I like waterproof green grease) or honda moly paste?  Also where do the three O rings go, I only see the one on the back of the spline.  HDL won't have new Y joints for a month same as local dealers.  My 99k Y Joint looks like two to the ears are spread out more than the other two.  It does not look like a car Y joint. Is it suppose to be that way?  I don't want to rebuild with all like new parts and reuse my old Y joint.   Thanks