Brake rotors

[Rocketman]

Has anyone used the Tarazon brand brake rotors available on Amazon?

Thanks,
Mark

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Ron Ayers has OEM for $180 each

https://www.ronayers.com/oemparts/a/hon/506cb66ff870023420a41843/front-wheel

[Rocketman]

Ron Ayers has OEM for $180 each

https://www.ronayers.com/oemparts/a/hon/506cb66ff870023420a41843/front-wheel

HDL has them for ~190 each, but the Amazon ones are ~170 for the pair.  I'm just leery of an untested brand like that.

[98valk]

these OEM Honda CBR600F4 rotors bolt right on.  OEM spec new is 4.4 - 4.6 mm thk per the CBR manual.
I have a set on my valkyrie. one pound lighter which is good for braking, stops much better.

these are 4.5mm 
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Honda-1999-2000-Cbr600f4-98-08-Interceptor-800-Front-Brake-Rotors-Pair/264230623836?fits=Model%3ACBR600F4&epid=1523092391&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item3d855f5a5c%3Ag%3AjqgAAOSwYyVcgs4v%3Asc%3AUSPSPriority%2108012%21US%21-1&enc=AQADAAAB4KX%2FKt4E1xf3SDqEdBclaYZ%2FNlS6ijXLezmrzKWvfu6Rq4PIHcWHP0ir%2Fjy5YpWB4c1pYO1ar6taP2gGw2nmopTmrGzzfvDsEqstDVYtxPgJsIau8MQTiZjZVylJyXcrhKALDHtt8tfyMWubYRbqTH5ooM7G%2FD9oMLHRkeNQyLlcL0iu%2B79V%2BnRuOWECsgYFgsAqtDKsx4Px4i8D75hwnSyUpCresQQBZGmo%2FLGHsfDNTjfOo%2FbmXP7rC63HlGr8oBKitj879Bavmk065Dv%2BLKcW%2BnsaQSmCUBN%2Ftl3psYVewlOTh%2FU6wg029SVPXsexZ2ZSJBm69nQpgbgkJY%2BkBHAziDD8DxIz%2FvPUA5V2Z1KbWlvZEdFRw7dcfzEcBXPjIsbB4mLemAaWVIIXZf9e5aaEf7aDL16nZ46d0CCOsPthA%2BgTYp2cgoSpcuOY2XxHlgpH6JVBPT2IDabTzhTo9Uc20TXjYfuBxaapDyWkCJ9CzZAggbtHwhPkhWA1ol6rgR4qw0L0mvtgHKHgAm481xImOdanDCV5LgkIDYE9Gfc6JhpFIyhGNJVFJRZbchfXv0ARqLxQH6zqZIF5OO5i12mW4HYAkTnbB6HtczdIhn5ORFezcU3VrPxOFw7%2FBr%2BQ3w%3D%3D&checksum=2642306238368a8a0ecd17f6449682086d937d35db00&LH_ItemCondition=4

[Rocketman]

Really?  They make rotors for a CBR600 that will also stop a Valkyrie?

Stunning, but thanks for the info.

[Glaserbeam]

The CBR600 rotors are similar to the 2001-2013 GL1800 Goldwing rotors, which are also 1/2 lb lighter each than Valk stock, look great, and bolt right on.  And the Goldwing is heavier than the Valk, so no worries about stopping power or fade resistance.  I found a pair of lightly used GL1800 rotors for under $200 on eBay.

My question is (sorry to hijack thread), is there a similarly thinner/lighter rotor for the rear? - mine's the later model (2002).

[98valk]

Really?  They make rotors for a CBR600 that will also stop a Valkyrie?

Stunning, but thanks for the info.

exactly the same diameter and bolt circle. also 98-01 VFR800 are the same.

EBC lists the rotor fitting other cycles
  EBC Brake Rotor #MD1014X Fits Honda Goldwing/Valkyrie/VFR800/CBR 600/CBR 900

[Rocketman]

Thanks for the info.

[98valk]

The CBR600 rotors are similar to the 2001-2013 GL1800 Goldwing rotors, which are also 1/2 lb lighter each than Valk stock, look great, and bolt right on.  And the Goldwing is heavier than the Valk, so no worries about stopping power or fade resistance.  I found a pair of lightly used GL1800 rotors for under $200 on eBay.

My question is (sorry to hijack thread), is there a similarly thinner/lighter rotor for the rear? - mine's the later model (2002).

I have one like this GL1500 Goldwing installed 3 lbs, '98 valkyrie 4.5lbs,  '03 valkyrie 6lbs

https://www.ebay.com/itm/For-Honda-Rear-Brake-Disc-Rotor-GL-1500-Goldwing-1990-2000-GL1500-Valkyrie-97-03/263439372790?_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item3d5635d1f6:g:lVMAAOSwcWpbfNIt&enc=AQADAAAB8KX%2FKt4E1xf3SDqEdBclaYaeuHOJ0qA0RuVZ97fElkHbVBkoL316ccyk4xp4IM%2FNIGoGi5PeW%2BznRdctY0Us1%2F%2FTRhvWkLgDoQt8WMo3IbCCxkk5o5ZgePEZR5hIhGh8oOTeETabv2L8aIFjmkpk2tj9l%2B4jV4FROs8g3a5nj8o4efQAA6%2Fbiu4GD4w4XcKrUo0WEZjMbeNNeHU9sjPaEJIhbUGSEdmqW0dys8pqlnG7YlK1bLQPXxHCt6UCMafjC6qdNHtWgdI4CHoSaz5dsPJehVDVv3x95sVrP31pMLlj24ldnZVCQdTJGrHsrMkGTGpmT6aZPGDN3c1EaXvEXrcg%2BAePsreOkH%2BcM7mTR%2BWaJ2PfZ4kvwi1lkq5GllpkYY%2BqzYQohJsWyscng%2BgYrC2HOkOo4i98cB%2BWS5fMTMdKT1KSiWj6Z3kAYsvaMCxir1Sp5m%2B4d%2F0AE7bZuaQBH6haZTHt%2BxaC5HehX0njpcJCT8Rw2xRUhig71YEPLvcu7%2BWV2KJH8gDUZkfpnnORTwvBs0EREyySLB7qlwHSIIG1KoXW92xMMSREsALYmW86n4IiuzH53AbSyW2V972SgTTM6YTDzMD9yXxuC0zfKAl%2FaqoL7P3sTdtxCMzCr29GbR1FsV0PKn1%2BzwO%2Fp13OJPo%3D&checksum=263439372790d8c8356054c54398b120d151f838d92c

HONDA ST    1100 Pan European L-Y,1 SC26  F440  Rear 1990-1992
HONDA ST 1100 Pan Europaen    ABS-TCS AN,AP,AR,AS SC26 F440 1992 - 1995
HONDA VTX1800/VTX 1800C    C1-CA8  SC46 e4*0113 Rear 02-09
HONDA VTX 1800F  F SC46 e4*0113 Rear 2005-2011
HONDA VTX 1800N N SC46 e4*0113    Rear 2004-2011
HONDA VTX 1800R R1-R7 SC46    e4*0113 Rear 2002-2007
HONDA VTX 1800 S  S1 SC46 e4*0113 Rear 2002-2007
HONDA VTX 1800T T SC46 e4*0113    Rear 2007-2011
HONDA GL 1500 Goldwing L- SC22    E931 1990-2000
HONDA GL 1500 Goldwing A SC22    E931 1990 - 2000
HONDA GL 1500 Goldwing    Interstate I 1990-2000
HONDA GL 1500 Goldwing SE SC22    E931 1990 - 2000
HONDA GL F6C VALKYRIE /GL 1500    Valkyrie C (SC34/H582) 1500CC model year 1997-2003
HONDA GL 1500 Valkyrie C /CD    /CF  (SC34/H582) 2000-2003
HONDA  GL 1500 Valkyrie Interstate CI (SC34/H582)    2000-2003
HONDA GL 1500 Valkyrie Tourer    CT SC34 H582 1997 - 1999

[RWhitehouse]

I'd say find a good used set of the CBR rotors is the way to go. Hard to go wrong with OEM part quality.

My experience with Chinese off-brands has been very mixed. Sometimes you get lucky and they're actually pretty decent, other times they're junk you're binning a month later and then buying the good ones anyway. Hard to tell. Price isn't always a good indicator of quality either. I've had some bargain cheap stuff that was surprisingly decent and some "only a little cheaper than the name brand" parts that were utter shite and went in the garbage quickly.

Rotors are usually a parts-bin item for most manufacturers. Keeps the bill of materials down and saves manufacturing costs. Yamaha's can trade rotors and calipers across cruisers, sportbikes, and decades of time in many cases. I had R1 brakes on my Vmax, direct swap, identical bolt patterns.

[Glaserbeam]

"I have one like this GL1500 Goldwing installed 3 lbs, '98 valkyrie 4.5lbs,  '03 valkyrie 6lbs

https://www.ebay.com/itm/For-Honda-Rear-Brake-Disc-Rotor-GL-1500-Goldwing-1990-2000-GL1500-Valkyrie-97-03/263439372790?_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item3d5635d1f6:g:lVMAAOSwcWpbfNIt&enc=AQADAAAB8KX%2FKt4E1xf3SDqEdBclaYaeuHOJ0qA0RuVZ97fElkHbVBkoL316ccyk4xp4IM%2FNIGoGi5PeW%2BznRdctY0Us1%2F%2FTRhvWkLgDoQt8WMo3IbCCxkk5o5ZgePEZR5hIhGh8oOTeETabv2L8aIFjmkpk2tj9l%2B4jV4FROs8g3a5nj8o4efQAA6%2Fbiu4GD4w4XcKrUo0WEZjMbeNNeHU9sjPaEJIhbUGSEdmqW0dys8pqlnG7YlK1bLQPXxHCt6UCMafjC6qdNHtWgdI4CHoSaz5dsPJehVDVv3x95sVrP31pMLlj24ldnZVCQdTJGrHsrMkGTGpmT6aZPGDN3c1EaXvEXrcg%2BAePsreOkH%2BcM7mTR%2BWaJ2PfZ4kvwi1lkq5GllpkYY%2BqzYQohJsWyscng%2BgYrC2HOkOo4i98cB%2BWS5fMTMdKT1KSiWj6Z3kAYsvaMCxir1Sp5m%2B4d%2F0AE7bZuaQBH6haZTHt%2BxaC5HehX0njpcJCT8Rw2xRUhig71YEPLvcu7%2BWV2KJH8gDUZkfpnnORTwvBs0EREyySLB7qlwHSIIG1KoXW92xMMSREsALYmW86n4IiuzH53AbSyW2V972SgTTM6YTDzMD9yXxuC0zfKAl%2FaqoL7P3sTdtxCMzCr29GbR1FsV0PKn1%2BzwO%2Fp13OJPo%3D&checksum=263439372790d8c8356054c54398b120d151f838d92c

HONDA GL F6C VALKYRIE /GL 1500    Valkyrie C (SC34/H582) 1500CC model year 1997-2003
HONDA GL 1500 Valkyrie C /CD    /CF  (SC34/H582) 2000-2003
HONDA  GL 1500 Valkyrie Interstate CI (SC34/H582)    2000-2003
HONDA GL 1500 Valkyrie Tourer    CT SC34 H582 1997 - 1999
[/quote]"

Thanks .... the link shows it's applicable to all year Valks, and it works on your '98, but does it also work on an '02 where there's some difference in offset or rotor hub thickness?

[98valk]

"I have one like this GL1500 Goldwing installed 3 lbs, '98 valkyrie 4.5lbs,  '03 valkyrie 6lbs

"

Thanks .... the link shows it's applicable to all year Valks, and it works on your '98, but does it also work on an '02 where there's some difference in offset or rotor hub thickness?

I can't answer your question directly, however I can tell you this.

I installed the '03 wheel I got from a trike take-off with that rotor on my '98.  Zero issues with over 10k miles. I tried the '03 wheel with its rotor and the '98 rotor, and the wheel rotated freely with zero interference.