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All years front rotors interchangeable?

Started by Tfrank59, Thu 29, Aug 2019, 17:40:22

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Tfrank59

 There are probably some posts about this but you gurus in the know can you tell me if I use a front rotor off of a 2000 Interstate would it fit on my 1998 tourer?  I'm thinking all those years  front rotors are interchangeable but I wanna check especially cause it's coming off of an interstate.
-Tom

Keep the rubber side down.  USMC '78-'84
'98 Valkyrie, '02 VTX 1800, '96 Royal Star, '06 Drifter, '09 Bonneville, '10 KTM 530, '04 XR 650, '76 Bultaco, '81 CR 450, '78 GS 750...

gordonv

I don't know, but that is what I recall. GW or Valk, the same.

I went on procaliber. The 99' CF and the 98 C are the same.
1999 Black with custom paint IS


Chrisj CMA


Tfrank59

-Tom

Keep the rubber side down.  USMC '78-'84
'98 Valkyrie, '02 VTX 1800, '96 Royal Star, '06 Drifter, '09 Bonneville, '10 KTM 530, '04 XR 650, '76 Bultaco, '81 CR 450, '78 GS 750...

98valk

Quote from: gordonv on Thu 29, Aug 2019, 18:04:49
I don't know, but that is what I recall. GW or Valk, the same.



only goldwing GL1800 fits,  GW GL1500 does not fit.

1998 Std/Tourer, 2007 DR200SE, 1981 CB900C  10speed
1973 Duster 340 4-speed rare A/C, 2001 F250 4x4 7.3L, 6sp

"Our Constitution was made only for a Moral and Religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the goverment of any other."
John Adams 10/11/1798

Tfrank59

-Tom

Keep the rubber side down.  USMC '78-'84
'98 Valkyrie, '02 VTX 1800, '96 Royal Star, '06 Drifter, '09 Bonneville, '10 KTM 530, '04 XR 650, '76 Bultaco, '81 CR 450, '78 GS 750...

gordonv

As a FYI, the GW GL1500 rear rotors are the same for the Valk.
1999 Black with custom paint IS


Paladin528

Quote from: gordonv on Fri 30, Aug 2019, 18:12:59
As a FYI, the GW GL1500 rear rotors are the same for the Valk.

but not all years.  the rear rotors are different from 99 on
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Tfrank59

Yeah I know the rear rotors are different but I'm asking about the fronts which I was pretty sure were the same all the years
-Tom

Keep the rubber side down.  USMC '78-'84
'98 Valkyrie, '02 VTX 1800, '96 Royal Star, '06 Drifter, '09 Bonneville, '10 KTM 530, '04 XR 650, '76 Bultaco, '81 CR 450, '78 GS 750...


98valk

other honda front rotors that fit. I use a set of VFR800 ebay $100 were within new spec range per VFR800 service manual.  I like the carrier look very much.

Front OEM valkyrie rotors = 3.25 lbs ea

Both are the same and fit the valkyrie.
Front VRF800 rotors = 2.75 lbs ea
Front CBR600F4 rotors = 2.75 lbs ea
1998 Std/Tourer, 2007 DR200SE, 1981 CB900C  10speed
1973 Duster 340 4-speed rare A/C, 2001 F250 4x4 7.3L, 6sp

"Our Constitution was made only for a Moral and Religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the goverment of any other."
John Adams 10/11/1798

Tfrank59

Quote from: 98valk, (aka CA) on Sat 31, Aug 2019, 12:39:31
other honda front rotors that fit. I use a set of VFR800 ebay $100 were within new spec range per VFR800 service manual.  I like the carrier look very much.

Front OEM valkyrie rotors = 3.25 lbs ea

Both are the same and fit the valkyrie.
Front VRF800 rotors = 2.75 lbs ea
Front CBR600F4 rotors = 2.75 lbs ea

That's great to know thanks!
-Tom

Keep the rubber side down.  USMC '78-'84
'98 Valkyrie, '02 VTX 1800, '96 Royal Star, '06 Drifter, '09 Bonneville, '10 KTM 530, '04 XR 650, '76 Bultaco, '81 CR 450, '78 GS 750...

Paladin528

What is the new thickness of the CBR and VFR rotors?

The reason I as is that the Valk Minimum Thickness is 4mm.  This is important because the Valkyrie is FAR heavier than either of those 2 bikes.  The extra metal on the VALK rotors allows for More heat to be absorbed.
The Calipers and pads are also designed for a thicker rotor.

98valk

Quote from: Paladin528 on Sun 01, Sep 2019, 16:56:32
What is the new thickness of the CBR and VFR rotors?

The reason I as is that the Valk Minimum Thickness is 4mm.  This is important because the Valkyrie is FAR heavier than either of those 2 bikes.  The extra metal on the VALK rotors allows for More heat to be absorbed.
The Calipers and pads are also designed for a thicker rotor.


EBC lists same rotor for all, doesn't see a problem. I am seeing better braking with the OEM VFR800 rotors than from the OEM Valkyrie. Holding heat gives less braking performance. cooler brakes the better during operation.
EBC Brake Rotor #MD1014X Fits Honda Goldwing/Valkyrie/VFR800/CBR 600/CBR 900  https://www.ebay.com/itm/EBC-Brake-Rotor-MD1014X-Fits-Honda-Goldwing-Valkyrie-VFR800-CBR-600-CBR-900-/333304180504?_trksid=p2349526.m4383.l4275.c10#viTabs_0
1998 Std/Tourer, 2007 DR200SE, 1981 CB900C  10speed
1973 Duster 340 4-speed rare A/C, 2001 F250 4x4 7.3L, 6sp

"Our Constitution was made only for a Moral and Religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the goverment of any other."
John Adams 10/11/1798