Where to get Rear Disk ?

[Mike G in SC]

Got 85K miles on my RSTD.

When I had a rear tire replaced a few weeks back we notice the rear disk was about end of life. (Yes I use the rear brake,, cause it's there!)

 

Anyhow, so, I will need to get one in the future. Anyone bought one in the last year.

OEM or aftermarket? How much for the part? Other?

 

Thanks, Mike G

[flb_78]

You could probably buy a used wheel with a rotor off a trike conversion cheaper than just buying a rotor.

 

Could you post pics of your rotor. My Venture has 106,000 and I think the rotor looks fine and I use the rear brake quite a bit as well.

[flb_78]

Just judging by ebay, there are used ones around $40 plus shipping and EBC replacements for $142 with free shipping.

 

I'd be more inclined to go with a new EBC over a used one at that price.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/99-10-YAMAHA-XVZ-1300-Royal-Star-Venture-S-EBC-Rear-Oem-Fit-Brake-Rotor-MD2078-/200650762298?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2eb7b7a83a&vxp=mtr

[Mike G in SC]

FLB78,

Phone pics attached. It's a gray, wet day here so may not show highlights as good.

Pics are from the bottom looking up.

 

It has groove wear both sides (probably got metal to metal?) and there is a fairly noticable "ridge" on the very edge of both sides.

You may see a lip closer to the hub.

Mechanic took measurement and said it is "right there".

I can feel substantial difference between my two Royals.

 

So, now looking close enough for pictures I see rust down in the grooves, meaning that the newer pads (2k miles) are not seated to the existing grooves.

 

Also, bike has the Barons kit on the rear so calliper is relocated. Don't guess that would have an ill effect?

 

Rear braking is still effective but will replace the disk next go round, when the new Michelin II is worn.

 

Mike G

 

PS FLB_78,,, your picture scared my cat off,,, do you have a first name or pronouncable nick-name?

Edited March 3, 2012 by Mike G in SC

[RandyR]

I was expecting to see pie plates in the pictures. Looks like a lot of metal left.

 

So what does "they're right there' mean when you put a micrometer on them and add a fudge factor for maybe having them turned in a machine shop?

 

Has any one had these plates turned? I don't ever recall seeing a thread about that.