Brakes!

BigNorm said:

We have established that we can create as much power and thrust as a, well, er, a ROCKET! Is there any aftermarket calipers that help slow this beast down in a hurry better than stock? As always thanks. Love and kisses. NORM

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alpental said:

Pretech makes a 6-pot caliper for the Rocket. You'll want to check to ensure ABS compatibility.
Brake Calipers | Motorcycle Brake Calipers | Racing Brake Calipers | Engineering | Pretech, Reading, UK

But unless you're taking your Rocket to the track and doing repeated high-decel braking and having your brake fluid boil, you should ask yourself exactly what you're looking for. The stock brakes are good enough to modulate and lock up the wheel / engage ABS, so what would be the benefit of larger brakes in even the most spirited street riding? Larger calipers and/or discs just add cost, complexity, and increase unsprung weight. In stock form, the limiting factor in deceleration is the wheel friction with the road, and the weight.

Use the Lotus philosophy: "Simplify, then add lightness." You can start by replacing the stock exhaust system to drop 50 lbs.

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blip said:

So I have a 2014 R3R and used to have a 2012 R3T and I find the breaking on the Roadster significantly better. That could be other factors like position and weight distrubution (it could also be that I'm 100 lbs lighter now than I was before), but I found a significant different. I ride agressivley in the twisties and the breaks are more than I need, in fact I have to be careful when I have friends behind me and I forget that they can't break nearly as fast.

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alpental said:

First off, congrats on the huge weight loss! Stock, the '12 R3T is 869 lbs vs the '13 R3R at 807 lbs., which is a 7.1% weight reduction. Adding in a 100 lb personal weight reduction should net huge improvements in acceleration, handling, and braking.

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