[Gearhead329]

Among other problems my bike has, brakes are a big one. The po took the rear rotor off and rode the bike for months with front brakes only. He did that because the rear brakes were badly worn, with LARGE grooves in the rotor. We'll the front rotor also has said grooves.

In search for replacement rotors, it seems that my choices are limited to EBC, or some parts SHIPPED from China. So here's my question, anyone on here replaced the factor rotor with something other than an EBC rotor? Were EBC's OE on a 01 Sabre? On eBay, I'm looking at spending ~$270 just for the EBC rotors, where as some that are shipped from China would be around $140.

Thoughts?

 

[jpr1968]

OEM or EBC. Forget about the China junk. Check other online places for prices. Ebay isn't always the best price.

 

[7xclm]

What year and model bike are you talking about.

 

[Gearhead329]

My bike is an 01 Sabre.

The china parts are just shipped from there, there are several different brand names, but I don't recognize them. Local Honda placed wanted over $400 for rotors and pads. I've looked at JP Cycle and a couple other aftermarket parts places, and all they carry is EBC, and they are higher than eBay.

And suggestions of where else to shop for parts?

 

[smilie]

Are the rotors too far gone to turn down. If you know of a shop with a brake lathe, it can save you a bunch of money.

 

[7xclm]

Stay away from CHINA. Could be a can of worms.

Keep in mind. these parts a are critical to your safety when riding your bike.

Here is a used front rotor. Just keep your eyes open

Honda Shadow VT1100 VT 1100 VT1100C2 Saber Front Brake Rotor | eBay

 

[ryzenshyne]

Stay away from CHINA. Could be a can of worms.

Keep in mind. these parts a are critical to your safety when riding your bike.

Here is a used front rotor. Just keep your eyes open

Honda Shadow VT1100 VT 1100 VT1100C2 Saber Front Brake Rotor | eBay

I have a used front rotor off of a 1998 aero 1100. I'll sell it to you for $50

 

[7xclm]

Thanks for the offer, but Gearhead329 is in need of the rotors.

 

[ryzenshyne]

Thanks for the offer, but Gearhead329 is in need of the rotors.

Oops sorry wrong quote button lol

 

[Gearhead329]

I've gone by a couple bike shops in the area, but none of them have a lathe to turn bike rotors. And I don't think the local auto parts store lathe can turn them either.

I did find one from EBC on JC Whitney last night for $63, the only reason I haven't ordered it yet is because I don't know if it fits the front or rear. And when I chatted up the online tech guy, he said the rotor I was looking at would not fit my bike, even though I had searched for parts specific to my bike.

My bike is not at my house currently (long story). Does anyone know if the rotors for an 01 Sabre are the same size front and rear?

 

[7xclm]

Brake rotors are drilled and slotted. Can you post a pic of the rotors showing the gouges.

 

[gat803]

You're not likely to find anybody that will turn motorcycle rotors on a conventional brake lathe. The motorcycle rotors are too thin.

If you really want to try turning them, you have to find a transmission shop that will surface grind them. I have had success having rotors done this way.

I'm sure there a many motorcycle bone yards that have what you need, if you don't want to buy new. I too, would stay away from the Chinese garbage....

 

[Gearhead329]

Brake rotors are drilled and slotted. Can you post a pic of the rotors showing the gouges.

Sorry it took so long, but here are a few pictures. As you can see some of the groves are deep, not like what you would see in a slotted rotor.

The front rotor is just as bad, and the PO was riding with front brakes ONLY for months (IDIOT!!).

 

[7xclm]

Sorry man. I was hoping you could have the rotor decked. They are too far gone.

There are several motorcycle salvage yards in the Atlanta area. Check yellow pages.

 

[Gearhead329]

I called a few of them, most has numbers that were disconnected. Did get two that were looking for the parts, just have to wait and see.

 

[dernp]

I've gone by a couple bike shops in the area, but none of them have a lathe to turn bike rotors. And I don't think the local auto parts store lathe can turn them either.

I did find one from EBC on JC Whitney last night for $63, the only reason I haven't ordered it yet is because I don't know if it fits the front or rear. And when I chatted up the online tech guy, he said the rotor I was looking at would not fit my bike, even though I had searched for parts specific to my bike.

My bike is not at my house currently (long story). Does anyone know if the rotors for an 01 Sabre are the same size front and rear?

They are not the same size.

 

[h13man]

Two different part #'s and different looking in the schemematics. Best Honda PowerSports Parts Online. Shop Online to Save

 

[Gearhead329]

OUCH!

One of the used parts places called me back, they want $135 a piece for used rotors. So, eBay it is...

 

[Furball Zen]

car-part.com

 

[Wombatair]

Funny about China junk. Your driving mostly china parts.

For me China rotors would be fine on a bike, as you would not be generating that much heat on a cruiser as apposed to a pocket rocket. And we are guessing at QC of these products.
If you did manage to generate that much heat you would start to notice it slowly as the brake would slightly grab from warping. But I would be really surprised if they did.