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The one part on my bike I had replaced under warranty was my front rotor, very minor warping and replaced with no questions asked. I ride in the mountains with some very good riders on bikes that are much quicker than my America (Speed3, Yamaha FJ1300 and a couple of BMW K bikes). Everyone rides at "their" pace etc. In my desire to keep up I really push the "stock" suspension and brakes. I think I just overheated and warped the front disk during an extensive series of tight down hill turns. The floating rotor helps maintain a better more consistent contact surface as it can "float" due to it's design (better contact, more efficient slowing causes less heat, look at a Sprint or S3 at the dealers next visit). The better pads have better bite, less fade due to heat build up compared to OEM pads. Better suspenders work in conjunction with the better stopping ability. Nothing wrong with OEM parts, but they are set up for "cruising" in MHO. Nothing bad with that as it is a Cruiser, LOL. Braided lines also assist if you decide to upgrade. IMHO if you upgrade, all parts in the system should be done together as they directly compliment each other and it is a synergistic affect if you will. Over simplified, but hopefully there is an answer in there someplace. :-g
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