Why mod your bike with a Floating Rear Rotor?
Glad you asked!
When Tommy Hayden began burning up rotors after only days of use, Team Yoshimura came to Galfer for help! Galfer Braking in turn responded by developing this new version to address the needs of Hayden & Team Yoshimura.
Other AMA riders quickly picked up on the advantages Team Yosh was getting out of their new rotor!
Running a separated rotor, allows for the outer friction to run as hot as it might go and not warp the rotor or dish it. Hayden kept on dishing rotors (making them look like soup bowls after 2 weekends) because the temperature difference between the outside (friction area) and the inside (wheel attachment area). The rotor material would simply pass its elasticity capabilities and start to mold to the caliper pressure thanks to the heat generated on the outer / friction rim.
The all new Galfer Floating Rear Rotor, or friction blade portion, can go as hot as needed, depending on each rider's braking technique, and the rotor will not warp or dish thanks to the floating points that separate outer friction area and its generated heat from the cooler / inner non friction section. While Tommy Hayden tested the floating rear rotors, Yoshimura manager Don Sakakura and everyone involved in R&D loved the new design and the results based on temperature and warp resistance.
Now you can have the same rotors that wins championships and helps make names like Hayden legends. From the motorcyclist looking for the latest hot new product, to the race privateers, Galfer continues to develop new & exciting cutting edge products! |
