Bent a rotor... What are my options? - Ducati.ms

Rob H · Jul 19th, 2011, 7:36 pm

I (quite bone-headedly

) tried to leave work today before taking off my disc lock, and now I have a slight (but very annoying) braking pulse. I'm so mad at myself... I didn't fall, but still. At any rate, I slapped a straight edge on the rotor when I got home, and sure enough there is a slight wave in it. Is this the sort of thing that can be corrected with fine sand paper and a lot of patience, or should I start shopping for a new rotor?

Oh, and I know a disc lock won't stop a determined thief. I've been using the lock for about 3 years to discourage any would-be opportunists...

HyperDuc796 · Jul 19th, 2011, 7:46 pm

New rotor time.

TheX · Jul 19th, 2011, 8:09 pm

I have seen them straightened and work well but they are so critical that I would just replace it.

Seven9Six · Jul 19th, 2011, 8:32 pm

Check to see if your rotor is the same as some of the other Ducati's. If they are...look on E-Bay....or check the Internet bike salvage yards. I'd hate to have to take out a bank loan to pay for a new rotor from Ducati.

Rob H · Jul 19th, 2011, 8:43 pm

That's what I'm starting to realize... Holy crap! Does anybody know of a decent aftermarket replacement that isn't $800 (or more)?

DosHypers · Jul 19th, 2011, 9:07 pm

hypermotard rotor | eBay
seems to be quite a few options here at decent prices

el tardo · Jul 20th, 2011, 12:24 am

heres two for $199.00 from my favorite place to shop for duc parts!!!

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remery · Jul 20th, 2011, 6:04 am

I straightened a 320mm one on my KTM with various spanners, leather and garden implements. No pulsing so I figured I was good to go.

Rob H · Jul 20th, 2011, 8:38 am

Thanks, guys! I'm placing the order from Gotham now.

I'm a bit worried, though... A couple years ago, I bought a used exhaust for my DR-Z. It was a massive PITA to intall, so (in a fit of busted knuckle induced rage) I made my wife promise to punch me in the junk as hard as she can if I ever bought a used part for a motorcycle again...

fastfrank38 · Jul 21st, 2011, 6:43 am

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Originally Posted by Rob H

Thanks, guys! I'm placing the order from Gotham now.

I'm a bit worried, though... A couple years ago, I bought a used exhaust for my DR-Z. It was a massive PITA to intall, so (in a fit of busted knuckle induced rage) I made my wife promise to punch me in the junk as hard as she can if I ever bought a used part for a motorcycle again...

Ouch!!, that's gonna hurt (maybe she will forget)

FF