Convert to single disk?

[Nessism]

The single disc models, such as the GS750T, used a larger disc than dual disc bikes. The master cylinder piston is also smaller diameter to reduce hand force required. If you go single you might want to consider converting to pure single disc model parts for best performance.

[Dogma]

LOL thats what I have been thinking about, mounting one of those tikosumthin dual piston calipers on the right.

How is that done exactly? Do they bolt up, or do you have to make a special adapter bracket?

[mortation]

How is that done exactly? Do they bolt up, or do you have to make a special adapter bracket?

I doubt they will mount up so I will have to make a bracket.

[UncleMike]

"You can drive with your feet if you want to. That doesn't make it a good idea."

[bwringer]

What if you made the roters lighter by drilling holes in them, like the newer bikes have. In that case you can keep your braking and lose a little weight.

2cents

Cory

All 1980+ GS models have slotted rotors already.





My VX800 has a single front rotor, and the borderline inadequate brake is one of the most universally hated features of that bike. It weighs 70 pounds less than a GS850, and uses a larger diameter rotor and a dual piston caliper. Braking is almost barely acceptable with a stainless brake line, and only if you're not carrying a passenger or much luggage. Brake pads wear out every 3,000 - 4,000 miles, and the rotors don't last long either. Several VX owners have transplanted Bandit front ends just to get adequate brakes.


But hey, it's your bike. You don't know until you give it a try. You'd need a M/C sized for a single brake system and you'd likely want to make up a stainless brake line and new brake pads to get the most from a pretty marginal setup.

If you decide you like it, removing the caliper lugs from one of the fork legs should be trivial for a badass motorscooter chopper fella. Saw, grind, file, and polish.

[earlfor]

My Bandit 12 weighs about 75 lbs less than your GS and has dual rotors and six piston calipers. I would not mind at all having MORE front brake capability.

Earl

[TheCafeKid]

Yeah we were all running around on drum brakes, when the bikes had less displacement and didnt weigh nearly as much. I think the only bike ive ever owned with even a rear drum has been 550 or smaller. And all of them had front disc. I cant imagine stopping a 750 on drums, let alone an 850. Didnt the 750 T have a drum in back and single disc in front?

[KTA]

I have changed dual calipers to a single before. You can do the whole transformation in 30 minutes, so why not just try it and see if you like it?

Take the caliper and hose off. Plug the hose connection port with a solid bolt. Done.

Ride it around and see if you like it. You can replace the hose to the single caliper with a stainless steel unit for added stopping power.

I think you'll be alright.