caliper upgrade

[montjuic]

I am thinking of upgrading the brakes on my 1980 gsx1100et, are there any calipers which fit straight on what can be recommended, thanks.

[Nessism]

Nothing that will fit straight on. A member here, Salty_Monk, sells some nifty conversion brackets though. Try the search function there are literally dozens of threads from happy customers.

[Big T]

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?140253-Twinpot-Brake-upgrade-on-78-Skunk/

[prichmon]

I read that the Brembo F08 calipers could bolt directly on a 1000. The F08 has twin 38mm pistons. Am I misguided? AFAIK the caliper bolt patterns are the same between 79- and 80+

[Grimly]

I read that the Brembo F08 calipers could bolt directly on a 1000. The F08 has twin 38mm pistons. Am I misguided? AFAIK the caliper bolt patterns are the same between 79- and 80+

They'd need to be sliders, as there's not enough room for opposed piston types. At least, none that have been found so far.

[salty_monk]

Looking at pictures that F08 looks like it would be too thick too...

I haven't found a good solution for an opposed piston yet. I suspect the only models with enough distance between the fork legs would be the 83+ 750/700 models with the 16" wheel. The GS1150 has opposed pistons & I suspect that it is the same front end. The 1150 Hub is much wider to push the rotors out.

The GK models with the larger diameter legs might also have more distance.. I've not measured one to find out.

[Grimly]

On a related note...
The XJ9 legs are 37mm and would fit straight on to the GS. The XJ uses opposed piston calipers.
If I ever bend the front badly enough, I'll look for an XJ front end. I honestly can't say I've had any reservations about the XJ handling and braking.