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    Twinpot Brake upgrade on 78 Skunk

    EDIT 1/1/2023 - Yes I have a few sets of brackets/spacers/hub spacers left - Price is $104 shipped Priority in the USA. Most other countries tend to be around $125-$130 shipped 1st class package.

    Newest brackets also allow the new Ninja EX650 Tokico calipers to be fitted as well as SV650 & DL650.



    Just some pics of the latest on the skunk... Soon to be replicated by one Mr Tom MLC (no doubt in red!) & Mr JSkellington.

    EDIT: DIRECT LINK TO PICS PAGE ON PHOTOBUCKET:

    http://s6.photobucket.com/user/salty...700258&page=11

    http://s6.photobucket.com/user/salty...700258&page=12

    Also newer bikes (80+ you will need to chop down the speedo drive dust shield by 4-5mm.

    Pics of that here (last two pics) http://s6.photobucket.com/user/salty...9700258&page=2

    FURTHER EDIT TO SHOW POST LINK WITHIN THIS THREAD TO COMPATIBLE PARTS LIST:

    http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...87#post2236887

    Dan





    Last edited by salty_monk; 01-01-2023, 07:59 PM.
    1980 GS1000G - Sold
    1978 GS1000E - Finished!
    1980 GS550E - Fixed & given to a friend
    1983 GS750ES Special - Sold
    2009 KLR 650 - Sold - gone to TX!
    1982 GS1100G - Rebuilt and finished. - Sold
    2009 TE610 - Dual Sporting around dreaming of Dakar.....

    www.parasiticsanalytics.com

    TWINPOT BRAKE UPGRADE LINKY: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...e-on-78-Skunk/

    #2
    One on the G for good measure....

    1980 GS1000G - Sold
    1978 GS1000E - Finished!
    1980 GS550E - Fixed & given to a friend
    1983 GS750ES Special - Sold
    2009 KLR 650 - Sold - gone to TX!
    1982 GS1100G - Rebuilt and finished. - Sold
    2009 TE610 - Dual Sporting around dreaming of Dakar.....

    www.parasiticsanalytics.com

    TWINPOT BRAKE UPGRADE LINKY: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...e-on-78-Skunk/

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      #3
      Nice. What are those the CBR rotors?

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        #4
        Received all my gear today Dan. And I scored a nice set of rotors on ebay. I hope I didn't beat out Jack! How 'bout some pics of what you did with those spacers. And also the two round cylinder thingies you sent me.

        I'll post some pics when I finish the install.

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          #5
          Yes, CBR rotors.
          1980 GS1000G - Sold
          1978 GS1000E - Finished!
          1980 GS550E - Fixed & given to a friend
          1983 GS750ES Special - Sold
          2009 KLR 650 - Sold - gone to TX!
          1982 GS1100G - Rebuilt and finished. - Sold
          2009 TE610 - Dual Sporting around dreaming of Dakar.....

          www.parasiticsanalytics.com

          TWINPOT BRAKE UPGRADE LINKY: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...e-on-78-Skunk/

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            #6
            Can you give us some kinda' relative idea of the stopping improvement? Your set-up looks VERY nice!
            Hugh

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              #7
              Originally posted by salty_monk View Post
              One on the G for good measure....

              those look great what is needed to change my 1K GS over ? (parts and what years CBR )
              Thanks Robu

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                #8
                Damn...

                Who discovered that rotor swap? Has it been around for a while? I can't recall ever seeing a floater bolt on before...

                I have a nice set of Nissins off a gixxer that would go nice on my 82.

                Good info...

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                  #9
                  Another member of the Salty_Monk twinpot conversion team. I borrowed the stainless lines that were on it for another project but you get the drift.
                  I have not had the bike out so i cannot comment on the braking improvement, YET.

                  2@ \'78 GS1000

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                    #10
                    Great upgrade

                    Nice work on those brakes guys. Steve, engine cleaned up real nice!
                    I'm partial to GS1000's

                    1978 GS1000C
                    1979 GS1000E
                    1980 GS1000E
                    2004 Roadstar

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                      #11
                      The difference in performance is "night & day". Loads more power, loads more feel. Takes it to a 2 finger brake from a "oh Sh** grab a handful" stock brake.

                      I worked the rotor swap out about a year ago, first changed the G over about 7 or 8 months ago & have done a couple thousand miles on it.

                      To fit this swap.. you just need to get a kit from me, some CBR F3 Rotors & Some Kawasaki twinpot pistons.

                      You can probably budget:

                      $30 - $50 on calipers depending on rebuild status, Ebay skills (They were used from about 87 up to 97 so it depends what year you get. Al ot of early ones need new pin rubbers although seals are generally ok).
                      $30 - $40 on brake pads. (I actually got one set of calipers for $30 with a set of useable pads once...)
                      $50 - $100 on CBR Rotors (depending on your Ebay skills)
                      $110 - 120 for the brackets, spacers & bolts. Depending on location, how you send the money etc.

                      Takes probably 3 or 4 hours to do it the first time as you have to re-drill the rotors using a drilling jig etc.

                      Well worth the money & effort.

                      Dan
                      Last edited by salty_monk; 04-15-2009, 02:19 PM.
                      1980 GS1000G - Sold
                      1978 GS1000E - Finished!
                      1980 GS550E - Fixed & given to a friend
                      1983 GS750ES Special - Sold
                      2009 KLR 650 - Sold - gone to TX!
                      1982 GS1100G - Rebuilt and finished. - Sold
                      2009 TE610 - Dual Sporting around dreaming of Dakar.....

                      www.parasiticsanalytics.com

                      TWINPOT BRAKE UPGRADE LINKY: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...e-on-78-Skunk/

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                        #12
                        Yes...Yes...Yes. Excellent stopping power! I rode Dan's G last week. D@mn! You could probably do stoppies with this rig!

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                          #13
                          Form and function: this is a superb blend, and Salty is a true pioneer. We all know these bikes have plenty of go. Now you can stop. I'll post a performance review and pictures as soon as I eliminate a vagrant air bubble or two lurking in the splitter, I suspect.

                          And Tom, yeah, I was eyeballing the same set of F3 rotors you picked off on eBay, but I told myself no spending until I get these Kawasaki calipers bled. Lemme know if you need an extra set of hands with the F3 conversion. I've also got a four-plug Colortune if you're interested in a carburetor party . . .
                          1978 GS1000 http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...6/P1010050.jpg

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                            #14
                            Jack did you get those holes tapped out that we were talking about. Did they turn out OK?

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                              #15
                              Tapping new threads this weekend, Don, thanks to your advice. Both of my GS1000s have spoked wheels with hubs tapped on both sides for rotors; on one of them I had no trouble running the rotor bolts in all the way, and the Salty Monk conversion is underway, with the elderly Suzuki rotors soon to be replaced with less elderly F3 disks.

                              On the other wheel, for some curious reason, the bolts bottomed out after three or four turns. I've got a tap and some machine oil. All I need is a little time, and a jar or two of Steinlager to steady the nerves . . .
                              1978 GS1000 http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...6/P1010050.jpg

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