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Convert to single disk?

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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
 
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?
 
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.
 
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