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Dual disc swap

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snake89

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Will the GS 750,850,1000 front forks and wheel slip into the 550 triple clamps or do you need the triple clamps from these to do the swap ?
 
The 78 and newer 550 E has dual disc's

Larger model triple clamps may/ may not fit the 550 neck

The easiest way to upgrade would be E fork lowers with upgraded calipers ala Salty_Monk Twinpot Upgrade
 
Actually, the only 1st gen 550 to get dual disc's in the USA market was the Katana 550M. Second gen 550's did get dual discs, though.

IMG_0446 by nessism, on Flickr
 
The easiest way to upgrade the 550 is to use 650G fork legs as they are 35mm the same. You can then go a step further & use the Twinpot caliper & CBR rotors.

The other route is to use a Honda blackbird rotor & a twinpot caliper. Either way you'll need brackets & spacers to make it work. I have a few sets left on my shelf. :)
 
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