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GS550E Brake Swap tutorial with Photos

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Nerobro said:
I thought I should mention I just got a GSX600 set of front brakes and master cylinder today. :-)
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Great! I want to see how thats going to work out. :)
 
Nerobro said:
I thoguht I should mention I just got a GSX600 set of front brakes and master cylinder today. :-)
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Now if only you had the rest of the bike that goes with them huh? ;)
 
8trackmind said:
Be nice... [-X :-P :lol:
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LOL! It is a seriously nice upgrade for the 550.

For you, I was told that the aluminum 1100 swingarms (from I forget which years though?) are a direct bolt on for the 1000. Also, to get duels up front all you need is the skunk forks ar even just the lowers. It gives you a chance to pull the forks apart and replaces seals and springs and what not anyway then. After that then you can just use the skunk calipers unless your looking for even more.
 
The rule of thumb is 1lb. unsprung weight equals 6lb. sprung weight. Every pound makes a big difference.
8track, are you going to use dual disc fork lowers & fabricate adapters?
 
Hoomgar said:
For you, I was told that the aluminum 1100 swingarms (from I forget which years though?) are a direct bolt on for the 1000.
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Correct, that's why I'm using it.

Hoomgar said:
Also, to get duels up front all you need is the skunk forks ar even just the lowers. It gives you a chance to pull the forks apart and replaces seals and springs and what not anyway then. After that then you can just use the skunk calipers unless your looking for even more.
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I have the lowers off my spare 78' 1000E, Mark.
I've already got one leg polished, hope to get the other one done this week. Seals and boots are on the way from Bike bandit.
Earlier in this thread I mentioned that I'm using calipers off of a early model Kawasaki Ninja, not the stock calipers. I'm also using a pair of the larger 11" discs off of a single rotor set up. I'll post pictures as soon as it's done.
 
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humhead said:
8track, are you going to use dual disc fork lowers & fabricate adapters?
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Yes. They actually bolt to the top mount. I have to make an adapter for the lower mount.
 
8trackmind said:
Correct, that's why I'm using it.



I have the lowers off my spare 78' 1000E, Mark.
I've already got one leg polished, hope to get the other one done this week. Seals and boots are on the way from Bike bandit.
Earlier in this thread I mentioned that I'm using calipers off of a early model Kawasaki Ninja, not the stock calipers. I'm also using a pair of the larger 11" discs off of a single rotor set up. I'll post pictures as soon as it's done.
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Oh I missed that, see it now. Sounds like a great upgrade! Brakes are goooood :lol:
 
Hoomgar said:
Sounds like a great upgrade! :lol:
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It should be.
Also, since it uses the factory wheel and rotors, it'll look stock.
Even though many things are being upgraded on the bike, I think that it's important to attempt to maintain the classic look that it was born with.

Who knows, I may even win "Most improved Rat Bike" at the BC rally next year. :-P :lol:
 
8trackmind said:
It should be.
Also, since it uses the factory wheel and rotors, it'll look stock.
Even though many things are being upgraded on the bike, I think that it's important to attempt to maintain the classic look that it was born with.

Who knows, I may even win "Most improved Rat Bike" at the BC rally next year. :-P :lol:
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LOL! Finish it with a nice polish and you might win BOM! That was not a joke.
 
The difference is incredable. But remember, with great power and a narrow tire, comes great responcability. :-)

Awesome brakes. In fact, I just bought a GS550M fork so I can do it again.
 
I should add... on your GS550 do you have new springs in it? if not, cut replace that top (soft) spring with a peice of pvc 1/2" longer than it ;-) And try that on for size. That made a huge difference in handling, and braking.
 
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