single vs dual disc brakes

[timebombprod]

i seen that the gs650E runs a duel disc setup in the front and i was wondering how big of a difference will it make from a single disc setup, in order to do the swap it might just have to be the whole front end as the calipers, wheels, brake discs, and triple trees are a different part number, maybe the forks are the same diameter and i could use the G triple trees but it might be cheaper just to buy a whole front end if i can find one.

this will be later but its something id definitely want to do in the future.

 

[rphillips]

I've had several of both, not a big deal either way. No doubt dual is better, but not as much difference as you'd think.

 

[Rich82GS750TZ]

I seem to recall reading that you hadn't bothered to make the rear brake operational on this bike. If that is still the case, better off with the 2 up front. 2 is 1. 1 is none.

 

[rphillips]

If rear ain't working, don't even think about the front till rear is working as designed. Not even a decision,

 

[allojohn]

C'mon man, fix your rear brake!!

 

[Grimly]

The single-disc GSs are generally larger in disc size for a bit of extra retardation.
(This also means the caliper mounting point on the fork leg isn't usually in the same place as the twin disc mounts.)
Some people prefer that, as it can be very good with the right caliper, pad material and master cylinder. The benefit is less unsprung weight, of course.
I just rock along with the twin discs, as that's what my bikes came with and I'm happy enough with them. Although, having said that, I've improved them a bit over stock.

 

[salty_monk]

None of them come close to using the bigger discs & twinpot calipers... You can use an even bigger disc with 1 twinpot caliper if you don't want to change forks...