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Twinpot Brake Upgrade on GS1100E, GS750E, GS750ES, GS1000G, GS1000E, GS850G

i should probly install the set I got from you 6 years ago 'eh? just dug all the parts out of a box while I was moving. Looking fwd to doing the upgrade!

-Nate
 
This is a bit off topic but would this work on a Gs500e/gs550e 1979 dual front disc version? I?m thinking of getting a bit better frontbrake option for my little GS.
 
Should do... it works on anything with axle under forks... (I.e. not the L models and I believe some of the T's). It's also a straight fit to the Twin cylinder models & to the single brake 550 using a different disc. :)
 
salty_monk said:
Should do... it works on anything with axle under forks... (I.e. not the L models and I believe some of the T's). It's also a straight fit to the Twin cylinder models & to the single brake 550 using a different disc. :)
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OK I wanna buy one kit from you if you got one for sale. And if you can ship to Norway?

regards

Kenneth
 
The sets just came in this afternoon. They look good but I haven't yet had a chance to mount some up. I hope to do so tomorrow evening. It will take me a bit longer than usual as a I will mount up both caliper types (and take some pics of the new caliper type too).

I can definitely ship to Norway, I haven't before but I don't expect it to be a problem. If it's like other parts of Europe the costs generally works out about $115-$120 all in. :)
 
salty_monk said:
The sets just came in this afternoon. They look good but I haven't yet had a chance to mount some up. I hope to do so tomorrow evening. It will take me a bit longer than usual as a I will mount up both caliper types (and take some pics of the new caliper type too).

I can definitely ship to Norway, I haven't before but I don't expect it to be a problem. If it's like other parts of Europe the costs generally works out about $115-$120 all in. :)
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Great! Sign me up. Dm me when you are ready.
 
I got the new brackets in & mounted up with the normal caliper then today I got it mounted up with the new caliper type. It works well with either type.

One point to note on this bracket is it sites the bolt directly over the rotor rivets & as such makes the tolerances tighter. It becomes more important to pay close attention to the length of the bolts used & the clearances. It may be necessary to put a washer under the bolt head even with the stock 40mm bolt depending on the rotor used. The bolt should barely protrude from the caliper bracket.
Blue Loctite / Threadlok recommended.

See the main thread for more info...

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?140253-Twinpot-Brake-upgrade-on-78-Skunk/
 
More riding time spent on the newer style caliper.... All-in I think it's so similar to the older style that there is next to no difference between them. The newer caliper is certainly more readily available both cheaper & newer these days. I've had a couple of sets, no rebuilds necessary just a thorough flush & clean of the outside. :)
 
Just bumping this up to let everyone know that I do have some brackets currently. Also to let everyone know that I have a decent number of miles on the 2nd caliper option & they are working out great, very similar to the original caliper in power & feel...

Also in other news there is a 3rd caliper option I'm looking at... A bit more work to fit as it needs the caliper bolt holes bringing out to 10mm and tapping (from 8mm) but they also could be good. I will feed back once I get a moment to fit them. :)
 
Bumping this up there. I got a new order of brackets in to meet some demand but I think this will likely be the last lot as it gets slower & slower. Perhaps all those that were gonna have already done so :)
 
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