Wanted dual front brakes

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Wanted dual front brakes

20 Mar 2006 21:51

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I want to change from a single disk front brake to a dual system. Does any one know what parts I need, and possibly have any parts? Or know were a whole kit is for bike listed below.

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Re: Wanted dual front brakes

21 Mar 2006 04:07

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All you need is another disk, maybe a master cylinder, a caliper, and the splitter with another line.
I suggest 79 or so 650SR rotors as they are thinner than the single disk rotor and drilled.

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Re: Wanted dual front brakes

21 Mar 2006 20:33

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By the way, 650, 750 twin, and I think 77-79 1000, disk rotors are the same diameter and bolt pattern, and the dual disk rotors are thinner (less weight) than the single disk rotors. If you already have a 5/8" master cylinder, then it will work (actually a 1/2" will work also).
I don't know of anyone selling a kit.

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Re: Wanted dual front brakes

21 Mar 2006 20:49

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allready pm'd him with parts list ,thanks steel

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Re: Wanted dual front brakes

22 Mar 2006 09:05

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Looks like I got the wrong parts here are the pictures.

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Re: Wanted dual front brakes

22 Mar 2006 09:26

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The mounting holes are 2-3/4" apart on forks. These are 2-1/2" apart. And the spliter has no space for brake light switch.

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Re: Wanted dual front brakes

22 Mar 2006 09:30

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here is Image of my spliter

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Re: Wanted dual front brakes

22 Mar 2006 14:17

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those dont look like 79 ltd parts to me.ive got dual splitter valve and caliper you need with right bracket.:whistle:

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Re: Wanted dual front brakes

22 Mar 2006 16:27

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that for sure isnt the right splitter. you need one with 4 holes 3 for lines and the other for the switch..looks like this...steve

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Re: Wanted dual front brakes

22 Mar 2006 16:49

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The parts in the pic use a brake light switch in the lever .. Just change the splitter as wirman says

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Re: Wanted dual front brakes

23 Sep 2007 22:33

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you can also get an inline brake light switch (part of the banjo bolt) i am thinking about doing the same thing. Anyone know which 650/750 models have compatible dual disks?

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