Upgrade 78 650 B2A to dual front disks
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Upgrade 78 650 B2A to dual front disks
28 Aug 2014 20:21
I am trying to find the easiest way to do this. I know the forks I have already have the mounting holes. Would I just need an additional rotor/caliper and a splitter. I have to replace the master cylinder as it stands.
Any help would be appreciated.
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Any help would be appreciated.
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Eddie
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Re: Upgrade 78 650 B2A to dual front disks
28 Aug 2014 20:24
Also, keep in mind that KZ dual disk brake systems use thinner rotors than single disk systems. Ed
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Re: Upgrade 78 650 B2A to dual front disks
28 Aug 2014 20:33
So, two new rotors? Would I need different calipers as well?
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Re: Upgrade 78 650 B2A to dual front disks
28 Aug 2014 22:02
You can use 2 thicker rotors if you want,just adds a little weight is all.

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Re: Upgrade 78 650 B2A to dual front disks
29 Aug 2014 00:39 - 29 Aug 2014 00:45
I think you can just get a right caliper from a KZ1000 or whatever and swap. you will need a 5/8 bore MC. For street riding dual really wont make much of a difference, but it does look pretty cool. If your looking for better stopping power i would get new pads and stainless lines, and prep the sweep area with sandpaper in a crosshatching patten, then clean with acetone or MEK. Do not use aerosol brake cleaner. Heres my B2 I put a dual setup from a KZ1000 on.
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