Why is it so hard to find NEW

[smcneish]

I have an 81 GS850GL. I need the rear brake rotor badly. its grooved pretty bad. Why the heck can I not find a rear replacement. Only thing I can find is an EBC disk from bikebandit.com P/N on their site is 1485278. it looks nothing like what I need.......they swear it is the right rotor. Maybe it is a generic picture I don't know. Has anyone used it?

 

[Steve]

Why is it so hard to find NEW I have an 81 GS850GL. ... Only thing I can find is an EBC disk from bikebandit.com P/N on their site is 1485278. it looks nothing like what I need.......they swear it is the right rotor.

First of all, do yourself a favor and IGNORE BIKE BANDIT. There are many other places where you can shop for parts and get Genuine Suzuki parts at a FAR better price.

However, it seems that rear brake disks for 33-year-old bikes might be running a bit scarce.

By the way, here is a list of all the bikes that had the same part number for that rear disk:

• 1981 SUZUKI GS1000GLX - REAR WHEEL (MODEL X)
• 1981 SUZUKI GS650GLX - REAR WHEEL
• 1981 SUZUKI GS650GX - REAR WHEEL
• 1981 SUZUKI GS850GLX - REAR WHEEL (MODEL X)
• 1982 GS1100G - REAR WHEEL
• 1982 SUZUKI GS1100GKZ (Touring) - REAR WHEEL
• 1982 SUZUKI GS1100GLZ - REAR WHEEL
• 1982 SUZUKI GS650GLZ - REAR WHEEL
• 1982 SUZUKI GS650GZ - REAR WHEEL
• 1982 SUZUKI GS850GLZ - REAR WHEEL
• 1982 SUZUKI GS850GZ - REAR WHEEL
• 1983 SUZUKI GS1100GD - REAR WHEEL
• 1983 SUZUKI GS1100GKD - REAR WHEEL
• 1983 SUZUKI GS1100GLD - REAR WHEEL
• 1983 SUZUKI GS650GD - REAR WHEEL
• 1983 SUZUKI GS650GLD - REAR WHEEL
• 1983 SUZUKI GS850GD - REAR WHEEL
• 1983 SUZUKI GS850GLD - REAR WHEEL
• 1984 SUZUKI GS1100GKE Touring - REAR WHEEL

 

[smcneish]

Is the customer service at bike bandit terrible or just the prices? the price on the rotor was reasonable enough to be comfortable. I guess the groves on my rotor aren't as bad as I suspected can prolly knock some out with a wizard wheel with scotch pad on it. hopeful I wont warp it... ill give it a try

 

[cowboyup3371]

They are pretty expensive for the same quality part as other dealers. Have you tried searching Ebay or posting in the parts wanted section here?

 

[tom203]

The rear disc comes up all the time on eBay - about $25 for decent one. Ask seller to measure it and send better pics if needed. Usually you can tell by pics,so go with your instincts!

 

[1980GS1000E]

Rear brake? Is that what that round plate-looking thing is? Haven't touched it in years.

 

[smcneish]

Yes I have been watching ebay. I am currently working with a couple members trying to get something done. Thanks guys

 

[Rover]

Maybe the rear disc is dragging due to sticking caliper?

 

[smcneish]

When I bought the bike there was no pad life left what so ever. Pi$$ poor maintenance. When I actuate the foot lever the caliper functions ok. Still going to tear them down and rebuild them this winter. The rotor is grooved from the metal backing plate of the pads being used as the braking surface for god knows how long. This is results of the six P's Pi$$ poor planning pi$$ poor performance.

 

[eil]

Still going to tear them down and rebuild them this winter.

Is the bike staying in the garage until winter? If not, it would be a good idea to rebuild the calipers and MCs sooner rather than later. Even if you don't replace the brake lines and piston seals right now, the insides of your brakes are definitely in worse shape than you think. If the PO couldn't be bothered to check the rear brake pads once every couple of years, there's no way he remembered to change the brake fluid and your calipers and MCs probably look worse than this on the inside:

 

[1_v8_merc]

bike bandit is a great site, never heard anything bad, besides high prices.
It's good for projects with hard-to-find little parts....or useful to at least get the part numbers and go on ebay, lol.

 

[Guest]

bike bandit is a great site, never heard anything bad, besides high prices.
It's good for projects with hard-to-find little parts....or useful to at least get the part numbers and go on ebay, lol.

X2 I too have good luck with bike bandit over the years!!

 

[jbthomp]

Bike bandit has great customer service and their shipping is pretty fast. I've placed several orders with them and have never had a problem.

If you do find a new rotor for that bike it's probably going to be over 200$. You'd be better off finding a good used one on ebay.