Brake Rotors

[Roadrash]

I wondering what year brake rotors will fit a 791000E.

I was looking at something like these. I like the sloted rotors I'm looking to replace both front and rear. I'm not sure if it matters if the rotors are off a shafty or chain.

Thanks


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1981-...Q5fAccessories

[SqDancerLynn1]

Shaft uses the same rotor but, the slotted rotors came out in 1980 and they also changed to the square brake pad. As a result the disk is slightly smaller. The round pad will hang over the edge of the disk. I would contact (SaltyMonk on the forum) about a brake upgrade using Kaw calapers & i believe CBR rotors

[ianralph]

I've recently upgraded the brakes on my 79 GS1000S by picking up a set of the later model calipers and rotors from a 1980 model GS1000ST - just like the rotors in the e-bay link. I put in caliper kits and bought new rotors (Metal Gear) as the secondhand ones were warped.

Because the later model slotted discs are much thinner than the solid discs from the '79 bike you will also have to replace the bolts that hold the discs to the wheel and get a new dust seal that goes on the speedo drive side.

Even using the original master cylinder the brakes feel better and there is more power. As a bonus there is less lever travel too. I'm pretty happy.

[Rover]

Gs1000

What about having your rotors drilled? I also would like to get drilled discs
for my GS1000. Anyone have this done lately?
Rover

[renobruce]

You can also use calipers from a GS1100E. They will bolt right up to your forks.

[tkent02]

You can also use calipers from a GS1100E. They will bolt right up to your forks.

Did this to one of my 1000, stops a little nicer, they don't squeal.

[Roadrash]

Everyone thanks for the info.

Does it matter what year 1100E the calipers are from? What about the rear do I need to change calipers also.