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    I don't believe the F4 will fit.

    Worse case I'll bring these parts back with me 11th May but I hope to have them before then...

    Dan
    1980 GS1000G - Sold
    1978 GS1000E - Finished!
    1980 GS550E - Fixed & given to a friend
    1983 GS750ES Special - Sold
    2009 KLR 650 - Sold - gone to TX!
    1982 GS1100G - Rebuilt and finished. - Sold
    2009 TE610 - Dual Sporting around dreaming of Dakar..... - FOR SALE!

    www.parasiticsanalytics.com

    TWINPOT BRAKE UPGRADE LINKY: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...e-on-78-Skunk/

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      I now have a handful of sets. Should have another handful in a couple more weeks. Steel with black powdercoat.
      This reduces costs and allows use of stock caliper bolts which reduces costs again as those fine threads are a bit pricey!

      For a kit with all parts incl caliper brackets and the F3 rotor spacers/jigs $80 plus shipping which should be about $6-7 in the US.

      As before you fit these at your own risk. You make certain of the suitability and your competence to fit them.
      They have not been officially tested, certified, DOT approved or anything.
      Last edited by salty_monk; 05-12-2010, 04:46 AM.
      1980 GS1000G - Sold
      1978 GS1000E - Finished!
      1980 GS550E - Fixed & given to a friend
      1983 GS750ES Special - Sold
      2009 KLR 650 - Sold - gone to TX!
      1982 GS1100G - Rebuilt and finished. - Sold
      2009 TE610 - Dual Sporting around dreaming of Dakar..... - FOR SALE!

      www.parasiticsanalytics.com

      TWINPOT BRAKE UPGRADE LINKY: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...e-on-78-Skunk/

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        Just bumping this as I know there were others who were waiting for them. 2 kits left from this batch now.

        See above post.

        Dan
        1980 GS1000G - Sold
        1978 GS1000E - Finished!
        1980 GS550E - Fixed & given to a friend
        1983 GS750ES Special - Sold
        2009 KLR 650 - Sold - gone to TX!
        1982 GS1100G - Rebuilt and finished. - Sold
        2009 TE610 - Dual Sporting around dreaming of Dakar..... - FOR SALE!

        www.parasiticsanalytics.com

        TWINPOT BRAKE UPGRADE LINKY: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...e-on-78-Skunk/

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          Dan, I need a pair of rotor spacers only. Do you have any?

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            Yes should have an extra set.
            1980 GS1000G - Sold
            1978 GS1000E - Finished!
            1980 GS550E - Fixed & given to a friend
            1983 GS750ES Special - Sold
            2009 KLR 650 - Sold - gone to TX!
            1982 GS1100G - Rebuilt and finished. - Sold
            2009 TE610 - Dual Sporting around dreaming of Dakar..... - FOR SALE!

            www.parasiticsanalytics.com

            TWINPOT BRAKE UPGRADE LINKY: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...e-on-78-Skunk/

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              Please PM me with cost & shipping.
              Thanks

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                PM sent...

                Couple more full kits left.
                1980 GS1000G - Sold
                1978 GS1000E - Finished!
                1980 GS550E - Fixed & given to a friend
                1983 GS750ES Special - Sold
                2009 KLR 650 - Sold - gone to TX!
                1982 GS1100G - Rebuilt and finished. - Sold
                2009 TE610 - Dual Sporting around dreaming of Dakar..... - FOR SALE!

                www.parasiticsanalytics.com

                TWINPOT BRAKE UPGRADE LINKY: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...e-on-78-Skunk/

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                  One I did recently:





                  2 more kits left at this stage. Some more coming.
                  1980 GS1000G - Sold
                  1978 GS1000E - Finished!
                  1980 GS550E - Fixed & given to a friend
                  1983 GS750ES Special - Sold
                  2009 KLR 650 - Sold - gone to TX!
                  1982 GS1100G - Rebuilt and finished. - Sold
                  2009 TE610 - Dual Sporting around dreaming of Dakar..... - FOR SALE!

                  www.parasiticsanalytics.com

                  TWINPOT BRAKE UPGRADE LINKY: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...e-on-78-Skunk/

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                    Originally posted by salty_monk View Post
                    One I did recently:





                    2 more kits left at this stage. Some more coming.
                    nice rotors , I got some EBC's like that goin on my GSXR.

                    And I thought u did not like flash?

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                      I don't.... They're not on my bike! I did them for someone else..
                      1980 GS1000G - Sold
                      1978 GS1000E - Finished!
                      1980 GS550E - Fixed & given to a friend
                      1983 GS750ES Special - Sold
                      2009 KLR 650 - Sold - gone to TX!
                      1982 GS1100G - Rebuilt and finished. - Sold
                      2009 TE610 - Dual Sporting around dreaming of Dakar..... - FOR SALE!

                      www.parasiticsanalytics.com

                      TWINPOT BRAKE UPGRADE LINKY: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...e-on-78-Skunk/

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                        Looking at this mod over the last week or so I have realised you can get a caliper off an EX500 / 250 for the right side that's only 3 years old or so....



                        It would be cheaper to buy 2 of these & then track down an older left one & use the pistons, seals etc out of the 2nd newer one to rebuild the older left side than to buy all new parts from Bike Bandit.

                        Hope that makes sense & helps some people out...
                        1980 GS1000G - Sold
                        1978 GS1000E - Finished!
                        1980 GS550E - Fixed & given to a friend
                        1983 GS750ES Special - Sold
                        2009 KLR 650 - Sold - gone to TX!
                        1982 GS1100G - Rebuilt and finished. - Sold
                        2009 TE610 - Dual Sporting around dreaming of Dakar..... - FOR SALE!

                        www.parasiticsanalytics.com

                        TWINPOT BRAKE UPGRADE LINKY: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...e-on-78-Skunk/

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                          This thread is exactly what I'm looking for!

                          My '81 GS450e needs a new front brake setup. The rotor may be able to be machined, but I'd like to replace the caliper and pads.

                          Salty,
                          -Will the setup you've put together work on a 450?
                          -Do I have to do a dual caliper kit? Or could I just redo the single-side brake?

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                            How big is the stock rotor on that bike? If it's 274mm then it's possible you can just do a single sided upgrade (but you'll have to change out the rotor for a larger one)

                            If it's 296mm you can still do it but instead of changing the rotor you'll need to change the fork leg. Possible that a GS650 leg would fit but I'm not 100% on that.
                            1980 GS1000G - Sold
                            1978 GS1000E - Finished!
                            1980 GS550E - Fixed & given to a friend
                            1983 GS750ES Special - Sold
                            2009 KLR 650 - Sold - gone to TX!
                            1982 GS1100G - Rebuilt and finished. - Sold
                            2009 TE610 - Dual Sporting around dreaming of Dakar..... - FOR SALE!

                            www.parasiticsanalytics.com

                            TWINPOT BRAKE UPGRADE LINKY: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...e-on-78-Skunk/

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                              It's the smaller rotor. So would I just need these parts? Anything I'm missing?

                              -New Caliper
                              -Caliper relocation bracket
                              -New Rotor (from big-brake gs?)
                              -Brake fluid

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                                I had forgotten to post a pic of my conversion so here you go. Thanks for the parts and the knowledge Dan.

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