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    Originally posted by russr33 View Post
    I had forgotten to post a pic of my conversion so here you go. Thanks for the parts and the knowledge Dan.

    Nice upgrade. Improving brakes is probably one of the most important things to do for safety. Great work Dan.

    And Russ

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      Originally posted by herostar View Post
      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
      I can't be 100% but it *should* work.... What's the distance between your caliper bolts in mm?

      Compare to this pic....



      I do have one odd bracket because of someone else doing this on a 550 once so that works for me too..

      It's the Aluminum kind so you'll need some longer bolts (8mm fine thread, you can get them online at Bolt Depot worst case but my local Truvalu does 50mm then you can cut them down to 45mm.)

      Thanks Pos. Russ - looking good!

      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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        One set left (plus the odd single one) until the next batch come in....

        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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          Pending payment the last set should be sold....

          Anyone else who wants a set let me know, hopefully I'll get a few more sets in the next couple of weeks or so.

          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 picked these rotors up off ebay for $150 Stainless braking surface, aluminum inner. Direct swap for the CBR F3 rotors. I have run them for a couple months now and put them through their paces. Much nicer than used rotors. I replaced my brake pads at about the same time.
            Shipping was quick.





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              Concourse calipers are about the newest model you can get both left & rights....



              EX250 / 500 use one side only but it's the same caliper.
              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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                Wow, i'm glad i only paid $45 for the set i got last week. Amazing what some people think what some used parts are worth...
                Dee Durant '83 750es (Overly molested...) '88 gl1500 (Yep, a wing...)

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                  Should have some more kits Monday...
                  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
                    Should have some more kits Monday...

                    How much are kits this time around and are the kits brackets only?

                    /\/\ac

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                      Originally posted by salty_monk View Post
                      Should have some more kits Monday...
                      Yea! me so happy!
                      Dee Durant '83 750es (Overly molested...) '88 gl1500 (Yep, a wing...)

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                        All steel construction this time (makes them cheaper plus allows use of thinner material so you can use stock bolts). Powdercoated Satin Black.
                        Weight penalty is negligable.

                        Includes brackets for the calipers & the rotor spacers.

                        $80 plus shipping (Usually about $6).

                        As usual these are fit at your own risk, not tested, DOT Certified etc.

                        The most important thing is to check tolerances carefully.

                        Remember that the speedo drive dust cover needs cutting down if you fit the CBR rotors.
                        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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                          Slight problem... 1 part is missing from the kits so currently trying to track them down or have re-made. Will keep everyone posted.
                          Unfortunately I am not going to be onsite personally until about November otherwise I could have pulled some ears & got this done quicker.... Unfortunately they are a pain in the butt for the people producing (more of a favour for me) so they don't get top priority.
                          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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                            Should have 2 more bracket sets early next week latest... I think there are a couple waiting... Mitch & ??

                            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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                              Hey! I need your hardware!

                              Lemme know mate.

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                                PM back at ya.....

                                I need to work on a supply, will update this thread when I have any more info.

                                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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