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    I got more bracket sets in recently. I also have a couple of complete sets of later model calipers, rotors & brackets (everything except the 10mm bolts).
    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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      Quick survey - anybody know who has the best price & delivery for OEM rebuild kits (basically just the spring & piston with seals) for the Kawasaki Master Cylinders? Looks to be part #43020-1054 for the one I have from a '99 Concours. Do NOT want K&L

      Local guy & many online list the identical price of $46.39. Seems like some collusion going on?

      Anyone seen it cheaper?

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        Originally posted by 850GT_Rider View Post
        Local guy & many online list the identical price of $46.39. Seems like some collusion going on?

        Anyone seen it cheaper?
        List price is $46.39, so that is why the same price all over. Partzilla lists it for $33.42, no idea what shipping is.

        Buy KAWASAKI OEM BRAKE PISTON - 43020-1054 ✓ FREE Shipping on qualified orders - Partzilla.com



        Mark
        1982 GS1100E
        1998 ZX-6R
        2005 KTM 450EXC

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          Thanks. Looks like shipping would be about $8, so $41 total. Save at least $5 anyway.

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            Yes I've not seen it cheaper than that for new OEM.

            if you need Pistons the 250 had one caliper on it up to 2006 and the pistons are likely to be decent on most available in my experience.
            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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              Reminding people that on the 80+ bikes you need to cut about 4mm off your speedo drive dust cover:



              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 have read through this and must have missed something but I just bolted up discs from a '83 GS750 and everything looks great except the bolts bottom out. I noticed the disc mounting surface is thinner than on a '78. Do I need a spacer or shorter bolts?

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                  Responded to your PM. Are you sure those rotors are 295mm? I think they are 274mm dia ones in which case they won't work. The Suzuki rotors usually used are the ones from the GS550E (it's a single brake model but you use two of the same rotor).

                  If those Suzuki rotors are the right dia (I vaguely remember there being a T model slotted Suzuki rotor that might be 295mm but I've never seen them personally) then a washer under the head will solve your issue or use the later bolts. You can probably even cut those down as long as there is adequate thread left.

                  Here's a pic of the Suzuki GS550 rotor in place.





                  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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                    20160825_195910.jpg They work great! Thanks!
                    78 Gs 1000, 94 Honda Xr600

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                      Looking good! Thanks for the picture
                      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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                        Hi Willie - posting this here as your PM box is full. - Dan

                        Here you go:
                        Calipers
                        2 x calipers from various bikes, mainly Kawasaki models-
                        EX 250 Ninja 1988 to 2007 (single caliper on right side)
                        EX 500 Ninja 1994 to 2007 (single caliper on right side)
                        ZL 600 B1 Eliminator 1995 to 1996
                        ZR 550 B1/B2/B3 Zephyr 1990 1992 1993
                        ZX 600 C1-C9 Ninja 600 R 1988 to 1996
                        ZR 750 C1/C2/C3 1991 to 1993
                        ZX 750 F1/F2/F3/F4 Ninja 1987 to 1990
                        ZG 1000 A9-A20 Concours 1994 to 2006
                        ZX 1000 B1/B2/B3 Ninja ZX10 1988 to 1990

                        Suzuki also used this caliper on the VX800, GS500 and the GSX1100G

                        CBR600 Rotors. F3, F4 & F4i. The 296mm dia ones. If you send me any links to ones you are looking to buy or pictures I can quickly tell you if they are the right ones.
                        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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                          Salty, was wondering if you have any more adapters available for purchase.

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                            I have them on mine, you'll like them!
                            78 Gs 1000, 94 Honda Xr600

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                              I have some more powdercoated black as always. I sent you a PM.

                              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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                                Salty, these are for sale now.
                                I have a 78 GS750E but will be have a 82-83 GS1100 (19 in) six spoke rim installed. Any considerations with that?
                                Also have a line on nice ZG1000 calipers.
                                What is included in your set? Mounting brackets I know. Rotor shim plates?

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