Disk Brake Upgrade

[dchassett@aol.com]

I am considering the purchase of a 1979 GS1000N with the wire wheels and single disk brake in front. I want to upgrade to the "E" style mag wheel with the double disk in front. Are there any considerations in doing that concerning the front or the rear. In the front, do I need to consider different Forks, Master Cylinder, etc.

Thanks - Doug

[Flatline_Racing]

If I am not mistaken you can install dual disks on your wire wheel. Also check if your fork has the mounting holes for a second caliper. I do have a 1979 with cast wheels and brakes and master cylinder. Calipers and MC will need a rebuild I have no idea what kind of shape the disks and pads are in. I would be willing to part with some or all of it if you are interested.

[posplayr]

I am considering the purchase of a 1979 GS1000N with the wire wheels and single disk brake in front. I want to upgrade to the "E" style mag wheel with the double disk in front. Are there any considerations in doing that concerning the front or the rear. In the front, do I need to consider different Forks, Master Cylinder, etc.

Thanks - Doug

I would strongly consider doing a dual pot caliper upgrade that Salty_Monk provides. He is currently on a road trip to Nor Cal but should be back by next week.

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showpost.php?p=883839&postcount=3

gearhead just installed same and found some good quality Chinese rotors that he says are working well. Check with him; here is the link. That price is very good as in comparision EBC rotors can be $400 per set.

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=160203

Good Ft brakes are a must.

[Big T]

There's not much braking to be gained from going from the stock single disc to the stock dual discs.

You can bolt another disc to the spoke front wheel, but there's no lug on the right fork for a caliper

The best thing is to do the Twinpot mod as noted above. I did it to my 78 spoke wheel bike and the braking power doubled (or more). I did mine for about $150, but I was able to find another GS 1000 disc from Bruce.