Brake upgradE

[BigD_83]

Beautiful bike. A fine example of what attracted many of us to riding in the first place. Simple lines, clean style

...it looks like it might be running a little on the lean side based on the colour of that exhaust pipe.

[Cdnpt1]

After reading through i figured that also. When i pulled the airbox the clamps were loose and the rubber rings inside the tubes were all messed up. The carbs are coming back off for a dip, new o rings and a jet kit and pods, and synch.

Something i noticed today, and i know this is the wrong forum, is an oil leak from the left front barrel/case gasket. Not a super lot. I have heard from some old honda guys of a product called newseal, whats the concensus on that?

[Cdnpt1]

Another northerner! Originally from Calgary myself, heading back in a few weeks, can't wait!

[pete]

A how to on airbox removal/replacement would be great. It appears as though the previous owner/s managed to put some holes in it which they taped, and it took me about fifteen minutes and some muscle to get it out without further damage. All in all i too am prepered to do the work to put the pods on instead.

Or you could be the first to write the how to on airbox removal/installation

[pete]

Oh, and Dan, regarding the original brake upgrade query I reckon it's worthwhile getting those measurements for you, so hopefully tomorrow I can remember to get them done.

Having a bugger of a week so far and haven't managed to get in the garage at all...

[salty_monk]

Ok Pete, sounds good.

[pete]

Ok Pete, sounds good.

Bugger! Twice now I've been in the garage and forgotten to get those measurements... I will do it next time I'm in there... providing I don't forget again

[salty_monk]

Old age is a b*itch

I do that all the time too... not much hope for me - I'm not that old

[pete]

Old age is a b*itch

I do that all the time too... not much hope for me - I'm not that old

Hahahaha I'm not that far gone yet either but I'm having more and more senior moments...

[pete]

Measured at last!

First, I couldn't really measure disc outside diameter so I took this off a replacement disc's spec: 276mm.

So the measurements I took, and these are all on the left fork leg:



Axle centre to lower calliper bolt centre: 75mm



Calliper bolts centre to centre: 72mm



Outside of disc including the bracket that sits on top of it to inner side of fork: 35mm



Edge of wheel to inner side of fork: 41mm

Note my completely inaccurate measuring device (steel ruler) as I don't have vernier callipers at the moment unfortunately, so all these measurements may not be 100% accurate, but I'm guessing they should still indicate if your existing brackets will fit.

[salty_monk]

I'll try to figure out if we have a good chance asap. Well done Pete

[apopleptic]

take a look at this video i made for an airbox instructional for the 450.
in and out in a minute.

[pete]

I'll try to figure out if we have a good chance asap. Well done Pete

Cool, will definitely be interesting to see if us 450 guys have an easy upgrade option too

take a look at this video i made for an airbox instructional for the 450.
in and out in a minute.

Cool well done! Wish we didn't have to disassemble half the bike to do it, but it's a tight squeeze as it is...

[Cdnpt1]

That is most helpfull! No dang wonder my airbox has a hole in it, I bet the PO didn't remove anything to take it out. Now I know. Guess I will keep the old airbox around. Better make sure it seals up I guess. Thanks much for the video!

[pete]

I'll try to figure out if we have a good chance asap. Well done Pete

Have you had a chance to check it out yet Dan? No rush, but curious