DIY Drilling Rear Rotor

[GS1150Pilot]

You do provide comic relief. Thank you, Dohc.

[DohcBikes]

Would you like an autograph?

[Sandy]

Blasphemy. You must modernize!! But only on the front!! They said so!!

Actually if I wasn't trying keep the stock appreance I'd be going with the Salty Monk upgrade plus the fact I've got most of the parts on the shelf. Far less lever pressure required, better feel and modulation are definitely benefits of the mod. On modern bikes with good rubber and proper suspension setup (ie: no chattering or bottoming) you can have 100% of braking power on the front wheel. Doesn’t give the rear much to do except get you in trouble during aggressive braking. Not sure on these older bikes but 85% front and 15% rear is probably not unreasonable under maximum braking with a basic well setup bike with modern tires.

[tkent02]

They pay a bunch of jackasses to lie about their products?

[DohcBikes]

They pay a bunch of jackasses to lie about their products?

Who does? Where did anyone say they got paid? Who the fck are you to call anyone you don't know a liar? What is it specifically that you think I'm lying about? Because you are not talented or savvy enough to gain sponsorships, nobody is. Do I have that about right?

[JJ]

I'm putting on chest waders. It's getting mighty deep here!

SCUBA gear on standby...

[one_civic]

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WOW,

First of all I received the front rotors, calipers and brackets for free, All I've bought so far were a pair of front NOS ferodo pads for $15 can each, the rebuild kits from suzuki which include the pistons and a right lower fork leg. So for less than $120 canadian, why Not?

What I meant to imply with the heavy rear braking is that Is the only brake switch which works on my bike, so I am always using them.

I am on a budget and yes I know of the Salty_Monk brake upgrade but like I said earlier, free parts, why not use them. If I wanted modern handling and braking I would have bought a new modern bike.

I've read and researched enough, just wanted some opinions from the forum for patterns and some advice which I have kindly received from Dohc who has been the only member here so far to offer his experience from drilling his own rear rotor.

[DohcBikes]

Did you consider going with a slotted GS rear rotor? That will really get the matched look you want.

[tkent02]

Who does? Where did anyone say they got paid? Who the fck are you to call anyone you don't know a liar? What is it specifically that you think I'm lying about? Because you are not talented or savvy enough to gain sponsorships, nobody is. Do I have that about right?

I never called anyone a liar. And yes I would call someone I don't know a liar if they are lying.

[one_civic]

Don't know for certain if it's a direct swap, plus I have lots of time on my hands if it doesn't

[tkent02]

Don't know for certain if it's a direct swap, plus I have lots of time on my hands if it doesn't

Pretty sure it's a direct swap on all of the GSes to go from earlier to later discs. Offset is the same, mounting holes are the same, the new ones are a little thinner but it works fine.

I've done it on quite a few front brakes, but not on the rear because nobody cares. I have a stack of discs in the garage I could check if you are interested.

[DohcBikes]

I never called anyone a liar.

Ha. Whatever you f'n coward. You clearly implied I was lying about my sponsorship. Stand behind your petty bullshlt there or shut the f up keyboard commando.

[tkent02]

Never said that. Learn to read.

[DohcBikes]

Oh ok I get it. You're the kinda guy that talks shlt then denies it and finds a way to talk his way out of it. Cool.

[tkent02]

Never implied anything about your sponsorship. So I guess that does make you a liar.