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79 GS850 rubber seals etc for front calipers
Nobody said that restoring a 40 year old bike was going to be cheap but I just disassembled my front calipers and in looking up the seals etc needed I am looking at $122 US plus shipping at Partzilla or CycleParts Nation which equates to over $165 Cdn plus shipping.Apparently the axle dust seals are $10.60 each US and 8 are required amongst other bits and pieces.Does anyone have a link to a caliper rebuild kit that is good quality? IMHO over 10 bux each for 8 axle dust covers is robbery. Just wondering not whining.Last edited by Jonesz; 12-16-2020, 08:26 PM.Jonesz
1979 GS850 current project
1978 GL1000-naked
1983 GL1100-Aspencade stripped
1999 Valkyrie Tourer-long ride bikeTags: None
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I found this listing on Ebay. Going to order 2 sets. Seller has sold a bazillion items with a 100% rating. Will take the chance, only downfall will be expected slow shipping but to be honest this bike has no place to go till next summer!
TM is a trading arm of Powerhouse Automotive (UK) Ltd, based in Chesterfield, England. We are UK and world leaders in motorcycle brake caliper rebuild services and seal kits. one caliper Brake Seal Kits.
standard disclaimer appliesi I have no connection to the sellerJonesz
1979 GS850 current project
1978 GL1000-naked
1983 GL1100-Aspencade stripped
1999 Valkyrie Tourer-long ride bike
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Originally posted by fastbysuzuki View Post
I have them now on order and waiting for the ship to dock in the colonies
Appreciate the replyJonesz
1979 GS850 current project
1978 GL1000-naked
1983 GL1100-Aspencade stripped
1999 Valkyrie Tourer-long ride bike
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Forum LongTimerGSResource Superstar
Past Site Supporter- Oct 2006
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The aftermarket KL brake stuff is not good. The piston seals are oversized. There are a few posts on here. No idea about the ones you've linked to. Maybe Hampshire Hog or Grimly will have some experience of them...
If it was me.. with that bike I would upgrade to the twinpot brakes. I would at least upgrade to late model square pad GS brakes. Those early GS brakes are atrocious...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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Thanks salty_monk. Too late to change any plans my brake seal kits are on their way from 'jolly Old". Will post when they arrive re fit and quality. With Covid & Xmas not expected for about 3 weeks.Jonesz
1979 GS850 current project
1978 GL1000-naked
1983 GL1100-Aspencade stripped
1999 Valkyrie Tourer-long ride bike
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Forum LongTimerGSResource Superstar
Past Site Supporter- Oct 2006
- 13918
- London, UK to Redondo Beach, California
Best of luck!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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