upgrading brakes

[LJM9000]

Originally Posted by Pinhead78

A rear disk brake is something that I would expect to find on my next bike, when I spend well over $10K.

Not to speak for Jeff, but making a rear disk brake system is a far cry from making a stationary piece of machined aluminum. Not to say he couldn't do it, but I personally wouldn't even want the remote possibility of having liability.

If there were any way to get a 6 piston caliper drop in replacement for the front and some top of the line brake pads, I would be all over that. That seems to be an easy upgrade that most of us tinkers can handle.

Good point.
I did not think of that at all.

[Pinhead78]

Originally Posted by LJM9000

Good point.
I did not think of that at all.

That's why we are all here- to bounce ideas off each other!!

[Angusdog]

Adding a second disk is an issue as the wheel isn't designed for it, so major expense in sorting that out. Six piston calipers and larger rotors are my pick for a substantial improvement, and are common on Harleys and Buells. All you would need would be the adaptor machined from suitable stock, quite a common practice for race bikes so easy enough to do.

Me, I'm gonna spend money on paint & graphics