Front Brake

[jason1080]

i want to put dual front brakes on my 05 gs500f and i wanted to know if anyone has done it and how hard is it? also what type to use(gsxr)and what all do i need? this would be a great deal of help.

[Alphamazing]

http://pantablo500.tripod.com/id11.html

GSX-R front end swap

You can also do a Kat 600 swap, but inverted Gixxer front ends look hot.

[dgyver]

You can install most any front end depending on how much work you want to do and how much you want to spend.

Plan to spend a minimum of $400-$500 for a complete inverted front end setup. More for newer radial brakes forks.

I have a write up in the FAQ forum on installing a Katana front end:
http://gstwins.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=13673

A Kat front end will run $100-$200.

Eventually I will have a write up on installing inverted forks, but i still need to finish acquiring the rest of the parts.

[Jazzzzz]

A Kat front end will run $100-$200.

I friggin' wish I could find a Kat front end for less than $200 -- the boneyards around here want $150 for just the forks, no trees/stem/wheel/rotors/calipers/etc.

[dgyver]

Of course salvage yards will be higher. You have to watch ebay and be cheap. The last couple of sets of forks I got for $25 & $35 (they both need seals & fresh oil), triples for less than $10, calipers $15. It takes some time. I have been picking up parts for over a year. But recently I have noticed that have been selling for a little more. This is the time of the year to buy parts.

[Jazzzzz]

There's a 01 GSXR 600 front end on eBay for $130 atm, or there was last night at least, it's probably gone by now.  Everything but the wheel + rotors, fender, and clipons.  I think I may have a lead on a freebie from a guy here at work though, we'll see.

Am I mistaken, or didn't the GSX-R's have USD forks prior to 01?  Why did they switch back for a couple of years?

[dgyver]

IIRC...The 600's had conventional forks up through 01. They always seem to be 1 year behind the 750 in getting the lastest trick stuff.