Thanks to GS500Schultz (http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?action=profile;u=18680), I now have a 6 piston caliper front brake upgrade.
I appreciate the help, I mean, thanks for DOING the install. Such an improvement, I could tell the difference even in rush hour stop-and-go traffic home.
PICS!!!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v159/Fitzkid/GS500/20150814_181717.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Fitzkid/media/GS500/20150814_181717.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v159/Fitzkid/GS500/20150814_181701.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Fitzkid/media/GS500/20150814_181701.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v159/Fitzkid/GS500/20150814_181631.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Fitzkid/media/GS500/20150814_181631.jpg.html)
And it just so happens that he has an OEM Tokico brake caliper (http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=69461.0) for sale too...
It looks impressive but I have always felt that my front brake was excellent as it came new. I have left it alone except for making sure that the rotor is kept clean.
My rear brake was always noisy and dead until I changed the pads. It transformed the feel, performance and noise level. It is brilliant. :woohoo:
Macka
Riding 2-up with loaded saddlebags, I had a recent OMFG moment. Seemed like you can never have enough brake after that.
Quote from: chrisafitz78 on August 14, 2015, 04:32:33 PM
Thanks to GS500Schultz (http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?action=profile;u=18680), I now have a 6 piston caliper front brake upgrade.
I appreciate the help, I mean, thanks for DOING the install. Such an improvement, I could tell the difference even in rush hour stop-and-go traffic home.
PICS!!!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v159/Fitzkid/GS500/20150814_181717.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Fitzkid/media/GS500/20150814_181717.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v159/Fitzkid/GS500/20150814_181701.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Fitzkid/media/GS500/20150814_181701.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v159/Fitzkid/GS500/20150814_181631.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Fitzkid/media/GS500/20150814_181631.jpg.html)
And it just so happens that he has an OEM Tokico brake caliper (http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=69461.0) for sale too...
Always glad to hear you like the upgrade! Should help out quite a bit with two up touring!
I'm always willing to help a fellow rider out and I'm not gunna lie your windscreen make me jealous! pretty sure I'm going to get one.
Looks like your bike could use a bath. Splash a little toilet water on that on your way to Carl's Jr!
Brakes look amazing! Seems a little overkill, though. The stock front does seem a little lackluster when riding 2-up, but 99% of my riding is done solo and I've never felt like I needed more brake in front.
It definitely needs a bath. Got the Brawndo ready to go...
I actually hadn't noticed until I posted the pictures. I went out and did a little cleaning right after I posted this. It was a bit embarrassing. :embarrassed:
When the weather is nice enough to wash it, I'd rather be riding it!
I love my brake caliper too... Except for the fact that the caliper Pistons were sticking and I really only had 1.5 Pistons working. So I'm doing a rebuild and sent the caliper body to Adam so he can powder it for me. I'm ready for a full setup to work! I got the 4 piston because I didn't think I needed 6 Pistons but we'll see!