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So ive already rebuilt the front and rear calipers and MC's, was wanting to upgrade the rotors to get the best braking possible ( eventually my plan with this bike when i finish rebuilding my r1 is to turbo it.... ) I was thinking of getting the 80's rotors ( the slotted ones ) and crossdrilling them as well....are they a direct bolt on or will it take fabrication?
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79 XS11 special "Loki" - homemade 4-2 exhaust, pod filters, rebuilt forks with progressive springs, tkat fork brace, progressive shocks, rebuilt all brakes and MC's, rebuilt carbs with #142.5 main and #42.5 pilot, a custom front and chin fairing, and a handmade set of saddlebags....
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personally i wouldnt worry to much
about the rotors, have u got s/s brake
lines, thatl make a bigger difference to ur braking.pete
new owner of
08 gen2 hayabusa
former owner
1981 xs1100 RH (aus) (5N5)
zrx carbs
18mm float height
145 main jets
38 pilots
slide needle shimmed .5mm washer
fitted with v/stax and uni pod filters
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I have EBC rotors for sale in the parts section. Semi floating they do work better and are lighter. Look WAY better also. Usually are $215 apiece.
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1980 XS1100G 1179 kit, Tkat brace, progressive springs & shocks, jardine spaghetti, Mikes coils, Geezer's rectifierComment
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......as long as you use EBCreccomended brake pads for those particular rotors..............or u will be able to shave with those rotors inside a year............just sayin.....Originally posted by Elevener View PostI have EBC rotors for sale in the parts section. Semi floating they do work better and are lighter. Look WAY better also. Usually are $215 apiece.81H Venturer1100 "The Bentley" (on steroids) 97 Yamaha YZ250(age reducer) 92 Honda ST1100 "Twisty"(touring rocket) Age is relative to the number of seconds counted 'airing' out an 85ft. table-top.Comment
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I wouldn't fool with the brakes other than possibly the SS lines. They were way over engineered in the first place.
The slotted rotors do cool better but I don't think you'll ever notice the difference other than the looks.Greg
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80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
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our callipers are of a floating kind,
didnt think u could use a floating disc
with a floating calliper, is that right?
slotted rotors also help water dissipation.pete
new owner of
08 gen2 hayabusa
former owner
1981 xs1100 RH (aus) (5N5)
zrx carbs
18mm float height
145 main jets
38 pilots
slide needle shimmed .5mm washer
fitted with v/stax and uni pod filters
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pA8dwxmAVA&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL[/url]Comment
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I don't see how there COULD be a floating rotor on these bikes.
Greg
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
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just as a footnote here I would like to add that no matter how good your brakes are they are still dependant on that little patch of rubber that contacts the road. My STOCK brakes work good enough to skid the tires so exactly what is the point of "upgrading"?
Greg
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
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I love how you guys judge with no experience, how liberal minded of you. I bought them for looks alone, they modernize the look. These are semi floating. But I found they do improve braking and thats the weak point of these bikes as you have all alluded to before.
Personally I think they improved braking as much as stainless lines did, but then I have used them, what do I know.
And they drop weight where its most important, but thats another story yall wont believe.Trapped in time. Surrounded by evil. Low on gas.
1980 XS1100G 1179 kit, Tkat brace, progressive springs & shocks, jardine spaghetti, Mikes coils, Geezer's rectifierComment
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How much weight can you drop with a rotor?Originally posted by Elevener View PostGreg
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
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seriously you have held the stock rotors right? and does unsprung weight mean anything to you?. And yes you should use recommended pads......wow! Most of us probably use EBC pads anyway. Geez.Trapped in time. Surrounded by evil. Low on gas.
1980 XS1100G 1179 kit, Tkat brace, progressive springs & shocks, jardine spaghetti, Mikes coils, Geezer's rectifierComment
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I'll leave my wallet at home next time to make up for the difference in unsprung weight. Maybe my cell phone too because I'm kinda poor.Originally posted by Elevener View Post
Greg
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
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pete
new owner of
08 gen2 hayabusa
former owner
1981 xs1100 RH (aus) (5N5)
zrx carbs
18mm float height
145 main jets
38 pilots
slide needle shimmed .5mm washer
fitted with v/stax and uni pod filters
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pA8dwxmAVA&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL[/url]Comment
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lol greg, only if u have ur fone and wallet attachedOriginally posted by BA80 View PostI'll leave my wallet at home next time to make up for the difference in unsprung weight. Maybe my cell phone too because I'm kinda poor.
to the front axle. :-)pete
new owner of
08 gen2 hayabusa
former owner
1981 xs1100 RH (aus) (5N5)
zrx carbs
18mm float height
145 main jets
38 pilots
slide needle shimmed .5mm washer
fitted with v/stax and uni pod filters
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pA8dwxmAVA&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL[/url]Comment
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A stock rotor is about 12 pounds, and yes I HAVE PERSONALLY WEIGHED THEM!
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#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
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