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Title: First Monster Post by: jakez70 on October 11, 2017, 07:52:54 AM Hi. This is my first post to the forum. I don't currently own a Monster, but I'm in the looking. Heading into winter, I think I'll be able to find a decent deal.
I've found a couple of good deals on 620 Darks. They need a bit of cosmetic cleanup, which I'm fine with. Two things that I'm curious about are - how hard is it to upgrade a dark to dual front disc brakes? Are the mounts for the disc and caliper already there, or does it basically require a new front end? Are there conversion kits out there, or can I just buy a used right caliper and disc? Also, do fuel tanks from any other models fit the 620? I did a bunch of searching on both of these items, but couldn't find a lot of information. Thanks for any help! Title: Re: First Monster Post by: ducpainter on October 11, 2017, 08:04:24 AM Welcome!
The mounts for the caliper are there. You'll also need to replace the master. The dual discs require a larger piston. I'm not aware of any 'kit'. The tank situation depends on whether it's steel or plastic. Title: Re: First Monster Post by: jakez70 on October 11, 2017, 08:13:46 AM Thanks for the reply ducpainter.
Are the mounts for the disc also there, or does it require a new rim. The years I'm looking at have steel tanks. Title: Re: First Monster Post by: ducpainter on October 11, 2017, 09:17:40 AM The wheel is the same.
Title: Re: First Monster Post by: Howie on October 11, 2017, 10:48:01 AM Yep, you will need a caliper, lines and a 16mm. master. IMO, unless you are putting the bike on the track the single disk is more than sufficient with the added benefit of reduced unsprung weight. Try a nice set of HH pads and fresh brake fluid first.
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