Single to twin disc, '99 M750

Started by the_Journeyman, May 27, 2008, 11:52:08 AM

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the_Journeyman

I was comfortable with the performance of my single disc on my '99 Monster until making an emergency stop 2-up.  I could smell the hot brakes when the bike stopped.  97% of the time the single I've got up front is plenty, but I wouldn't mind a little more safety for when I'm 2-up.  There is plenty of bite and stopping power riding solo, but I want that safety should I find another pickup parked crossways on a 2-lane road ~

My '99 M750 has forks that I *think* came off an M600 of unknown year.  I would like to simply make it a twin-disc setup up front, looks like the right side has the mounts for a caliper.  Can I just find parts (rotor, master, wheel, calipers, lines) from any M600/620 or M750 that had twin discs and go from there?  Is there more involved?  Are there better options that bolt up easily?

Pics of what I've got:

Current setup, left side when on the bike:



Right side:



Thanks!

JM

EDIT:  Despite searching, I didn't find the other thread about this same thing until after I posted this. 
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Quote from: the_Journeyman on May 27, 2008, 11:52:08 AM
My '99 M750 has forks that I *think* came off an M600 of unknown year.  I would like to simply make it a twin-disc setup up front, looks like the right side has the mounts for a caliper.  Can I just find parts (rotor, master, wheel, calipers, lines) from any M600/620 or M750 that had twin discs and go from there?  Is there more involved?  Are there better options that bolt up easily?


EDIT:  Despite searching, I didn't find the other thread about this same thing until after I posted this. 

You'd also have to add a 16mm master to that list.  So you're looking at a lot of work there.

As has been suggested in other instances like this...
You've got older, heavy rotors and (probably) similarly old pads.  A much more simple operation would be to get your hands on a high quality rotor and matching pads. 

It'll be a lot less invasive a job, and you won't be adding any rotating mass.  If you get a lighter, better rotor the weight loss will help the all around performance of the bike, braking included. 

A ductile iron rotor from Braketech and suitable pads will probably have the desired effect.  Also beefing up the rear brake wouldn't hurt either.
-Throttle's on the right, so are the brakes.  Good luck.
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the_Journeyman

That might be good.  Less work = more time on the road.  I'll look into some aftermarket options and see where that puts me.  Most of the time what I have is great, but every now and then a tiny bit more stopping power would be good.  Surely a single rotor & nice pads won't set me back too far ~

JM
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