Question about my Monster.

[ZeebraX]

Hey guys I have a 1999 M750 Dark and I was wondering how come mine doesnt come with dual disk brakes up front even though theres a bracket for them. And where could i get it?

Also where could i find a carbed gas tank that doesnt cost as much as the dealer? Mine has the usual dent and I hate looking at it.

Or if anyone is selling one let me know.

Thanks guys

[Latinbalar]

Not all monsters came with dual disc. You may have the brackets but make sure the hub has the bolts to accept a rotor.

And unless you can find a tank on Ebay or Craigslist your SOL.  California Cycle-works has an after-market plastic tank that looks pretty trick and holds more fuel.

Also do a search you may find that your not the only person to have this problem. We have been around a long time and pretty much experienced everything.

[booger]

metal gas tanks can be repaired good as new

[ZeebraX]

Who does a good job in fixing tanks?

[Howie]

You would need a proper size master, brake lines, caliper and rotor for the upgrade.  A lot of money for not much gain.  The single disk 750 is still one of the top ten in shortest stopping distances according to Motorcycle Consumer News. 

As far as tank repair goes, our very own humorless dp
http://www.frostysfinishes.com

The hinge will be reinforced (factory weak point) and the tank will be treated with POR 15 to avoid rust.  Incredible paint work too!

[ZeebraX]

Ok great.

How long does he take to respond and is he still doing it??

[JEFF_H]

FYI- having ridden them back-to-back...the single disk on your bike brakes better then the smaller two brakes on some of the newer models (the ones with the black calipers)

[Howie]

Ok great.

How long does he take to respond and is he still doing it??

PM dp or send him an email.

[Mike Qube]

The single disk 750 is still one of the top ten in shortest stopping distances according to Motorcycle Consumer News. 

I have a 97 M750 with the single disc. The thing stops on a dime. I demo'd a bunch of new bikes over the summer and none of them (with the exception of the Duc's I tried) came close to the stopping power. I tested a newer Monster with the dual discs and couldn't tell a bit of difference in braking.

[Monster Dave]

I've heard that too - mine has two but my sweetie's only has one - she's never had any complaints. I just think it looks better with 2.

[orangelion03]

Another benefit of single disc/caliper:  less unsprung weight!!

[junior varsity]

Another benefit of single disc/caliper:  less unsprung weight!!

+1. Nice pads on that and it does a great job, other advantage is less gyro for steering purposes. Makes the bike feel lighter than it is with regards to turn-in.

I think the single is nice, but if you are looking for making it doubled up, you'd need:

a) Second 320mm rotor. You probably want one that matches.
b) Second Goldline 40mm-mount, 4-piston, 2-pad, 1 pin Caliper
c) New Brake line with T for second caliper, or 2nd brake line and double line banjo bolt at master
d) Banjo bolt at caliper
e) brake fluid
f) re-balance wheel

Can't remember if single front rotor Brembo master is a different part #, but if it is, that would indicate it has a smaller piston, and may not sufficiently push as much fluid for two calipers. I know the aftermarket Brembo race master cylinders indicate 16xYY for single front caliper, and 19xYY for dual front calipers (YY being pivot, say 16x16, 16x18, 19,18, 19x20, etc)

[Howie]

Single disc is 13mm twin disc is 16mm.

[junior varsity]

well there you has it.

[junior varsity]

isn't the 13 also what is on the back brake?