Author Topic: What is all required for the dual disk swap for the 550? (Read 5289 times)

DarkRider · « **on:** January 15, 2008, 06:32:12 AM »

Well i have done a couple searches trying to find more info on doing a dual disk swap to the front of my 550 but cant seem to find anything that really gives clear details...i see the odd reference here and there..maybe im not using the correct search terms...Anyways...What is all required to do a dual disk swap on this thing? The main area im wondering about is the front hub...Do i reuse the stock hub or am i searching for a different hub? I know that im going to need a T fitting for the brake lines as well as a new Master cyl since the stock single disk brake one is not strong enough..but i was planning on using a master cyl from an Aprilla sport bike anyways because of said dual disks...What all do i need and what donors do i get the needed parts from?

bryanj · « **Reply #1 on:** January 15, 2008, 06:40:58 AM »

sent you an email

DarkRider · « **Reply #2 on:** January 15, 2008, 07:14:52 AM »

Quote from: bryanj on January 15, 2008, 06:40:58 AM

sent you an email

Woot!!! Thanks man! Thats the info i was looking for. Twin Disks here i come!!

A Grove · « **Reply #3 on:** August 13, 2008, 08:37:56 PM »

this is real old i know.. but can you elaborate on what he told you? I am very intersted in this.

bradweingartner · « **Reply #4 on:** August 13, 2008, 09:22:22 PM »

Most importantly you need the front fork that has the mirrored ears and bosses for the caliper.

And you need a complete brake assembly just like the one on your left hand fork. And a duplicate rotor.

Then you need longer bolts to go through the hub and hold both rotors on. And then you need the appropriate small diameter speedo housing to retain the speedo. Other than that, basically a bolt on, no problem swap.

paulages · « **Reply #5 on:** August 13, 2008, 10:53:18 PM »

here's a visual:

longer rotor mounting bolts, a little cutting on the tach drive mount, and a second of everything on the left side and you're in business.

FLo · « **Reply #6 on:** August 13, 2008, 10:56:29 PM »

Maybe this doc will prove usefull

Jim F · « **Reply #7 on:** August 14, 2008, 12:05:32 PM »

Or if you want to go all out then heres a project for ya

GL 1000 front end. (Not sure that would fit)

RC 51 rotors

ZX6 Six pot calipers

titanium hangers

But I just like to be a little different

Big-Jim

JS550 · « **Reply #8 on:** August 14, 2008, 04:00:46 PM »

Can I get that email too? Im am getting a parts 550 next week & if I can swap to dual disc easy I will.

unkle fester · « **Reply #9 on:** August 14, 2008, 04:39:01 PM »

what are the caliper hangers off of?

paulages · « **Reply #10 on:** August 14, 2008, 04:54:31 PM »

Quote from: unkle fester on August 14, 2008, 04:39:01 PM

what are the caliper hangers off of?

a cb550

unkle fester · « **Reply #11 on:** August 14, 2008, 06:11:24 PM »

the brackets between the calipers and legs are titanium and from a cb550??

bradweingartner · « **Reply #12 on:** August 14, 2008, 07:27:09 PM »

They are custom milled!

I Zombie · « **Reply #13 on:** August 14, 2008, 07:36:56 PM »

is it the same for a 750?
lookz to be the same set up i have

bryanj · « **Reply #14 on:** August 14, 2008, 10:15:15 PM »

js550 the email is the same as the link from flo, I know cos i wrote it,-----BEFORE this damn 'puter went dyslexic

paulages · « **Reply #15 on:** August 14, 2008, 11:20:25 PM »

Quote from: unkle fester on August 14, 2008, 06:11:24 PM

the brackets between the calipers and legs are titanium and from a cb550??

sorry...missed a post.

Jim F · « **Reply #16 on:** August 15, 2008, 11:42:06 AM »

Quote from: unkle fester on August 14, 2008, 06:11:24 PM

the brackets between the calipers and legs are titanium and from a cb550??

the brackets are milled from billet titanium and the bike is a 75 K Honda 750

A Grove · « **Reply #17 on:** February 24, 2009, 11:27:51 AM »

I didn't want to start a new thread, but I've tracked down all the necessary pieces except for a few..

I need a new MC, and hose/fittings to connect it all together. I would like to find/run a NEW MC, but am not sure if thats possible. As far as I know, I need a MC that with a certain bore dia. and so long as it matches (or is close) to that dia, I should have a solid set-up, yes?

And fittings/lines. Is this something I need to sort out locally? Or are the fittings found online somewhere, etc? thanks

A Grove · « **Reply #18 on:** February 24, 2009, 03:47:47 PM »

Bump it uppp.

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