dual front brake system

[double]

hi all,
i'm planning to modify my bike using double front brake system, has anyone try it before? and if i want to use OEM part for lower fork slider to hold brake caliper on the other side (as my front brake caliper is on the left side), what model would fit and where could i buy it? thank all

[blaine]

hi all,
i'm planning to modify my bike using double front brake system, has anyone try it before? and if i want to use OEM part for lower fork slider to hold brake caliper on the other side (as my front brake caliper is on the left side), what model would fit and where could i buy it? thank all
Don't think it's possible as all calipers are on left side on G.Z.s .Other models have larger diameter forks.

[mrlmd1]

Why would you need to do that? With a good set of front pads the brakes work quite well, and you have less risk of locking up the front wheel than if you had dual disc brakes on a bike that light.

[alantf]

Why would you need to do that? With a good set of front pads the brakes work quite well, and you have less risk of locking up the front wheel than if you had dual disc brakes on a bike that light.
:plus1:

[patrick_777]

Good luck. Why not just add about 100cc to the block while you're at it...and maybe put some new rims and a dual exhaust system as well?

[Water Warrior 2]

The easiest way would be to transplant a dual disk front end from another bike. Not worth the cost, the time involved and not needed either.

[double]

Good luck. Why not just add about 100cc to the block while you're at it...and maybe put some new rims and a dual exhaust system as well?

yeah bro i already install daihatsu car piston and a truck cylinder in my block...hehehe..for dual brake i need it for better brake system and of course for fashion.lol

[double]

The easiest way would be to transplant a dual disk front end from another bike. Not worth the cost, the time involved and not needed either.

yea that's what i'm trying to do, to transplant it from another bike. i heard that the front shock diameter for gz is the same with intruder VL250, only that the intruder have right side brake system...and i'm thinking to use only the vl250 lower tube slider for caliper holder. so does anyone have it?pm me..thank

[alantf]

for dual brake i need it for better brake system

No you don't.

If your existing front brake isn't working 100%, you've a problem with the brake that ISN'T going to be solved efficiently by doubling up.

[patrick_777]

For a 300lb bike, the brakes are really good enough. In order for an effective replacement, you'd have to replace the entire front end - triples, forks, wheel, axle, calipers, rotors, speedo, risers (and possibly bars), cables....why not just buy a new bike?

Total waste of time and effort for literally NO benefit except putting undue stress on the already relatively weak triple tree.

[Easy Rider]

.for dual brake i need it for better brake system and of course for fashion.lol

The present disk brake will lock the front wheel pretty easily.....unless maybe your total load is 500 lbs or more.....so I think what you propose is not wise. Not at ALL.

[Water Warrior 2]

The easiest way would be to transplant a dual disk front end from another bike. Not worth the cost, the time involved and not needed either.

yea that's what i'm trying to do, to transplant it from another bike. i heard that the front shock diameter for gz is the same with intruder VL250, only that the intruder have right side brake system...and i'm thinking to use only the vl250 lower tube slider for caliper holder. so does anyone have it?pm me..thank
You might be on to something providing the inner parts are a match.

[Water Warrior 2]

For a 300lb bike, the brakes are really good enough. In order for an effective replacement, you'd have to replace the entire front end - triples, forks, wheel, axle, calipers, rotors, speedo, risers (and possibly bars), cables....why not just buy a new bike?

Total waste of time and effort for literally NO benefit except putting undue stress on the already relatively weak triple tree.
Hmmm, have some faith in the triple tree. The GZs are used for family transport and freight haulers in many parts of the world. Our member is in Indonesia where they are very common bikes and probably subjected to stress factors we would never consider.

[double]

[quote="patrick_777":slmw2uh1]For a 300lb bike, the brakes are really good enough. In order for an effective replacement, you'd have to replace the entire front end - triples, forks, wheel, axle, calipers, rotors, speedo, risers (and possibly bars), cables....why not just buy a new bike?

Total waste of time and effort for literally NO benefit except putting undue stress on the already relatively weak triple tree.
Hmmm, have some faith in the triple tree. The GZs are used for family transport and freight haulers in many parts of the world. Our member is in Indonesia where they are very common bikes and probably subjected to stress factors we would never consider.[/quote:slmw2uh1]

ok guys, this aint the first attempt the bike uses dual brake.someone in my country has already tried and it worked. due to unavailability of lower tube slider as for caliper holder, they make a bracket on to it. http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k467/kanciltob/Gsx250Fans.jpg well the bike have traveled for about 900 km when escorting bicycle race (with an average speed of 100km/hour) without trouble whatsoever. so i think it's worth to try, why not? u'll never know when u don't try it..:D

[Easy Rider]

ok guys, this aint the first attempt the bike uses dual brake.someone in my country has already tried and it worked.

I guess bikers around the world just HAVE to find something to screw around with on their bikes.
I don't fully understand it myself.

In this case, I think it is a total waste of time and money......because in the end, it won't accomplish anything useful even if it does work perfectly.

Have fun.

[patrick_777]

Ditto to what Easy said.

I'll repeat what I said earlier too.

Good luck.

[double]

ok thank 4 ur thought guys...:D

[Water Warrior 2]

When you get it done we want a whole bunch of pics to see what was involved in the transformtion.

[double]

When you get it done we want a whole bunch of pics to see what was involved in the transformtion.

ok bro.. but i still wanna use the lower right tube slider from intruder vl/lc250cc, not only for a nice look but for safety installment. so if any of u have it pliz pm me...:D thank

[Water Warrior 2]

When you get it done we want a whole bunch of pics to see what was involved in the transformtion.

ok bro.. but i still wanna use the lower right tube slider from intruder vl/lc250cc, not only for a nice look but for safety installment. so if any of u have it pliz pm me...:D thank
That particular bike never was offered in North America so parts would be nonexistant here. It was offered in Australia if memory serves me correctly. You might try Auction sites and E-bay in Australia.
Also Goggle Suzuki Global to see if the bike is still part of their current production and where it might be sold.

[double]

i havent found the right lower right fork...:( anyone can help??

[double]

hi guys, i finally use dual brake system on my bike and as well modify the complete front end. spec:
- wheels front rear + rotors 05 gsxr750
- move oem brake caliper to rear
- tire front end michelin
- dual front brake brembo gt1000 (i customized the lower right tube fork for caliper holder)
- steering stabilizer gsxr750
- bandit400 fender
- oil cooler gsxr1000
- rear shocks xjr 400
- swingarm cbx400
- exhaust pipe modified
- engine bore up os200 (use diesel engine linear n car piston 74mm)
- fcr mx 37 carb (now it runs like a '2 stroke' bike..hehehe...:p)

here's the pics :D :D

before:
http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k467/kanciltob/13042009005.jpg
http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k467/kanciltob/16032010003.jpg

after:
http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k467/kanciltob/IMG00329-20110119-1339.jpg

[Viirin]

wow the only thing i recognise is the engine

[PhyPhoestilic]

I think thats cause its a GS250. Seems like basics are the same, cept its a sports bike not a cruiser.

Edit: Actually I wonder if its the same engine. The tach's redline looks like its 9.5k

[dentheman]

I was struck by the fact that you added an oil cooler! Not too long ago someone on here was asking if it could be done and how to do it.

[double]

wow the only thing i recognise is the engine

hehehe..yes it's total modification indeed...i'm tune in the engine so it has more power n acceleration, while the frame n body it's absolutely standard OEM.:)

[double]

I think thats cause its a GS250. Seems like basics are the same, cept its a sports bike not a cruiser.

Edit: Actually I wonder if its the same engine. The tach's redline looks like its 9.5k

actually it is a sport touring bike bro, the standard wheels is rear 2.50x17 and front 1.85x18, the engine i think it is the same as GZ250...cmiiw.. the tach's redline reach 11 k.

[double]

I was struck by the fact that you added an oil cooler! Not too long ago someone on here was asking if it could be done and how to do it.

yes it is possible bro...what i did is only modify the right/clutch basket by making holes for oil pipe nipple, oil flow in and out, and a chamber inside the basket for oil passage. as you can see on the pic, the lower hole is for oil out to oil cooler and the upper for fresh oil come in and then pass it to oil filter room...just make sure your oil pump works perfectly to pump up and circulate oil.

the different now is that i add extra oil around 200ml, engine is less heat and maybe i'll add fan or thermostat for optimal cooler.

[Water Warrior 2]

That is quite a transformation. Looks very well finished and just plain racey.

[double]

That is quite a transformation. Looks very well finished and just plain racey.

thank man!