upgrade to twin disc on gpz500

[kevuk]

hi all,
just bought another gpz 500...will i never learn?
this one is a 96 model with single front disc...just wondered is it possible to change it to a twin disc? and is it worth it?

cheers kev

[feef]

most likely will need to replace at least the forks and wheel to get the relevant mounts. Might get away with lower legs, but I'm not sure.

will possibly need new brake lever and reservoir too, to provide enough fluid for 2 calipers.

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[Kickstart]

Hi

Probably possible but a hell of a lot of parts to do the job properly which will be difficult to source (think only the very last UK GPZ500s had twin disks so you would be after import parts). I would be tempted to try different pads on the standard system. If you find the brakes too marginal then I think that Spondon make a floating disk conversion.

All the best

Keith
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[bish777]

Look on fleabay and buy a complete front end from a later bike would be the easy option.
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[bish777]

would the frontend from say a Zephyr fit?

I dont know how common parts between kwackers are? Alot of front ends interchange between various suzukis for example.
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[Kickstart]

Hi

Not sure to be honest, but that would be a serious brake upgrade. The GPZ uses fairly skinny wheels so even it if did fit it would probably mean doing something similar at the back to avoid handling problems.

All the best

Keith
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[stinkwheel]

Yeah, you would need a full front end from an 'E' model.

Fitting braided steel brake lines and HH sintered pads makes the front brake function in an adequate manner. If you don't have braided lines, I recommend you give them a try, the difference is huge and it should cost no more than a full tank of petrol to do.
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[kevuk]

hi all
thanks everyone...think i will just go with the braided lines rather than trying to upgrade. after all nice weather is nearly here (honest) and want to get out and about on it.

cheers kev

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