brakes

Is there a difference in the front and rear caliper on a xs 650? The right front caliper bolts right in place in the rear caliper mount. They seem the same but they have a different part no. from Yamaha. The reason I ask is because the rear caliper I have is in really bad shape and I was...

Is there a thread expanding how to shorten a steel braided brake line? I can't seem to find one. And if not is this even possible for me to do at hme? Or is buying a custome made brake line to the length i need my only option?

Ok ive had in my mind I wanna run a 21 front rim brakeless with a spoke rear rim with drum brakes. Any input cause everyone acts like its unsafe and stupid. Also I wanna run old school flat style tire on back. I found a Cheng shin used 16 in tire for $15. Still looks good. Is that a decent deal...

Hi all, new guy from Scotland here, Last weekend bought myself a 1977 model at an auto jumble, (swop meet for all you North American cousins) low miles at 27k, and good engine. The front end on this uk spec bike 35mm forks and the later hinged calipers mounted behind the legs. There were no...

Has anyone had any experience with the Grimeca 230mm four leading shoe front brake? I've installed a new one in my TX650A but there's a problem. The linked actuating arms on the left brake plate work fine when the brake lever is squeezed, but those for the right will not return to the 'resting'...

what are your thoughts on drum vs. disk on a bobber? i have both and trying to decide witch to use.

I just bought a brakeline from 650 central and I was who wondering what torque is required to attach the banjo fitting to the actual brakeline. I'd also like to know what torque is required for the actual banjo bolt itself. Ive heard that 650 central sells delicate bolts or fitting and I don't...

delete me, please. I was being stupid lazy and I know better now.

Anyone purchased one of these? Looks good and looks very similar to MIKESXS. Just asking. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-SR500-XS500-XS400-XS650-XS360-Front-Hydraulic-Brake-Master-Cylinder-Lever-/281054347970?hash=item41702502c2&item=281054347970&pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr

Hey gents, Been slowly getting my bobber together. Working mostly on wiring. But I was looking at the front brake line the other day. It comes off the master cylinder, goes about halfway down to the caliper, connects to a doo-dad, then comes off the other side of the doo-dad and then goes...

I'm looking to upgrade my master cylinder and brake line and the master cylinder I have uses a m8 1.25 fitting. I've checked mikes, jp and Dennis kirk and no one seems to have them. Any clue where I can get one in the USA? I see a few from china on eBay but I'd rather not buy on from over seas.

So I'm working on upgrading my brakes (bought a full Brembo setup secondhand for a steal) and I have a few options at this point as far as other forks and such. Ideally I would like to simply move my brake rotor to the left side of my front(standard spoked 75 xs650B) wheel. Can I just remove the...

I have an 83 heritage special and I'm looking to add single front brake line instead of the two piece with a junction. My front brake is stock and I'm trying to use this small master cylinder. Does anyone recognize it? I got it from a friend and I'm not sure of the bore size. The banjo bolt...

Just like the title says, should I use loctite on the retaining bolts for my disc to the hub (in addition to the locking tabs). Blue or Red?:thumbsup:

Any one know where to get a rebuild kit for this master cylinder I have been looking every where http://www.mikesxs.net/product/08-0253.html seems mikes only lists a rebuild for the 16mm Thanks in advance

What is this screw for in my 82 xs650 front rh caliper? I lost mine Thanks!

When fitting new brake pads in the early style caliper how loose should the pads fit? The ones I took our were quite snug but the new ones will fall out on their own even with the shims installed.

Looking to rebuild or replace a worn out XS2 front brake caliper. I was looking at Mikesxs part 08-6008, Early Caliper but it indicates 74-76 years only. Can anyone confirm that it will not work on the 72 XS2? The rotor does not bolt to the hub like later year's so I'm guessing will not work...

I was thinking of drilling my rotors while the bike is in the shop for the next few weeks and I was looking to get some feedback regarding people's experience. I am wondering if anyone has had especially good or bad luck with particular patterns, etc. I've seen car rotors that have cracked...

I'm adding a second disc brake to the front and rebuilding both calipers in the process. Do the shims that fit between the pad and piston go toward the back of the bike so the disc rotates over them as it enters the caliper (as the parts diagrams tend to indicate) or toward the front of the...