brakes

I can't find the switch anywhere on the Motogrid parts fiche. The one or two NOS ones I see on eBay have a part #, but it doesn't cross reference. Then, I see a bunch listed for '77-up. Isn't a brake switch a brake switch? If my local Mom 'n' Pop cycle shop has a 2 wire switch, shouldn't...

It will work if you want/need it to. As a plus over the higher $ vacuum bleeders it has a reservoir of fluid to pull from as you pump the m/c handle. It will push fluid from the bottom if your clamps are tight enough. Now I do have one of the $$ vacuum bleeders. It has a pretty gauge. Hoses...

i saw this bike on ebay where the guy had adapted a xs1 brake to a 16inch rim then mounted it on 35mm forks. wondered how he did this short of welding that little stud on the tube, then i came across a picture of this adaptor. looks like it was made for the job and was a yamaha part. can anybody...

Hey guys, I'm at work right now looking up parts and don't have the ability to measure, but i have read a bunch about people switching over to a single SS brake line for the front instead of the 2 piece. I just put 15" apes on my hardtail and i was going to go ahead and order a new line and...

hey guys ive got a rear master cylinder rebuild kit and im not sure how it goes together is there a trick to getting the rubber shaft seal on to the shaft im worried it wont stretch that far and will tear thanks Triumph68

I think its about time to improve the original front disc brake on my 79 xs 650 2f. I'm not looking for performance as much as practicality. Would love some advice from the learned minds of this site as where to start and is Mikes XS a good place for upgrade parts. Thanks

Hey all, I picked up upper and lower brake hoses for my 73 from xs650direct and I am finding that they will not thread much. I can get the threads started but after about a turn and a half they stop. Am I missing something here or would there just be a bad set of threads causing a cross thread?

Installed new brake shoes put it back in the hardtail and it won't budge... No chain is on so its not in geaR... I'm using the stock brake anchor if that matters

Need to put some new pads on the 73, nearly all stock, I'm not racing it. Anyone have some input on how various pads work/feel? Here's what I've found so far No name from mikes Part # 29-3508 Brake Pad Set 1973-76 XS650 TX650 Brake Pad Set 1973-76 XS650 TX650 (#29-3508)...

Hey guys, I've had repeated problems with my stock '78 front single disc brake locking up on me. It starts to rub and the disc gets so hot it actually steams at a stop light. Whole bike drags and eventually once I get the bike home and in the garage, I can't even push the bike forward because...

I've exhausted my quota of stoopit questions so I had to figure out this one by myself. Replaced rear wheel bearings (and swingarm bushings), while I was in there I disassembled the brake hub to lube the pivot shaft and cam. Upon reassembly the axle slipped through the bearings easily but...

Im crying right now because it is nice out and i cant ride my bike. I cant stop crying. My rear brake is broken. When I took my bike out the rear brake got all stuck and was smoking and all hot. I put the bike up on the center stand and i couldn't spin the rear wheel. I went inside for a soda...

Hey guys, just replacing front brakes on my 1981 xs650 special, the ones take off bike seemed to have a split between, the ones I ordered doesn't have that. Does it matter?

hi , i have a xs2 650 '72 does anyone know tell me, the brake caliper, the brake pump,the handbundle control , :D what kind of black are painted glossy or matte?

Ok. 1975 XS650, pods, free-er exhaust, pamco, clubmans, brat seat, shock extensions, blah blah blah. First, the electrical issue. It is intermittent, but sometimes I have no turn signals (front led, rear incandescent, aftermarket flasher), horn, or brake light. Not sure about the tail light...

i need n. 3 , 7, 5 parts where i can find them ? Do you know uf tyhe parts numbers are correct ? i dont find the item on internet.....

I put new fluid in and new pads? Could it possibly be the caliper mount?

Hi all Just wanted to ask what you fellas do in regards to lock tabs on the brake disc bolts. do you make them or buy them or some fancy mod or upgrade you use :thumbsup: All the best Funky

What year front calipers will bolt onto the 1983 forks? Thanks, Jeff

I picked up a 71 cb750 and was wondering if the master cylinder wil work on my 78 xs. This one is in much better shape aesthetically.