brakes

My 83 heritage special looking to upgrade the front brake the previous owner put on a brembo rotor disc but it has the stock Yamaha brake caliper/master cylinder. So I would like to put on a brembo caliper and a stainless steel braided line and bigger master cylinder if needed. Can you guys...

Why is there a cover on the front drum? the little one that covers what would be a cooling intake for the brakes. Without the cover it looks pretty good, although the small four screw holes are there. Just wondering. Was it intended to be taken off when racing? Might look even better if instead...

I'm working on restoring a set of Pentagram wheels. They came off an XS500 and that bike seems to have been converted from drum to disc. I have all the stuff to swap in a disc brake swing arm, but the more I look at this stuff, the more it appears I could use it with my drum brake swing arm...

Beautiful day for riding today. I decided to go to the hardware store up the Interstate to the next exit. Started out OK, except there was a dysfunctional driver behind me reading my licence plate. I sped up a bit to get ahead of him, but then encountered another dysfunctional driver who was...

I have a set of front brake caliper mounts ordered from MikeXS, back when they sold them many many moons ago, and they don't fit my XS650SE rotors. Shipping and border cost prohibit my returning same. So they collect dust. Either MikeXS made a mistake in having them made or they are...

I got a set of spoked yamaha DT400 wheels (21" front, 18" rear) dirt cheap that I plan on using on my XS, but was wondering if it's possible to either convert to disc brakes or would it be easier to swap out the centre hubs with disc versions?

Ive been trying to bleed the brakes on my 79 that I've just rebuilt but I'm not having any luck. It seems as though I can't get any fluid to pump. We sucessfully bleed my brothers bike last week but mine seems to be not willing to cooperate. Has any one had problems with the system not wanting...

Hi all Installing the pandemonium brembo kit bought the 35mm kit, my problem is i can't fit the 298 mm rotor, the one I have is 267 mm, when I tjek other fork legs it looks like my brake ears are located further down. So question is what's this fork, it looks like other forks I have seen except...

Hi, I've converted my 650D to twin discs, but the lever has no feel at all, the brakes work well but I need to replace the master cylinder to get it right. I've been given an early Yam round master cylinder, its 11/16" diameter: do you think this will improve things? Next, I want to...

is there a 13/16 ( 20.6 mm )bore front master cyl. duel front brakes there a guy on the xs650 face book have'n problem finding info/parts for one 1975 uk xs650b with standard duel front brakes.any help or info would help I have never heard of one that big befor all I have seen is 13mm and 16mm

Guys.. i'm in the UK and have an XS650B 1975 which was my dads who bought it in 77, i've just put it back together after it sat for 25 years in bits but i'm desperately looking for a rebuild kit for the 13/16 bore master cylinder. Can anyone help or perhaps point me where i could find...

Hey Guys, This has probably been covered before but I am not having luck finding the info I am after. I am running a David Bird hard tail with a front 19" mag in the back with original rear disk. I would like to hang the caliper straight down as shown on the picture, this will leave the brake...

anyone have an opinion on mikes replacement front master cylinder/brake options. the sloped looks like a nice option for clubmans. or should i just rebuild the original (83). also need to rebuild the caliper.

Hi guys, I'm looking for a new MC (since the sight glass on the one from HHB is falling apart already)... Anyone know if the V-Star 650 is compatible? I think it should work. http://www.ebay.com/itm/370916305286?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT 2 other options...

I want to buy a master cylinder repair kit. My cylinder is stamped Asco 5/8. That translates to 16mm. Does anyone know the right part # and where to acquire one?

Hi, Just wondering if it was possible to fit an ABS system from a later bike to an 1978 XS,and what would be involved,i am a complete newbie so dont laugh too hard if it cant be done.:)

HI Guys My Name is Gavin. I've signed up to this forum for some help please. I am currently rebuilding a Honda CB450, yes I know.. :) But apparently it has a front end conversion which someone from hondatwins recommended I see if it is off a Yammy xs650 or similar. Any help would be...

Hi everyone, I did some searching and couldn't find a thread covering this. On my bike, I have the stock '72 master cylinder, caliper and brake line. I bought the TC Bros Custom Stainless Braided Brakeline to accomedate new bars and the greater distance between the master cylinder and the...

I have tried like mad to find this part but for the life of me, I can't even come up with its proper name. Anyone know the name of it and where to get one? I have a new reservoir that has a different diameter barb. I'd like to replace this part with the same size barb as is on the...

Hey guys, how does this brake switch come out?