Converting rear disc to drum

[BlazinJzZz]

How's it going every body?

I just have a couple if questions for all you knowledgeable folk!! I recently bought a tx750 rear end with swing arm brakes and front and rear 18" spokes. What all is necessary to get the brakes to work?

Disc-Conversion

I found this how to and was wanting to see if this is a good reference. I do have the tx750 rear swing arm that is made for the drum brakes. I was also able to get the linkage. I just wanting to see if I'll be needing to do any welding as I don't have a welder at the moment.

Thanks in advance for any advise.

 

[xskid]

Lol i just went from drum to disc. You will have to move the return spring, and make a bracket for the brake light switch. I believe thats it, hope my answer helps.

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[650Skull]

The tutorial in the link is pretty comprehensive and simple to follow. It covers the problem of the spring and stop mounts from the Standard to Special frames.

I guess you will work out what frame you have.

 

[BlazinJzZz]

I figured it covered pretty much every thing but just wanted to make sure. It always helps to look at things from a different set of eyes.

 

[BlazinJzZz]

I have a 1980 special with mags. I have a set 18" spokes and swingarm from a tx750 that I wanted to use. I don't have a welder, but it doesn't seem to be a too complicated conversion. I know most people go from disc to drum, but its just too expensive to get Omar's kit. I figured this would be the easiest solution.

 

[aldo5468]

Others correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe the TX750 rear drum brake is larger diameter than the XS650 rear drum - if you're looking for more rear braking capability than stock 650, it's an option.

 

[BlazinJzZz]

Well the rear 16" mag is disc brake. I'm wanting to convert to spoke drum