| Author | Message | ||
     Sportrider99 |
Does anyone know about setting up the dual front brake on a 99 Cyclone? I was considering changing out the forks but maybe that is not necessary? Any information at this point will be of great help | ||
| Gusm2 |
you would be as cheap and as quick to do a full front end swap | ||
| M2typhoon |
The front end swap is the easiest way to go. There was a kit available years ago for dual nissin's on stock forks which I have on my work bench but lets think about this.. dual 6 piston calipers? Ouch. Better off looking for complete front end with brake control and you'll end up with a better handling bike too. | ||
| M2typhoon |
The front end swap is the easiest way to go. There was a kit available years ago for dual nissin's on stock forks which I have on my work bench but lets think about this.. dual 6 piston calipers? Ouch. Better off looking for complete front end with brake control and you'll end up with a better handling bike too. | ||
| Dave_02_1200 |
How does adding extra unsprung weight to the front end result in "a better handling bike"? | ||
| Jayvee |
Two threads on this, with different info. Other one is: http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/476 23/716274.html?1373170147 | ||
| Rsm688 |
Swap on some Suzuki GSXR front end with dual disks, by far the easiest, that's what I did on my Buell build I'm working on -spencer- | ||
| Genesisclimber |
Adds weight, doesn't improve braking distance. Not needed. | ||
| Cyclonecharlie |
If you do a lot of trail braking and you want a brake that feels as good at the bottom of the mountain as it did at the top.Go with the dual disc front brake. Bought the set-up over ten years ago and have never regretted the change.It does require a light touch on the lever.IMOP the pro's out weigh the con's.  | ||
| Bluebueller |
Pro's outweigh the cons.... by about 4.5 lbs.....} | ||
| Cyclonecharlie |
I've seen too many warped single disc's on tubers. I don't find the extra weight a distraction. Much prefer the dependable feel of a good front brake. Not looking to hang with the Pro's...just a good reliable ride I can have fun with. | ||
| Bluebueller |
I couldn't resist the pun. I agree, ride what you like, its yours. Plus, I always look at the left fork tube with the tabs for another caliper and kinda cringe just a little (not as much as I do looking at the front axle threads sticking out an inch) not to say I don't love my Buell. I can't stop grinning for at least half an hour after every ride, no matter to/from work or a sunday rip on the back roads. safe riding. | ||
| Jayvee |
"front axle threads sticking out an inch" ha ha, that's why they invented AXLE Covers! | ||
| Cyclonecharlie |
And we thought Harley didn't have any design input.  | ||
| Rick_a |
For hard use it is a very good upgrade. For typical street use it's not entirely necessary. The easiest way to go about it is to make an adapter to run a Japanese spec Nissin on the off side. Two OEM brake lines along with a 5/8" master cylinder or the appropriate sized radial M/C will be needed. The same rotor can be ran off the opposite side. I mark the direction on the left side so I know which goes where.  I went from replacing a rotor/pads every several months to every several years. YMMV. |
