Maintenance & Technical > KX500 Original
Need some better stopping power for your rear wheel?
sandblaster:
http://www.oem-cycle.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=1152
Things are taking place nicely...
KXDINO:
i saw in a mag somewhere on a k5 that had the 450 back wheel and disc and caliper , would be more costly may be , but he said it worked great , i dont know all the details about the axle and bearings they used etc , i most likely do it when my stock parts are buggered, i did fit my kx250 06 2t with the 450 caliper and hose to stop the banjo bolt from digging in to the swingarm as when things get worn it digs in to the swingarm , on the 450 it sit towards the top and front a bit more.plus it a tad lighter for less unsprung weight not that i noticed it.
sandblaster:
Yes, I think the dual piston caliper may be a bit over overkill but it won't cost much to find out how well it works.
So far I have 55 bucks in it :-D
Not to mention I am selling the other caliper that came with it and the two caliper mounts..
If they sell I could actually make money on the deal so why not :-D
I think it may be ideal for street use but we will see...
If nothing else I can always do another and use the 450 rear caliper the next time..
Stay tuned...
DoldGuy:
Curious....would the caliper align if using a KX500 wheel/rotor?
DoldGuy
sandblaster:
Yes it would align providing you welded it up where it's natural position was.
I may end up doing exactly that after I check and see what the benefits if any using the dual piston set up.
Almost ready for a trial run.
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