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KX500 Front Brake mod

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Motorrad:
Did anyone ever figure out what year 450 master?  Looking for all the brakes I can get on a budget.

barryadam:

--- Quote from: DoldGuy on April 22, 2009, 02:34:38 AM ---dsrtrider,
I think you will be very happy with the CR brake line & a good set of HH+ pads, but keep in mind you will need a way to attach the cable to your fork guard preventing the cable from hanging on your # plate or top tree. I had a set of carbon guards made with the honda tab done for mine. 2001 & up KX has a different M/C & is not an issue but on any before the stock setup needs alot of improvement. I had tried everything to get front brakes 15 years ago & the biggest improvement came from the Honda line. Keep us posted how it works out for you & if you need pics of the guards I had made let me know.

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I searched but can't seem to find any good gallery pics of the CR style lines on a stock KX500 fork/caliper.  I'd be interested in seeing an example that represents a 2001 KX500, and if I'd need to make that fork guard mod.  Got any pics?

So Doldguy, based on your above post, is the KXF450 master cylinder upgrade not needed on a 2001 KX500?

Barry

DoldGuy:
Check your Master Cylinder for the # 11 (by the banjo bolt). If you have this, you have the "Good" Master Cylinder (it has the larger piston). The CR style direct routing will still make a noticeable difference & makes bleeding all of the air out much easier. I will try to get some pics of the fork guards & post them as it will be much better then attempting a description. I personally like the HH+ pads, they offer a substantial increase in bite.

DoldGuy:
Finally have the pics to post. These guards are made for the KX Series (125/250/500) and are Carbon Fiber and Very Stiff so they do not need a guide on the stanchion tube which allows the use of the Honda Style Routing. I have had these since my Moto Days & Purchased them from DSP/Willy Amaradio at the time. It is my understanding he sold/merged with FMF & that relationship has terminated. I dont know if he is still producing the Carbon Fiber stuff or not, but see he is still involved in the sport (read about him in Cycle News / REM events for Old Guys like me). I have seen some other Carbon guards (light speed) but they were no where near as stiff as these and you would have to use the fork guard guides on them & to answer the obvious question, no the stock plastic guards are not stiff enough either. If you find any info on Willy please post & I will do the same.

barryadam:
Thanks for following up and getting these shots.
I have a set of DSP guards new that I have never installed.  Will have to pursue this.

Did you have to grind your DSPs in the mounting area to get them to fit without stress?

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