500 Front Brake
Posted: 07 Aug 2016 23:05
Hello All,
I have just bought a 1978 500. Its had lots done to it over its recent past, the engine was rebuilt, new ignition, stripped and ultrasonically cleaned carbs, repainted, new bearings, cables etc. In fact everything you would want!!! very pleased with it, and thanks Bob for all the work you did on her!
The brakes are great, standard twin discs on the front, however they are very wooden. Is there anything that can be done to improve the feel? It already has new fluid, stainless hoses and NLM supplied pads. Would a smaller bore master cylinder do the trick? has anyone fitted an AP Lockheed adjustable ratio master cylinder? I have seen somewhere that you can fit a floating disc off a Ducati, does anyone know which model?
Also whats the best battery to fit? I have filched a 14ah Motobatt battery from my poorly Hinckley Triumph Tiger, which fits and seems to do the trick.
And one final question, Oil!! I was planning on using a Motorcycle Semi synthetic 10W40 oil by Morriss, any reason why not?
Thanks
Andy
I have just bought a 1978 500. Its had lots done to it over its recent past, the engine was rebuilt, new ignition, stripped and ultrasonically cleaned carbs, repainted, new bearings, cables etc. In fact everything you would want!!! very pleased with it, and thanks Bob for all the work you did on her!
The brakes are great, standard twin discs on the front, however they are very wooden. Is there anything that can be done to improve the feel? It already has new fluid, stainless hoses and NLM supplied pads. Would a smaller bore master cylinder do the trick? has anyone fitted an AP Lockheed adjustable ratio master cylinder? I have seen somewhere that you can fit a floating disc off a Ducati, does anyone know which model?
Also whats the best battery to fit? I have filched a 14ah Motobatt battery from my poorly Hinckley Triumph Tiger, which fits and seems to do the trick.
And one final question, Oil!! I was planning on using a Motorcycle Semi synthetic 10W40 oil by Morriss, any reason why not?
Thanks
Andy