GL 1000 front brake upgrade info

[SnoBrdr]

This is from another board, https://ngwclub.com.

From tomk1960:

"A good friend of mine who was a Honda dealer in TX for many years has been watching my progress with my 78 GL.

Today he asked me why I was sticking with the stock single piston calipers. He suggested bolting on some dual piston calipers like the ones used on many of the early-to-mid 80's Hondas.

I didn't think it was possible, since bolt patterns, geometries, etc. may vary. I wasn't sure that there was a caliper hanger that could bolt right on.

Well, I'm really happy that I listened to him. When I got home, I grabbed a spare right caliper and hanger from my stock of "F" parts.

Guess what - it bolts right on and everything appears to line up perfectly!"

I plan to do it real soon.

A little extra work is required for the 75-77 setup but not that much from what I've read.

[offcenter]

Please tell us exactly what caliper you are using
and what modifications you have to make.
Some of us might like to follow your example.
Thanks and good luck!

[SnoBrdr]

Please tell us exactly what caliper you are using
and what modifications you have to make.
Some of us might like to follow your example.
Thanks and good luck!

Sorry I forgot that little bit of info.

Here are the donor bikes.

Honda 45110-445-632 BRACKET, L. FR. fits the following models and components:

Honda Motorcycle 1981 CB750F A - 750 SUPER SPORT FRONT BRAKE-CALIPER

Honda Motorcycle 1981 CB900F A - 900 SUPER SPORT FRONT BRAKE-CALIPER

Honda Motorcycle 1981 CM400C A - CUSTOM FRONT BRAKE-CALIPER

Honda Motorcycle 1981 CB400T A - HAWK FRONT BRAKE-CALIPER

Honda Motorcycle 1982 CB750F A - 750 SUPER SPORT FRONT BRAKE-CALIPER

Honda Motorcycle 1982 CB900F A - 900 SUPER SPORT FRONT BRAKE-CALIPER

Honda Motorcycle 1982 CM450A A - HONDAMATIC FRONT BRAKE-CALIPER

Honda Motorcycle 1982 CM450C A - CUSTOM FRONT BRAKE-CALIPER

Honda Motorcycle 1982 GL1100I A - GOLD WING INTERSTATE FRONT BRAKE-CALIPER

Honda Motorcycle 1982 GL1100 A - GOLD WING FRONT BRAKE-CALIPER

Honda Motorcycle 1983 GL650 A - SILVER WING FRONT BRAKE-CALIPER

Honda Motorcycle 1983 GL650I A - SILVER WING INTERSTATE FRONT BRAKE-CALIPER

Honda Motorcycle 1985 VT1100C A - SHADOW 1100 FRONT BRAKE-CALIPER

Honda Motorcycle 1985 VT1100C AC - SHADOW 1100 FRONT BRAKE-CALIPER

Honda Motorcycle 1986 CB450SC AC - NIGHTHAWK 450 FRONT BRAKE-CALIPER

Honda Motorcycle 1986 CB450SC A - NIGHTHAWK 450 FRONT BRAKE-CALIPER

Honda Motorcycle 1986 CMX450C AC - REBEL 450 FRONT BRAKE-CALIPER

Honda Motorcycle 1986 CMX450C A - REBEL 450 FRONT BRAKE-CALIPER

Honda Motorcycle 1986 VT1100C A - SHADOW 1100 FRONT BRAKE-CALIPER

Honda Motorcycle 1986 VT1100C AC - SHADOW 1100 FRONT BRAKE-CALIPER

With the Comstars it's a simple bolt on.

I'll ask about bikes with spokes.

[zkhmcknol]

Any word on spoke wheels modification/ possiblity?

I have a Gl1000k3 and bought spoke wheels and I'm having brake issues: are the discs a different spacing? Are there other brackets is have to get? Or would the described modification work too?

[SnoBrdr]

Any word on spoke wheels modification/ possiblity?

I have a Gl1000k3 and bought spoke wheels and I'm having brake issues: are the discs a different spacing? Are there other brackets is have to get? Or would the described modification work too?

The 78 setup is different from the 75-77.

[zkhmcknol]

Thanks.. . Could I get 75-77 brackets? Would that work? Or is that not enough and should I switch the whole brake calipers from a 75-77? Or possibly....look for 75-77 rotors?

[zkhmcknol]

I did find this which does explain quite a lot:

http://wingovations.com/spokes-comstars ... 4594147858

[SnoBrdr]

I did find this which does explain quite a lot:

http://wingovations.com/spokes-comstars ... 4594147858

He has both good info and good products.