[Xuno_gil]

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ok I found some really really cheap 2004 R1 Rotors, can anyone tell me if these would fit into a 76 gl 1000.

Odds are it won't but it it will it will be awesome, So yes will a pair of 2004 R1 Rotors fit and be able to replace the front rotors on my 76 gl1000 thanks

 

[DaveO430]

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2 chances, slim and none. I have been thinking though that if I can find myself another old wing I would try to put the complete front forks, wheel and brakes from a sport bike on it.

 

[exavid]

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One way to try to determine whether they are the same would be togo the EBC website and see if the part number for the R1 and 'Wing are the same.



http://www.ebcbrakes.com/mb-streetbikes.html

 

[Xuno_gil]

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DaveO430 wrote:

2 chances, slim and none.

So your saying there's a chance !!! Thats what I like to hear, thanks

 

[Xuno_gil]

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"exavid" so your saying the only way I would be able to get a slotted rotor to replace the easily heated once on the Gl 1000 would be to find a pair with the matching parts number, these aren't any other out there that would just bolt on?

 

[exavid]

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I know of only two sources of brake rotors for Goldwings. One is Honda and the other is EBC. There may be others but I haven't heard of them. EBC makes brake parts for cars and bikes. Unless you're an extremely agressive rider the OEM type brake rotors on the Goldwing last a long time. I've never had a brake overheat even chasing my brother on his BMW in the mountains. If you're having overheating problems with the brakes it may be a problem with the caliper(s). A frozen caliper will cause brakes to drag and overheat.

 

[Xuno_gil]

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I haven't had any problems yet as I haven't been able to ride it yet, I'm still in the process of rebuilding it. The only reason I was thinking of slotted rotors is cause I live in the mountains and there are tons of curvy roads and I just love them. and even in my Vespa gt200 I have slotted brake rotors, they are stock on the gt200. So I was just figuring that they might have a tendency to warp. But if you think they will be just fine with semi agrassive driving even though this wont be my agressive riding bike, I might just rething that whole idea of switching them out.

 

[Whiskerfish]

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The Early wing brakes are great for their time. About the biggest fault I have with them is the lack of authority in a hard rain. I have changed the front end on my 78 to a earlier version and put emc drilled rotors on it. Combine that with a M/C from Randakk and a set of SS Barid lines and she will stop the world from spinning!! CYBORG has a complete front end swap done like Dave0430 talks about. I forget what model they are from but it is a fantastic setup. No it was not a direct bolt up.

 

[picasso]

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I overheated my brakes one time riding it very hard (raceing) thru the mountains , the fluid boiled and I had no brakes for about 30 minutes until they cooled down ,,,,,,,so this can happen.