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Mar 25, 2006 | 10:53 PM

bsmith28

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EX500 brake question

whats up guys i recently started stunting my 05 EX500 and ive come to realize my front brake isnt as strong as i would like it be to be for endos. what would you recommend i do to convert it to a two disk front brake system?

Mar 25, 2006 | 11:06 PM

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Re: EX500 brake question

i've heard a ZZR600 front end with fit........

Mar 29, 2006 | 09:53 PM

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Re: EX500 brake question

any advice on where to get one?

Mar 29, 2006 | 10:10 PM

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Mar 29, 2006 | 10:51 PM

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Re: EX500 brake question

please forgive my ignorance

Mar 31, 2006 | 12:09 PM

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Re: EX500 brake question

i started on the same bike. i don't think it's worth modifying. just try to get a different bike.

Apr 5, 2006 | 02:16 AM

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Re: EX500 brake question

i owe more then the bike is worth so im pretty much stuck with it

Apr 5, 2006 | 07:25 AM

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Re: EX500 brake question

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Originally Posted by bsmith28

i owe more then the bike is worth so im pretty much stuck with it

i was in the same situation. hang onto it for a while until you can sell it. you'll be glad you did.

Apr 6, 2006 | 03:13 PM

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Re: EX500 brake question

dude i got an 01 ex 250 the brake is fine as one disk just pratice. get right up on the tank is all i can say do it in one fast motin as u hit the brake.

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Apr 6, 2006 | 03:15 PM

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Re: EX500 brake question

if u can lock up the front tire its strong enough. try buying a radial mount mc or somthing

Apr 6, 2006 | 03:20 PM

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Re: EX500 brake question

yep what he said lock it up for a split second and then feather it and u be rollin in no time if i can do it on a 250 a 500 should be a walk in the park