Planet Minis

RonKMiller · 12-11-2007, 04:37 PM

I need all the stopping power I can get with that monster 110 under me.

I know they are available for the CT 70's.

How about performance brake shoes for the stockers, maybe some Ferrados? I could swear I saw then somewhere - that would fit a hardtail?

How about a longer lever/arm or other mods....

Z · 12-11-2007, 05:49 PM

They make disc brake kits for the stock front forks. It's not cheap, but having a brembo on a hardtail sure stops nice.

I just sourced a set for the PM member "Wurms"..

RonKMiller · 12-11-2007, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Z

They make disc brake kits for the stock front forks. It's not cheap, but having a brembo on a hardtail sure stops nice.

I just sourced a set for the PM member "Wurms"..

How mucho?? Brembos are the tits. I've got em' with anti-lock on my 800 lb. LT and its one of the best braking systems I've ever encountered - unbelievable that you can haul down a gorilla (WITH a 400 lb. trailer) so fast...

The attached picture is me contemplating a jump over Lake Powell ala Evil Knievel - RIP.

Z · 12-11-2007, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by RonKMiller

How mucho?? Brembos are the tits.

You'll need a special fork leg to hold the caliper, disc hub, brembo 2 pot caliper, 155mm rotor, master cylinder, brake line, rotor bolts. Figure between $500-$700 depending on the branding of the componentry used as both the US brembo suppliers don't stock that specific caliper unless you want to purchase in bulk.

Or for $20, you can get a set of Ferodo Brake pads from Minigunz.com that will be a tick better then stock, but not near as fun doing 2 finger stoppies and having dependable brakes that will stop when you want them to.

arlindsay1992 · 12-12-2007, 05:26 AM

Yep. Possible.

RonKMiller · 12-12-2007, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Z

You'll need a special fork leg to hold the caliper, disc hub, brembo 2 pot caliper, 155mm rotor, master cylinder, brake line, rotor bolts. Figure between $500-$700 depending on the branding of the componentry used as both the US brembo suppliers don't stock that specific caliper unless you want to purchase in bulk.

Or for $20, you can get a set of Ferodo Brake pads from Minigunz.com that will be a tick better then stock, but not near as fun doing 2 finger stoppies and having dependable brakes that will stop when you want them to.

I think I'll give longer levers at the wheel and handlebars along with the Ferado pads a try first - I didn't plan on mortgaging my house.... Many thanks for the link.

RonKMiller · 12-12-2007, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by arlindsay1992

Yep. Possible.

Those bikes are absolutely AMAZING.

Z · 12-12-2007, 09:32 AM

Just wait until you see the bike Reynolds_Brad is building...

Restomods are fun, and in the grand scheme of things, in many cases it's cheaper to build 1 or 2 really nice restomods then to collect a bunch of originals/restorations that won't hardly be ridden.

Do yourself a favor and don't start serious restomodding, as it's much more fun then restoring...

reynolds_brad · 12-12-2007, 09:33 AM

my favorite hardtail disk brake convert.

Lens bike is one bad ass hardtail.

Disks are cool, i have them on two other of my minis but i think for my hardtail im sticking with drum as they are more then enough for the speeds i plan to be running at.

Z · 12-12-2007, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by reynolds_brad

Disks are cool, i have them on two other of my minis but i think for my hardtail im sticking with drum as they are more then enough for the speeds i plan to be running at.

Any takers on the over/under that brad ends up with a disc brake front end on his hardtail?

Since pigs don't fly and hell isn't freezing over, it's my guess that these plans change over the next 6 months as they always do...

Cough, budget ZB50, cough..

reynolds_brad · 12-12-2007, 09:53 AM

Is it just me or does anyone else think that oversized forks sticking way out the top of the triples looks stupid?

Z · 12-12-2007, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by reynolds_brad

Is it just me or does anyone else think that oversized forks sticking way out the top of the triples looks stupid?

Mounts for beverage holders?

reynolds_brad · 12-12-2007, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Z

Cough, budget ZB50, cough..

Nice one wise guy.

I cant deny that the ZB went way over my orignial plans. They only way disks would end up on my hardtail is if i made a custom longer, lighter, stronger frame, and you know ill be on to the chaly long before i ever take that on. So ide say your 6 month would be a safe bet for others to take.

Z · 12-12-2007, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by reynolds_brad

Nice one wise guy.

I cant deny that the ZB went way over my orignial plans. They only way disks would end up on my hardtail is if i made a custom longer, lighter, stronger frame, and you know ill be on to the chaly long before i ever take that on. So ide say your 6 month would be a safe bet for others to take.

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reynolds_brad · 12-12-2007, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Z

Mounts for beverage holders?

or a chrome mount for a disco ball.

and on that note, how about a update on your bling ZB? ehh?

Z · 12-12-2007, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by reynolds_brad

and on that note, how about a update on your bling ZB? ehh?

I don't know what you are talking about... I know nothing...

jmurray192 · 12-12-2007, 01:18 PM

would you guys quit posting pictures of these nice bikes. It makes me want to build more projects. I think my wife will devorice me if I build another.

Z · 12-12-2007, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jmurray192

would you guys quit posting pictures of these nice bikes. It makes me want to build more projects. I think my wife will devorice me if I build another.

I think you need to learn to quit talking about bikes around your wife and your problems will go away...

reynolds_brad · 12-12-2007, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Z

I think you need to learn to quit talking about bikes around your wife and your problems will go away...

Took me a while to learn that trick. You got to find other happy news to share with her other then hey check out this cool *her mind*Pricey*her mind* thing i just got from Japan.

Things that help, talk to her about home improvement projects you have in mind or places you would like to take her.

jmurray192 · 12-12-2007, 01:33 PM

lol yes ya know I think thats probley correct. you guys are good. We all must go threw this because thats just what needs to happen

12-11-2007, 04:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
RonKMiller 1st Gear Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 124	Anyone adapt a front disc brake for a hardtail? I need all the stopping power I can get with that monster 110 under me. I know they are available for the CT 70's. How about performance brake shoes for the stockers, maybe some Ferrados? I could swear I saw then somewhere - that would fit a hardtail? How about a longer lever/arm or other mods.... Last edited by RonKMiller; 12-11-2007 at 04:43 PM.

12-11-2007, 05:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
Z 5th Gear Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: KANSAS Posts: 8,540	Re: Anyone adapt a front disc brake for a hardtail? They make disc brake kits for the stock front forks. It's not cheap, but having a brembo on a hardtail sure stops nice. I just sourced a set for the PM member "Wurms"..

12-12-2007, 05:26 AM	#5 (permalink)
arlindsay1992 "High Speed Record Guy" Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 4,369	Re: Anyone adapt a front disc brake for a hardtail? Yep. Possible.

12-12-2007, 09:32 AM	#8 (permalink)
Z 5th Gear Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: KANSAS Posts: 8,540	Re: Anyone adapt a front disc brake for a hardtail? Just wait until you see the bike Reynolds_Brad is building... Restomods are fun, and in the grand scheme of things, in many cases it's cheaper to build 1 or 2 really nice restomods then to collect a bunch of originals/restorations that won't hardly be ridden. Do yourself a favor and don't start serious restomodding, as it's much more fun then restoring...

12-12-2007, 09:33 AM	#9 (permalink)
reynolds_brad Advertiser Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 2,719	Re: Anyone adapt a front disc brake for a hardtail? my favorite hardtail disk brake convert. Lens bike is one bad ass hardtail. Disks are cool, i have them on two other of my minis but i think for my hardtail im sticking with drum as they are more then enough for the speeds i plan to be running at. __________________ pecore nere ufficiose Motoshop Z - Honda50.com

12-12-2007, 09:53 AM	#11 (permalink)
reynolds_brad Advertiser Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 2,719	Re: Anyone adapt a front disc brake for a hardtail? Is it just me or does anyone else think that oversized forks sticking way out the top of the triples looks stupid? __________________ pecore nere ufficiose Motoshop Z - Honda50.com

12-12-2007, 01:18 PM	#17 (permalink)
jmurray192 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: AZ Posts: 977	Re: Anyone adapt a front disc brake for a hardtail? would you guys quit posting pictures of these nice bikes. It makes me want to build more projects. I think my wife will devorice me if I build another.

12-12-2007, 01:33 PM	#20 (permalink)
jmurray192 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: AZ Posts: 977	Re: Anyone adapt a front disc brake for a hardtail? lol yes ya know I think thats probley correct. you guys are good. We all must go threw this because thats just what needs to happen

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