Restoring my '73 Kawasaki H1 500 - Page 4

'73 H1 Triple · 03-26-2008, 10:39 PM

After reading about a fellow triple enthuiast almost hitting an idiot that pulled out in front of him, I'm upgrading the front brakes. '73 was the first year for front disk brakes and although they're better than double shoe drums, they still suck.

I just scored a front disk brake set up off ebay from a '97 ex500. Just a simple bracket and it'll bolt right up.

Front caliper for $10 and the master cylinder for $26

Jeff

Dnyce · 03-27-2008, 01:15 AM

this is badass-being a fellow old kawi nut- im enjoying this. and you're a machinist too? might hit u up for some help on my stuff-my kawi is in pieces-might need to borrow your cnc skills lol

JoJoYZF · 03-27-2008, 01:28 AM

Dont know how I missed this before but its good to see this thread make it over.

And Im impressed by the rob and big reference gas, one of my favorite shows on tv.

Gas Man · 03-27-2008, 02:48 AM

Good Brakes is GOOD

'73 H1 Triple · 03-31-2008, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

Good Brakes is GOOD

They arrived today

No Worries · 04-01-2008, 12:52 AM

Go power and whoa power. Glad you're keeping it Kawi. What about ss brake lines and HH pads?

JK · 04-01-2008, 07:46 PM

when you put the brakes on, take alot of pics. Why? Because i really want an old honda, but hated the drum brakes... if i could see how to fit disc brakes to wire wheels, i'll be in buisness!

'73 H1 Triple · 04-01-2008, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by No Worries

Go power and whoa power. Glad you're keeping it Kawi. What about ss brake lines and HH pads?

They're next on the list.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JK

when you put the brakes on, take alot of pics. Why? Because i really want an old honda, but hated the drum brakes... if i could see how to fit disc brakes to wire wheels, i'll be in buisness!

Staring in '72 ( on the H1 500 {option} & standard on the H2 750) you could get disk brakes. So it's no problem having spokes and disk brakes ( on the front).

Jeff

JK · 04-01-2008, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by '73 H1 Triple

They're next on the list.

Staring in '72 ( on the H1 500 {option} & standard on the H2 750) you could get disk brakes. So it's no problem having spokes and disk brakes ( on the front).

Jeff

i guess i havent cruised the old Kawis enough then. Most went to those UGLY 2 tone cast looking things when they moved to disc brakes.

Quick281 · 04-02-2008, 03:40 AM

What a great thread. Looks like your enjoying this project and as a reader I appreciate the amount of documentation that you have put into it.

I am looking forward to watching the build up, and I suppose the next 2 as well.

This makes me want to take my bike and car apart for no other reason then having something fun to to.

03-27-2008, 02:48 AM	#34
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04-01-2008, 07:46 PM	#37
JK noodles... dont noodles.. Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 427	when you put the brakes on, take alot of pics. Why? Because i really want an old honda, but hated the drum brakes... if i could see how to fit disc brakes to wire wheels, i'll be in buisness! __________________ Theres no sense crying over every mistake, you just keep on trying till you run out of cake.

04-02-2008, 03:40 AM	#40
Quick281 Victim of Blazer Rapage Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Talkeetna, AK Moto: 06 GSXR 600 Posts: 1,707	What a great thread. Looks like your enjoying this project and as a reader I appreciate the amount of documentation that you have put into it. I am looking forward to watching the build up, and I suppose the next 2 as well. This makes me want to take my bike and car apart for no other reason then having something fun to to. __________________ -Alex- Resident TWFix Noob. My 06 GSXR 600 <-- Its Clickable Fools.

03-26-2008, 10:39 PM	#31
'73 H1 Triple restorer of the original Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Zionsville,PA Moto: '93 ZR1100 &'73 Kawasaki H1 500 Posts: 1,331	After reading about a fellow triple enthuiast almost hitting an idiot that pulled out in front of him, I'm upgrading the front brakes. '73 was the first year for front disk brakes and although they're better than double shoe drums, they still suck. I just scored a front disk brake set up off ebay from a '97 ex500. Just a simple bracket and it'll bolt right up. Front caliper for $10 and the master cylinder for $26 Jeff

03-27-2008, 01:15 AM	#32
Dnyce flyin high Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: cali Moto: 10speed huffy w/cards in the spokes Posts: 2,318	this is badass-being a fellow old kawi nut- im enjoying this. and you're a machinist too? might hit u up for some help on my stuff-my kawi is in pieces-might need to borrow your cnc skills lol

03-27-2008, 01:28 AM	#33
JoJoYZF Bring on the Zombies! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cleveland Moto: 2000 Yamaha YZF600R Posts: 2,691	Dont know how I missed this before but its good to see this thread make it over. And Im impressed by the rob and big reference gas, one of my favorite shows on tv.

04-01-2008, 12:52 AM	#36
No Worries Keyboard Racer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mile High City Moto: Old Superbikes Posts: 1,016	Go power and whoa power. Glad you're keeping it Kawi. What about ss brake lines and HH pads?