I have just finished upgrading my DL1000K8 brakes. I have tried Galfer Steel Braided lines and EBC HH pads which lead to small improvements but the standard brakes are woeful for feel and power compared to my previous bike a BMW R1200GS (same front tyre size). I have fitted a Murphys Fork brace which also helped
I have used a pair of GSXR 750K3 4 piston Tokico calipers(same brand as standard) and a GSXR1000K2 Nissin Front Master Cylinder (brake switch fits perfectly).
The improvement is dramatic. I now have excellent feel and lots more braking performance for a total cost of $180 buying used parts. (adaptor plates $70)
I have had a local engineering shop make up adaptor plates for these calipers from 8mm thick steel (same thickness as standard mounting plate bolt holes) which is drilled and tapped to accept the standard size bolts. I had to drill out the 4 piston calipers mounting holes so the new bolt could go straight through to the new adaptor plate.
This has been one of the best impovements to my Vstrom.
Regards
Bigjohn:-D
I have used a pair of GSXR 750K3 4 piston Tokico calipers(same brand as standard) and a GSXR1000K2 Nissin Front Master Cylinder (brake switch fits perfectly).
The improvement is dramatic. I now have excellent feel and lots more braking performance for a total cost of $180 buying used parts. (adaptor plates $70)
I have had a local engineering shop make up adaptor plates for these calipers from 8mm thick steel (same thickness as standard mounting plate bolt holes) which is drilled and tapped to accept the standard size bolts. I had to drill out the 4 piston calipers mounting holes so the new bolt could go straight through to the new adaptor plate.
This has been one of the best impovements to my Vstrom.
Regards
Bigjohn:-D