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ahoward125:
Hi all,
I am in the process of refreshing an 80 Convert to replace the 80 Convert I sold after having elbow surgery (10?) years ago.
I've got a question regarding brakes. I will need brake hoses, and am thinking of converting to Brembo 4 piston up front. Has anyone done this and might they point me in the right direction.

Antietam Classic Cycle:
Never felt the need for 4 piston calipers myself. Unless you're de-linking the brakes, the front/rear balance may be upset.

I replaced my original rubber hoses with these:
https://www.mgcycle.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=110_114&products_id=1849

ahoward125:
I am not loving Google's AI search function because I have had a bear of a time finding the right sites to get parts. The front caliper has a seized puck (or the line is so dead pressure isn't getting through) and I spent a good bit of time trying to find parts. The hoses are out of stock, but I can order and wait for them.

Antietam Classic Cycle:

--- Quote from: ahoward125 on November 07, 2024, 07:40:55 AM ---I am not loving Google's AI search function because I have had a bear of a time finding the right sites to get parts. The front caliper has a seized puck (or the line is so dead pressure isn't getting through) and I spent a good bit of time trying to find parts. The hoses are out of stock, but I can order and wait for them.

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Parts suppliers I use:
https://www.mgcycle.com
https://www.crustycycle.com/
https://www.stein-dinse.com/en/
https://harpermoto.com/

Calipers:
https://www.mgcycle.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=110_350&products_id=1034
https://www.mgcycle.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=110_350&products_id=834

ahoward125:
Since this is the place to ask questions....
1. What ATF are people using these days? I remember there were types to avoid, but my memory is offline at the moment.
2. I was planning on putting Shinko Tires on the bike and going tubeless. Has anyone here used them, thoughts? I put a set on my Sportster and they seem fine.
I am planning on using this bike for more than just day trips. My hope is to take it on the "mutton run" with Bill Hagen next spring.
Charlie has giving me a ton of advice already, I've put LEDs in the tail lights and my LED headlight and the little bulbs in the dash are on order. I may go EnDuraLast as well as a full sized battery. I am taking off the Halogen foglights mounted to the turn signal stalks (they wobble over bumps) and mount LED running/fog lights on the crashbars at some point. 
3. Front Forks. I was thinking about uprating the fork springs and if I go in, putting in slightly heavier springs (I write this because I hope that those of you who have already gone down this road can put in your $.02.) I had a pipe dream of grafting a front end off a 90's EV on the bike for heavier/better suspension.

thanks for your expertice
AJ

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