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Disc Grinding
Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2009 5:36 pm
by Dustproof
Hi all,
I am looking for someone who can grind all 3 disc's on my KZ650D2 SR, if possible around the Hornsby Area. My rotors have some ripples and new pads just don't like gripping them, new ones are a bit expensive and it is a bit hard trying to get used ones.
Any help would be most appreciated.
Thanks
Noel
Re: Disc Grinding
Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2009 8:59 pm
by Slow and wobbly
Re: Disc Grinding
Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2009 9:02 pm
by Slow and wobbly
Re: Disc Grinding
Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2009 11:38 pm
by Gosling1
Noel - you could also try some of your local brake & clutch specialists - anyone who machines flywheels will also be able to do this job. Some of them may get a bit narky about grinding bike discs, especially if you get below the minimum thickness ( its 4.5mm or 5mm on those old discs as I recall...) - just tell them its a vintage bike that is going in shows, and is hardly ever ridden !!
Thats worked for me before.....as long as you don't go under 4mm on these discs, they will be fine.
If you end up needing to source some disc rotors - for old stock ones, try Penrith Wreckers. These guys specialise in pre-85 stuff.
Re: Disc Grinding
Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2009 4:56 pm
by Dustproof
Thanks Guy's, I will see what can do. I haven't measured the Rotors as yet but thanks for the tip for a new-old set. After this has been done I will go the Braided line route even though I am trying to keep the bike a period machine I will go down the safety track.
Thanks
Noel
Re: Disc Grinding
Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2009 7:10 pm
by Slow and wobbly
Grahams Grinding
Browns Plains
QLD 4118
07 32000644
Advertising in AMT
"We specialise in Disc Straightening, Re-grinding and de-lipping
We straighten, Regrind and re-rivet Floating discs
Road bikes from $130"
No website but the number is above and it couldn't hurt to make the call.
No matter what the outcome could you please post a response regarding this business.
Re: Disc Grinding
Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2009 5:57 pm
by Gosling1
Yes, that would be great. Its not often you find anywhere that advertises disc grinding....
Dustproof - If you really want to keep the 'period' look, just take the stock rubber lines down to any brake shop - most of them will be tooled up to make brake lines. If you get them replaced with 'brand-new' rubber lines, then the braking performance will be much improved, almost to the level of braided lines.