What is the best way to convert a Honda Rebel to a rear disc brake?

I am personally opposed to cheapass drum brakes on motorcycles. I am considering buying a first motorcycle (although I have been driving a mid-sized scooter for about 6 years) and while my first choice is the Honda Hornet 250 (I‘m in Asia, so availability and parts are much better than in North America), I am seriously considering the Honda Rebel as well.I have no problem with doing a conversion, but I would greatly prefer to do it simply since it‘s likely that the swap will need to be done a few times due to regulations on buying/selling vehicles.Is there a compatible swingarm that I can get to do a simple swap?

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If you want a bike with a rear disk then buy one with a rear disk. The cost of doing mods is not worth the expense. The rear brake on a bike does the least work and a rear drum is fine in many cases. My W650 Kawasaki has a rear drum and if I was looking to improve the bikes braking performance I would look at increasing the power of the front brake not the rear.

The procedure: You would need to find a swing-arm and rear wheel assembly that fits the Rebel. This could be difficult, since the Rebel's rear wheel is smaller than most. Then you would have to figure out how to mount the master cylinder and brake fluid reservoir, and how to actuate the cylinder with the proper leverage ratio from the brake pedal. You also need to retain operation of the brake light switch. The result: -The Rebel is not a heavy bike, stops well with the stock rear drum brake. Most braking on motorcycles is done with the front brake. Since maximum braking is limited by tire traction, and not braking systems. there would be no improvement in stopping distances. -In theory, there might be a slight improvement in rear suspension action, due to less unsprung weight. However, suspension quality is not of much concern on cruiser-style bikes, since it is undermined by the very short suspension travel available. -Maintenance requirements would be increased--brake fluid changes every few years. The bottom line: -Waste of time and money on a low-cost, reliable motorcycle that works well out of the box.

Being the smaller bikes are built to a price point, the manufacturers will use as many parts on as many bikes as possible. Get a tape measure and a steel rule and take measurements of your bike. Do a little hands on as well as internet research and I believe you will find another model from the same manufacture which will fit, maybe even the Hornets rear end will swap right in. You may find something close which only requires spaces to be made to work. Happy Hunting!

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This Site Might Help You. RE: what is the best fuel treatment additive on the market right now? ive seen a lot of fuel treatment additives on the shelfs.I want to know what is a good one to use on a chevy 350! i know i have to use the ones for carbs and i know quite a bit about fuel additives, but i want to know which is the best one for a chevy 350. I want to keep the build up off of my.

If you want a bike with a rear disk then buy one with a rear disk. The cost of doing mods is not worth the expense. The rear brake on a bike does the least work and a rear drum is fine in many cases. My W650 Kawasaki has a rear drum and if I was looking to improve the bikes braking performance I would look at increasing the power of the front brake not the rear.

The procedure: You would need to find a swing-arm and rear wheel assembly that fits the Rebel. This could be difficult, since the Rebel's rear wheel is smaller than most. Then you would have to figure out how to mount the master cylinder and brake fluid reservoir, and how to actuate the cylinder with the proper leverage ratio from the brake pedal. You also need to retain operation of the brake light switch. The result: -The Rebel is not a heavy bike, stops well with the stock rear drum brake. Most braking on motorcycles is done with the front brake. Since maximum braking is limited by tire traction, and not braking systems. there would be no improvement in stopping distances. -In theory, there might be a slight improvement in rear suspension action, due to less unsprung weight. However, suspension quality is not of much concern on cruiser-style bikes, since it is undermined by the very short suspension travel available. -Maintenance requirements would be increased--brake fluid changes every few years. The bottom line: -Waste of time and money on a low-cost, reliable motorcycle that works well out of the box.

Being the smaller bikes are built to a price point, the manufacturers will use as many parts on as many bikes as possible. Get a tape measure and a steel rule and take measurements of your bike. Do a little hands on as well as internet research and I believe you will find another model from the same manufacture which will fit, maybe even the Hornets rear end will swap right in. You may find something close which only requires spaces to be made to work. Happy Hunting!