fran9r Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 Are you thinking using the conversion plates to swop from conventional to radial mounted calipers? Seen some on ebay for a Ducati. Not convinced myself, but I've not tried them...I'd be interested in your findings though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastendpete Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 Are you thinking using the conversion plates to swop from conventional to radial mounted calipers? Seen some on ebay for a Ducati. Not convinced myself, but I've not tried them...I'd be interested in your findings though. sort of, ive never come across any brackets that look as pro as the ones im plumping for, theyre not designed for the 7r either, but after some logical thought and huge cross referencing i think ive hit a solution that might work. it all depedns on disc offset and diameter, should be good but never really know until everything gets here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fran9r Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 Sweet! Keep us updated on progress. You could always get different discs (or for that matter wheels). Not really that much extra work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbo S2 Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 Would be very interested, seen brembo adapter plates for my SRAD that would allow 748 / 9** brembos to be fitted, but they were silly money. Was thinking about SRAD 4 pots, though if you have a better solution... Would love K4 thou calipers, so I could stock up on pads for both bikes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastendpete Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 ive done it, pictures up shortly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastendpete Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 well here we go.......from this ------> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastendpete Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 to this......--------> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martymcfly Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 to this......--------> They look great. What are they off of and whats the damage on the wallet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastendpete Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 special brackets, kwak 10r 2005 calipers, and a lot of measuring, checking and double checking, the adapters are nicely cnc'd and damn light, i might be able to get hold of some, but i need to check and make sure they run ok first, they line up nice , sit true, and have good pad/disc overlap, but i still need to fit my lines to them as my standard ones are a gnats todge too short, so i cant say how weel they work just yet, but ill get that done very soon. As soon as i know they work ok, ill get a rough price for more brackets, they should fit any 108mm radial caliper, so any modern jap brakes really, im using the 10r ones as theyre dirt cheap, i paid 65 notes for this pair, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fran9r Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 They look sweet mate...let us know how you get on. Suppose I should get in the garage then... Any chance you could put me in touch with the engineering shop? Just I have slightly smaller discs (9R) but 7R forks onto a Dymag wheel...that may not line up as intended! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastendpete Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 as soon as im happy with them ill let you know, what dia are the 9r discs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fran9r Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 I'll check...I think 280mm. It's more complex with my dymags, they match kawasaki discs but i'm not 100%... That or I'll pay for a technical drawing. It's definately one route to get new calipers, and I do happen to have some radial brembos kicking around...I was planning on new fork lowers for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastendpete Posted February 12, 2009 Report Share Posted February 12, 2009 new lowers would be ideal but not cheap, check the brembos you have as they might well be 100mm spacing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgy_tom Posted February 12, 2009 Report Share Posted February 12, 2009 Very interesting, I'm another interested party as they'd fit my Speed triple, currently wearing ZX6R 6-pots... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurninman Posted February 12, 2009 Report Share Posted February 12, 2009 That is a real nice solution - I've been looking at upgrades for the ZX9 (C2, so disc dia is 296mm). Was looking at getting some brackets from the states to mount brembos, but this looks fantastic.The 6 pots are common across loads of Kwaks (and suzuki), so if they fit yours they should fit mine - if it all goes well, I'll be more than interested in the conversion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomfoolery Posted February 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2009 Nicely done, matey. Keep us informed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastendpete Posted February 12, 2009 Report Share Posted February 12, 2009 will do, brake lines are on their way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastendpete Posted February 12, 2009 Report Share Posted February 12, 2009 That is a real nice solution - I've been looking at upgrades for the ZX9 (C2, so disc dia is 296mm). Was looking at getting some brackets from the states to mount brembos, but this looks fantastic.The 6 pots are common across loads of Kwaks (and suzuki), so if they fit yours they should fit mine - if it all goes well, I'll be more than interested in the conversion. i looked at them as well but the ones i saw were horrendously dear. These 'should' be a lot cheaper, all being well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossm Posted February 12, 2009 Report Share Posted February 12, 2009 That is a real nice solution - I've been looking at upgrades for the ZX9 (C2, so disc dia is 296mm). Was looking at getting some brackets from the states to mount brembos, but this looks fantastic.The 6 pots are common across loads of Kwaks (and suzuki), so if they fit yours they should fit mine - if it all goes well, I'll be more than interested in the conversion. Me too Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tootall Posted February 13, 2009 Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 Anyone know what distance the hole centres are on the tokico six pots? Looking for alternatives for the zx that I haven't picked up yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurninman Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 90 mm, mate. Straight swap for nissin 4 pots from GSXR400/750/1100, tokico 4 pots from SRADs (and presumably TLs) and Triumph 4 pots which are just rebadged Nissins. I prefer the Nissins - they give very good feel and need a lot less maintenance (I have two sets in the garage and they are both about 20 years old) If you fit Nissins you'll need to get the banjo bolts cos they use a finer pitch (can't remember off the top of my head what it is) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tootall Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 90 mm, mate. Straight swap for nissin 4 pots from GSXR400/750/1100, tokico 4 pots from SRADs (and presumably TLs) and Triumph 4 pots which are just rebadged Nissins. I prefer the Nissins - they give very good feel and need a lot less maintenance (I have two sets in the garage and they are both about 20 years old) If you fit Nissins you'll need to get the banjo bolts cos they use a finer pitch (can't remember off the top of my head what it is) Thangyouverymuch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwakbiker Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 Any more news on how they work Pete? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastendpete Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 seem to be superb, just wiating on my seat unit to come back then i'll go for a longer test ride. hsould have some more info this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossm Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 seem to be superb, just wiating on my seat unit to come back then i'll go for a longer test ride. hsould have some more info this weekend. Sounding good, I can see run on calipers from ebay coming up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trident_special Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 I may also be interested in a pair of those... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomfoolery Posted February 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 I think I'm going to try and rebuild my master cylinder before anything drastic. I know you didn't have any luck, Pete, but I'm hoping mine'll be different. I don't see me hanging onto the 7R for ages, so no point throwing hundreds of pounds at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liamo Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 I don't see me hanging onto the 7R for ages, so no point throwing hundreds of pounds at it. What happened to project Sports commuter? That sounded like an interesting concept ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomfoolery Posted February 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 I want need a GS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liamo Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 I want need a GS. no point in fighting it, get it done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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