rossm
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Post by rossm on Aug 29, 2007 11:35:40 GMT
Just asking before I go spending some money upgrading the brakes on something that doesn't fit.
Ross
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Post by Ghoti on Aug 29, 2007 14:51:46 GMT
Fairly sure GurninMan said it caught some part of the wheel.
Have you agraded the pipes and pads yet and refreshed the brake fluid? Cheeper alternatives that will work.
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Post by rossm on Aug 30, 2007 9:57:21 GMT
Ah thanks for that, already got a braided hose on it, just had been offered a set of R1 calipers from a mates old R1 for free so was wondering if the one would fit.
EBC 'HH' pads it looks to be then.
Ross
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Post by taint on Aug 30, 2007 22:43:33 GMT
I think someone mentioned somewhere else on the forum that the difference was the spacing of the mounting holes; they're supposedly too wide. If you do decide to give it a try, let us know how you get on  T. |
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Post by rossm on Sept 3, 2007 15:50:55 GMT
I think someone mentioned somewhere else on the forum that the difference was the spacing of the mounting holes; they're supposedly too wide. If you do decide to give it a try, let us know how you get on T. It'll be a winter project when I pull my finger out to do it. I'm far too lazy to do it at the moment (calipers in one Country, bikes in another) Ross |
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Post by General Gman on Sept 3, 2007 18:20:01 GMT
Hole spacing is fine, it's fairly standard for yamahas, but you might have problems with the caliper clearing the wheel spokes.I tried a FZR1000 caliper on a single disc divvy, and all went well until I tried to spin the wheel.....
Wasn't too bad, a bit of filing would probably see it alright - if they're free, go for it !
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Post by CD on Oct 2, 2007 20:03:17 GMT
As far as I know all Yamahas with blue spots have twin discs, so those master cylinders wont be any good for the single disc. The original Divvie master cyl might be ok but if the blue spot fluid capacity is much different the brake lever travel could be a problem. It will probably work but the lever might travel too much or not far enough and feel wooden. But as GM says, if the bits are free give it a go.
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Post by General Gman on Oct 2, 2007 21:31:59 GMT
TBH, there shouldn't be a problem with a twin disc master cyl. - give it a try.
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Post by taint on Oct 8, 2007 20:50:30 GMT
To Update, GM is correct, the blue spot caliper does indeed hit the spokes of the wheel. I haven't checked the mounting holes, but I figured the clearance stopped this idea dead anyway  I picked up a left hand, near pristine blue spot caliper and hoses from eBay at the bargain price of £6 including postage!  Damn shame it doesn't fit  T. |
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