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Post by simonlc on Feb 13, 2022 19:06:18 GMT 1
Ok so I know blue spot R1/R6 calipers are a good upgrade for keeping standard discs but a few questions. which year models or are they all the same? I also here other Yamaha ones will fit NK brackets and are cheaper. Also do you have to use master cylinder or can you keep original cylinder?
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Post by billbott on Feb 14, 2022 10:33:10 GMT 1
I think that the later types, fitted to fazers onwards look the best. The earlier ones (Thunderace etc) have an external pipe at the bottom. As far as I know, they all fit the same.
How much do you want to pay – I have a set of blue spots in the ‘for sale’ section.
I used a master cylinder off a 600 fazer, mainly because the one on my Lc needed a rebuild anyway but I believe the Lc ones work ok?
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Post by botty on Feb 14, 2022 11:17:41 GMT 1
I think the later gold / silver spots have stainless steel pistons whereas the blue don’t.
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Post by cb250g5 on Feb 14, 2022 12:43:28 GMT 1
I think the later gold / silver spots have stainless steel pistons whereas the blue don’t. Blue - mild steel & often rusty pistons. Silver - Reputed to be stainless, I had one on my TDR, was definitely mild steel and rusty. The stainless replacements for blue spots fit fine. Gold - Aluminium, and very thick walled. I have one on my valve. A nice solution to the rusty piston problem. |
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Post by botty on Feb 14, 2022 14:18:26 GMT 1
I think the later gold / silver spots have stainless steel pistons whereas the blue don’t. Blue - mild steel & often rusty pistons. Silver - Reputed to be stainless, I had one on my TDR, was definitely mild steel and rusty. The stainless replacements for blue spots fit fine. Gold - Aluminium, and very thick walled. I have one on my valve. A nice solution to the rusty piston problem. Every day is a school day 👍 |
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Post by simonlc on Feb 14, 2022 22:51:21 GMT 1
Well ya lives and learns every day 👍
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mmikee
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Post by mmikee on Feb 26, 2022 10:38:27 GMT 1
This is something I’m thinking about. Where can I get the adapter bracket?
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Post by stusco on Feb 26, 2022 17:06:35 GMT 1
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Post by 84rzrider on Feb 28, 2022 7:49:51 GMT 1
With the original master cylinder and R1 blue spot calipers it felt wooden to me. I sourced a good used R1 master cylinder with reservoir off eBay for $50.The brake feel is perfect, and it stops good now.
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mmikee
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Post by mmikee on Mar 1, 2022 15:30:05 GMT 1
They’re not cheap, any alternatives? Got some gold spots coming😁 |
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Post by stusco on Mar 1, 2022 16:10:39 GMT 1
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Post by cb250g5 on Mar 1, 2022 18:12:04 GMT 1
I'm using a TDR master, but then again I only have 1 disk. 320mm, it's a big one & more than enough for 1 finger stopping.
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mmikee
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Post by mmikee on Mar 2, 2022 13:45:58 GMT 1
Which bolts did you use for calliper to adapter? |
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Post by stusco on Mar 2, 2022 15:44:13 GMT 1
They were titanium from a Ducati off ebay
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