Last update: Quad piston caliper conversion

Collapse
X
 
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts
  • Geezer
    XS-XJ Guru
    • May 2003
    • 2985
    • Willamina, Oregon 97229

    #1

    Last update: Quad piston caliper conversion

    I found out the product liability insurance for brake parts is insanely high. Needless to say won't be building the conversion brackets for R1 calipers for the XS11.

    If any one is interested I have 2 sets of early R1 calipers for sale.

    One set comes with 2 funny little aluminum parts that you should throw in the trash. I'd like $120 for this set.

    The other set is just the calipers and I'll let these go for $90.

    All of the calipers are in very good to excellent condition and come with used but good pads.

    Priority mail shipping in the USA is 12 bucks on either set.

    Geezer
    Hi my name is Tony and I'm a bikeoholic.

    The old gray biker ain't what he used to be.
  • natemoen
    Master of XSology
    • May 2010
    • 8640
    • Fargo

    #2
    Originally posted by Geezer
    One set comes with 2 funny little aluminum parts that you should throw in the trash. I'd like $120 for this set.
    Depends on what the 2 funny little aluminum parts are
    Nathan
    KD9ARL

    μολὼν λαβέ

    1978 XS1100E
    K&N Filter
    #45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
    OEM Exhaust
    ATK Fork Brace
    LED Dash lights
    Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters

    Green Monster Coils
    SS Brake Lines
    Vision 550 Auto Tensioner

    In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.

    Theodore Roosevelt

    Comment

    • DGXSER
      Doctor of XSology(Deceased)
      • Nov 2008
      • 12001
      • Cincinnati, Ohio

      #3
      I assume the conversion you were working on but never finished was for the Standard forks?
      Life is what happens while your planning everything else!

      When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt.

      81 XS1100 Special - Humpty Dumpty
      80 XS1100 Special - Project Resurrection


      Previously owned
      93 GSX600F
      80 XS1100 Special - Ruby
      81 XS1100 Special
      81 CB750 C
      80 CB750 C
      78 XS750

      Comment

      • Geezer
        XS-XJ Guru
        • May 2003
        • 2985
        • Willamina, Oregon 97229

        #4
        Originally posted by natemoen
        Depends on what the 2 funny little aluminum parts are
        They're pictured in my previous thread about this subject...

        Geezer
        Hi my name is Tony and I'm a bikeoholic.

        The old gray biker ain't what he used to be.

        Comment

        • Geezer
          XS-XJ Guru
          • May 2003
          • 2985
          • Willamina, Oregon 97229

          #5
          Originally posted by DGXSER
          I assume the conversion you were working on but never finished was for the Standard forks?
          Yep, for standard forks. I drew up a set up for the Specials using the later model R1 6 piston calipers but never got far enough to make anything.

          Geezer
          Hi my name is Tony and I'm a bikeoholic.

          The old gray biker ain't what he used to be.

          Comment

          • WMarshy
            XS-XJ Guru
            • Apr 2009
            • 2402
            • Mexico NY

            #6
            Geezer, I know you spent a lot of time figuring out how to make this work, its unfortunate you could not provide us with a final product... is there any chance you are willing to share your knowledge with us so if anyone is willing to DIY a set we can manage..?

            We dont need the exact dimensions of the plate you made, just the critical dimensions of the hole placement and spacing (thickness)...
            '79 XS11 F
            Stock except K&N

            '79 XS11 SF
            Stock, no title.

            '84 Chevy K-10 "Big Blue"
            GM 350, Muncie SM465, NP208, GM 10 Bolt with 3.42gears turnin 31x10.5 Baja Claws

            "What they do have is an implacable, unrelenting presence and movement that bespeaks massive power lurking behind paint and chrome. They don't wail like a screeching ninja, the don't rumble like a harley. They just growl like a spactic, stressed out badger waiting to rip your face off and eat your soul." Trainzz~RIP~

            Comment

            • Geezer
              XS-XJ Guru
              • May 2003
              • 2985
              • Willamina, Oregon 97229

              #7
              Do a search on the subject. I'm sure Larry put them up for download if not I'll find the files and make them available. If you don't want to mill off the brackets, a 1.7mm thick spacer behind the rotors will make the calipers line up.

              The brackets aren't hard to make if you can get your hands on a drill press and a band saw. I sent my one set our for the milling.

              Anyway I still have these for sale. If I have them much longer I may put them on eBay.

              Geezer
              Hi my name is Tony and I'm a bikeoholic.

              The old gray biker ain't what he used to be.

              Comment

              • Yahman
                XSive Maximus
                • Mar 2008
                • 779
                • Salem, OR

                #8
                Here's the drawing. I guess it was never posted, as I couldn't find it.



                The left side is the opposite of this drawing, just make the relief cuts on the other side of the bracket.

                Larry
                Inventor of the YICS Eliminator. Want one? Get it here.
                http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread...399#post183399

                If you're not riding, you're not living!
                82 XJ1100
                80 XS1100G (Project bike)
                64 Yamaha YA-6
                77 Suzuki TS-185

                79 XS1100SF Built this one for a friend.
                See it here... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBYT4C9_6Ac

                Comment

                • clcorbin
                  XStremely XSive
                  • Jan 2010
                  • 495
                  • Albuquerque, NM

                  #9
                  Thanks for posting a fully dimensioned drawing! I might have to have a go at making a set at the Universities machine shop. Or, I could just make the part in Pro Engineer and let the Fadal make the parts in 20 minutes or less...
                  -- Clint
                  1979 XS1100F - bought for $500 in 1989

                  Comment

                  Working...