07-08-14, 03:01 PM
The only blue spot caliper that will fit is the one from the FZS1000 01-05 or the later XJR1300 from 2002 onwards will fit.
As Noggy says only the torque arm from the Thunderace will fit.
The caliper you have is most likely from an R1.
The original caliper is a good caliper and the problems with it stem from lack of maintenance.
Its design means that the drain holes in the bottom of the caliper are small and require regular cleaning to prevent blockage from road grime.
When they block the water and particularly winter salt laden water sits in the bottom and corrodes the caliper causing it to stick.
The blue spot calipers do not suffer like it as the pads are replaced from underneath which means the bottom is open and water drains off immediately. However they will also suffer corrosion (less so ) if not maintained
As Noggy says only the torque arm from the Thunderace will fit.
The caliper you have is most likely from an R1.
The original caliper is a good caliper and the problems with it stem from lack of maintenance.
Its design means that the drain holes in the bottom of the caliper are small and require regular cleaning to prevent blockage from road grime.
When they block the water and particularly winter salt laden water sits in the bottom and corrodes the caliper causing it to stick.
The blue spot calipers do not suffer like it as the pads are replaced from underneath which means the bottom is open and water drains off immediately. However they will also suffer corrosion (less so ) if not maintained