07-08-14, 10:56 PM
You're definitely behind on the contents unfazed, we've established it's an R1 caliper already!
I don't really care about hearing the whole 'the original is a good caliper' stuff - I've searched so many caliper threads recently, I've seen loads of people (or possibly yourself in every thread) harping on about it. If it was that good, why do people replace them?
Anyway - another update. I figured what was causing the problems I was having yesterday, and I fixed it. I NOW HAVE AN R1 CALIPER ON THE REAR OF MY BIKE! And it works plenty strong enough to lock up the rear wheel...
The bracket is made from 5mm steel, as you can see I modified (cut) the standard bracket, so it isn't quite as thick. It's not all as neat as it could be, but it was my first attempt and it's holding up fine. I'm replacing the swingarm with one that has been powdercoated black soon, so it'll all be neatened up and presentable then.
I don't really care about hearing the whole 'the original is a good caliper' stuff - I've searched so many caliper threads recently, I've seen loads of people (or possibly yourself in every thread) harping on about it. If it was that good, why do people replace them?
Anyway - another update. I figured what was causing the problems I was having yesterday, and I fixed it. I NOW HAVE AN R1 CALIPER ON THE REAR OF MY BIKE! And it works plenty strong enough to lock up the rear wheel...
The bracket is made from 5mm steel, as you can see I modified (cut) the standard bracket, so it isn't quite as thick. It's not all as neat as it could be, but it was my first attempt and it's holding up fine. I'm replacing the swingarm with one that has been powdercoated black soon, so it'll all be neatened up and presentable then.