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Old 05-26-2003   #7 (permalink)
MickMaguire
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Hey Hinckley, thanks for that! I was trying to find an OEM caliper that might have a chance of fitting. It seems that the early models like yours have a 90mm spacing, whilst the TBird has 80mm and the TT600 ( and later Daytonas) have a spacing of about 83-84.

I have managed to get hold of a used set of TT600 calipers, had to buy a set to get the one! It looks like I am going to have to modify it a little. I am thinking I should be able to block up on mounting hole by using a suitable piece of aluminum rod threaded and screwed into the caliper mounting hole with high strength loctite. I should then be able to redrill and tap it in the correct location for my forks. I think I may have to relieve or pack out the caliper to center it on the rotor too.

I am doing all this as I want an alternative to the hugely expensive berringer or harrison 4 pot units. I also want to not have to worry about where to get pads or seals should I need them. It's also kind of fun!
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