Triumphrat

MickMaguire · 05-16-2003

Would somebody with a late Speed Triple or Daytona be able to tell me the distance (center to center) of the mounting bolts for the front brake calipers?

Thanks in advance!

MickMaguire · 05-16-2003

Would somebody with a late Speed Triple or Daytona be able to tell me the distance (center to center) of the mounting bolts for the front brake calipers?

Thanks in advance!

MickMaguire · 05-22-2003

Hey guys... Could somebody pllllllease give me these measurements?

MickMaguire · 05-22-2003

Hey guys... Could somebody pllllllease give me these measurements?

Hinckley · 05-26-2003

Quote:

On 2003-05-22 08:56, MickMaguire wrote:
Hey guys... Could somebody pllllllease give me these measurements?

I guess you wouldn't say mine is "late" but here is the measurements for my '95.
I don't have a micrometer but the trusty Stanley tape measure says 3.5".

Are you looking for a set of calipers to fit your bike?

Hinckley · 05-26-2003

Quote:

On 2003-05-22 08:56, MickMaguire wrote:
Hey guys... Could somebody pllllllease give me these measurements?

I guess you wouldn't say mine is "late" but here is the measurements for my '95.
I don't have a micrometer but the trusty Stanley tape measure says 3.5".

Are you looking for a set of calipers to fit your bike?

MickMaguire · 05-26-2003

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!

MickMaguire · 05-26-2003

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!

Hinckley · 06-14-2003

The 6 pots on my bike had Helicoils in them when I got the bike, which made me kind of nervous, so I purchased a set of 6 pot Tokicos off of a 2000 ZX7 from Ebay for $80. They bolted right on and I'll be able to get pads right down the street at the Kawi dealer.
They don't quite have the power of the Triumph parts, they may need more bleeding, but they work very well. It still has one finger braking, just not two finger stoppies.
I couldn't believe how simple and inexpensive this mod was. for those with T3s who want better braking, this is the answer!
:-D

Hinckley · 06-14-2003

The 6 pots on my bike had Helicoils in them when I got the bike, which made me kind of nervous, so I purchased a set of 6 pot Tokicos off of a 2000 ZX7 from Ebay for $80. They bolted right on and I'll be able to get pads right down the street at the Kawi dealer.
They don't quite have the power of the Triumph parts, they may need more bleeding, but they work very well. It still has one finger braking, just not two finger stoppies.
I couldn't believe how simple and inexpensive this mod was. for those with T3s who want better braking, this is the answer!
:-D