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A bit of confirmation

#1 Post by Falconihlist » Wed Jun 01, 2011 8:56 pm

After a recent shopping spree, just need a couple of things clarifying (old age)

RSV 4 pad calipers are a direct bolt on, just need to change copper washers.

Fireblade stand - can the mounting plate be swapped as a complete unit or is it just the leg?

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Re: A bit of confirmation

#2 Post by D-Rider » Wed Jun 01, 2011 9:19 pm

Falconihlist wrote:
RSV 4 pad calipers are a direct bolt on, just need to change copper washers.
Nearly

They bolt straight on but the banjo's are straight whereas the 2-pad callipers have 90 degree banjos.
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#3 Post by HisNibbs » Wed Jun 01, 2011 9:21 pm

I think the calipers require different brake line connections. The mounting is at a very different angle. No doubt some one who has done it and has the specific details will be along shortly.
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#4 Post by Aladinsaneuk » Wed Jun 01, 2011 9:22 pm

I think it is just the leg for the blade stand....


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#5 Post by Falconihlist » Wed Jun 01, 2011 9:24 pm

Looks like I am going to have to get some new brake lines then, and some banjo bolts :smt013
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#6 Post by Falconihlist » Wed Jun 01, 2011 9:25 pm

Aladinsaneuk wrote:I think it is just the leg for the blade stand....
Superb. Might be able to stop the bloody side stand lamp from lighting up when it's up :smt017
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#7 Post by Aladinsaneuk » Wed Jun 01, 2011 9:25 pm

points to the HEL discount we get - talk to them and say what you want

and why new banjo bolts if you are changing the lines?


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#8 Post by Falconihlist » Wed Jun 01, 2011 9:26 pm

I got a silver set of calipers, and think that I will get some gold colour bolts if Nooj does them, or black :smt003
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#9 Post by Aladinsaneuk » Wed Jun 01, 2011 9:28 pm

oh - BLING

go for black - you will appreciate the extra BHP


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#10 Post by D-Rider » Wed Jun 01, 2011 9:28 pm

Falconihlist wrote:Looks like I am going to have to get some new brake lines then, and some banjo bolts :smt013
The banjo bolts are the same, it's just the banjos themselves. Mind you, Hel send you new banjo bolts and copper washers in their kits anyway.
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#11 Post by Falconihlist » Wed Jun 01, 2011 9:32 pm

going to give them a bell tomorrow :smt003
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#12 Post by Falconihlist » Wed Jun 01, 2011 9:33 pm

Aladinsaneuk wrote:oh - BLING

go for black - you will appreciate the extra BHP
going to go for black fittings on the banjos as well :smt003
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#13 Post by D-Rider » Wed Jun 01, 2011 9:36 pm

Falconihlist wrote:
Aladinsaneuk wrote:oh - BLING

go for black - you will appreciate the extra BHP
going to go for black fittings on the banjos as well :smt003
Are you MAD !!!

If those that say black is the fastest colour are right, that's the last thing you want with your brakes.

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#14 Post by Falcopops » Wed Jun 01, 2011 11:42 pm

I've just been thinking about the brake lines and the 4 pad calipers and I'm just throwing it out there. Would it be possible to turn the original lines round and use the 90deg ends at the splitter and the straight ends at the calipers?

Might be a bit more problematic if you've gone for full length afermarket hoses, but theoretically should still work, I fink.

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#15 Post by Aladinsaneuk » Wed Jun 01, 2011 11:47 pm

no


will not line up imho

(Not saying that I have tried that sort of thing but... it doesn't work - trust me...)


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