ZZR Radial brakes

[billwest]

I replaced the radial Tokico calipers on my ZX12R with Nissin ones from a ZX14R. Excellent, much improved stopping power.

I now want to fit the Tokico radials from the ZX12R on the ZZR1200. Has anyone done something similar? I know it requires adapters.

Bill.

[Gosling1]

Bill - this mod has been done on bikes like Philthy's ZRX1200. The mod does require specific adapters, which I have seen for a handful of bikes - but not the ZZR1200.

The adapter plate needs to be machined up for a perfect fit. Here is a pic of the ZRX adapter....



I intend to do a similar conversion on a GPZ1000RX here, with the spare calipers from my 12.

[SteveW]

This is the guy the ZX12/Kawasakiworld.com ppl use
http://www.ebay.com/itm/GSX1300R-ZX7R-B ... 339a8a7ef4

I think you need C-C 62? Whereas the link above is for C-C 90

Otherwise - I'd just find some axial NISSIN calipers from a Honda CBR600F4/RC51/SP-1/CBR929/954..
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/BRAKE-CALIPE ... 462e602d3a

[Daisy]

Can someone explain to me the benefits of a radial caliper if it is still axially mounted. Doesn't seem like an upgrade to me.

[SteveW]

Think about it - yes technically the bracket is axially mounted, but when bolted up solid its really not that different to a factory radial mount.
More choice and better calipers available.

[bonester]

ZZR1200 and ZRX1200 forks are the same except the dearer bike- ZZR has less adjustment

[billwest]

The mounting points for brakes are different.

ZRX - 90mm centre - centre
ZZR - 60mm.

ZRX - up against the fork leg
ZZR - not.



I might just forget about it for now.

[bonester]

Bugger! Or get some ZRX forks

[Daisy]

Think about it - yes technically the bracket is axially mounted, but when bolted up solid its really not that different to a factory radial mount.
More choice and better calipers available.

I did think about it and it hurt my head, so I asked.
More choice and better? That makes sense then. Thanks.

[SteveW]