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ZZR Radial brakes
Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2014 9:58 pm
by 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.
Re: ZZR Radial brakes
Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2014 6:58 pm
by 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.
Re: ZZR Radial brakes
Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2014 8:17 pm
by 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
Re: ZZR Radial brakes
Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2014 9:29 pm
by 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.
Re: ZZR Radial brakes
Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2014 10:40 am
by 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.
Re: ZZR Radial brakes
Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2014 4:01 pm
by bonester
ZZR1200 and ZRX1200 forks are the same except the dearer bike- ZZR has less adjustment
Re: ZZR Radial brakes
Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2014 5:35 pm
by 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.
Re: ZZR Radial brakes
Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2014 9:05 pm
by bonester
Bugger! Or get some ZRX forks
Re: ZZR Radial brakes
Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2014 12:54 pm
by Daisy
SteveW wrote: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.
Re: ZZR Radial brakes
Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2014 9:39 pm
by SteveW
