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Post by stuner10 on Sept 12, 2014 14:35:25 GMT
Hi all, i may have found a set of modernish calipers that bolt straight onto standard front end set up. what i have got is a set of calipers from a triumph that appear to fit the fork legs and line up with the disc quite well. i had heard mention of this setup used on a ypvs and thought i would give it a go so bought some for 50 quid and after initial dry fit it seems a bolt on job. i have a 1fn that has the thicker vented discs and there is not alot of clearance between caliper mouth? and disc so may need to ease it a little with a file. not a lot tho. should fit later discs easy. will update with photo,s soon. rich
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dwyermcalaster
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hi lads have 2 fz750.s 1985,1986, 2 years getting engines running sweet plan to finish this winter
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Post by dwyermcalaster on Sept 27, 2014 17:22:12 GMT
Hi all, i may have found a set of modernish calipers that bolt straight onto standard front end set up. what i have got is a set of calipers from a triumph that appear to fit the fork legs and line up with the disc quite well. i had heard mention of this setup used on a ypvs and thought i would give it a go so bought some for 50 quid and after initial dry fit it seems a bolt on job. i have a 1fn that has the thicker vented discs and there is not alot of clearance between caliper mouth? and disc so may need to ease it a little with a file. not a lot tho. should fit later discs easy. will update with photo,s soon. rich hi which triumph
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Post by stuner10 on Sept 30, 2014 16:55:33 GMT
Hi. They were listed as daytona 955i 2001. Will put up some pics when I work out how to. Rich
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dwyermcalaster
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hi lads have 2 fz750.s 1985,1986, 2 years getting engines running sweet plan to finish this winter
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Post by dwyermcalaster on Oct 4, 2014 17:34:55 GMT
cool are ye sure will fit
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Post by hooligan on Aug 23, 2015 18:01:03 GMT
The 955 Triumph calipers fit a YPVS. Looking at the FZ fork lowers I suspect they will also fit. My FZ has what appear to be YPVS disks so a set of Triumph calipers will be next on my list.
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Post by welshbanjo on Oct 24, 2015 13:31:08 GMT
why not just fit the yamaha bluespots? fit straight on everyone fits them as upgrade
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Post by hooligan on Nov 2, 2015 0:15:01 GMT
BlueSpots aren't even close to fitting. They require a set of adapter plates. The Triumph calipers bolt straight on and line up perfectly with no adapter required.
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Post by Graham on Nov 2, 2015 16:27:37 GMT
Blue spots only seem to fit later 41mm forks. If you see them on an FZ without adaptor plates then the forks have probably been upgraded too.
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Post by henraisse on Mar 8, 2017 15:35:47 GMT
The Triumph calipers, did they fit the FZ? currently in the process of.. upgrading
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Post by hooligan on Jun 2, 2017 4:59:21 GMT
I can confirm the Triumph calipers fit an 85 FZ. Straight bolt on, no issues. I even used the original FZ master cylinder although the effect is slightly spongy lever feel even while the braking power is very impressive.
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Post by inthemancave on Jun 7, 2018 8:32:59 GMT
I know this is an old thread, but this might be of help. The Daytona 955i used rebadged Nissin 4 pots, which were used on GSXR750s 1988 - 1993 and 1100s 1989 - 1992, early Bandit 1200s and RF900s. I'm 99.9 % sure that the bolt spacing is the same - good calipers - damn typical that I sold a spare pair last year !!
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Post by fzjamie on Jun 8, 2018 6:33:20 GMT
@ Manincave - thanks. I'm still onhere reading.. This year it's my FZs turn so doing plenty of 'odd jobs' at the momemt! Cheers Jamie
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Post by inthemancave on Jun 8, 2018 15:51:45 GMT
No worries Jamie. I had a look at an old copy of Performance Bikes (1992) earlier and the Trophy and Daytona models had the same calipers, but they were badged 'Nissin' back then. If you fit an uprated master cylinder the Nissins work really well, especially with HH pads. The late Triumph 955 Daytona m/cylinder was really good, worked a treat on the Triumph with the calipers.
I've recently finished working on my GSXR and have 1989 VFR750, plus an old GS650GT to attend to before the FZ gets some serious attention - it's good to have plans though !(the FZ's in pretty good shape fortunately). I'll post my bikes on here and try to be active, it'll be good to get the site rolling again with a few bits and pieces. All sites go through busy spells, then people finish their projects and drift off etc. The classic race scene has got some interest in FZs again, well a couple of years ago I suppose. Collectors will be sniffing out early bikes I think (if they haven't already), they're pretty thin on the ground now
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Post by hooligan on Oct 5, 2018 19:36:34 GMT
I've had the Triumph calipers and FZ master running on my bike for the last few years. While there is lots of stopping power available, the mismatch between the master cylinder and the calipers is beginning to annoy. Basically this setup requires quite a lot of lever pressure the generate decent braking forces.
I want to maintain a master cylinder that looks like the original FZ unit. Just recently I saw a Triumph 800 Tiger master cylinder that looks exactly right. I will prob try and fond one of those to swap out for the FZ unit.
I also use a similar setup on my 90 RZ350 but with the Triumph master cylinder and that system works much better.
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inthemancave
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Post by inthemancave on Oct 19, 2018 16:56:17 GMT
I've found with another of my projects that a large brake m/c (larger diameter piston) reduces distance lever has to travel, but produces a wooden feel and you have to squeeze the lever hard - compared with a slightly smaller brake m/c, which may have more lever travel, but is easy to regulate and produces good power. Before that I'd always gone with 'bigger must be best'!
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