'76 KZ900 (ZRX1200R) Build

NakedFun wrote: More pad material in contact with the rotor. Now some claim the larger 6 pot calipers flex more... but I haven't seen any data to support that.

Cory

but does that extra pad, translate to better braking?? wouldnt u have less psi with more surface area.
it seems that the new bikes have abandoned the 6 pots in favour of the 4 pots. or an i mistaken ??

mark1122 wrote:

NakedFun wrote: More pad material in contact with the rotor. Now some claim the larger 6 pot calipers flex more... but I haven't seen any data to support that.

Cory

but does that extra pad, translate to better braking?? wouldnt u have less psi with more surface area.
it seems that the new bikes have abandoned the 6 pots in favour of the 4 pots. or an i mistaken ??

Well it depends on the volume of the 6 pots versus the 4 pots. The volume of the 4 pots is actually larger I believe due to each piston being much larger, but 4 vs. 6. It also depends on what your master can develop with how much force you can exert. Fact of the matter is the new radials are 4 pistons but are lighter which is kinda the name of the game. You can pull stoppies with both the four and the six. The sixs are heavier and more expensive, and the fours can apply enough stopping power, why would a manufacturer choose them? It really is a personal preference and more about feel and how much force a rider can actually apply to a lever.

Cory

I'm using the six piston Tokicos from a Hayabusa on my KZ. They stop just fine. I figure if they can haul a Busa down from 180 they should be plenty for my KZ. Plus I just like the way they look.

testarossa wrote: I'm using the six piston Tokicos from a Hayabusa on my KZ. They stop just fine. I figure if they can haul a Busa down from 180 they should be plenty for my KZ. Plus I just like the way they look.

Where's the drool icon!!!???!!!

Yes, very nice bike,

Slight update, waiting on parts.... ugh. Started playing around with the headlight assembly. Using a Kawasaki Zephyr headlight bracket which bolts up directly to the ZRX triples. Mocked up the headlight, and now I am investigating where I can fit the steering damper. Maybe I can sneak it in under the headlight on the front, or may have to go behind the lower trip and moutn of the frame tube. Once I start welding, things shoudl start to pick up on this thread. Parts will hopefully be here by the end of the week.

Cory

I have a 81 gpz with the stock headlight and 08 gxr front end.on mine I just welded a tab on the fork stem portion of frame.under the light. the mount acts as a fork stop and the mount for my stabilizer.kinda tight but functional.

Yep looked at it and I may be able to fit it beneath the headlight, but looks a little crowded. Looks like behind the triple might work nicely though....Will have to see if it interferes with my oil cooler.

Cory

Hey Cory the bike is looking good!!
Hey the rear exhaust hangers you keep em or pitch em? let me know if you still have them wish i known you were cutting them off
Thanks for all the parts!!

or u could mount it on top of the tree's like the modern bikes do.
thats what i did.

Mark,

I looked at that this morning but will have to give it more thought! Didn't have coffee yet....

Greg,

Yes, I still have them but didn't know you would be interested in cut off frame components! If you want them, I'll send them your way. I think I still can find your addy.

Cory

Lots of ways to do it. this was my way. seem to work well.




i got the idea from my track bike.

Mark,

I really like your track bike components. I like the idea, but I think if it and my oil cooler play nicely together, they both go behind the lower triple and mount off the frame neck.

Cory